Enterprise Skills Solutions

The Human Skills Index, applied

An Employer Skills Audit for organisations, free Skills Hub access for every UK school, and Business Simulation Days for live enrichment. One capability framework, three delivery paths.

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Compare at a glance

Workforce

Employer Skills Audit

For
CHROs, COOs, L&D
Delivery
Platform audit
Pricing
From £40/mo
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Schools (free)

Skills Hub

For
Every UK school
Delivery
Self-serve platform
Pricing
Free
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Enrichment

Business Simulation Days

For
Year groups
Delivery
One-day event
Pricing
From £2,000
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One Human Skills Index. Measured the same way across every school, workforce, and simulation day.

Workforce

Employer Skills Audit

Which of your people can adapt to the next 18 months?

The Human Skills Index across your workforce. A board-ready view of which employees have the adaptive capability you need, and which roles AI can cover. Built on the same 8 capabilities used across UK schools.

Aligned with CBI, OECD, WEF, DfE, MIT Sloan and Skills England frameworks. Role and function level analytics. Quarterly re-audits.

  • Measures the 8 capabilities AI cannot replace
  • Board-ready CHRO and COO reporting
  • Department, role, and function breakdowns
  • SSO and API access at Enterprise tier

Pricing: Micro £40/mo flat (1-10) | Starter £80/emp/yr (11-50) | Growth £60/emp/yr (51-250) | Enterprise £45/emp/yr (251-1,000) | Enterprise Plus custom (1,000+)

Workforce HSI Board Report Preview

Org-wide HSI

64/100

Above sector benchmark

At-risk roles

12%

AI displacement window

Adaptability78
Commercial Awareness71
Decision Making66
Data Analysis58
Problem Solving54
Fully Facilitated

Students run virtual businesses

Teams compete, make decisions, and experience a full business year in one day.

1 Form companies and assign roles
2 Analyse market data and strategise
3 Compete against other teams in real-time
4 Experience consequences of decisions
5 Present results and celebrate
Facilitated Enrichment

Business Simulation Days

We come to you and run it.

Students run virtual businesses in teams, making real decisions about pricing, staffing, marketing, and operations. They compete against peers, see consequences in real-time, and develop genuine commercial understanding.

One day. Fully facilitated. Optional inter-school competition.

  • Fully facilitated on your site, no teacher prep
  • Works for business students AND whole year groups
  • 73% better comprehension than traditional methods
  • Supports Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6
  • Optional inter-school competition format

"The students were buzzing. They told me they would never have thought they would have access to something like this."

— Miranda Wells, The Grocers' Charity

Investment: From £2,000 per event | Approximately £48 per student for typical cohorts

Careers Provision

Skills Hub

Every student gets a Workplace Readiness Score.

Zero-prep 45-minute sessions for whole-school careers provision. Your dashboard flags students who need support. They leave with evidence portfolios ready for UCAS and job applications.

Measurable skill development across 8 competencies employers actually hire for.

  • Workplace Readiness Score (0-100) tracking 8 competencies
  • Automatic intervention alerts for struggling students
  • Meets Gatsby Benchmarks 3 & 4, supports 5 & 6
  • Zero-prep 45-minute sessions
  • Exportable portfolios for UCAS and job applications

The 8 Competencies

Commercial Awareness Decision Making Problem Solving Financial Literacy Adaptability Data Analysis Team Collaboration Leadership

Free for all UK schools. No procurement, no student caps, no demo required.

Schools contribute to the UK's largest Human Skills Index dataset. That's how we cover our costs.

Skills Hub Futures Student Dashboard
Workplace Readiness Score 78
Commercial Awareness
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Financial Literacy
Growth this term +12 points

Already using Springpod?

Keep using it. Springpod helps students discover careers. Skills Hub Futures helps them build workplace skills. Different purposes, both valuable.

