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Our summer treasure trail in Launceston launches today and runs until Friday 21st August at 3.30pm! Come and pick up your trail sheet from our reception (Step Into Learning, The Orchard Centre, Blind Hole, Market Street, Launceston PL15 8AU) and ensure it's handed in...

Subcontracting Opportunity – 2026/27 Step into Learning is inviting Expressions of Interest from education and training organisations interested in delivering subcontracted 16–19 Study Programme provision during the 2026/27 academic year. The opportunity includes...

We are proud to announce the launch of our new Childcare pathway on the Step Into Skills study programme to help learners gain skills, confidence and practical experience Learners interested in starting a career in childcare now have the opportunity to take their...

At Step Into Learning, we have created an exciting new treasure trail around Launceston town centre! Families looking for a fun and affordable summer activity will have this brand-new adventure to enjoy from 9am on Wednesday 12th August to 3.30pm on Friday 21st...

Learners recently enjoyed an educational visit to Summerleaze Beach in Bude as part of their Environmental Issues Module. The day began with a beach survey, allowing learners to investigate the different features of the coastal environment. They explored the sand...

With the World Cup fast approaching, the excitement is already building at Step Into Learning following the official draw for our staff World Cup Sweepstake. Team members were randomly allocated two countries each, giving everyone double the chance of cheering their...

On Friday 5th June, learners enrolled on our Step into Hospitality course enjoyed an exciting industry visit to China Fleet Country Club in Saltash. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for learners to gain first-hand insight into the hospitality industry and...

Learners from our 'Step Into' study programmes are proud to be taking part in this year’s Flower Festival at St Mary’s in Launceston for the very first time. Working together, learners have contributed to creating a beautiful display, showcasing their creativity,...

We are delighted to announce a fantastic new Supported Internship partnership with Pete’s Games — marking one of our first employer collaborations within our Supported Internship programme. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for our learners to gain...

We’re excited to share that we still have places available on our Step Into Skills study programme starting this September! Our Step Into Skills course has been designed to help young people build confidence, independence and work-readiness in a supportive and...

As exam season is upon us, many learners can start to feel the pressure. Whether you are preparing for Functional Skills, GCSEs, A-Levels, college assessments, or other qualifications, it is important to remember that exams are not just about how much you know — they...

Learners from the Step Into Skills programme recently enjoyed an exciting and educational visit to Ambrosia, where they gained valuable insight into the world of food production and product development. The visit began with an engaging presentation from the Ambrosia...

Summer has returned from an unforgettable tour of Belgium with the Plymouth Argyle Advanced Development Centre — proudly wearing our Step Into Learning-sponsored football shirt throughout the trip. The tour was packed with exciting football, tough competition and...

We’re proud to support Summer, a talented young footballer and daughter of Suzanne, our Quality & Marketing Business Support, as she prepares for an exciting tour to Belgium. Summer, who plays for the Under 11s Plymouth Argyle East Cornwall & North Devon...

We are very pleased to welcome two new team members this week! A huge warm welcome to LJ Volz and Elizabeth Ross-Talbot, who joined us on Monday! LJ is our new PSHE tutor who will be working with our 16-18 study programme learners. Elizabeth is our Job Coach, who will...

On Wednesday 1st April, our learners had the exciting opportunity to take part in a special session at Launceston library, led by poet Olive Mills. Launceston Library were delighted to welcome Charles Causley Trust Poet in Residence, Olive Mills. She spent time at the...

Learners recently took part in an engaging and hands-on workshop delivered by the Cornwall Hospitality Collective, where they developed practical skills in both coffee-making and baking. The session was filled with rich aromas and creativity as participants learned...

On Tuesday, our Step Into Skills learners rolled up their sleeves and headed to The Gateway Centre for some outdoor learning - helping maintain the Centre's outdoor space and supporting the local community. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for learners to...

Step Into Skills is a course that helps young adults prepare for the real world with support and guidance from staff and each other. We are learning the skills needed for the workplace. On the 17th of March, my fellow students and I from the Step into Skills course...

Our Step Into Skills learners recently took part in practical travel training designed to help them develop confidence using public transport. As part of the session, learners were given money to board a local bus and guided through the process of following the bus...

Our Step Into Skills learners recently enjoyed a visit to the Cornwall Scrapstore to gather materials for their upcoming product-making project. The trip was both interesting and productive, with many learners discovering a variety of items they can use to help bring...

We are very excited to welcome Gary Jeffery to our team! Gary joins us with a wealth of experience across various education settings. Gary is our new Supported Internship Co-ordinator. We are offering supported internships as part of a new one-year study programme for...

It's National Apprenticeship Week 2026! As Will Hayman-Brown, a content creator apprentice at the Department of Education says on their website: "National Apprenticeship Week 2026 has arrived, bringing together employers, training providers, and learners to celebrate...

Our Hospitality and Catering study programme learners have been offered a great opportunity to work at Berries Café, where they will plan, prepare, and serve food at a Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day event. The café approached us and said they would be keen for our...

Yesterday marked the last day of our SPF Digital Futures Cornwall delivery! Our last session was a Word workshop delivered at Callestick Farm Ice Cream Ltd for their employees.   Clare has tutored 15 Excel (a mix of Basic, Intermediate and Advanced) and 1 Word...

We are very proud of our Step Into Skills learners who are currently going out on work experience one day per week, learning valuable skills, and building confidence and independence. On work experience placements, our learners develop skills such as communication,...

On Monday, 5th January, our Step Into Skills learners visited National Marine Aquarium Plymouth.   They had an amazing day looking around the aquarium, seeing all the animals and talking to the staff who work there. Our learners particularly focused on considering the...

Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, we are pleased to announce that with our ongoing innovation and development, we are recruiting for three new job roles. The Step Into Learning team is constantly growing in line with our company strategy and vision. The roles we are...

Happy Christmas & New Year Our Step Into Learning team would like to wish all our past, current, and future learners, their parents and carers, and our community, a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year!   Step Into Learning will be closed from Friday, 19th...

One of our partners, CN4C, has recently led two successful learner-led enterprise initiatives:   Japanese Cafe: Some of the Core/Advanced group of learners at CN4C set up a Japanese cafe as part of their time management unit. They worked together to create the...