A post by Skills for Security. Background Dillon, a determined and hardworking learner, embarked on the challenging journey to achieve his Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths. While his determination never wavered, Dillon faced a significant barrier, exam anxiety, which impacted his performance and confidence in formal testing environments. The Challenge Despite a strong understanding […]

A post by Skills for Security. World Mental Health Day – Friday 10th October 2025 Today marks World Mental Health Day, a global initiative led by the ‘WHO’ to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage positive action to support wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”, […]

A post by Skills for Security. Latest figures show that UK unemployment has risen from 4.7 to 4.8 per cent in the three months to August, reaching a four-year high that reflects broader uncertainty. Artificial intelligence and automation continue to transform how people work. Many entry-level roles that once offered young people their first opportunity […]