Sector Specialists with Real Experience and a Shared Purpose

At The Skills Consortium, our mission is clear: to build confident individuals and capable organisations through high-quality training, curriculum expertise, and delivery of specialist safeguarding apprenticeships.

With over 20 years of experience in training delivery, workforce development, and apprenticeship leadership, we understand the power of meaningful, well-structured education. Our work spans across sectors, supporting learners, employers, and training providers to raise standards and drive sustainable growth.

Who We Are

Our Services

Care Qualifications (Levels 2–5)

Supporting care practitioners at every stage from frontline roles to senior leadership with flexible, learner-led qualifications.

Curriculum Design & Quality Support

Helping independent training providers design high-quality programmes that meet awarding body and apprenticeship standards, while aligning with the expectations of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.

Safeguarding Apprenticeship Delivery

Developing safeguarding officers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) across care, education, and wider sectors through expert-led, practical training.

Who We Work With

We proudly support:

Learners looking to progress their careers through nationally recognised qualifications

Employers who want to upskill their staff and build a more resilient workforce

Training Providers who need trusted curriculum support and quality guidance

Our Mission

To serve, support, and empower learners, employers, and training providers by delivering high-quality apprenticeships, expert curriculum support, and strategic training solutions.
We are committed to making a measurable difference in the labour market by raising skills, improving the delivery of apprenticeships, and enabling social and professional mobility for all.

We believe that when our partners succeed, we succeed and we work collaboratively to ensure meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.

Our Vision

To shape a skilled, confident, and future-ready workforce by promoting the value of apprenticeships and professional development across sectors.
Through trusted partnerships and a learner-centred approach, we aim to create a seamless, impactful training experience that benefits everyone from individual learners to employers and training providers.

Together, we are building stronger people, stronger organisations, and a stronger future.

Our Core Values

Purpose Led

We are motivated by a genuine passion for skills development and making a real difference in business and apprentices’ lives.

Quality Driven

We believe that quality drives performance, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards in apprenticeship delivery and workforce development.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty and ethical practices, ensuring all stakeholders receive the highest level of service and support.  

Empowerment

We eqip apprentices, employers and training providers with tools, knowledge and support to thrive and succeed.