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Insights
Welcome to the ScreenSkills Insights newsletter, a monthly rundown on the latest news and updates from the organisation and wider screen industry |
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Welcome to the latest ScreenSkills Insights newsletter. In the last month I'm delighted to have seen the latest phase of the ScreenSkills Training Passport launched. The ground breaking pan-industry initiative welcomed new partners, new e-learning modules and a new accreditation model for health and safety courses. You can read more about the changes and how they benefit both freelancers and productions, below.
As part of our organisation-wide commitment to data and research informing focussed skills investment, the latest annual workforce review, carried out by the High-end TV Skills Fund, has been published. Later this spring, we'll also see three pan-industry reports which cross subsectors and genres of screen industry being published. Watch this space.
We're also celebrating the work of Discover! Creative Careers, a programme we're proud to have led that reached over 200,000 young people from 2023. Working with DCMS, a pan sector steering group, partners like Into Film, Mission Accomplished, and ERIC amongst hundreds of organisations, we're proud to have inspired thousands and highlit the broad range of varied careers available across the creative sector. You can also see the Government's new strategy for the sector in its creative industries plan, linked here, as well as updates on their announcements on apprenticeships and their position on AI and copyright.
Laura Mansfield, CEO, ScreenSkills |
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Discover! Creative Careers: watch the impact video
With 216,000 young people reached since 2023, ScreenSkills is celebrating the impact of the Discover! Creative Careers programme. The industry-led programme, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which informs and inspires young people about careers in the creative sector, has brought together partners from industry and education to deliver activity reached young people at scale and broadened awareness of opportunities across the UK. We are celebrating all that we have achieved, exceeding all targets set for 2025/26 and paving the way for what comes next with our impact film. |
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New phase of Skills Training Passport launched
ScreenSkills has announced the next phase of its industry-approved Training Passport, adding new e-learning modules, production partners and accredited health and safety training to the initiative. Launched in 2024 in collaboration with BBC Studios, ITV Studios and Sky and in consultation with Pact, the Passport has now welcomed BBC Public Services, All3Media and Banijay UK as partner organisations.
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HETV annual workforce review
ScreenSkills’ High-end TV Skills Fund has published its annual HETV workforce research – the ninth annual wave of industry consultation. It draws on an online survey of 74 senior professionals and 50 in-depth interviews with producers, heads of production, line producers and other decision-makers working across the UK.
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New members of HETV council
Alison Loose, Head of Production, Scripted Labels at BBC Studios, has joined the HETV Skills Council. She is welcomed by new Head of the High-end TV (HETV) Skills Fund Hannah Green and Barry Ryan, Chair of the HETV Skills Council. With more than 20 years in high-end TV production—spanning leadership roles at ITV Studios, Lime Pictures and CBBC—Alison has been a long-standing champion of workforce development, inclusive production practices and the career progression of production talent.
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Creative Cities Convention Screen Summit
The Skills Summit is a two-day industry event part of the Creative Cities Convention in Liverpool focused on supporting mid-level career freelancers and potential new entrants. Across both days, delegates will experience hands-on training plus expert panel discussions with leading organisations shaping the future of creative content. Each day will also feature a networking lunch, giving delegates the chance to meet leading industry figures, build connections and continue conversations in an informal setting.
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New post-production modules launched
New e-learning modules, created by industry experts and designed for professionals at all levels, breaks down key stages of post-production and best practice workflows. Whether you're new to post-production or just need a refresher, these modules will help establish a shared language and understanding across departments, supporting collaboration and allowing teams to work together more effectively and keep productions running smoothly.
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RTS bursary scheme
Applications for the RTS Bursary Schemes are now open until Wednesday 24 June. Bursaries are open to students from low income backgrounds studying any and all subjects as undergraduates or at HND Level 5 or 6. All you have to do is demonstrate your passion for pursuing a career in television, film, digital content production or related media industries in your application.
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Policy and public affairs updates |
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Government creative sector plan
The Creative Industries Sector Plan is a central part of the government’s Industrial Strategy and Plan for Change to ensure long‑term economic growth across the UK. Read more about the plans to support, develop and grow the sector across the UK’s nations and regions. |
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New tenders open for applications
New training is open for tenders, discover the range on the website and apply. |
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| Connect on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with ScreenSkills activity across the industry through our LinkedIn account where you can discover more about the team and the training.
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