Global Solution Services (GSS) is proud to announce that we have been recognised at the inaugural Local London Vocational Innovation in Skills Training Awards (VISTAs), receiving the Digital Learning Excellence Award. In addition, our trainer Nathalie Deacon was awarded Highly Commended in the Excellence in Teaching Award category.
The awards ceremony took place at the House of Lords, bringing together leaders from education, training, local government, employers, and community organisations to celebrate excellence in skills development and vocational education across the Local London region.
Winning this award is a significant milestone for GSS and reflects our continued commitment to helping people develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed in work and everyday life.
A Celebration of Excellence in Skills and Learning
The VISTA Awards were established to recognise organisations and individuals who are making a real difference through skills, learning, workforce development, and community impact.
The awards celebrate innovation in vocational education while recognising the organisations that continue to improve opportunities for learners across London. They also highlight the importance of collaboration between education providers, employers, local authorities, and community organisations in supporting economic growth and creating better futures.
Being recognised by an independent panel of judges alongside so many outstanding organisations is something the entire GSS team is incredibly proud of. Finalists and winners were assessed on the impact of their work, innovation, collaboration, and outcomes for learners and communities.
Winning the Digital Learning Excellence Award
Digital skills have become essential in today’s world.
Whether someone is applying for a job, communicating with employers, accessing public services, or developing new skills, digital confidence has become a fundamental part of everyday life.
At GSS, we have invested heavily in delivering engaging, practical, and accessible digital learning programmes that help people build these essential skills.
Winning the Digital Learning Excellence Award is recognition that our approach is making a genuine difference.
This award reflects the dedication of our staff, tutors, and partners who work tirelessly to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed.
More importantly, it recognises the achievements of the learners themselves. Every qualification gained, every new skill developed, and every learner who moves closer to employment is a success that we celebrate together.
Recognising Outstanding Teaching
Alongside our organisational award, we are delighted that our trainer Nathalie Deacon received Highly Commended in the Excellence in Teaching Award category.
Great teaching changes lives.
Every learner arrives with different experiences, abilities, and goals. Some are returning to education after many years. Others are building confidence following redundancy or looking for a completely new career direction.
Supporting each learner requires patience, encouragement, knowledge, and genuine commitment.
Nathalie’s recognition reflects the passion she brings to every classroom and the positive impact she has on the learners she supports.
Her achievement also represents the high standards of teaching that GSS strives to deliver across all of our programmes.
What This Award Means for GSS
Awards are important, but they are never the end goal.
For us, this recognition confirms that our approach to learning is making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Every course we deliver has one objective: helping learners gain practical skills they can use with confidence.
Whether someone joins us to improve their digital skills, prepare for employment, build confidence, or gain recognised qualifications, we want every learner to leave feeling better prepared for the future than when they arrived.
This award strengthens our commitment to continuing that work.
It also motivates us to keep improving our programmes, embracing new teaching methods, and ensuring our learners receive the highest quality learning experience possible.
Supporting Our Communities
GSS has always believed that education has the power to transform lives.
Across the communities we serve, we work with individuals from many different backgrounds. Some learners are entering employment for the first time. Others are changing careers, returning to work after a break, or developing new skills to remain competitive in an evolving job market.
Our focus has always been on providing practical, accessible training that creates real opportunities.
That includes helping learners improve their digital confidence, strengthen employability skills, prepare for interviews, develop career plans, and gain recognised qualifications that support long-term success.
Every learner’s journey is different, but our commitment remains the same.
We are here to provide the guidance, encouragement, and practical support needed to help people move forward with confidence.
Looking Ahead
Receiving the Digital Learning Excellence Award is not the finish line. It is another step in our journey.
The workplace continues to evolve, and the demand for digital skills, employability support, and lifelong learning continues to grow.
GSS will continue developing programmes that respond to those changing needs while maintaining the high standards recognised through this award.
We remain committed to working with learners, employers, local authorities, and community partners to help create opportunities that improve lives and strengthen local communities.
Thank You
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our tutors, staff, partners, and supporters.
Most importantly, we would like to thank our learners.
Your determination, enthusiasm, and willingness to keep learning inspire everything we do.
Congratulations once again to Nathalie Deacon on her well-deserved recognition, and thank you to everyone who has been part of the GSS journey.
We look forward to continuing to help individuals develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to build brighter futures.
About the VISTA Awards
The Local London Vocational Innovation in Skills Training Awards (VISTAs) celebrate excellence in vocational education, workforce development, and skills training across the Local London Partnership area. The awards recognise organisations, teams, and individuals that are making a significant contribution to learning, employment, and economic growth while showcasing innovative approaches to education and community impact.