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As we mark the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week, SEATS is inviting employers, employees and partners to join a special fully funded Action Hour webinar focused on workplace

Personalised 1:1 coaching for the digital skills you need most  Need help with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook or Copilot? Want practical support without committing to a full course?  Digital Skills Focus 50

A live UK–USA webinar for leaders who want better thinking, better ideas and better results Creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s something you can build. In this

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

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.

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

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

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:

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

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

  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

The government is introducing major reforms to post-16 education, ensuring that every young person can gain the skills and knowledge they need to secure a good job, progress to university,

The Government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (October 2025) sets out some of the biggest changes in years to how education, training and employment support will work for

SEATS exceeds every target in 2024/25 — delivering record impact across Essex and East Anglia At SEATS, we believe that when employers lead, everyone benefits. Over the past year, that

At SEATS, we know cost is often the biggest barrier to skills and career progression. That’s why we’re excited to share that one of our learners recently accessed a City &

As the world of work evolves at an unprecedented pace—driven by automation, AI and the green transition – organisations across the UK are facing a critical challenge: staying competitive while

As artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work, organisations need leaders who can drive innovation and embed AI technologies effectively. The new Level 3 AI Champion Apprenticeship offers a unique 13-month programme designed

Resilience Training: Empowering Teams to Thrive at Work In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, mental and emotional resilience isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a must. That’s why we’re proud

Supporting Skills, Shaping Futures: What We’ve Been Up To (And What’s Still to Come!) It’s been a busy and productive time at SEATS. We’ve been out and about across Essex,

SEATS has come a long way since its inception. What began as a simple introductory brokerage – matching businesses with training opportunities – has grown into something far more strategic,

We are delighted to announce a successful new partnership between SEATS and the prestigious Cranfield School of Management, marked by the smooth and timely onboarding of a new cohort of Senior Leader apprentices from

Add Recognition to Your Apprenticeship with PARS Letters After Your Name If you’ve completed an apprenticeship in the UK, you’ve earned more than just a qualification – you’ve gained valuable

In a significant shake-up of apprenticeship funding policy, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that public funding for Level 7 apprenticeships will be removed for anyone aged 22 and over

Some people raise money with bake sales. Some run marathons.Sam jumped out of a plane. Yes, really. Sam took on the challenge of the highest #SelfieWithSam by free-falling from 10,000 feet in support of Mid

On Friday, Launchpad Southend played host to an engaging and uplifting Learning at Work Week event, organised by SEATS, celebrating the impact of learning and apprenticeships on individuals and businesses

The Department for Education (DfE) has published the updated Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2025 to 2026, bringing several important changes that will affect training providers, employers and apprentices Key Updates 1.