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The Lifelong Learning Entitlement could change who gets to participate in Higher Education (HE)
September 15, 2026The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is opening the doors to Higher Education, allowing people to take short HE courses to progress careers.
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GCSE Results Day 2026 success for Activate Learning’s Online GCSE students with 98.4% pass rate
August 20, 2026GCSE Results Day 2026 success for Activate Learning’s Online GCSE students with 98.4% pass rate
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Activate Cycle Academy launch new specialist Cytech Police E-bike compliance, enforcement and safety training course for Police forces
June 30, 2026The new programme, delivered from The Leys College in Oxfordshire, has been developed to address this growing operational need, providing formal off-site training designed specifically for Police enforcement, forensics and logistics teams.
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Adult Hairdressing and Beauty Open Event | Monday 18 May
April 17, 2026Hairdressing and Beauty Open Event | Bracknell and Wokingham College | Monday 18 May 2026 | 12—2:15pm
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Breaking down barriers: Online learning means geography is no longer a barrier to skills
February 27, 2026Discover how online learning is removing geographic barriers, widening participation and helping colleges deliver skills anywhere.
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From courses to lifelong learning: Reimagining adult education
February 27, 2026Adult education is shifting from one-off courses to flexible, modular lifelong learning aligned with careers, employers and regional growth.
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Colleges Week 2026: Adult Learning Pays – for individuals, employers and regional growth
February 26, 2026This Colleges Week 2026, we are proud to spotlight the transformative power of adult learning — for individuals rebuilding confidence, for employers closing skills gaps, and for regional economies driving growth.
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Woodley Hill House sewing students create handmade tote bags for bereavement service at Royal Berkshire Hospital
February 16, 2026A group of sewing students from Woodley Hill House have made tote bags for a community project for Royal Berkshire Hospital.
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Activate Learning unveils new Skills Bootcamps to boost local careers in Surrey
December 5, 2025Activate Learning is delighted to announce three brand-new Skills Bootcamps, created to support adults aged 19+ who live or work in Surrey.
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Retrain for a career in hair and beauty at Bracknell and Wokingham College’s Adult Learning Hair and Beauty Open Event
April 16, 2025Join us at our Hair and Beauty Open Event for adult learners at Bracknell and Wokingham College!
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