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Free2Learn is made by people who have faced the same challenges as our learners.
Today, we thrive by helping others build their own success.
At Free2Learn, we know how it is to have chosen an unconventional path. From leaving school without qualifications to struggling for employment without a traditional education. So we’ve simplified learning and job-finding to enable anyone like us to have the freedom to learn and build a life as they envision.
We believe in giving everyone a fair chance at success. We understand the obstacles and struggles people face when pursuing a better life. That’s why we empower anyone, regardless of background, challenge or circumstances, with the skills, support and opportunities they need to thrive.
Free2Learn enables adults at every stage of their lives to access funded training, personalised support, job placement and career progression opportunities. Our range of pre-entry to degree-level qualifications has a leading success rate, with 85.9% of learners progressing into employment or further education and 93% willing to recommend us.
Real Life , Real People,
Real Skills.
We offer advice and guidance throughout the learning process and have dedicated employment support to help your transition smoothly into work.
Meet the Management Team
Free2Learn is driven by helping people build better lives through education. Our new management team brings a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to creating life-changing opportunities for all.
CEO
Gabriel Gherscovic
Gabriel embodies a remarkable journey of determination and passion. As a Buenos Aires graduate trainee arriving in London with $120, he overcame language barriers and unacknowledged qualifications to forge an exceptional path. From a job in the security industry, he became renowned for his training skills and soon discovered the potential of training unemployed people. This inspired him to collaborate with job centres offering vocational training and eventually establishing Free2Learn. His successful career spans business, hospitality and 25 years in education, including roles such as CEO at the British Academy of Jewellery and founder of The Koppel Project. Today, Gabriel remains driven by his personal journey, empowering people from all walks of life to build successful careers.
COO/Principal
Shirley Eden
With a background as Head of Product Management at Pearson, Shirley brings to Free2Learn a wealth of expertise in Apprenticeships, BTEC’s, Foundation Learning, Functional Skills, and employability. Her inspiring journey began as an apprentice through a Youth Training Scheme, progressing to a Teaching Degree. Shirley also has a degree in Policy and Politics and a Master’s in business. Education has been the core of her career and Shirley has taught in Primary, Secondary, Further Education and Higher Education. Shirley went from teaching to overseeing the development, strategy, and implementation of educational programs at the UK’s largest awarding body. She is also an accomplished author, standards verifier and a passionate agent for our learners’ success. Having overcome her educational challenges, Shirley is driven by empowering people to thrive through learning and ensuring equal access for all.
Director of Education & Quality
Peter Langley
Peter is an enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner who believes in the quality of provision and the educational needs of both Learners and the Wider Educational Community, working in Education for the last 40 years, gaining extensive experience as a Youth Worker, Head teacher and as a Senior Manager in several Organisations: LEAs, Colleges, Schools, and Private Training Providers.
Peter was born in Cambridge. Studied in Birmingham where he achieved a Bachelor of Education in Youth and Community Studies and PE. This qualified him for Teaching and Youth Work. Other Educational Achievements include: A Master of Research & A Master of Education, in the Practice of Community Education.
Since 2006, Peter had an Education Consultant Business. Since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy Peter has been working with Private Training Providers to be fit for purpose, having an in-depth knowledge of the Apprenticeship Reforms, Apprenticeship Training Provider Accountability Framework, and the Ofsted Process.
As well as a Numeracy Specialist Peter has been an External Quality Assurer: NOCN Initially for Youth Work, Functional Skills, and Skills for Life and Employment.
