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SDN are a team of workforce development specialists.

We help you to attract, coach and retain young talent in your organisation.
Our training, consultancy and resources help you to:

  • Understand the education system and how to attract young talent into your organisation
  • Explore how apprenticeships, T Levels and other initiatives can support your workforce and CSR plans
  • Establish relationships with quality training providers

  • Prepare your staff to manage and coach young people in your organisation
  • Improve and maximise your current government-funded training
  • Set-up as an approved ‘employer-provider’ so you can self-deliver training

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Conscious Coaching – In-House Coaching & Mentoring Training

The relationships we have at work can make or break our experience, impacting our productivity, well-being, overall happiness, and ultimately our ability to stay in our roles. Coaching and mentoring skills play an essential part in all of this and, when implemented effectively, can transform teams.

That’s why SDN is delivering this new in-house training session with International Coach and Leadership Specialist, Simon Shaw. Our training is designed to equip your leaders with the skills to inspire, develop, and engage their teams. Whether tackling workforce challenges, building future-ready leaders, or creating a culture of growth, our training, tailored for your organisation, will help you unlock potential at every level.

Sign up your new and aspiring managers to this essential early careers course. Invest in talent and gain future leaders who feel confident and equipped to apply key coaching and mentoring skills and help them get their careers off to a flying start.

Through practical tools, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance, participants will learn to:

  • Build trust and foster collaboration.
  • Deliver impactful feedback and support career growth
  • Address workforce challenges with empathy and strategy
  • Improve employee retention across your organisation

“We recently won the T Level Employer of the Year Award for the North West at the prestigious Department for Education Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. I believe that the Mentoring Training package that we received from SDN and then implemented with our colleagues, played a crucial role in this achievement. I am delighted to be participating in SDN’s Mini Coaching and Mentoring Summit to share best practice.”

Iain Hook, Careers Lead, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS FT

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Why work with us?

Impartial

We’re trusted by employers because of the impartial expertise of our team. We bring together the right people to make sure you’re supported by the best.

Experienced

We’ve work with thousands of employers, and government, to help attract and support young talent.

Practical

Our focus is on helping you act. We give you the knowledge and clarity you need, whilst providing you with the tools to make real progress.

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A very good workshop, good pace of delivery and inclusive

Tarmac

A very informative webinar. It was good to bring in different spokespeople who had the experience and advice, and even a reality check on the hurdles and obstacles. Definitely feel more informed than before joining.

IKEA Ltd

Very informative session. Thank you. Best session on T-levels that I have attended.

Tarmac

It was a really valuable session and I would recommend it to other employers.

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