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We’re incredibly proud to be nominated at this year’s Education Awards.

At a time when education and skills have never been more critical, it’s an honour to be recognised for the impact of meaningful partnerships and people-driven leadership:

🏆 The Protocol Group – Transforming Lives Through Partnerships
🏆 Dean Lloyd – Education Hero

For us, this reflects the power of collaboration in creating real opportunities and lasting change.

Roll on 3rd July! 👏

Autistic Pride Day 🧩

Different perspectives drive innovation, and today we recognise the value of neurodiversity across education and the workplace.

At The Protocol Group, we’re committed to supporting inclusive hiring and creating learning environments where autistic individuals feel understood, respected, and able to thrive. 🤝

Because when every way of thinking is welcomed, everyone benefits.

New Blog – Preparing Early for a Confident Start to the New Academic Year 📆
Planning for the next academic year starts sooner than you think.

Early, proactive workforce planning can reduce pressure, improve retention, and create a more stable start for both staff and learners.

👉 Read the full blog to explore how early planning supports long-term success – https://bit.ly/preparing-early

At Protocol, we believe inclusive education and workplaces build stronger futures.

This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ consultants, tutors, lecturers, learners, and professionals shaping a more diverse skills landscape. 🌈

As a workforce partner, we’re proud to support environments where everyone can thrive, learn, and belong.

Be part of NESCol 🤝

Teach in a college that transforms lives and supports regional development across North East of Scotland.

Join a teaching community where your knowledge makes a real impact — both in the classroom and beyond.

📩 Get in touch today to learn more - [email protected]

New Blog - Careers in Post 16 Education 🎓

Careers in Post 16 education go far beyond the classroom.

From teaching and training to learner support, leadership and offender learning, the sector offers purposeful, long term careers at every stage.

👉 Read the full blog to explore the opportunities – https://bit.ly/careers-in-post16-education

Learning at Work Week 📚

Learning doesn’t stop with qualifications. It happens through experience, reflection and the opportunities organisations create for people to grow.

Across Post 16 education, investing in learning at every level strengthens individuals, teams and long term workforce sustainability - something we’re proud to support. 🤝

What does the May admissions crunch really look like behind the scenes? 🎓

This month, Laura, Senior Consultant in our Higher Education team, sat down with Shameerah, Interim Head of Admissions at Buckinghamshire New University, to unpack the pressures admissions teams face as the cycle intensifies - and how institutions are navigating them.

Their conversation reveals honest insights into workload, expectations, and the realities of keeping things moving during peak season.

👉 Read the full blog to explore the key takeaways - https://bit.ly/the-may-crunch

New Blog - Preparing for the Future Workforce 📊

Workforce challenges in Post 16 education aren’t just about recruitment.

They’re about building skills pipelines, improving retention and planning strategically for the future.

👉 Read the full blog to rethink workforce readiness – https://bit.ly/preparing-for-skills-and-workforce