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Adult Care, Connect2Care
Jan 2026
Update to our company name
In January, the legal name of our organisation will change from HIT Training Ltd to The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP). Nothing will...
Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Dec 2025
Training is key to rebuilding trust in the troubled funeral sector
In recent years, multiple deeply distressing cases have exposed serious failings in how the deceased are cared for. Most...
Adult Care, Connect2Care
Dec 2025
Connect2AdultCare Wins Outstanding Partner Award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards
Connect2AdultCare, part of Connect2Care and the wider HIT Training Ltd Group, is proud to announce that it has been...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Nov 2025
HIT Training Ltd named “Learning Provider of the Year” at the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
HIT Training Ltd has been named Learning Provider of the Year at the 10th annual Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards, held...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Oct 2025
Connect2Care: Evolving Brands, Revolutionising Training
Connect2Care, a leading provider of training and apprenticeships for the care, early years, and funeral sectors, has unveiled a...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Oct 2025
HIT Training Ltd Celebrates Prestigious Gold Membership of The 5% Club for Second Year Running
HIT Training Ltd is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The...
Early Years
Aug 2025
Early Years Apprenticeship Training Companies: How to Choose the Right Partner
If you want to attract new talent, boost staff retention and build a skilled workforce, early years apprenticeship programmes...
Adult Care, Early Years, Connect2Care
Jul 2025
Connect2Care Wins Prestigious Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award for the Second Consecutive Year
Connect2Care has been named Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the 2025 British Training Awards during a special celebration...
Early Years
Jul 2025
Early Years Chef Apprenticeship Puts Expertise at the Heart of Early Years Nutrition
A ripple of discontent permeates the UK early years sector. Right now, early years policy decisions are being made...
Adult Care
Jun 2025
Caring for the Carers: How to Lead by Example
More than 93% of carers would be more likely to leave a job that did not support their wellbeing,...
Adult Care
Jun 2025
Prioritising the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Care Workers: A Crucial Part of Building a Resilient Workforce
The demands on care professionals have never been higher, and as the care sector continues to grow, so too...
Early Years
May 2025
Forest Schools are the Future
Forest schooling is a rapidly growing philosophical approach to early learning closely linked to sustainability and wellbeing, two current...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
May 2025
Connect2Care Wins Excellence in English and Maths Skills Development at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards
Connect2Care is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Excellence in English and Maths Skills Development at...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Apr 2025
Connect2Care Embarks on the Journey to Net Zero with Planet Mark Certification
At Connect2Care, we believe in changing lives – and that includes protecting the planet we all depend on. ...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Apr 2025
Future-Proof Your Business and Save Big: National Insurance Savings for Employers of Apprentices Under 25
Businesses have seen some big changes since the Labour Party’s election victory, but few announcements have been as impactful...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2025
Functional Skills: The Cornerstone of Apprenticeships
The ability to read, write, and work with numbers is fundamental - not just in the workplace, but in...
Adult Care, Early Years, Connect2Care
Mar 2025
We Are Now a Planet Mark Certified Business
We are proud to announce that we are now Planet Mark Certified, marking a significant step in our commitment...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2025
HIT Training Ltd Welcomes Government Reforms to Functional Skills and Shorter Apprenticeships
HIT Training Ltd, alongside its divisions HIT Training, Connect2Care and EDN, welcomes the Government’s reforms to Functional Skills requirements...
Early Years
Dec 2024
First ever Early Years Chef Apprenticeship launched by Connect2Care
Leading adult care, healthcare and early years training provider Connect2Care, part of the HIT Training Group, has launched the...
Adult Care, Early Years, Connect2Care
Nov 2024
Connect2Care Earns Prestigious Gold Membership in The 5% Club
HIT Training Ltd and it's three divisions, HIT Training, Connect2Care and The Executive Development Network is thrilled to announce...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2024
Budget Reflections: Key Impacts on Skills and Training
Well, Budget Day has come and gone, sparking plenty of discussion. Some say it’s a tough one for small...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2024
Jill Whittaker Takes Top Honour at the 2024 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
It was a night to remember at Birmingham’s NEC as over 800 guests gathered to applaud the UK’s best...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2024
Connect2Care Wins Business Supplier of the Year Award at the Leaders in Care Awards
Connect2Care, one of the UK’s leading providers of training and apprenticeships in the health and social care sector, is...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2024
National Inclusion Week 2024: Why Impact Matters in Apprenticeships
National Inclusion Week 2024 is all about ‘Impact Matters’ and it’s a powerful reminder that each of us can...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2024
A Year of Achievement: HIT Celebrates First Year Under Employee Ownership
As we celebrate the close of another successful academic year, HIT Training Ltd (HIT) and its training divisions -...
