Online learning, human connection
A landmark celebration for the LCPS community
London College of Professional Studies welcomed graduates, education leaders, awarding organisations and representatives from Westminster Council to demonstrate that online learning can create genuine human connection and a warm, thriving academic community.
The ceremony formally recognised learners who had completed their studies remotely while balancing employment, family responsibilities and other commitments. For many, it was also the first opportunity to meet tutors, fellow learners and members of the LCPS team face to face.
Achievement across disciplines
Recognising every route to progress
Graduates were recognised across a broad range of academic and professional fields:
- Health and social care
- Education and training
- Early years and child care
- Business, leadership and management
- Law and legal studies
- Information technology and cyber security
Graduates travelled from across the United Kingdom and overseas to attend in person. Their families and supporters were able to see years of commitment formally recognised on the Central Hall Westminster stage.
“Online education should never make a learner’s achievement feel distant or invisible. Many of our students have completed their qualifications while working, raising families and managing significant personal responsibilities.”
Noman TalibDirector and Founder, London College of Professional Studies
Education and local partnership
Building pathways into meaningful careers
The ceremony brought together representatives from education, local government and awarding organisations. Councillor Greg Ero, Westminster Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Education, joined the celebration and discussed the importance of developing a skilled Early Years and Childcare workforce.
The conversation also explored how education providers and local organisations can work together to support learners into meaningful careers in child care.
“Many of our learners are already working with children or are looking to take their first step into the early years sector, and our role is to make high-quality, recognised education accessible around their existing responsibilities.”
Jacqueline Taylor, Quality Assurance Manager
Jacqueline welcomed the opportunity to discuss closer cooperation between education providers and local authorities so that learners can progress from study into sustainable child care careers.
Partners in quality
Celebrated by awarding organisations
University partners and awarding organisations joined the occasion. Paul Eaton of Training Qualifications UK delivered a congratulatory address recognising the work and determination of the graduates.
Alex Birks, Chief Executive of Awards for Training and Higher Education, also sent his warmest congratulations to LCPS learners and expressed his admiration for the ceremony.
Behind the day’s achievements is a diverse academic team of experienced assessors. Their shared understanding of LCPS learners’ different cultural backgrounds and personal circumstances helps students remain connected throughout online study.
Graduate voice
The moment the achievement became real
“Studying online allowed me to continue with my existing responsibilities while working towards a recognised qualification. Celebrating in person with my husband made the achievement feel real, and I am now looking forward to the next stage of my career and life.”
LCPS graduate
Looking ahead
From graduation to the next chapter
Graduates were encouraged to remain connected with the LCPS alumni community, continue their professional development and use their qualifications as a foundation for future study and employment.
LCPS will continue to share graduate stories, interviews and ceremony highlights across its official digital platforms.