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SkillsSuite-Wales

Empowering young people across Wales with the new Skills Suite

From September 2027, the new Skills Suite - made up of Skills for Life, Skills for Work, and a Personal Project - will be available to 14 to 16-year-olds in Wales.

The King’s Trust Cymru is proud to be an awarding body for the Skills Suite and Personal Project Qualifications. Approved by Qualifications Wales, we can support you to deliver both as part of our flagship programme.

Whether you are a long-standing partner or looking to work with us for the first time, you can learn more about these qualifications below.

The Skills Suite

A dynamic qualification, available in Cymraeg and English, featuring 47+ engaging units across:

  • Skills for Work

  • Skills for Life

  • Skills for Life and Work (a combination of units across both qualifications)

Available from Entry Level to Level 2, the Skills Suite gives learners the flexibility to build the capabilities they need most, at a pace and level that suits the

The Personal Project

A fully independent, learner-led project where young people explore a topic that inspires them. Available in Cymraeg and English from Entry Level to Level 2, it gives young people the chance to showcase their creativity, initiative and drive.

Why partner with The King's Trust?

Becoming a King’s Trust Delivery Partner gives you access to our high‑quality, flexible education offer, backed by dedicated expert support:

  • Free learning resources and delivery guidance on our Education Hub.

  • Competitive pricing applied only when learners are certified.

  • Our Achieve programme is designed to build confidence and develop essential skills, and has been tailored to meet the Skills Suite criteria.

  • Flexible approach to delivery, adaptable for schools, FE colleges and alternative education settings.

  • Dedicated support from a Youth Development Lead to help you deliver exceptional outcomes.

  • Access to our full suite of King’s Trust qualifications, including Developing Resilience and Personal Development and Employment.

  • Free staff training, CPD opportunities and year‑round networking for Achieve Advisers.

  • A rich programme of enrichment opportunities, from in-person and virtual world‑of‑work experiences to skills‑based activities, outdoor adventures and the brand‑new Enterprise Challenge. An exciting mixture of King’s Trust led sessions including Code and Create, as well as opportunities with national partners such as Apple, Tesco and the Lawn Tennis Association.

  • Celebration of learner achievement through the annual King’s Trust Awards.

  • Clear progression pathways into employment with further King’s Trust programmes after education.

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The Skills Suite will form an integral part of the new National 14–16 Qualifications offer

Join us in delivering qualifications which empower young people across Wales — and help them take their next step with confidence. Whether you’re an existing partner with questions about the Skills Suite or if you’d like to partner with us to deliver the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you.