Adult Care
Sep 2024
Helping Care Professionals Thrive at Work
With many care workers reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression and burnout, Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of Connect2Care, discusses how...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2024
HIT Training Ltd Receives Royal Recognition for Outstanding Training Impact
HIT Training Ltd is proud to announce that it has been honoured with a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2024
Working Together With the New Government
Congratulations to Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on your resounding victory in the General Election. This marks a...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2024
HIT Training Wins Award for Championing Social Mobility Through Apprenticeships
We are thrilled to announce that HIT Training Ltd has been recognised in the British Training Awards 2024 as...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2024
Election Priorities: Fixing the Apprenticeship Levy by Jill Whittaker OBE
Apprenticeships are already a hot topic for this year’s general election. The Prime Minister’s announcement of 100,000 new apprenticeships...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2024
HIT Training Ltd Scoops the Award for Best Training Provider at the Prestigious Apprenticeship Guide Awards
HIT Training Ltd was announced the winner of ‘Best Training Provider’ in the Apprenticeship Guide Awards. Recognised for...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2024
It’s Official – Our SEND Pilot is Now Permanent
Following our hugely successful SEND pilot which aims to improve accessibility to apprenticeships, we’re delighted to announce that the...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2024
HIT Training Welcomes Government’s Fully-Funded Apprenticeship Initiative for Small Businesses
New measures will unlock greater opportunities for small businesses to benefit from fully-funded apprenticeships and upskill their workforce. ...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Mar 2024
Funeral Apprenticeship – Level 2 Funeral Team Member | C2C Ltd
Level 2 Funeral Apprenticeship - Funeral Team Member Why choose our funeral apprenticeship? When a family is bereaved, they...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2024
C2C Heroes Award Winners 2023
We're absolutely delighted to unveil the winners of the C2C Heroes Awards! A huge congratulations to each and every...
Adult Care, Connect2Care
Feb 2024
What Are Childcare Apprenticeships for Employers?
Offering childcare apprenticeships for employers is one of the most effective ways for nurseries and early years providers to...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2023
Overall Best Apprentice and Employer in the C2C Heroes Awards
It’s the big reveal! Finally, after a tantalising few weeks, we are able to announce the overall winners in...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2023
“We’re Here to Stay”
With negative provider and apprenticeship stories dominating Further Education press recently, HIT Managing Director Jill Whittaker and Operations Director...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2023
What Employers Need to Know About New Apprenticeship Funding Rules
So, the big news this month is that the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has just rolled out...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2023
Join Us for a Summer of Learning at Connect2Care
We are excited to announce that this summer, we are offering a special promotion to businesses who enrol their...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week – Dealing with Anxiety
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, join us for our webcast to discuss ways to deal with anxiety....
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2023
HIT Training Ltd. Moves to Employee Ownership
Leading training and apprenticeships provider HIT Training Ltd has today announced the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2023
Stress Awareness Month – Using Your Brain to Beat Stress and Manage Time
As part of Stress Awareness Month, we've teamed up with EDN's leadership specialists Chris Singleton and Cat Raven as they...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2023
John Hyde Scoops Special Recognition Award
Our Executive Chairman John Hyde has received special recognition at the AAC Awards. John was honoured with the Award...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2023
HIT Training Ltd. Strengthens its Board with Four New Directors
HIT Training Ltd (HIT), has appointed four new Directors to its board. The appointments feed into the company’s wider...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2023
Connect2Care Heroes Award Winners 2022
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Connect2Care Heroes Awards 2022 – and would like to congratulate...
Funeral Services
Feb 2023
Why Apprenticeships are Important to the Funeral Sector
Like many other sectors, the funeral industry is facing a series of unprecedented challenges. While recruiting and retaining staff...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2023
Five GREAT Reasons to Start a Career in Care
"If you love people, you’ll love caring" - that’s the message from care industry experts determined to inspire a...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2022
HIT Training Ltd. Receives ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating for 14th Consecutive Year
HIT Training Ltd. is proud to announce it has received a ‘Good’ rating in a report from Ofsted, with...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2022
HIT Retains One Third of Staff for Over 10 Years
In line with our ‘Year of Retention’ campaign, we’re proud to announce one third of our staff have been with HIT...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2022
Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of HIT Training Ltd, Awarded OBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours
Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of HIT Training, Connect2Care and the Executive Development Network, has been awarded an OBE in...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2022
HIT Training Ltd Receives Matrix Standard
After a thorough audit and review, we’re thrilled to announce that HIT Training Ltd has been accredited matrix Standard for information,...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2021
How to Retain Your Workforce in 2021
With job vacancies climbing to a record high of almost 1.2 million in September, employers are struggling to retain...
