Marvin OnumonuReed Learning has been awarded a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contract to deliver IOSH occupational health and wellbeing training to line managers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England.
The programme is fully funded by the DWP together with the Department of Health & Social Care and aims to boost workforce resilience as part of the Government’s ‘Keep Britain Working’ initiative.
Reed Learning will work with International Workplace to deliver the training in the nine Office for National Statistics (ONS) regions of England.
Sessions will run till 31st March 2026.
The course covers health risk management, fitness for work and supporting workers’ health needs.
Those who complete the course earn the IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing Certificate.
The training is offered in three formats: self-paced eLearning, live virtual classroom with eLearning support, and a one-day face-to-face classroom course at 12 Reed venues across England.
Learners must be line managers responsible for at least one employee, work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in England with between two and 249 staff, and not have completed the IOSH certificate in the past three years.
Roger Mason, director of consulting at Reed Learning, said: “We’re proud to partner with the Department for Work and Pensions and International Workplace on this important initiative.
“Supporting SMEs to improve health and wellbeing is critical for building resilient, productive teams.
“By offering flexible delivery options and fully funded access, we aim to remove barriers to learning and empower managers with the practical skills they need to create healthier workplaces across England.”
Mason added: “This programme is a key part of the government’s ambition to Keep Britain Working, and we’re committed to helping organisations achieve that goal.”
David Sharp, CEO of International Workplace, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Reed Learning on this vital DWP initiative.
“Our 20+ years of experience as an IOSH-accredited training provider and investment in learning technologies allows us to deliver this programme at scale.
“As the founder of a small business, I believe we have a good insight into the needs of the market and are well placed to support Reed Learning and DWP in delivering practical, high-impact learning for SMEs.”
Ruth Wilkinson, head of policy at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, said: “Work should be a source of health, not harm.
“When people feel supported and their health, safety and wellbeing is prioritised, they thrive – and so do businesses and communities.
“This initiative is a powerful step towards creating workplaces where work-related ill health and disease is prevented, conversations about wellbeing are normalised, and managers have the skills and confidence to lead with care.”
