At bksb, we write, develop and deliver interactive solutions to improve core English language skills. Our products are used by millions of education establishments, employers, charities and public organisations worldwide.
bksb, the UK’s leading provider of eLearning solutions, and our products are a culmination of more than 20 years of research and development. Today, our award-winning skills solutions are being used by thousands of education providers and millions of people in India, Australia, South Africa and Europe. As a bksb user, you’ll be in extremely good company.
bksb is owned by West Nottinghamshire College, one of the largest further education colleges in the UK.
Our developments and achievements through the years
2017
2017 Another BETT Award win for bksb!
For the second year in succession, bksb has won the prestigious ‘ICT Company of the Year’ title at the Bett Awards. bksb Managing Director, Harvinder Atwal, collected the award at a ceremony in London, along with several of her team.
2016
2016 bksb Wins the Bett Award
bksb has been named ‘ICT Company of the Year’ at the Bett Awards, reaffirming the company’s position as the premier solution for Functional Skills and GCSE.
2015
2015 bksbLIVE 2 is released
bksb’s new and improved online platform bksbLIVE 2 has been released, incorporating an upgraded interface, clearer design, and enhanced performance and analytics.
2014
2014 bksb creates GCSE eLearning products
bksb responds to changes in educational policy by developing GCSE assessments and resources.
2012
2012 bksbLIVE is launched
bksbLIVE has been launched. Developed in order to provide a learner-centric, online platform, bksbLIVE will revolutionise the way education providers deliver functional skills.
2010
2010 First sales of bksb in India
bksb responds to demand in India and makes its first sale to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College.
2008
2008 bksb is used by the majority of FE Colleges
bksb is used by the majority of FE Colleges across England and Wales, confirming its position as the leading functional skills solution in the UK.
2007
2007 A pilot for Functional Skills is launched
A new Functional Skills pilot has been launched. This will emphasise the use of English, maths and ICT skills in everyday life, education and employment.
2006
2006 bksb makes its first forays into overseas markets
bksb makes its first forays into overseas markets, responding to demand in Australia by developing bespoke, contextualised versions.
2004
2004 Interactive ICT assessments are made available
Interactive ICT assessments are made available for the first time, providing an entire suite of learning software for skills development.
2001
2001 Interactive, computer-based versions of bksb are launched
Interactive, computer-based versions of bksb are launched, bringing with them self-marking assessments and learning resources.
2000
2000 The products are renamed as ‘basic and key skillbuilder’
The products are re-named as ‘basic and key skillbuilder’, which will eventually become known simply as ‘bksb’.
1997
1997 keySKILLBUILDER is in demand across education
The solution, originally called ‘keySKILLBUILDER’, is in demand from other education providers and achieves its first external sales.
1994
1994 Screening and assessment tools are developed
West Nottinghamshire College develops screening and assessment tools which provide the catalyst for a significant improvement in maths and English skills achievement across the college.