Adult Care
Nov 2021
How to Take Control of Your Stress Levels at Work
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, UK industries underwent operational changes to keep their workforce safe and their profits stable. In...
Early Years
Oct 2021
How Early Years Businesses Can Fund Apprenticeships with a Small Budget
Working in early years requires staff to develop a complex skill set to support children's development at the most...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2021
Breaking Down the Stigma of Talking About Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts are more common than you might think. Many people think about suicide at some point during their...
Adult Care
Aug 2021
The Importance of a Mentor for Apprentices
Regardless of whether your apprentice is starting their journey in a new career or taking on added responsibilities after...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2021
Winners of Connect2Care Heroes Awards 2021 Announced!
A wave of future and current talent has been unmasked in the adult care, healthcare and early years industries...
Adult Care
Jul 2021
Act Now to Support Your Care Staff
The work of care home staff has always been invaluable. It is rewarding and challenging work that takes great...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2021
Introducing the New Normal for Connect2Care’s Apprenticeship Delivery
As the country gets to grips with returning to normal, Connect2Care is delighted to continue supporting you and your...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2021
Could You be a Connect2Care Hero?
We’re unmasking talent in the adult care, healthcare and early years industries with the launch of the Connect2Care Heroes...
Adult Care
May 2021
The Benefits of Learning at Work for Your Business and Workforce
The business benefits of providing development opportunities to your workforce shouldn’t be underestimated in today’s competitive job market. Research...
Adult Care
May 2021
Connect with Nature to Give Your Mental Health a Boost
The trees have fresh new buds, daffodils have flowered and the weather is getting warmer. Spring has certainly sprung!...
Adult Care
Apr 2021
Three Signs Your Employees Are Reaching Burnout – and How to Support Them
It’s no secret that we’ve all experienced a certain level of workplace stress from time to time. Whether that’s...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2021
All Change – it’s Time to Reserve Your Apprenticeship Funding
Employers who don’t pay the Apprenticeship Levy need to start reserving their apprenticeship funding for new starts in 2021-22....
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2021
Five Tips for Managing Stress in the Early Years Sector: Stress Awareness Month 2021
It’s no secret that educating the next generation can be a stressful career. The responsibility and daily pressures on...
Adult Care
Apr 2021
How to Manage Stress: Stress Awareness Month 2021
Stress is something we’re all familiar with. Whether that’s in the form of short-term stress, like moving house, or...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2021
Now is the Time to Invest in the Future of Your Setting with Apprenticeships and Training
The benefits of investing in the learning and development of your workforce are endless. By helping employees to boost...
Adult Care
Mar 2021
Understanding and Reaching Out About Self-Injury
Raising awareness about self-harm is about educating people who do not self-injure, and reaching out to people who do....
Adult Care
Feb 2021
Dealing with Loss and Bereavement in a Care Home During a Global Pandemic
Dealing with loss and bereavement can be extremely difficult under any circumstance. However, the unfathomable number of COVID-19-related deaths...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2021
Introducing the Executive Development Network (EDN)
A brand-new training division has launched to support business leaders and managers in the growing trend for building business...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2021
Providing Emotional Support for the Children in Your Care
Children's Mental Health Week: Learn how to provide emotional and mental health support for young children in your care....
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2021
The ‘Power of Small’: Make a Difference to Someone’s Mental Health
“A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference and it's something we can...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jan 2021
Blue Monday: Five Ways to Support Mental Health During Challenging Times
Today is known as ‘Blue Monday’ coined as the most depressing day of the year. We’re mid-way through January,...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jan 2021
You Can Count on Us During Times Like These!
At Connect2Care, we’ll be delivering our training remotely to keep your learners on track through lockdown. We’re here...
