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Free elearning to support cancer care in the community

A free elearning programme is being launched to help health and social care workers broaden their knowledge of cancer care in the community.

The Royal Marsden School, which has a national and international reputation for excellence in cancer education, commissioned Plymouth-based elearning provider Sponge UK to create the new healthcare training.

The elearning course is made up...

Excellence in Business Training Award for Sponge UK

Elearning company Sponge UK has won an award in recognition of the learning and development it provides for its own employees.

The Plymouth-based provider of custom-made elearning came top in the category of Outstanding Commitment to Training for a medium-size business at the Excellence in Business Training Awards 2016, hosted by Cornwall College Business.

The award judges were...

Sponge UK one of top 50 most creative companies in England

Plymouth elearning business Sponge UK has been included on a list of the 50 most innovative and inventive creative companies in England.

The Creative England 50 (CE50) report, now in its second year, identifies and celebrates businesses and individuals from across the country producing creative content or products.

Sponge UK is among 50 creative companies selected by Creative...

Local disabled actors star in training video for fundraisers

A new interactive video featuring local actors with disabilities reveals what it can feel like for vulnerable people when a charity fundraiser knocks on the door.

It’s been created by Plymouth-based elearning company, Sponge UK as part of an online training programme for The Public Fundraising Association (PFRA), the membership body for charities and agencies carrying out face-to-face...

Top honours for Plymouth firm

Plymouth business Sponge UK has achieved top honours on an acclaimed list which recognises the UK’s best companies to work for.

The business has been awarded , the highest possible accreditation – three stars - in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016.

The award is based on staff feedback and follows a rigorous survey where employees answered questions...

Plymouth firm makes festive donation to foodbank

A Plymouth elearning company has donated eight boxes of festive food to Plymouth Foodbank in time for Christmas.

Sponge UK, based at Plymouth Science Park, paid a visit to the foodbank at Manor Street, Stonehouse on Thursday, December 17 to drop off the boxes crammed with seasonal items such as mince pies, gravy granules and stuffing mix to help towards creating Christmas dinner packs...

Sponge UK launches ‘best ever’ Christmas game

Award-winning learning provider, Sponge UK is using its expertise in multi-device elearning games to create a fun festive challenge.

The Plymouth-based company has launched a new Christmas game, Save Santa!

Players take on the role of an elf who must find a way through a frozen underground world, collecting presents, dodging yetis and defeating rocket-powered penguins, before...

Sponge UK wins Venus Award

A Plymouth entrepreneur, who created one of the UK’s most successful elearning companies, has won an award recognising the achievements of women in business.

Louise Pasterfield, Managing Director of Sponge UK is the winner of the Digital Media and Online Business category at the NatWest Venus Awards in Devon, which have been dubbed the ‘working women’s Oscars.’

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Plymouth entrepreneur urges businesses to be more open minded

A Plymouth business woman, who created one of the UK’s most successful elearning companies, is urging employers to be open-minded about the skills need to be successful in technology.

Louise Pasterfield, owner of award-winning online learning business, Sponge UK, will be sharing her personal story of moving from fine art to technology at the Digital Plymouth Conference at Plymouth...

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