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VTCT Skills is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation. https://www.vtctskills.org.uk

We offer a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world. With over 3,000 training locations, we help over 120,000 learners achieve professional skills that transform their lives, every year.

30/10/2026

A huge round of applause for our Highly Commended recipients! 👏✨
Your passion, dedication, and achievements have not gone unnoticed, and we're thrilled to recognise your incredible contribution.

You should be incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for inspiring excellence in everything you do.

30/10/2026

What an incredible afternoon celebrating excellence across the skills and education sector ✨

Congratulations to all our VTCT Skills Excellence Awards 2026 Winners. Your hard work, innovation and commitment to supporting learners and raising standards deserve to be celebrated.

Thank you for helping make this year's awards such a memorable occasion. 🎉

26/10/2026

VTCT Skills is excited to invite Early Years professionals, educators and sector partners to the next VTCT Skills Early Years Online Collective on 4 November 2026 at 1pm.

Join us to be among the first to hear about our new Pride, Belonging and Inclusion Recognition Programme, designed to support organisations across Early Years and the wider industries that VTCT Skills serves. We'll also be introducing our brand-new Pride, Belonging and Inclusion Early Years learning resource, developed to help create more inclusive, welcoming and supportive environments for learners, staff and communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear about upcoming developments, share ideas with peers, and explore how we can work together to embed inclusion and belonging across our sectors.

Register here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0znygm0

22/10/2026

VTCT Skills Celebrates Approval of Nine New Qualifications for Wales!

We are delighted to announce that Qualifications Wales has approved nine new Hospitality and Catering qualifications, from Level 1 to Level 3, for first delivery from September 2027.

Read more here - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zjV-b0

Please get in touch with Angharad, Jason and Nickie for more information.

21/10/2026

The countdown is over and we're ready to go! 🎉 Our team is all set and excited to welcome this year's finalists and guests to the VTCT Skills Excellence Awards 2026. Here's to an afternoon of recognition, inspiration, and celebration. ✨🏆

20/10/2026

Beauty Collective Live is coming to colleges across the UK!
We’re bringing the latest industry trends, techniques and inspiration straight into the classroom, with special guests from , and .

Expect live demonstrations, expert insights and plenty of inspiration for the next generation of beauty professionals!

Read more here using the link in bio.

19/10/2026

Strong partnerships help create stronger learners.

Hear from Nicola Cole, Key Account Manager for VTCT Skills, as she explains why it's so important for VTCT Skills to work closely with colleges, training providers and employers. By staying connected to the needs of the industry, we can ensure our qualifications remain relevant, inspire the next generation of professionals and provide centres with the support they need to help learners succeed.

Discover why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Watch the full video here - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xcql_0

15/10/2026

Strong SEND leadership starts with confident practitioners.

With early identification and inclusive practice high on the agenda, skilled SENCOs play a vital role in helping every child get the right support.
The VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in the SENCO Role in Early Years Settings develops practical knowledge in SEND, early identification, working with families and professionals, and coordinating individual support.

Plus, our interactive resources help bring learning to life for learners, tutors and trainers.
Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yzz100

14/10/2026

Don’t be the person who finds out about the event after it’s happened!
Our VTCT Skills events programme is now live, with opportunities to connect, learn, share ideas and stay up to date with what’s happening across your sector.
And we’re adding more events all the time.

So if you see something you want to attend, don’t leave it until later.
Check the events page regularly
Find an event that works for you
Register as soon as you can
And get involved!

There’s something for our community across a range of sectors and interests.
👉Keep an eye on the programme: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yl-V80

12/10/2026

What makes an apprenticeship such a rewarding way to start a career in hairdressing?

Hear from Nicola Cole, Key Account Manager for VTCT Skills, as she shares how apprenticeships inspire creativity, build confidence and help learners thrive in a busy salon environment. From becoming part of a supportive team to learning from experienced professionals, Nicola explains why apprenticeships are the perfect foundation for a successful career.

Find out why an apprenticeship could be your first step into the hairdressing industry.

Watch the full video here - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xcslw0

Address

Aspire House, Annealing Close
Eastleigh
SO509PX

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8:45am - 5pm

Website

http://www.vtctskills.org.uk/

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