Adult Care, Early Years
Dec 2020
How to Provide Crucial Mental Health Support for Employees During the Months Ahead
The impact of the first UK lockdown has been substantial. The Care Quality Commission revealed that some registered managers...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2020
We’re Safely Continuing Our Training Through November and Beyond!
At Connect2Care, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that not a single business partner or learner misses...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2020
Managing Stress Levels in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
Who can honestly hold their hand up and say that they are not feeling some type of stress in...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2020
Connect2Care Offers Free Mental Health Training in Honour of World Mental Health Day
Connect2Care, the leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the healthcare, adult care and early years sectors, is prioritising...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2020
Time to Open Up About Mental Health During COVID-19: World Mental Health Awareness Day
During these tricky and confusing times, it’s never been more important to look after your own mental health, as...
Early Years
Oct 2020
Creating a Positive Mental Health Culture for Early Years Wellbeing Week and Beyond
As the world enters another uncertain week due to COVID-19, the mental health spotlight shifts to raise awareness of...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2020
Connect2Care recognised as Skills for Care Centre of Excellence
Leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the healthcare, adult care and early years sectors, Connect2Care, has been awarded...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2020
National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 – Open for Entries!
Back for their 17th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2020
A Listening Ear Makes All the Difference
Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death for people of all ages. It’s estimated that...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2020
Supporting Employers During the Economic Recovery
Last week the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement included a range of measures aimed at supporting jobs, backed by...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2020
Preparing Your Apprentices for a Post-Pandemic Future
All our apprenticeship standards now contain the following live and online training courses as optional extras within their learning...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2020
How the ‘Mini-Budget’ Supports Employers, Training and Skills Development
This week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined the government’s ‘plan for jobs’ to boost the economy in light of the...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2020
Leave the Training to Us
As part of Connect2Care’s commitment to all our employer partners, we’ve developed our training programmes to continue supporting learners...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2020
Boost Your Mental Health Through Small Acts of Kindness
Last week as part of my socially distanced food shop, I noticed an elderly man struggling to stand. He’d...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2020
Keep Educating While in Lockdown with Connect2Care
At Connect2Care, we understand that the COVID-19 outbreak will have had a huge impact on your day-to-day operations. We’re...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2020
Apprenticeship Update
As part of Connect2Care’s commitment to all our employer partners, we’ve developed our training programmes to continue to support...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2020
One Less Thing to Worry About
The situation around COVID-19 is ever-changing, but one thing we want everyone we work with to be certain of...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2020
Can I Add Just One More Project to Your Workload?
Can you just do this? Can you just do that? Pressure, pressure building, heart beating faster, feeling hot, I...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2019
Connect2Care Receives Matrix Accreditation
After a thorough review, we’re pleased to announce that HIT Training Ltd, incorporating Connect2Care (C2C), has been accredited to...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2019
Time to Talk 2019
Can you see me? Really see me? I'm trapped inside wanting to scream “help me!” but yet too afraid...
Adult Care, Early Years
Dec 2018
Raising Standards of Training in the Care Sector
The Skills For Care "Cut out and keep" this month comes from Lindsey Appleby-Flynn, National Lead for Adult Health and Social Care...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2018
Outstanding Hallmark Care Homes Team Members Recognised at National Awards Ceremony
It was celebrations all round in London on 14th September as the winners of the Hallmark Care Home Awards...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2018
Connect2Care First to Launch New Qualification for Health and Social Care Sector
Connect2Care's sister company, HIT Training has launched a Level 2 Award in Professional Cookery in Health and Social Care. It is...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2018
Care Training Provider Recognised in Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
HIT Training, the parent company of Connect2Care – the leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the adult care...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jan 2018
Raising the Standard of Healthcare
Connect2Care launches first healthcare apprenticeship with Lincolnshire Hospitals. Connect2Care, the expert provider of training and apprenticeships in the...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2017
Skills for Care Accolades
We are delighted to be sponsoring the award for Best Employer of between 51 to 249 staff at next...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2017
Connect2Care Awarded Highest Endorsement for Second Year Running
Connect2Care, the leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the care sector, has been awarded Endorsed Provider status from...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2017
NCFE Training Provider of the Month, February 2017 – Connect2Care
We’re delighted to announce that NCFE’s Training Provider of the Month is Connect2Care, the leading specialist training and apprenticeship provider...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2017
The Time to Register is Now!
Connect2Care calls on employers to register for the Apprenticeship Levy DAS. The Government announced yesterday (13th February 2017)...
Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Dec 2025
Training is key to rebuilding trust in the troubled funeral sector
In recent years, multiple deeply distressing cases have exposed serious failings in how the deceased are cared for. Most...
Adult Care, Connect2Care
Dec 2025
Connect2AdultCare Wins Outstanding Partner Award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards
Connect2AdultCare, part of Connect2Care and the wider HIT Training Ltd Group, is proud to announce that it has been...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Nov 2025
HIT Training Ltd named “Learning Provider of the Year” at the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
HIT Training Ltd has been named Learning Provider of the Year at the 10th annual Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards, held...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Oct 2025
Connect2Care: Evolving Brands, Revolutionising Training
Connect2Care, a leading provider of training and apprenticeships for the care, early years, and funeral sectors, has unveiled a...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Oct 2025
HIT Training Ltd Celebrates Prestigious Gold Membership of The 5% Club for Second Year Running
HIT Training Ltd is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The...
Adult Care, Early Years, Connect2Care
Jul 2025
Connect2Care Wins Prestigious Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award for the Second Consecutive Year
Connect2Care has been named Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the 2025 British Training Awards during a special celebration...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
May 2025
Connect2Care Wins Excellence in English and Maths Skills Development at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards
Connect2Care is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Excellence in English and Maths Skills Development at...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Apr 2025
Connect2Care Embarks on the Journey to Net Zero with Planet Mark Certification
At Connect2Care, we believe in changing lives – and that includes protecting the planet we all depend on. ...
Adult Care, Early Years, Connect2Care
Mar 2025
We Are Now a Planet Mark Certified Business
We are proud to announce that we are now Planet Mark Certified, marking a significant step in our commitment...
Early Years
Dec 2024
First ever Early Years Chef Apprenticeship launched by Connect2Care
Leading adult care, healthcare and early years training provider Connect2Care, part of the HIT Training Group, has launched the...
Adult Care, Early Years, Connect2Care
Nov 2024
Connect2Care Earns Prestigious Gold Membership in The 5% Club
HIT Training Ltd and it's three divisions, HIT Training, Connect2Care and The Executive Development Network is thrilled to announce...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2024
Connect2Care Wins Business Supplier of the Year Award at the Leaders in Care Awards
Connect2Care, one of the UK’s leading providers of training and apprenticeships in the health and social care sector, is...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Mar 2024
Funeral Apprenticeship – Level 2 Funeral Team Member | C2C Ltd
Level 2 Funeral Apprenticeship - Funeral Team Member Why choose our funeral apprenticeship? When a family is bereaved, they...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jan 2021
You Can Count on Us During Times Like These!
At Connect2Care, we’ll be delivering our training remotely to keep your learners on track through lockdown. We’re here...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2020
We’re Safely Continuing Our Training Through November and Beyond!
At Connect2Care, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that not a single business partner or learner misses...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2020
Connect2Care recognised as Skills for Care Centre of Excellence
Leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the healthcare, adult care and early years sectors, Connect2Care, has been awarded...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2020
A Listening Ear Makes All the Difference
Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death for people of all ages. It’s estimated that...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2020
Supporting Employers During the Economic Recovery
Last week the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement included a range of measures aimed at supporting jobs, backed by...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2020
Preparing Your Apprentices for a Post-Pandemic Future
All our apprenticeship standards now contain the following live and online training courses as optional extras within their learning...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2020
Leave the Training to Us
As part of Connect2Care’s commitment to all our employer partners, we’ve developed our training programmes to continue supporting learners...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2020
Boost Your Mental Health Through Small Acts of Kindness
Last week as part of my socially distanced food shop, I noticed an elderly man struggling to stand. He’d...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2020
Keep Educating While in Lockdown with Connect2Care
At Connect2Care, we understand that the COVID-19 outbreak will have had a huge impact on your day-to-day operations. We’re...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2020
Apprenticeship Update
As part of Connect2Care’s commitment to all our employer partners, we’ve developed our training programmes to continue to support...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2020
One Less Thing to Worry About
The situation around COVID-19 is ever-changing, but one thing we want everyone we work with to be certain of...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2019
Connect2Care Receives Matrix Accreditation
After a thorough review, we’re pleased to announce that HIT Training Ltd, incorporating Connect2Care (C2C), has been accredited to...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2019
Time to Talk 2019
Can you see me? Really see me? I'm trapped inside wanting to scream “help me!” but yet too afraid...
