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Skills Builder Catalyst

Targeted essential skills development for schools and colleges

Skills Builder Catalyst is our innovative new programme for educators, bringing high impact, policy ready approaches to essential skills to your learners. 

Built on insights from the success of our flagship Accelerator programme, Catalyst drives learner success, with measurable outcomes supported by the evidence backed Universal Framework.

How Catalyst works

We’ll work with you (the Skills Lead) to target essential skills development over a term. 

You’ll have regular 1:1 support from us, as well as joining our peer practice network of Skills Leaders. At the end of the programme, you’ll have measurable learner outcomes aligned to your theme, and achieve a Skills Builder award for your school.

What educators say about Skills Builder Partnership

The best part has been seeing the difference it makes for learners. The resources are easy to use, and it's been great working with such a supportive team.

Petty Pool - 2025-26 End of term feedback

It makes planning incredibly easy at a time when teachers are facing significant workload challenges. The framework is completely up-to-date with modern workforce standards and accurately reflects what employers are looking for, ensuring all of our students are well-prepared to face the world.

Laurel Park - 2025-26 End of term feedback

Skills Builder Catalyst

Kickstart essential skills progress in the Spring term

Apply for a funded place on Catalyst

Hear more about Catalyst

To hear more about the upcoming programme, click below to register interest.

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FAQs

What might this look like in our school?

The programme will look different in every school, depending on your chosen theme. However, you can expect to see a high quality programme for developing 1-2 essential skills for 1-2 groups of learners. For example, you might use the framework to develop a measurable approach to Leadership across a student council initiative, or focus on workplace preparation for a work experience group through Planning.

What progress can learners make?

Learners on a Skills Builder programme make up to 2.7 times more progress in their essential skills.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

Ask your question here, and one of our team will get back to you.