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Welcome to the Growth Zone

In a competitive and dynamic sector, this zone explores how providers can evolve, diversify and scale their provision.

Learn how to build capacity, embrace innovation and create cultures that empower people and unlock unsustainable growth.


Bookings for workshop sessions will open 7 days prior to the conference.


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OneFile

Onefile is the leading learner management platform and pioneer of the first Eportfolio software.
Onefile’s platform streamlines workflows, unlocks funding and enables education and training providers to achieve higher learner success rates, at pace and at scale.
With award winning software and outstanding service, Onefile is trusted by 700 public and private organisations to support a wide range of qualification programs, such as apprenticeships, and has helped over 2.3m educators and learners achieve their goals.
•20 years leading the industry • Queen’s Award for Innovation • Customer Service Excellence Awards•.

GROWTH ZONE WORKSHOPS
23 JUNE
11:40
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12:40
Day 1
Insight into Action: SME engagement in skills provision
This interactive workshop led by Apprenticeships Norfolk explores how providers can better engage SMEs in skills provision. Through real-life case studies, peer learning, and practical tools, delegates will gain insights into both the challenges and benefits of working with SMEs and how to drive more effective collaboration.
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23 June
12:45
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13:45
Day 1
Growth Sprint: Rapid Problem Solving and Idea Testing in Under a Day
Join OneFile’s Josh Redmayne and team to experience “Growth Sprints”—a rapid, five-step problem- solving method inspired by Hacking Growth and Google Ventures design sprints. This hands-on session will help you turn blockers into opportunities and leave with a practical micro-experiment you can implement immediately.
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24 JUNE
10:05
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11:05
Day 2
Help to shape the AELP Skills System Blueprint
Join AELP CEO Ben Rowland for an interactive session on shaping the AELP Skills System Blueprint, a new way of understanding and mapping the complex education, skills, and funding landscape. This is your opportunity to help build a clearer, more connected system that supports providers, learners, and employers alike.
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24 JUNE
12:20
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13:20
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Skills England Update
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24 JUNE
15:45
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16:45
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Growth Sprint: Rapid Problem Solving and Idea Testing in Under a Day
Join OneFile’s Josh Redmayne and team to experience “Growth Sprints”—a rapid, five-step problemsolving method inspired by Hacking Growth and Google Ventures design sprints. This hands-on session will help you turn blockers into opportunities and leave with a practical micro-experiment you can implement immediately.
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