Adult Care, Early Years
Dec 2018
Raising Standards of Training in the Care Sector
The Skills For Care "Cut out and keep" this month comes from Lindsey Appleby-Flynn, National Lead for Adult Health and Social Care...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2018
Outstanding Hallmark Care Homes Team Members Recognised at National Awards Ceremony
It was celebrations all round in London on 14th September as the winners of the Hallmark Care Home Awards...
Adult Care, Early Years
Aug 2018
Connect2Care First to Launch New Qualification for Health and Social Care Sector
Connect2Care's sister company, HIT Training has launched a Level 2 Award in Professional Cookery in Health and Social Care. It is...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2018
Care Training Provider Recognised in Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
HIT Training, the parent company of Connect2Care – the leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the adult care...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jan 2018
Raising the Standard of Healthcare
Connect2Care launches first healthcare apprenticeship with Lincolnshire Hospitals. Connect2Care, the expert provider of training and apprenticeships in the...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2017
Skills for Care Accolades
We are delighted to be sponsoring the award for Best Employer of between 51 to 249 staff at next...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jun 2017
Connect2Care Awarded Highest Endorsement for Second Year Running
Connect2Care, the leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the care sector, has been awarded Endorsed Provider status from...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2017
NCFE Training Provider of the Month, February 2017 – Connect2Care
We’re delighted to announce that NCFE’s Training Provider of the Month is Connect2Care, the leading specialist training and apprenticeship provider...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2017
The Time to Register is Now!
Connect2Care calls on employers to register for the Apprenticeship Levy DAS. The Government announced yesterday (13th February 2017)...
Adult Care, Connect2Care
Jan 2026
Update to our company name
In January, the legal name of our organisation will change from HIT Training Ltd to The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP). Nothing will...
Early Years
Aug 2025
Early Years Apprenticeship Training Companies: How to Choose the Right Partner
If you want to attract new talent, boost staff retention and build a skilled workforce, early years apprenticeship programmes...
Early Years
Jul 2025
Early Years Chef Apprenticeship Puts Expertise at the Heart of Early Years Nutrition
A ripple of discontent permeates the UK early years sector. Right now, early years policy decisions are being made...
Adult Care
Jun 2025
Caring for the Carers: How to Lead by Example
More than 93% of carers would be more likely to leave a job that did not support their wellbeing,...
Adult Care
Jun 2025
Prioritising the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Care Workers: A Crucial Part of Building a Resilient Workforce
The demands on care professionals have never been higher, and as the care sector continues to grow, so too...
Early Years
May 2025
Forest Schools are the Future
Forest schooling is a rapidly growing philosophical approach to early learning closely linked to sustainability and wellbeing, two current...
Adult Care, Early Years, Funeral Services, Connect2Care
Apr 2025
Future-Proof Your Business and Save Big: National Insurance Savings for Employers of Apprentices Under 25
Businesses have seen some big changes since the Labour Party’s election victory, but few announcements have been as impactful...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2025
Functional Skills: The Cornerstone of Apprenticeships
The ability to read, write, and work with numbers is fundamental - not just in the workplace, but in...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2024
National Inclusion Week 2024: Why Impact Matters in Apprenticeships
National Inclusion Week 2024 is all about ‘Impact Matters’ and it’s a powerful reminder that each of us can...
Adult Care
Sep 2024
Helping Care Professionals Thrive at Work
With many care workers reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression and burnout, Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of Connect2Care, discusses how...
Adult Care, Connect2Care
Feb 2024
What Are Childcare Apprenticeships for Employers?
Offering childcare apprenticeships for employers is one of the most effective ways for nurseries and early years providers to...
Funeral Services
Feb 2023
Why Apprenticeships are Important to the Funeral Sector
Like many other sectors, the funeral industry is facing a series of unprecedented challenges. While recruiting and retaining staff...
Adult Care
Nov 2021
How to Take Control of Your Stress Levels at Work
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, UK industries underwent operational changes to keep their workforce safe and their profits stable. In...
Early Years
Oct 2021
How Early Years Businesses Can Fund Apprenticeships with a Small Budget
Working in early years requires staff to develop a complex skill set to support children's development at the most...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2021
Breaking Down the Stigma of Talking About Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts are more common than you might think. Many people think about suicide at some point during their...
Adult Care
Aug 2021
The Importance of a Mentor for Apprentices
Regardless of whether your apprentice is starting their journey in a new career or taking on added responsibilities after...
