Paragon Skills

Paragon Skills is a UK‑based professional training and apprenticeship provider, specialising in the Care sector. Recognised as a leading national provider, Paragon Skills supports more than 10,000 learners each year and works with over 3,000 partner employers nationwide. 

Apprenticeship programmes focused on employability 

With more than 20 years of experience, Paragon Skills designs and delivers apprenticeship programmes closely aligned with the needs of employers and the realities of the workplace. Its strong sector focus in care, across both Adult Social Care and Residential Childcare,enables the organisation to develop training pathways that respond effectively to regulatory requirements and workforce challenges in these essential sectors. 

Programmes are built around a highly integrated approach to learning, combining structured theoretical input with day‑to‑day professional practice. Learners benefit from tailored support throughout their training, enabling them to build confidence, develop job‑ready skills and achieve sustainable career progression. 

All Paragon Skills programmes operate within the UK apprenticeship and professional education regulatory framework. The organisation is inspected and evaluated by OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills), the independent public authority responsible for assessing the quality of education and training on behalf of the UK government. 

This framework ensures the quality and consistency of training provision, its relevance to labour‑market needs and compliance with national standards. It is distinct from French or other European qualification systems and should not be considered equivalent to qualifications awarded in France. 

Paragon Skills is part of the Knovia Group, a major UK provider of professional training and apprenticeships. Within the group, Paragon Skills contributes deep sector expertise in care, supporting Knovia’s shared commitment to high‑quality training, employability and skills development across the United Kingdom.