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At City Skills, we focus on the people who shape teams and organisations—Leaders, Managers, Coaches, HR and Learning professionals. Through our training and Apprenticeship solutions, we help businesses create a ripple effect of growth and development.

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Apprenticeships & Skills Business & Workplace Issues

DfE to get softer on English and maths resit entries but tougher on results

Understanding changes in educational policies is crucial for apprenticeship learners as it impacts their qualifications and the expectations they face in the workplace. This article highlights the balance between accessibility and maintaining standards.

British Values & Society Safeguarding & Prevent

Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group

This article is relevant for apprenticeship learners as it addresses critical issues of safeguarding and human rights, emphasizing the importance of protecting individuals from exploitation and understanding the implications of modern slavery in society.

Learning & Development

Public legal education: new principles and committee

Understanding legal rights and responsibilities is crucial for apprentices, as it equips them with knowledge that can impact their workplace interactions and decision-making. This initiative aligns with the principles of Learning & Development.

Business Improvement Leadership & Management

'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says

This article highlights the importance of supporting individuals with mental health conditions in the workplace, which is relevant for learners in leadership and business improvement roles. Understanding these dynamics can enhance their approach to employee support and inclusion.

Apprenticeships & Skills British Values & Society Safeguarding & Prevent

DfE Update 29 April 2026

This information is crucial for apprenticeship learners as it outlines funding and resource management that can impact their training and educational opportunities. Understanding these updates helps learners stay informed about the support available to them.

British Values & Society EDI & Inclusion Safeguarding & Prevent

Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Understanding and addressing antisemitism is crucial for fostering an inclusive environment in educational institutions, which is directly relevant to apprenticeship learners. This initiative aligns with the principles of EDI and British Values, promoting respect and understanding among diverse communities.

Coaching EDI HR

DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training

This initiative is crucial for apprenticeship learners as it emphasizes the importance of EDI and understanding diverse needs in the workplace, which are essential skills in HR and customer service roles.

Digital Marketing Learning & Development

Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

Understanding the implications of AI on national security and the economy is crucial for learners in digital marketing and learning & development, as it shapes future workplace practices and strategies.

Business Improvement Customer Service

I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back

This article is useful for apprenticeship learners as it sheds light on consumer rights and the importance of effective customer service in the banking sector, as well as the need for improvements in business practices related to fraud.

Apprenticeships & Skills Business & Workplace Issues HR & Employment Law

UK has wealthy Europe’s ‘third-highest’ rate of young adults not in work or study

This article is crucial for apprenticeship learners as it underscores the challenges facing young people in the job market and the importance of effective support systems. Understanding these issues can help learners appreciate the context of their own career development and the role of apprenticeships in addressing youth unemployment.

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Earn money while gaining a degree-level qualification. Build your future without student debt!

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HR Administrator at LIPA
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GA Pet food HR L Apprentice
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Level 3 CIPD apprentice
Business Admin Apprenticeship
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Becky-Ann Newsham Fedcap Review

Experience So Far

Our relationship with City Skills began around 12 months ago, when I began my own apprenticeship. Since then, we have enrolled 4 more apprentices across a variety of courses. We have chosen to use City Skills for these courses because of their dedication to learner & employer experience. We have...

Dan Wake

L&D Advisor - Company Shop Group

Improvement Leader (Level 6)

The course material was well thought out and delivered, my Tutor was really helpful and went out of his way to help in anyway he could. Doing this apprenticeship not only did I gain extensive knowledge in a large variety of topics but my confidence as a professional in my organisation grew more than...

Leigha Jones

Process Improvement Programme Manager/ Business Analyst - Maldon District Council

Great Tutor

Jim is brilliant at his job, his lesson were engaging, well paced and made it easy to feel relaxed and focus on the work at hand. He also goes above and beyond his role, he always has time for his students and makes sure he can help you out with the assignments at hand. It was pleasuring learning un...

Shamus Lally

Admin - Footsteps Care Ltd

Amazing tutor

I had Tess Wells as my tutor for the first part of my Level 5 L&D Apprenticeship, and she was incredible. Really engaging and enthusiastic, she brought the topics to life and was incredibly approachable if I was ever stuck on anything. I really rate City Skills as a provider for their clear comm...

Heather Spyrakis

L&D Adviser - UCA University for the Creative Arts

Good Luck Tess!

Tess has been amazing and I have enjoyed her lessons and support in my first few months of my apprenticeship, her delivery of our lessons were great, she was clear, well paced and made the lessons interactive. I loved her support in between the OTJ and she was happy to go through things on my portfo...

