Latest News & Updates
Lest we forget
This Armistice Day, we pause to remember the people behind the names on our war memorials. Each had a life, people who loved them, and a place they called home.
From all of us at Up To Speed, we honour those who gave their lives in service, think of the loved ones who never saw them come home, and pay our respects to all who have served.
Lest we forget.
Better Equipment, Better Training
We believe keeping Up To Speed with evolving technology and new industry equipment is an essential part of delivering high-quality training and assessment.
That’s why we’ve recently taken delivery of new RC2 tripod portable traffic signals from Traffic Group Signals, giving our learners hands-on experience with modern equipment that reflects what they’re likely to encounter – or already use – when working out on the network.
Investing in Efficiency with Upgraded Tech
At Up To Speed, we’re always looking at how we can improve efficiency, consider our environmental impact, enhance the learner experience and give our trainers the best possible tools to do their jobs.
UP TO SPEED FPL COMPETITION 25/26: AN UPDATE…
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who took part in this season’s Fantasy Premier League competition. The level of competition has been fantastic from start to finish.
We appreciate that many of you are eagerly awaiting the final prize announcements.
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.
Only Fools Miss Courses
*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.
Traffic Management Contractors: what are you doing to protect your workforce from manual handling injuries?
Manual handling training is widely delivered across the sector, but are the generic ‘off the shelf’ courses suitable for the types of activities required for traffic management works?
Traffic management is carried out in environments that are anything but generic — and the manual handling risks faced by operatives on the highway are fundamentally different from those in most other industries.
Removal of NHSS12 post expiry 6 month grace period
A reminder that from 1st April 2026, a key change is coming that will impact the Temporay Traffic Management sector.
Lantra and the NHSS 12ABCD Committee are removing the six-month post-expiry grace period for NHSS 12 skills.
Up To Speed Training offers a comprehensive and flexible portfolio of Driver CPC courses.
The courses are designed not only to help drivers meet their legal obligations but also to enhance practical skills, workplace safety awareness, and operational effectiveness — all while supporting overall employee wellbeing.
