Author: Rich Holmden

Let’s Set the Record Straight About Guarantees in Skills Development If you hear someone mention the word “guarantee” in headlines about skills development for young…

Competition Fuels Innovation: A New Era for Apprenticeships Isn’t competition just brilliant? It keeps us on our toes, and when it comes to apprenticeships, we’re…

Mistakes Are Inevitable – Let’s Design for Them Isn’t it funny how we often strive for perfection, only to trip ourselves up in the process?…

Is the Corporate World Ready for a Shake-Up? Let’s face it: the corporate world often feels as stale as a week-old scone. Have you ever…

Rethinking Leadership in Learning & Development Leadership in Learning and Development (L&D) isn’t just for those with shiny titles and corner offices. It’s a mindset…

The Changing Face of Apprenticeship Provision in England Let’s get straight to the point: the landscape of apprenticeship provision in England is shifting, and it’s…

Don’t Fall into the Complacency Trap Think about it. How often do we settle into a comfortable routine? Targets are met, operations run smoothly, and…

Ofsted’s New Grade Criteria: The Shift to ‘Secure Fit’ That Could Change Everything The education sector is in for a bumpy ride. Ofsted’s recent changes…

Words Matter: Getting Our Terminology Right in the Industry Let me start by saying this: precision in language is not just a nice-to-have in our…

Are We Ready for the AI Revolution in Education? Well, here’s a thought: are we truly prepared for this AI revolution in education? I’ve been…