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Supporting Mental Health Every Step of the Way

A post by Skills for Security. World Mental Health Day – Friday 10th October 2025 Today marks World Mental Health Day, a global initiative led by the ‘WHO’ to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage positive action to support wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”, […]

Skills for Security Opens New Training Centre in Doncaster

A post by Skills for Security. Skills for Security has opened its seventh dedicated training site nationwide. The new facility, based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire has welcomed its first fire and security apprentices on site. The new centre has been fully renovated to create a modern and practical learning environment, with updated resources and facilities […]

Skills for Security Becoming Independent and Why it Matters

A post by David Scott, Managing Director. Skills for Security is now an independent organisation. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has sold its remaining shares to The Banks Foundation, completing a process that began with their first investment in 2022. It is a significant step for us, and one that raises an important question: […]

Inspiring the Next Generation at the UK’s Leading Careers Festivals

A post by Skills for Security. Thanks to the investment of our sponsors, Skills for Security will be exhibiting at two of the UK’s largest careers events this November – the School & College Leaver Festivals in Birmingham and London. These national events bring together thousands of students, parents, educators, and employers to explore what […]

Security Apprenticeships: Building Skills and Opening Doors

A post by Skills for Security. As the new academic year begins, the security sector faces both a pressing challenge and a promising opportunity. Demand for skilled installation engineers is growing rapidly, driven by the evolution of smart, integrated systems. Yet the number of trained entrants is not keeping pace. Meeting this shortfall requires investment […]

Platinum Partnership Between EMCS and Skills for Security to Support Apprenticeship Growth

A post by Skills for Security. Skills for Security, the UK’s leading provider of fire and security apprenticeship training, has welcomed EMCS as its newest platinum sponsor, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen the sector’s future workforce. EMCS, the UK’s largest independent Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), has a long-standing reputation for reliability, innovation […]

Skills for Security Becomes Fully Independent After BSIA Share Sale

A post by Skills for Security. Skills for Security (SfS), the UK’s largest provider of fire, emergency and security systems apprenticeships, has today confirmed that the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has sold its remaining 49.9% shares in the business. Full ownership of Skills for Security now sits with The Banks Foundation Ltd (TBFL), led […]

Supporting Inclusion in Apprenticeships: Mohammed’s Story

A post by Skills for Security. Supporting Inclusion in Apprenticeships: Mohammed’s Story At Skills for Security, we believe training is about more than technical skills. Apprenticeships are about developing people, their confidence, their understanding, and their ability to thrive in diverse workplaces. A huge part of that is creating an environment where every learner feels […]

Fike Partners with Skills for Security to Support UK Life Safety Training

A post by Skills for Security. Skills for Security, the UK’s leading provider of fire and security apprenticeships, has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Fike, a global leader in fire suppression, explosion protection, and pressure relief solutions. The partnership will enhance the training and development of apprentices across the UK, helping to meet the […]

WorldSkills UK 2025 Finalists Announced

A post by Skills for Security. Celebrating the Next Generation of Fire & Security Talent We’re thrilled to share that the finalists for the WorldSkills UK 2025 Fire & Security competition have been announced! The WorldSkills UK competition challenges the very best apprentices to demonstrate their technical expertise, precision, and problem-solving skills on a national […]

Skills for Security Unveils New Website to Support Industry Growth

A post by Skills for Security. As the fire and security sector faces rising demand and a growing skills shortage, Skills for Security has launched a brand-new website designed to make high-quality training more accessible. The UK’s leading fire and security apprenticeship provider has rebuilt its online presence from the ground up as a direct […]

Simon Banks and David Scott Engineering Futures: A Celebration

Engineering Futures: Celebrating Sponsors, Partnerships, and Industry Progress

A post by Skills for Security. Engineering Futures: Celebrating Sponsors, Partnerships, and Industry Progress Skills for Security’s Engineering Futures: A Celebration brought together a dedicated network of leaders from across the Fire and Security industry, to highlight the vital partnerships and sponsorships driving real progress in tackling the sector’s most urgent challenges. Now in its […]