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Ofsted recognises The Growth Academy’s impact on Berkshire businesses
The Growth Academy receives Ofsted recognition for delivering high-impact Skills Bootcamps that help Berkshire businesses thrive.
Find out more Reading based Double-Barrelled Brewery secures £200,000 growth funding to accelerate expansion
Double-Barrelled Brewery has secured a £200,000 Thames Valley Berkshire expansion loan from The FSE Group to support its next stage of growth.
Find out more Berkshire Skills Bootcamps 2026
New Skills Bootcamps for 2026 are already underway. Take a look at the success of Berkshire Skills Bootcamps and read the latest newsletter.
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Ofsted recognises The Growth Academy’s impact on Berkshire businesses
The Growth Academy receives Ofsted recognition for delivering high-impact Skills Bootcamps that help Berkshire businesses thrive.
Reading based Double-Barrelled Brewery secures £200,000 growth funding to accelerate expansion
Double-Barrelled Brewery has secured a £200,000 Thames Valley Berkshire expansion loan from The FSE Group to support its next stage of growth.
University of Reading’s Real Jobs Scheme
From simple social media graphics to a full-on rebrand, design students at the University of Reading are on hand to support local businesses and charities this summer, and beyond.
Berkshire Skills Bootcamps 2026
New Skills Bootcamps for 2026 are already underway. Take a look at the success of Berkshire Skills Bootcamps and read the latest newsletter.
Celebrating 10 years of Berkshire Careers Hub
A decade on from launching the Berkshire Careers Network, the Berkshire Careers Hub reflects on progress, challenges, and the road ahead.
Annual Careers Hub Conference 2026
Annual Careers Hub Conference 26 February 2026: Employers, Head Teachers and Careers Leads connect to celebrate careers education.
From AI Anxiety to Action
40 Business Owners Complete Skills Bootcamp in AI for Business.
State of the Nation Report 2025: Social Mobility in the UK
The Social Mobility Commission has published its State of the Nation report, which sets out its views on the progress made towards improving social mobility in the UK.
Key Insights from the Employer Standards Report
The Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people, ensuring mutual value and long-term business success.
Business Data
IoD press release : Confidence improves in December, but hiring and investment remain under pressure.
2025-26 Apprenticeship funding rules
Review important updates ahead of policy changes coming into effect in January 2026. This version does not yet include details on apprenticeship units, which are due to go live from April 2026. That information is now expected in the new year.
Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working
Strengthen your workforce and invest in future talent.
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