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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...

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...

We are very proud to be part of the St Mary Magdalene Church Festival of Trees and Cribs 2025! We have our very own pink Step Into Learning tree, which is part of a display featuring around 100 trees. Huge thanks go to Clare and Naomi from our  Step Into Learning...

Our partner, The Outdoor Place, have a new business, Rocking Tots, that they're about to reveal at the Wadebridge Christmas Fayre, this Friday 28th November from 10.30am to 7.30pm. They will be based in Wadebridge Town Hall for the event, which continues on Saturday...

We are thrilled to announce that we are adding to our study programmes in September 2026, with the launch of Step Into Supported Internships! Step Into Supported Internships is a study programme for 16-24s with an EHCP. In 2026-27, our Supported Internship offer will...

It's October Half Term this week! It's getting darker and colder, so what can we do to have some fun this half term? We have the following suggestions to keep you active and enjoying autumn, with both indoor and outdoor activities. We've used our senses for...

National Baking Week National Baking Week 2025 took place from Tuesday 14th October to Monday 20th October 2025. Did you know: National Baking Week was founded by Pyrex in 2007? The week celebrates the art of baking and encourages everyone to get involved in baking...

This week (w/c 6th October 2025) is Dyslexia Awareness Week. This year's theme is 'Raise the Volume' - focussing on the voices of young people with dyslexia, their stories, challenges and successes. 'Raise the Volume' intends to ensure their experiences are heard loud...

We wanted to take a moment to celebrate National Teaching Assistants' Day which took place last Friday 26th September. This year’s theme is ‘Read Together, Grow Together – TAs Making Every Page Count’.   The below information is taken from the National Teaching...