The Learning Co-Lab

 🎙 The Importance of Employer Engagement in Apprenticeships In this episode, Ros and Anne explore why strong employer relationships are critical to the success of apprenticeship programmes. Joined by guests Dean Billington (Apprenticeship Group Wales) and Sam Denne (Silver Assist HomeCare), they dive into what makes employer-provider partnerships work, the vital role assessors play, and how to kee...

New Episode Alert – Episode 7: AI in Workplace Education 🤖✨ How is AI really being used in workplace learning—and what does it mean for the future of training and education? In this episode, we dive into the world of AI in post-16 workplace education with guest practitioners who are already using AI tools in real-life settings. From adaptive learning platforms to chatbots and automated assessmen...

  The Learning Co-Lab | Episode 6: Inclusion in Apprenticeships In this episode of The Learning Co-Lab , the discussion focuses on Inclusion in Apprenticeships —a critical topic in post-16 education. Hosted by Ros Protheroe , Director of Panda Education & Training, the podcast explores the challenges faced by learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and how apprenticeships can become more...

🚀 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ In this episode of The Learning Co-Lab , we dive into the exciting world of Skills Competitions ! 🏆✨ Join me, Ros Protheroe , and my co-host Rachel Arnold as we chat with: 🎤 Paul Evans – Project Director of Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales 🎤 Rosie Boddy – Former Airbus Apprentice, WorldSkills competitor & Technical Training Officer We’ll uncover: ✅ What skills...

Welcome to our 4th episode of The Learning Co-Lab, where we collaborate with industry experts and experienced practitioners to bring you hints, tips and advice from the world of post-16 education. In this episode, we are so pleased to be joined by Dr Esther Barrett of Barrett Coaching. who has found a new path in life after a diagnosis 4 years ago of ADHD.  We will be we’re discussing a topic that...

Welcome to the third episode of The Learning Co-Lab where we collaborate with industry experts and experienced practitioners to bring you hints, tips and advice from the world of post-16 education.  Today, we're diving into strategies for engaging and  perhaps re-engaging learners in work-based learning programs, exploring practical approaches that work across apprenticeships, employability p...

In our second episode, we talk to Strategic Director at National Training Federation Wales, Lisa Mytton. Lisa talks to us about Medr (Wales’s Commission for Tertiary Education and Research), funding cuts in work based learning, what she is doing to help raise awareness of the struggles training providers are currently experiencing and the benefits of collaboration in education. Brought to you by P...

In this first episode, dive into our personal journeys in education, and the inspiration behind starting "The Learning Co-Lab" We also chat with award-winning tutor, Anne Reardon-James, who shares her top tips for thriving as an educator in post-16 education and training.   Brought to you by Panda Education and Training Ltd. Find us on LinkedIn  or visit our website .