Our values are what make Skills Training UK the company it is today.
All our staff are committed to inclusivity and respect in all their activities, and you’ll feel it when we put our learners first. Helping them to reach their goals and carve out a career are why we are here.
Senior leaders, governors and staff promote a highly inclusive ethos where trainees and apprentices behave responsibly and learn in a culture of tolerance and respect for others.
Ofsted
Company Values
Working in our inclusive and supportive environment, you will thrive in our high-performance culture.
Learners
First
We put the learner at the heart of everything we do.
Open to
Ideas
We listen with an open mind.
Inclusivity and
respect
We treat everyone with respect and are inclusive.
Flexibility
We demonstrate agility and innovation.
Future
Focused
We actively review ourselves to continuously improve.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Social responsibility is at the core of everything we do at Skills Training UK. Our purpose is to make a difference to the lives of learners through programmes that have a lasting impact. With a focus on Social Mobility, our Centres support learners from all walks of life and provide an inclusive educational environment to raise aspirations.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy outlines our commitments to:
Business Ethics
We are committed to: behaving with honesty and integrity in all our activities and relationships with others; ensuring internal controls and standards are met, and exemplary business behaviour at all times.
Looking After Learners
We offer a safe, inclusive environment, upholding Safeguarding and Prevent duties. We proactively ensure quality standards mare met on all courses. And we conduct all business in a legal and socially responsible manner in all practices including, but not limited to, upholding standards as an Equal Opportunities employer, compliance with the Bribery Act 2010 and Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Looking After Colleagues
We provide a fulfilling and rewarding career in a safe and welcoming working environment for all our employees. We ensure equality of opportunity for Employees, Supply Chain Partners, and Participants with physical, mental, or learning disabilities.
Supplier and Subcontractor Standards
We work with Suppliers and subcontractors to achieve our sustainable and socially responsible procurement aspirations. All Suppliers and Subcontractors must adhere to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and Bribery Act 2010.
Protecting the Environment
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business by reducing waste, considering the environment in procurement practices, encouraging greener transport and reducing travel.
Community Engagement
Each year we contribute to local charities, youth groups, sports groups and community centres.
We have achieved the highest grade of ‘Strong’ from the ESF Team at the DWP for our commitment to managing and monitoring of the cross-cutting themes of Equality of Opportunity and Sustainable Development.
I'm a firm believer in giving something back to your employees. Too often, companies simply take, take, take and ultimately miss out on the opportunity to fully engage their staff and inspire them to take more of an active interest in the business. Enabling them to gain a nationally recognised qualification not only improves morale but also helps them to focus their minds on key aspects of their job, which, in my experience, can significantly improve their performance.
Richard Coonz, Customer Service Manager, Thames Clippers
