In collaboration with NCFE, the Department for Education, and supported by education and industry partners, we are unlocking the potential for a world-class skills economy.  Together, we support a growing network of members who are committed to excellence for all.  To join this growing network visit our enrolment page for more information.

The WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence is an award-winning workforce development programme providing world-class teacher training, interactive networks for innovation, communities of practice in digital, advanced manufacturing and thought leadership.

World class teacher training

Embed world class practices in classroom techniques and technical skills, through our calendar of learning opportunities. 

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Network for Innovation

The Network for Innovation is a high-value third space that connects education leaders, teaching practitioners, industry, key stakeholders, and international partners. Sharing international and national best practice from education and industry to leading research, to facilitate collaboration and exchange, to foster innovation and development in teaching excellence. 

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Communities

The communities are designed to foster dynamic collaboration and knowledge exchange among education leaders, managers, teaching practitioners, employers, key stakeholders, governments, and international partners.

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Centre of Excellence supplement

We are pleased to share the first edition of the Centre of Excellence Supplement as we focus on Championing Future Skills.

The supplement highlights the innovative collaboration between education and industry to create an adaptable and agile workforce, leveraging international best practices to unlock the potential for a world-class skills system.

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Hear from the team at Firebrand on how the Centre of Excellence has supported their staff and learners to aspire for excellence:

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Case studies

11,000+

of educators are engaged in training

  

190,000

learners have benefitted from enhanced delivery

134

organisations have joined the programme

70%

of learners reported an increase in motivation to complete and continue their studies

90%

of educators rate their experience as good to excellent

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