Up To Speed Training & Assessment Ltd

Up To Speed Training & Assessment Ltd Up To Speed offers comprehensive training solutions, specialising in traffic management, Highway Elec

Renew them where required, you should, for once the 31st of March passes, the deadline is set. After that day, no dispen...
10/03/2026

Renew them where required, you should, for once the 31st of March passes, the deadline is set.

After that day, no dispensations will there be.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!NHSS12 post-expiry grace period ends 31st March 2026.When it’s gone, it’s gone.Check your qualificat...
03/03/2026

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

NHSS12 post-expiry grace period ends 31st March 2026.

When it’s gone, it’s gone.

Check your qualification expiry dates to make sure you’re not caught out!

📢 Important Update: Scheduled Maintenance for Online BookingsTo ensure we continue providing you with the fastest and mo...
26/02/2026

📢 Important Update: Scheduled Maintenance for Online Bookings

To ensure we continue providing you with the fastest and most reliable service possible, we will be performing an essential technical upgrade to our online booking system next month.

While we are excited about these improvements, it does mean our digital booking platform will be temporarily offline.

📅 Key Dates & Times
Please take note of the following schedule to ensure your plans aren’t interrupted:

❌ System Offline: Saturday 7th March & Sunday 8th March 2026.

✅ System Restored: Monday 9th March 2026.

During this 48-hour window, you will be unable to make, modify, or cancel bookings via our website. We recommend securing any course or assessment bookings prior to Friday 6th March to avoid any inconvenience.

Why are we doing this?

This isn't just routine maintenance. We are implementing a significant backend upgrade designed to:
📈 Increase site speed and responsiveness.
🔒 Enhance security protocols for your personal data.
💸 Introduce a more intuitive interface for a smoother checkout experience.

We’re Here to Help
We understand that timing is everything, and we sincerely apologise for any disruption this may cause. Our team is working around the clock to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible.

Thank you for your patience and continued support as we improve our digital experience.

Seventeen years ago, Up To Speed Training opened its doors. Today, we’re proud to be celebrating 17 years of growth, lon...
19/02/2026

Seventeen years ago, Up To Speed Training opened its doors.

Today, we’re proud to be celebrating 17 years of growth, longevity and industry trust.

Over that time, we’ve evolved from a 3-person team, with a single location of 1 x training room, into a national training organisation, with a multi-training room HQ in Birmingham and additional strategic locations in:

> Dewsbury, West Yorkshire - serving the North

> Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - supporting the South

Reaching 17 is a huge milestone for us, as well as for many people when it's not tied to business achievements. In the UK, 17 means you can donate blood, join the armed forces with consent, open many types of bank accounts - and of course, learn to drive.

So, as we hit 17, let Up To Speed drive your training, and your career, forward.

On what's a landmark occasion for us, we also want to add a very big thank you to every learner, client, partner and team member who has walked through our doors over the years. We appreciate you.

*REMINDER: DON''T GET CAUGHT OUT!*From 1 April 2026, the rules on qualification renewals change.The current post-expiry ...
05/02/2026

*REMINDER: DON''T GET CAUGHT OUT!*

From 1 April 2026, the rules on qualification renewals change.

The current post-expiry grace period ends on 31 March 2026.

After that date, there will be no grace period at all.

If a qualification expires:

⏰ It’s expired
❌ Renewal will no longer be an option after expiry
🔄 The learner will have to start from scratch

We shared this update last month, and this is your reminder not to leave it too late.

Here's our 3-point checklist to not being caught out:

✅ Check expiry dates now
✅ Plan renewals early
✅ Avoid unnecessary downtime and retraining

Because when it comes to renewals…

Only Fools Miss Courses.

TM Contractors – are you really protecting your workforce from manual handling injuries?Manual handling training is comm...
23/01/2026

TM Contractors – are you really protecting your workforce from manual handling injuries?

Manual handling training is common across the sector, but much of it is still generic and built around controlled environments that don’t reflect the reality of traffic management on the highway.

Cones, signs, frames, sandbags, restricted vehicle spaces, uneven ground, poor weather and live traffic all create a very different risk profile – yet this is rarely addressed in off-the-shelf training.

