Building Belonging: Why Neurodiversity and Inclusion Matter in Education Recent coverage in FE Week shines a spotlight on the work of Fleur Sexton and the evolution of PET‑Xi — a training provider built around inclusion, neurodiversity and a refusal to give up on young people others have written off. The article highlights how PET‑Xi’s culture, leadership and delivery model challenge […]

Specialist NEET and alternative provision providers play a critical role in addressing fair access to education for young people who have been marginalised by the system. Across England, increasing numbers of children and young adults are disengaged from education, employment or training, often following exclusion, unmet SEND needs, poor mental health support, trauma, or safeguarding concerns. As an experienced public […]

Adults in Warwickshire wanting to improve numeracy skills can take part in free programme! Warwickshire Counts, part of the Government’s Multiply programme supported by the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is designed to improve the maths skills of adults over the age of 19 who do not already have a GCSE at Grade C or equivalent maths qualification. Courses range […]

Coventry and Warwickshire’s hospitality businesses need to “adopt an inclusive approach to their recruitment to try and solve the industry’s vacancy crisis”, according to business leaders. Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Destination Coventry and Coventry City Council, recently brought together a panel of eventprofs at a Recruitment and Skills Summit to discuss challenges around staffing, recruitment […]

If you missed Fleur’s speech from the C&W Chamber of Commerce – Annual Business & Economic Conference 2022 here it is again! Fleur spoke about developing a foundation of skills, knowledge, and behaviours to protect your organisation from security threats through first-line support and Cyber Security Training and #Apprenticeships. If you would like to find out more about our new […]

Rising to the challenge – After 27 years in business, you could forgive Fleur Sexton DL for starting to slow down – but there is absolutely no chance of that.

    Proud day for Fleur Sexton DL, her family and everyone at PET-Xi Training! Each year, Birmingham City University makes several honorary awards that recognise outstanding service to the University, to the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands, or to public or professional life nationally and internationally. Today Fleur was presented Honorary Doctor of Birmingham City University and […]

  If you missed Fleur Sexton on BBC Midlands News here it is again! Fleur talks briefly about Levelling Up and the need for real social justice. Levelling up truly means ‘giving everyone the opportunity to flourish’ and with the support and funding from West Midlands Combined Authority who understand local needs and priorities people like Kevin and Briony can […]

If you missed PET-Xi Training on BBC News, here it is again. “We’re adaptable we survive it’s what we do here” said Laura Wells.   Great to see the team talking about remote working and our return to the office!        

When Ryden had his bike stolen from outside City College Coventry his mum reached out to local community groups on social media for help. Unfortunately, his bike couldn’t be tracked down and he thought he would have to save up for months to buy another one. But the Facebook post happened to catch the eye of our very own Fleur […]