Paragon Skills Sharpens Focus on Care Sector as Babington Joins Knovia
Paragon Skills is reinforcing its commitment to the care sector following the exciting news that Babington has joined the Knovia Group. This strategic move enables Paragon Skills to concentrate fully on delivering high-quality, care-focused training and development, while broadening access to professional services apprenticeships across the Group.
As a long-standing member of Knovia, Paragon Skills has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist training to the care sector, supporting workforce development, and improving outcomes for individuals and businesses alike. With Babington now part of the Knovia family, Paragon Skills can refine its focus on care, investing more deeply in sector-specific training while benefiting from a wider portfolio of apprenticeship pathways delivered by its new sister company.
Strengthening Skills in the Care Sector
Mark Botha, CEO of Knovia, emphasised the importance of this transition, stating:
“The demand for skilled, well-trained care professionals has never been greater. By sharpening our focus on care as a core sector, we can deliver even more tailored support to care employers and their teams. At the same time, our partnership with Babington allows us to offer an even broader range of apprenticeships and professional development opportunities, helping the sector attract and retain the talent it needs.”
This move allows Paragon Skills to enhance its sector-specific training, ensuring care professionals have access to the very best learning experiences – from frontline care roles to leadership and management development. Meanwhile, Babington’s expertise in high-growth fields such as data analytics, accountancy, HR, and L&D will offer additional upskilling opportunities for care sector employers looking to develop their teams across multiple disciplines.
A Future-Focused Approach
With this new structure in place, Paragon Skills can dedicate itself entirely to meeting the evolving needs of the care sector while leveraging the expertise and resources of Knovia’s wider training network. With a shared commitment to quality and operational excellence, Paragon Skills and Babington together will provide comprehensive training solutions that support workforce development and long-term success across the care industry.
At Knovia, we believe that by fostering ambitious, high-performing teams, we can drive meaningful change. Paragon Skills’ renewed focus, supported by the strength of the Knovia Group, will ensure that care professionals receive the training they need to deliver outstanding care and shape the future of the sector.