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Supporting devolved regions with tailored solutions

At NCFE, we’re committed to advancing learning and creating a fairer society.

By collaborating with local partners including Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs), we build a clear view of regional skills needs. This helps us design solutions that support your priorities and deliver real outcomes for your region.

Our devolved offer

We provide flexible products and services that fit regional needs and funding.

Our offer includes:

  • a wide range of funded qualifications and units that support national and regional priorities
  • bespoke training that supports providers as they deliver local skills improvement plans
  • expertise to help MSAs shape strategies that improve employment outcomes
  • specialist consultancy services, including bid training, policy and research support, and quality assurance. 

We’re keen to work with commissioners, providers and employer bodies to create solutions that meet local skills needs.

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Contact our team today to start shaping solutions targeted to your region’s skills needs.

Why work with NCFE? 
  • We’re the sector leader in adult education, with more learners on our funded programmes than any other awarding organisation. 
  • Our qualifications and content solutions remove barriers to learning and support skills-led recovery. 
  • We bring an unbiased, expert perspective to employer consultations and regional skills planning. 
  • Our expert team supports organisations at every level as they shape local skills strategies and delivery plans.
How NCFE can support your region's skills needs
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NE 3 High Res
North East

Explore qualifications that support regional growth and help learners develop skills for careers in construction, green energy and net zero, health and social care, and business and professional services.

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Tees Valley

Discover qualifications that help address local skills needs and prepare learners for opportunities in green energy, health and social care, and business and professional services.

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Leeds Skyline
West Yorkshire

Explore qualifications that support regional priorities and help learners develop skills in health and social care, digital and technology, and education and training.

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Manchester Sky
Greater Manchester

Discover qualifications that help learners build skills for opportunities in education and early years, health and social care, digital and technology, and creative, culture and sport.

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Sun Set Over The Radisson, Birmingham UK
West Midlands

Explore qualifications aligned to regional priorities in advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technologies, health and social care, and green industries.

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The Towers Of London By The River Thames At Dusk In England
London

Discover qualifications that support London's priority sectors, helping learners prepare for opportunities in digital and technology, health and social care, construction, green industries, and business and professional services.

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Meet the team

Our dedicated team works across all existing and emerging devolved regions. We partner with mayoral strategic authorities, local authorities, employer representative bodies, providers, and stakeholders to create tailored solutions that meet regional priorities. With deep sector expertise and a shared commitment to social mobility, we help deliver meaningful outcomes for learners and communities. 

Suzanne Slater

Suzanne Slater - Commercial Director

Suzanne leads NCFE's commercial strategy across devolved regions and brings wide experience from education and blue chip organisations. She works with regional partners to develop bespoke skills solutions that support social mobility and economic growth.

Suzanne works with partners across the North East, Tees Valley and beyond to ensure NCFE’s offer remains aligned and effective.

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David Redden – Commercial Manager 

David brings over 16 years of experience in education and skills development. He engages with local authorities, employers and providers to shape tailored solutions for adult learners.

He draws on data, partnerships and local insight to shape initiatives that support regional needs and social mobility across the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire regions. 

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Claire Bridger – Commercial Manager

Claire brings over 20 years of experience in education and aligns commercial opportunities with local priorities. She takes a collaborative approach and works with partners to shape solutions for learners and communities.

Claire focuses on the West Midlands and Greater London regions and develops strategies shaped by local ambitions and funding. Her work centres on ensuring NCFE’s offer remains competitive, relevant and socially purposeful.

 

Blog: Navigating devolution 

NCFE Product Manager, Emzi Mills-Frater, shares insights from the education sector and how devolution will shape local skills delivery. 

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