We’ve explored why task-specific, traffic management focused manual handling training matters, and why treating TM like every other industry may be leaving gaps in protection for operatives and employers alike.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.utstraining.co.uk/traffic-management-contractors-what-are-you-doing-to-protect-your-workforce-from-manual-handling-injuries/

A reminder that from 1st April 2026, a key change is coming that will impact the Temporary Traffic Management sector.Lan...
13/01/2026

A reminder that from 1st April 2026, a key change is coming that will impact the Temporary Traffic Management sector.

Lantra and the NHSS 12ABCD Committee are removing the six-month post-expiry grace period for NHSS 12 skills.

What this means:

> Once a skill expires, it’s expired

> There is no grace period for renewal after this date

> To regain an expired skill, it must be restarted from scratch

Only valid and current qualifications will appear on the e-Card - expired ones will NOT

Our advice to avoid being caught out:

> Review skills now to ensure you have captured any renewals in good time before 1st April

> Moving forward, plan renewals early. Treat expiry dates as hard deadlines

> Check e-Cards regularly

Thank You for a Fantastic 2025!As the year draws to a close, everyone at Up To Speed Training would like to say a huge t...
19/12/2025

Thank You for a Fantastic 2025!

As the year draws to a close, everyone at Up To Speed Training would like to say a huge thank you to our clients, partners and followers for your continued support throughout 2025.

It’s been a successful and progressive year for the business, marked by growth, development and an exciting milestone - expanding our national footprint to three training centres, with the addition of our Hemel Hempstead hub this summer.

We’re incredibly proud of what’s been achieved this year and grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey with us.

Our offices will close for the Christmas period on 24th December, and reopen on 5th January 2026.

We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to working with you again in 2026.

📅 2026 Open Event Dates Are Live!Our 2026 open event schedule is now live for all three venues: Birmingham, Dewsbury & H...
17/12/2025

📅 2026 Open Event Dates Are Live!

Our 2026 open event schedule is now live for all three venues: Birmingham, Dewsbury & Hemel Hempstead.

Whether you're based in the north, the south, or the midlands - we've got you covered.

Take a closer look for our January/February dates at each location!

#2026

SALVATION ARMY 'BE A STAR' CHRISTMAS PRESENT APPEAL 🎁Up To Speed Training was proud to once again support The Salvation ...
17/12/2025

SALVATION ARMY 'BE A STAR' CHRISTMAS PRESENT APPEAL 🎁

Up To Speed Training was proud to once again support The Salvation Army’s Be A Star Appeal, alongside our XII Alliance partners Highway Traffic Management and Consilium Technical Services.

Together, we helped to provide gifts and essential items to families across Birmingham, supporting those who may otherwise face a difficult Christmas.

We’re proud to play a small part in something that truly makes a big difference within our local community, alongside trusted partners.

The Up To Speed FPL League Is Heating Up! 🔥Calling all fantasy footballers - the race is on! Our Up To Speed Fantasy Pre...
09/12/2025

The Up To Speed FPL League Is Heating Up! 🔥

Calling all fantasy footballers - the race is on!

Our Up To Speed Fantasy Premier League is entering a busy and crucial period, and with cash prizes up for grabs for our top three managers at the end of the season, we’re playing for more than just bragging rights... it’s time to kick the competition into high gear.

The usual suspects are doing the business, with Haaland proving once again he isn’t human, and Bruno Fernandes and Declan Rice posting big numbers. But this season has also brought some unexpected heroes into the mix, with Thiago, Bowen, and Semenyo all delivering standout performances.

Whether you’re sitting pretty at the top or quietly plotting your comeback, we’re heading into one of the busiest periods of the season across Christmas and New Year.

Make sure you’re:

✔️ Up To Speed with the fixture swings
✔️ Planning your transfers wisely
✔️ Not missing those deadlines (or it could get costly!)

Good luck to all our managers - may your captains haul and your benches stay quiet!

🟢 ⚫️ ⚪️

Backing Tyler Denny This Friday! 🥊Up To Speed Training is proud to continue supporting Tyler Denny as he steps into the ...
02/12/2025

Backing Tyler Denny This Friday! 🥊

Up To Speed Training is proud to continue supporting Tyler Denny as he steps into the ring once again, this time facing Grant Dennis on Friday 5th December.

We’ve been behind Tyler throughout his journey and we’ll be pulling for him again this week as he takes on his latest challenge. His determination, discipline and resilience embody everything we admire, both in sport and in life.

Best of luck, Tyler. We’re all with you.

🟢 ⚫️ ⚪️

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