Adult Care
Jul 2021
Act Now to Support Your Care Staff
The work of care home staff has always been invaluable. It is rewarding and challenging work that takes great...
Adult Care, Early Years
May 2021
Could You be a Connect2Care Hero?
We’re unmasking talent in the adult care, healthcare and early years industries with the launch of the Connect2Care Heroes...
Adult Care
May 2021
The Benefits of Learning at Work for Your Business and Workforce
The business benefits of providing development opportunities to your workforce shouldn’t be underestimated in today’s competitive job market. Research...
Adult Care
May 2021
Connect with Nature to Give Your Mental Health a Boost
The trees have fresh new buds, daffodils have flowered and the weather is getting warmer. Spring has certainly sprung!...
Adult Care
Apr 2021
Three Signs Your Employees Are Reaching Burnout – and How to Support Them
It’s no secret that we’ve all experienced a certain level of workplace stress from time to time. Whether that’s...
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2021
All Change – it’s Time to Reserve Your Apprenticeship Funding
Employers who don’t pay the Apprenticeship Levy need to start reserving their apprenticeship funding for new starts in 2021-22....
Adult Care, Early Years
Apr 2021
Five Tips for Managing Stress in the Early Years Sector: Stress Awareness Month 2021
It’s no secret that educating the next generation can be a stressful career. The responsibility and daily pressures on...
Adult Care
Apr 2021
How to Manage Stress: Stress Awareness Month 2021
Stress is something we’re all familiar with. Whether that’s in the form of short-term stress, like moving house, or...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2021
Now is the Time to Invest in the Future of Your Setting with Apprenticeships and Training
The benefits of investing in the learning and development of your workforce are endless. By helping employees to boost...
Adult Care
Mar 2021
Understanding and Reaching Out About Self-Injury
Raising awareness about self-harm is about educating people who do not self-injure, and reaching out to people who do....
Adult Care
Feb 2021
Dealing with Loss and Bereavement in a Care Home During a Global Pandemic
Dealing with loss and bereavement can be extremely difficult under any circumstance. However, the unfathomable number of COVID-19-related deaths...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2021
Introducing the Executive Development Network (EDN)
A brand-new training division has launched to support business leaders and managers in the growing trend for building business...
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2021
Providing Emotional Support for the Children in Your Care
Children's Mental Health Week: Learn how to provide emotional and mental health support for young children in your care....
Adult Care, Early Years
Feb 2021
The ‘Power of Small’: Make a Difference to Someone’s Mental Health
“A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference and it's something we can...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jan 2021
Blue Monday: Five Ways to Support Mental Health During Challenging Times
Today is known as ‘Blue Monday’ coined as the most depressing day of the year. We’re mid-way through January,...
Adult Care, Early Years
Dec 2020
How to Provide Crucial Mental Health Support for Employees During the Months Ahead
The impact of the first UK lockdown has been substantial. The Care Quality Commission revealed that some registered managers...
Adult Care, Early Years
Nov 2020
Managing Stress Levels in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
Who can honestly hold their hand up and say that they are not feeling some type of stress in...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2020
Connect2Care Offers Free Mental Health Training in Honour of World Mental Health Day
Connect2Care, the leading provider of training and apprenticeships in the healthcare, adult care and early years sectors, is prioritising...
Adult Care, Early Years
Oct 2020
Time to Open Up About Mental Health During COVID-19: World Mental Health Awareness Day
During these tricky and confusing times, it’s never been more important to look after your own mental health, as...
Early Years
Oct 2020
Creating a Positive Mental Health Culture for Early Years Wellbeing Week and Beyond
As the world enters another uncertain week due to COVID-19, the mental health spotlight shifts to raise awareness of...
Adult Care, Early Years
Sep 2020
National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 – Open for Entries!
Back for their 17th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and...
Adult Care, Early Years
Jul 2020
How the ‘Mini-Budget’ Supports Employers, Training and Skills Development
This week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined the government’s ‘plan for jobs’ to boost the economy in light of the...
Adult Care, Early Years
Mar 2020
Can I Add Just One More Project to Your Workload?
Can you just do this? Can you just do that? Pressure, pressure building, heart beating faster, feeling hot, I...






























































































