LONDON, UK – 22nd April 2025 – Babington joins the Knovia Group to Drive Innovation, Growth and Lasting Impact – Developing Better Futures

Babington is proud to announce that we have officially joined the Knovia Group, a collective of leading education providers committed to delivering excellence in skills development and vocational training. This marks an exciting milestone in our mission to Develop Better Futures for organisations, individuals, and society. 

Joining Knovia opens new opportunities for innovation, scale, and growth. The Group includes Paragon Skills, Tempdent, and Shaping Lives. Together, we form a dynamic network of specialists delivering impactful training across the chosen key sectors and industries that we are committed to being the market leader within. 

This strategic move strengthens Babington’s ability to deliver exceptional apprenticeship and commercial training and provides access to a broader group that are committed to best practice. By combining our shared strengths, we will accelerate innovation and ensure that all our employers and learners across the group benefit from best-in-class learning experiences. With Knovia’s robust platform and shared values, we are better positioned than ever to meet the evolving needs of learners and employers alike in our core and in-demand skills in areas such as data analytics, accountancy pathways, HR, and L&D. 

Babington’s status as a leading provider of specialist apprenticeship and professional qualifications will strengthen the Group’s training capabilities across professional services. As part of this partnership, Paragon Skills’ professional services provision will transition to Babington, allowing both businesses to sharpen their unique sector expertise and enhance learner outcomes. 

This is more than a partnership—it’s a commitment to creating meaningful change. By sharing best practice and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, Babington and Knovia will continue to raise the bar for vocational training, delivering measurable success for individuals, employers, and the wider economy strengthening our own vision to Develop Better Futures. 

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