Skills Hub Business Curriculum Browser
Search by topic, unit, or lesson...
AQA
GCSE
AQA 3.1.2

Supply and Demand

3 tools available

Mapped
AQA 3.2.1

Business Objectives

5 tools available

Mapped
AQA 3.3.4

Break-even Analysis

4 tools available

Mapped
8 Exam boards
28 Specifications
1,456 Lessons mapped

Exam Boards Covered

Curriculum Tools

Skills Hub Business

Mapped to your exam board. Every tool, every lesson.

Plug-and-play activities for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, SQA, IB, and Cambridge at GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC. Bring business theory to life without extra planning.

Search by board, specification, and unit. Find the perfect tool in seconds.

  • 8 exam boards, 28 specifications, 1,456 lessons mapped
  • Zero to 5 minutes setup time
  • Saves 120 hours per year in planning
  • 91% teacher adoption rate
  • Works as starters, plenaries, extensions, or homework

Free for all UK schools. Self-serve onboarding, no budget line required.

120 hours saved per teacher per year. £3,600+ value at £30/hour, at zero cost to the school.

Why this works

Students don't just memorise, they do.

And when they do, they understand.

That's the difference between ticking a box and building real knowledge. Between surface recall and deeper thinking.

Our tools and simulations shift learning from passive to active, building commercial awareness for every student, not just those studying business.

They apply what they've learned, not just repeat it.

That's why 56% of our simulation users aren't even business students.

73%
Better comprehension
NPS 69
Student satisfaction
91%
Teacher adoption
56%
Non-business students
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Who uses what

Find the right product for your role

For Careers Leads

You need whole-school careers provision with Gatsby compliance and minimal prep.

We recommend:

  • Skills Hub (primary) - Year-round platform
  • + Business Simulations (optional) - Enrichment days

Together, you cover Gatsby Benchmarks 3, 4, 5, and 6.

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For Business Teachers

You need curriculum-aligned tools that save planning time and increase engagement.

We recommend:

  • Skills Hub Business (primary) - Mapped to your exam board
  • + Business Simulations (optional) - Enrichment experiences

Students who do both show the strongest outcomes.

Explore Business

For Enrichment Coordinators

You need memorable, engaging experiences for whole year groups without extensive planning.

We recommend:

  • Business Simulations (primary) - We come to you and run it
  • + Skills Hub (optional) - Ongoing skill tracking

Use one or both depending on your goals.

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Frequently asked questions

Can we use more than one product?

Absolutely. Many schools use Business Simulations for enrichment days, Skills Hub (for education) for whole-school careers provision, and Skills Hub Business for the business studies department. They complement each other perfectly.

What's the difference between your platforms?

Skills Hub (for education) is designed for careers leads delivering to ALL students across the school. Skills Hub Business is designed for business/economics teachers delivering curriculum content. Skills Hub Workforce is for organisations training employees. The education version includes Workplace Readiness Scores and Gatsby evidence. Business includes exam board mapping and specification alignment. Workforce focuses on professional development.

We already use Springpod. Do we need Skills Hub?

Springpod is excellent for career exploration and employer encounters (Gatsby Benchmark 5). Skills Hub measures skill development through a Workplace Readiness Score. Springpod shows "explored 10 careers." We show "scored 78/100 on commercial awareness." They serve different purposes, use both for comprehensive provision.

What Gatsby Benchmarks do you cover?
  • Skills Hub (for education): Meets Benchmarks 3 (individual needs/tracking) and 4 (curriculum links). Supports Benchmarks 5 and 6.
  • Business Simulations: Support Benchmarks 5 (employer encounters via virtual challenges) and 6 (workplace experiences via simulation).
  • Skills Hub Business: Supports Benchmark 4 (curriculum links for business subjects).
How much teacher training is required?

Minimal. Business Simulations are fully facilitated, we run everything. Skills Hub tools require zero to five minutes setup. Most teachers are confidently using the platform within their first session.

Can students access this from home?

Yes. All Skills Hub tools work on any device with a browser. Parents can also purchase direct B2C access for £10/month.

Ready to build Human Skills?

Audit your workforce, get free access for your school, or book a simulation day.