Inspire Education Group (IEG) is a leading provider of further and higher education across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, comprising Peterborough College, Stamford College, and University Centre Peterborough. With over 12,000 students and 1,300 staff, IEG is committed to transforming lives through inspirational and innovative learning. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ judgements for adult learning and high needs provision, we offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T Levels, vocational and technical training, apprenticeships, higher education, and tailored programmes for adult learners and those furthest from the labour market. Our strategy places inclusivity, sustainability, employer collaboration and digital innovation at the heart of our mission.

Lifelong learning is central to both Inspire Education Group’s mission and the Lifelong Education Institute’s vision. As set out in our Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Exceptional: Strategy 2024–2030, we are committed to creating inclusive, accessible pathways that enable people to learn, upskill and thrive at every stage of life. From ESOL and Supported Internships to Higher Technical Qualifications and degree apprenticeships, our flexible, employer-informed offer is rooted in the real-world needs of our communities. IEG’s decision to join the Lifelong Education Institute reflects a shared belief that education must adapt to people’s lives, and that every adult should have the opportunity to realise their potential. Through collaboration with LEI and fellow members, we hope to help shape the national conversation on skills, inclusion and economic resilience — and support a system that genuinely enables lifelong participation in education.