Blogs

The Protocol Group connects talented education professionals with rewarding careers in prison education and the wider skills sector, offering expert support, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact through learning and rehabilitation.

For many professionals, July offers a natural moment to pause and reflect.

For many education providers, July marks a natural pause in the academic cycle. Campuses become quieter, teams reduce, and attention shifts towards the new academic year.

At The Protocol Group, making a difference isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we see every day through the people we work with and the partnerships we build.

Planning ahead for September? Discover why early workforce planning in education is essential to reduce recruitment pressure and ensure a smooth start.

When is the right time to look for a new role in education? Learn how recruitment cycles work and why starting early can open more opportunities.

Admissions Insights by Shameerah Peerkhan, Interim Head of Admissions at Buckinghamshire New University

Post‑16 education workforce challenges are strategic, not just operational. Learn how planning, pipelines and partnerships can future‑proof delivery.

Post‑16 education offers meaningful, stable careers beyond the classroom. Learn about roles, routes in, and who the sector is really open to.