Here’s What Employers Need to Know Over the past few days, Skills England has announced some significant changes to the apprenticeship landscape. The team at SEATS has taken the time to read, review and digest the updates so we can bring them to you in one clear, straightforward summary. As expected, there is now a major policy pivot towards supporting younger people […]
The Apprenticeship Levy Becomes the Skills & Growth Levy in April 2026 The apprenticeship landscape is about to undergo its biggest transformation since the levy was introduced in 2017. From April 2026, the Apprenticeship Levy will officially become the Skills & Growth Levy, bringing major reforms thatwill impact every employer in the UK. Whether you’re a levy payer or not, the way you plan and fund apprenticeship training is about to change — significantly. At the heart of the system is one key question: “Is your annual salary bill over or under £3 million?” That determines which set of rules applies to your organisation. For Levy-Paying Employers (£3m+ […]
My SEATS Journey: Skills, Confidence and Partnership That Transformed My Career When I enrolled on the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with SEATS and Get Set, I knew I wanted to grow my leadership capability, but I didn’t expect the experience to shape my confidence, career progression and network quite as deeply as it has. […]
Illuminating Neurodiversity: Practical Leadership for Real Change 17th March at 12:00–12:45 pm (30-minute session + 15-minute live Q&A) Neurodiversity awareness is growing, but awareness alone doesn’t create inclusive workplaces. This focused 45-minute webinar is designed for leaders, managers and HR professionals who want to move from intention to implementation. In just 30 minutes, we will […]
This March, SEATS is offering a series of free, one-hour “Lunch & Learn” webinars from 12–1 pm, designed to help you develop leadership skills and support an inclusive workplace. Leadership: Action Hour 5 March – Running Meetings That Actually Work 12 March – Stopping Team Burnout Early 19 March – Holding People Accountable (Without Micro-Managing) […]
My Journey so far with SEATS & What’s Coming Next in Leadership Development When I joined SEATS earlier this year, I knew I’d stepped into something special. SEATS has always had a strong reputation for high-quality learning, but what struck me immediately was the genuine passion here for developing people – not just teaching to […]
Practical Leadership Series: The Flexible, High-Impact Programme Building the Leaders Every Organisation Needs Now Leadership today is tougher, faster and more complex than ever. Teams are stretched, expectations are rising, hybrid work is the new normal and operational challenges move quickly. Most managers want to lead well but they’re working with outdated habits, unclear structures and limited support. The Practical Leadership Series was created to change that. This is […]
Why I Joined the SEATS Board and Why What We Do Matters When I was asked to be one of the founding members of the SEATS board of Directors I jumped at the chance. Having spent several years leading restructuring and re-skilling in a business transformation role for a major international company, with significant […]
