How to Start a Creative Business From Scratch — Even If You Have Little Money
Want to start a creative business but don’t have much money? Learn how to turn your creative skills into a small business, find customers, test your ideas, manage costs and start selling without waiting for everything to be perfect.
Why Schools Teach Children How to Pass Exams — But Not How to Use Their Hands
Schools teach children how to learn and pass exams, but often overlook creativity and hands-on skills. This blog explores why practical craft skills are essential for confidence, wellbeing, and future income opportunities — and introduces Skilled Hands’ after-school clubs and craft camp for kids, now open for registration.
Why NOCN Accreditation Matters: What It Means for Skilled Hands and Our Learners
Becoming an approved NOCN (National Open College Network) Centre marked a major milestone for Skilled Hands. This accreditation enables us to deliver nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated craft qualifications that support wellbeing, employability, and progression. In this post, we explain what NOCN accreditation means, why it matters, and how it strengthens opportunities for our learners and partners.