We are the voice of
employer-led sector skills bodies

Representing 19 sector skills bodies, we collectively advocate for over 150,000 employers across the UK.

Our vision is for a skills system that fosters industrial growth by providing a talent pipeline, enabling individuals to access fulfilling careers through clear pathways to employment.

Leading the way in supporting apprenticeships

Powered by Skills Federation, ACE360 is the industry-standard End-Point Assessment platform offering an outstanding experience for everyone involved in the apprenticeship system in England. We also offer Apprenticeship certification systems in Wales and Scotland.

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“ACE360 came into its own during our OfS visit. It allowed us to locate and supply evidence as required, all from one source. It also enabled us to run reports and provide breakdowns of the amount of EPAs conducted and distributions of grades.”

Steve Willis, Centre for Apprenticeships & Skills Operations Manager, Middlesex University

Apprenticeships in the UK in numbers

Skills Federation has certified almost 2.5m apprenticeships across the UK since 2011

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We certified 40,000 apprenticeships in the last year.

Over 1,000 organisations have actively used ACE360, the industry-standard End-Point Assessment platform, since its introduction.

Last year 95.6% of our ACE360 customers rated our service as ‘good’.

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Member spotlight

We talk to some of our members about their work to drive the development of skills across their industries.

Justine Fosh

Chief Executive, Cogent Skills

Cogent Skills supports the skills, needs and ambitions of UK science and technology employers. In this feature CEO Justine Fosh describes the charity’s work and highlights the role of the science and technology sector in meeting net zero targets.

Ann Watson

Chief Executive, Enginuity

Enginuity supports employers in the engineering and manufacturing sector. In this feature CEO Ann Watson talks about the charity’s work and the exciting initiatives coming up.

John Rogers

Chief Executive, The Workforce Development Trust

We asked John Rogers, CEO of The Workforce Development Trust, about their work supporting employers across a range of industries including health, justice, hospitality and travel.

Phil Beach

Chair,
Energy & Utility Skills

We asked Phil Beach, Chair of Energy & Utility Skills, about the organisation’s work supporting the major infrastructure companies within water, power, gas and waste management and the exciting projects that lie ahead.