SDN are specialist consultants.
We support you, as an employer, to develop your workforce and get the most out of government training and initiatives.
Our impartial consultancy, workshops and resources help you to:
- Explore how government initiatives can contribute to your workforce and CSR plans
- Map training content to the needs of your organisation
- Establish relationships with quality training providers
- Prepare to host young people in the workplace and establish early talent pipelines
- Improve and maximise your current government-funded training
- Set-up as an approved ‘employer-provider’ so you can self-deliver training
Funded training for employers
Many organisations are having to reset their workforce development plans.
You’ll have heard about the incentivised training schemes that the government has launched and for employers – from apprenticeships and kickstart, to traineeships and industry placements.
But how can these schemes support your workforce development plans? How might they link together? How can they feed your long-term talent pipeline?
That’s where we come in…
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 work closely with government, we’ve supported 1,000s of employers to explore, launch and improve skills training.
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.
Our partners and clients
Meet our team of workforce specialists

Louise Doyle
L&D strategy and digital

Anna Sutton
Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Simon Shaw
Kickstart and industry placements

Karen Kelly
Apprenticeships, young talent and SMEs

Alison Sumpter
Line management / mentoring and young talent

Erica Farmer
L&D strategy and remote working
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