CPD Forums – Yorkshire Learning Providers
CPD Forums

Quarterly Forums Supporting
the Wider YLP Community

YLP's CPD Forums bring together professionals from across the Further Education, Skills, Apprenticeships and Employability sectors to connect, collaborate and share best practice — helping organisations stay informed and ahead of change.

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About Our Forums

A collaborative space to learn, connect and grow

Held quarterly, each forum provides members with sector updates, guest speakers, policy discussions, practical resources and networking opportunities.

Whether you're looking to improve quality, understand new policy, build partnerships or develop specialist knowledge, our forums offer a collaborative space to learn from peers and industry experts.

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Guest Speakers

Hear from sector experts, policymakers and practitioners at every forum.

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Peer Networking

Connect with professionals from across Yorkshire's skills community.

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Policy Updates

Stay ahead of the latest developments affecting your sector.

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Practical Resources

Access tools, guides and materials from every session.

What Our Members Say

Trusted by sector professionals across Yorkshire

"At Luminate Education Group part of our educational character is to ensure we strive to support colleagues and learners as we Transform Lives. We have an internal Women's Forum that provides the space and opportunity to share experiences, discuss issues, learn and connect with other women and allies across the group. We feel that our objectives are closely aligned with that of the Women in Skills & Education (WiSE) network, and therefore we are proud to become a strategic partner."

Natalie Wilson
Group Vice Principal Curriculum & Skills, Luminate Education Group

"Sponsoring and supporting women in skills & education is a key passion of mine as it is vital that women have forums where they can collaborate and connect. This network provides a vital platform where key issues can be discussed. It promotes equity, opportunity and enables meaningful topics to be raised and debated that affect us all."

Jan Richardson-Wilde
Chief Executive Officer, OAL

"The YLP forums are invaluable for keeping up with sector changes and connecting with peers who understand the challenges we face. The quality and breadth of speakers and topics covered is consistently excellent."

YLP Member
Training Provider, West Yorkshire
Our Forums

15 specialist forums — find yours

Each forum meets quarterly and is open to YLP members. Use the search or category filters to find the forums most relevant to your work.

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Digital Communications & Marketing Forum
Digital
Digital Communications & Marketing Forum
Supporting marketing professionals across education and training, sharing practical ideas, content strategies, digital campaigns and learner engagement techniques. Members also have opportunities to showcase their organisation through collaborative content creation.
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AI & Digital Forum
Digital
AI & Digital Forum
Exploring the latest developments in artificial intelligence and educational technology, helping providers understand emerging tools, policy, governance and practical applications across teaching, assessment and business operations.
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Business Development Forum
Business
Business Development Forum
Designed for employer engagement and business development professionals, discussing apprenticeship policy, employer partnerships, funding changes and strategies for strengthening relationships with industry.
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Careers Guidance Forum
Careers
Careers Guidance Forum
Helping providers enhance careers education, information, advice and guidance through shared practice, Gatsby Benchmark updates, employer engagement and Ofsted-ready careers strategies.
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Construction Skills Forum
Construction
Construction Skills Forum
Bringing together construction providers and industry partners to address regional skills shortages, curriculum development, green construction, workforce planning and employer collaboration.
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Data & Compliance Forum
Data
Data & Compliance Forum
Keeping providers up to date with funding rules, compliance requirements, governance, audit expectations and accountability frameworks, while providing practical guidance from sector experts.
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Early Years Forum
Early Years
Early Years Forum
Supporting Early Years providers through discussions on recruitment, workforce development, funding reforms, safeguarding, qualifications and emerging policy affecting the sector.
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Green & Sustainable Development Forum
Green
Green & Sustainable Development Forum
Helping organisations embed sustainability into leadership, curriculum and organisational practice while supporting collaboration around net zero, green skills and Education for Sustainable Development.
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Health & Social Care Forum
Health
Health & Social Care Forum
Connecting providers delivering health and social care education to discuss workforce challenges, apprenticeships, recruitment, sector reforms, technology and regional priorities.
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NEET 16–19 Forum
NEET
NEET 16–19 Forum
Focused on improving outcomes for young people not in education, employment or training, exploring policy, SEND, youth engagement, local partnerships and innovative approaches to learner support.
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Prison Support Forum
Prison Support
Prison Support Forum
Supporting collaboration between education providers, prisons, employers and partner organisations to improve education, skills, apprenticeships and employment opportunities for prisoners and ex-offenders.
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Quality Forum
Quality
Quality Forum
A dedicated forum for quality professionals covering Ofsted developments, quality improvement, leadership, governance, teaching excellence, inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
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Safeguarding & Prevent Forum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding & Prevent Forum
Providing updates on safeguarding legislation, Prevent, learner wellbeing, inclusion and emerging risks, while sharing practical resources and best practice from across the sector.
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WISE Forum
WISE
WISE Forum
Supporting women working across skills and education through networking, leadership development, collaboration and discussion around equality, inclusion and creating positive change across the sector.
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Future of Apprenticeships Forum
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Future of Apprenticeships Forum
A new forum bringing together providers, employers and sector leaders to explore the future of apprenticeships, funding reforms, policy developments and emerging opportunities. Further programme details will be announced soon.
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Who can attend CPD Forums?
Forums are primarily for YLP members, however some forums are open to the wider sector. If you're not yet a member and would like to attend, please get in touch and we can advise on the best options for your organisation.
How often do forums take place?
All CPD Forums meet quarterly — four times per year. Dates and agendas are sent to registered attendees in advance. You can also find upcoming dates on our Events calendar via Eventbrite.
Are forums free for members?
Yes — CPD Forums are free to attend for YLP members as part of your membership. Non-members may be able to attend certain forums; please contact us for details.
Can I join more than one forum?
Absolutely — you can register for as many forums as are relevant to your role and organisation. Simply tick all the forums you'd like to join using the sign-up form above.
How will I receive invitations?
Once registered, you'll receive email invitations with agendas, joining links and resources directly from the YLP team. Make sure to add info@wylp.org.uk to your safe senders list.
Are forums held online or in person?
Most forums are held online via video conference, making them accessible to members across Yorkshire and beyond. Some forums may include in-person or hybrid events — these will be confirmed in the invitation.

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