Karen Ellis

Learning and Development Coordinator - Johnson Matthey

Review

I am really enjoying my apprenticeship with City Skills, my tutor, Jim Blythe is absolutely fantastic. He is thorough and flexible, taking the time to ensure everyone feels comfortable with the content during and at the end of each session.

Mia Gillam

People Operations Executive - Spotlight Sports Group

Apprenticeship Review HR L5

The course has been very informative, the lectures have been held in a very interesting and engaging way, allowing great working time with peers. Enabling HR colleagues all at different levels of their career to come together and continue to professionalise the industry. Existing knowledge has been...

Niki Clarke

Group HR Manager - Chorus Intelligence Ltd

A Great Experience

I really enjoyed my time with City Skills, the workload coincided with my current work and was manageable throughout the 18 months! Jim and Louise are amazing and friendly and will help in any way they can, I wouldn’t have completed the course without them!

Eve Campbell-Jones

HR Administrator - LIPA

Jim Blythe was an incredible tutor

I have to leave a review for City Skills because I am so grateful for what they have enabled me to learn over the past year! Not only has it benefitted my career, but I have relayed everything back to my organisation and as a result it has benefitted them too. I have to owe this all to Jim, who was...

Jessica Cross

HR Officer - Waverley Borough Council

Well Informed

We have one apprentice with City Skills and they work hard to keep the apprentice on track and keep me informed with the progress. I am the lead for apprenticeships, so it is my job to make sure they are performing well and step in if they are not. City Skills has made this seamless for me to do so.

JODIE SANDERS

Apprenticeship Academy Consultant - Medway Council

Respected Mentor

Tess was such a positive person to have supporting me on my journey. Tess provided very good constructive feedback on my assignments and in sessions helped me understand how I would get through my work being really honest with what I still needed to do, Tess really gave me the confidence that I coul...

Toni Acklam

Group Training Co-ordinator - Associated British Ports

Outstanding Provision

City Skills are without doubt a phenomenal apprenticeship provider. With an ever-growing number of Fusion apprentices benefitting from the quality and depth of learning available from City Skills, we will no doubt remain a loyal customer for years to come. The programmes and approach to learning are...

James Duncan

Head of People - Fusion & Active Life

My Apprenticeship

My apprenticeship is really good, my tutor Sarah was so supportive and informative. Help was readily available whenever I needed it. The Education and Training was top notch and I couldn’t fault it.

Katie Hindle

HR Recruitment Assistant - Ga Petfood Partners

CitySkills Review

I thoroughly enjoyed being part of one of City Skills L3 HR Support apprenticeship cohorts. When I started the apprenticeship I was very new to HR and the world of work. The course taught me the fundamentals to HR and helped develop my confidence. I had an excellent teacher in Louise, and I’m...

Holly Tite

Talent Coordinator (ex HR Apprentice) - Channel 4

Course / Coach

I would like to leave a review on Louise Satchell. Louise has been an amazing teacher and development coach. She has delivered the course, ensuring we always have an understanding of the learning outcomes and standards taught throughout. She has been contactable and supportive when submitting post s...

Paige Graham

People Advisor - Mane Contract Services

I would recommend City Skills to anyone

I had a fantastic journey with City Skills. My CIPD level 3 lectures were very interactive and informative. My tutor Louise has been amazing thorough the whole course, she has been very supportive – I will miss her a lot. The whole team was always checking on me and when I had queries they res...

Laura Delfi

HR Advisor - Schindler Ltd

Business Administration Apprenticeship

Currently on lesson 5 of BA L3 with ANTHONY HARI – the course itself is amazing and ram packed with really useful information and resources. I love that I can access a lessons presentation before hand to make quicker notes, this enable lessons to run smoother. Anthony is a great tutor even whe...

Bailey Casey

Office Administrator - Mitcham ARC

Supportive

I did my Level 3 Learning and Development Practitioner apprenticeship through city skills, and the support from both Louise and Tess was amazing throughout!

Molly Jones

Training Co-Ordinator - BBF Limited

Extremely satisfied and happy 🙂

As this is my first education I’m receiving in UK I would like to say massive thank you to Louise Satchell, she was delivering my online sessions for my level 3 HR. Her explanation methods are brilliant and she delivered sessions with such enthusiastic approach. I’m absolutely 100% sure...

Sintija Lataka

People Engagement Champion - Worldwide fruit

Learning & Development Consultant L5

I started my Level 5 apprenticeship with City Skills just a few months ago and have had an entirely positive experience so far! The sessions are informative, well-delivered, and very relevant to my role. The staff are all approachable and supportive, especially my Development Coach. I look forward t...

Becky-Ann Newsham

Fedcap Employment Limited

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