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AELP welcomes Skills England appointments

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has warmly welcomed the new appointments to the board of Skills England, the national body dedicated to shaping the future of the nation’s skills landscape.

AELP has pledged to work closely with the new Skills England board members to improve the country’s skills system. AELP is especially proud that its Chair, Nichola Hay MBE – Director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Policy at BPP Education Group – has been named as a board member. Nichola brings with her extensive sector knowledge and a passionate commitment to post-16 education.

A full list of appointments can be found here.

Ben Rowland, AELP CEO, said:

“Skills England has a huge role to play in delivering the government’s missions and Plan for Change, so we are pleased to see the appointments made today. In particular, it’s great to see Nichola Hay MBE, our Chair, appointed to the Skills England board. Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to apprenticeships and skills development will be invaluable in guiding the organisation. AELP – and our members – look forward to working closely with everyone at Skills England to create a better skills system.”

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The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body, proudly representing organisations operating in the skills sector. AELP members deliver a range of training and vocational learning – including the majority of apprenticeships as well as Skills Bootcamps, 16-19 Study Programme, Adult Education Budget and more.

For further information or interviews please contact Matt Strong, Communications Manager, AELP, on 07920 161685 or [email protected]

AELP welcomes Skills England appointments

For further information or interviews please contact Matt Strong, Communications Manager, AELP, on 07920 161685 or [email protected]

Last published: 27/05/2025