Hosted at the award-winning East Avenue Restaurant within Eastleigh College, the event brought together a diverse group of delegates to explore VTCT Skills’ wider provision, including additional sector qualifications, enrichment opportunities, and personal and social development programmes. The college’s strong advocacy for catering and hospitality qualifications provided an ideal backdrop for the day’s discussions.
The event created a valuable platform for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations around the evolving qualifications landscape. Delegates shared insights into current challenges and successes, while also contributing to forward-thinking discussions on future planning and the development of new qualifications.
Key themes throughout the day included the importance of work experience, employability, and clear progression pathways, ensuring learners are equipped with the skills and support needed to achieve positive destinations. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, the session encouraged the sharing of best practice and practical solutions that can be implemented across different settings.
Attendees also benefited from the latest updates from VTCT Skills, alongside opportunities to build new relationships and strengthen existing partnerships within a vibrant, like-minded community.
Kate Smith, Senior Key Account Manager at VTCT Skills, said:
“Events like this are so important in bringing the sector together. It’s an opportunity to not only showcase the full breadth of what VTCT Skills offers, but to really listen to our centres, understand their challenges, and work collaboratively on solutions. The level of engagement and openness in the room today has been fantastic, and it’s clear there is a real appetite to continue building strong partnerships that ultimately benefit learners.”
Open to all centre types, the Eastleigh event reinforced VTCT Skills’ commitment to supporting its partners through collaboration, innovation, and a shared focus on learner success.