Progression
Read on for information on organisations, websites and online courses that will help move staff up the Live Long & Prosper learning ladder.
Skillsmart
Skillsmart Retail is the Sector Skills Council for Retail – supporting the learning and development of all staff in retail. The freephone retail advice line (0800 093 5001) will offer confidential advice on courses, career issues (such as funding and childcare) and can help to develop a skills action plan.
Skills for Health
The Sector Skills Council for the UK health sector, with the aim of helping the whole sector develop solutions that deliver a skilled and flexible UK workforce in order to improve health and healthcare.
Train to Gain
The national skills Service that supports employers of all sizes and in all sectors to improve the skills of employees as a route to improving business performance. The Service offers skills advice on everything from Investors in People, basic skills through to leadership and management training.
BBC RaW Campaign
RaW is the BBC’s biggest ever campaign that aims to help adults across the UK read and write better.
Move On
Move On is a national project aimed at helping adults to brush up their skills and gain the National Certificate in Adult Literacy or Numeracy.
learndirect
learndirect is the freephone line for individuals who are looking for advice on the right course for them and to find out about the learning opportunities in their local area. Promote the learndirect number – 0800 100 900 – to your staff.




