.skip-link{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;background:#00bcd4;color:#0a1929;padding:8px 16px;z-index:10000;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;border-radius:0 0 8px 0;transition:top .2s}.skip-link:focus{top:0}
  :root {
    --navy: #0a1929;
    --deep-blue: #0d47a1;
    --teal: #00bcd4;
    --teal-dark: #0097a7;
    --green: #00a551;
    --magenta: #d4007a;
    --purple: #7c4dff;
    --gold: #f9a825;
    --warm: #e65100;
    --slate: #2d3436;
    --gray: #546e7a;
    --light-gray: #f5f7fa;
    --ice-blue: #e8f4fd;
    --coaching-green: #1b5e20;
    --improvement-green: #006064;
    --data-indigo: #1a237e;
    --hr-plum: #6a1b9a;
  }


  /* Keyboard focus indicators (WCAG 2.4.7) */
  *:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 2px; }
  .nav-links a:focus-visible, .mobile-nav-links a:focus-visible { outline-color: rgba(0,188,212,0.8); }
  .btn-primary:focus-visible { outline-color: white; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--teal); }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }
  body { font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; background: #fff; overflow-x: hidden; }

  /* ══════════════ NAVIGATION ══════════════ */
  .nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; background: rgba(10,25,41,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transition: all 0.3s ease; }
  .nav-inner { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; }
  .nav-logo { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: white; letter-spacing: -0.5px; text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .logo-ring { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #00bcd4, #00a551, #f9a825, #e65100, #d4007a, #7c4dff, #0d47a1, #00bcd4); border-radius: 50%; position: relative; }
  .logo-ring::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 7px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 50%; }
  .nav-logo span { color: var(--teal); }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 4px; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 8px; transition: all 0.2s ease; }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .nav-cta { background: var(--teal) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 10px 24px !important; }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: #00d4e8 !important; }

  /* Hamburger Menu */
  .hamburger { display: none; width: 24px; height: 24px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: white; border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
  /* Hide hamburger entirely when mobile menu is open — the menu's own
     close button handles dismissal, so showing two X icons is confusing */
  .hamburger.active { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

  /* Mobile Menu */
  .mobile-menu { display: none; position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(10,25,41,0.99); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); z-index: 999; overflow-y: auto; animation: slideDown 0.3s ease; }
  @keyframes slideDown { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
  .mobile-menu.active { display: block; }

  /* When mobile menu is open: hide floating CTA, prevent background scroll */
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
  body.menu-open .floating-cta { opacity: 0 !important; pointer-events: none !important; }

  .mobile-menu-header { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 16px 20px 8px; }
  .close-menu { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
  .close-menu span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: white; border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s ease; position: absolute; }
  .close-menu span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .close-menu span:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-nav-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 16px 20px; gap: 0; }
  .mobile-nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .mobile-nav-links a { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; padding: 16px 0; transition: all 0.2s ease; min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .mobile-nav-links a:active { color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,188,212,0.1); }

  .mobile-nav-cta { background: var(--teal) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; margin-top: 8px; padding: 14px 16px !important; border-radius: 8px; justify-content: center; }
  .mobile-nav-cta:active { background: #00d4e8 !important; }

  /* ══════════════ HERO ══════════════ */
  .hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050d1a 0%, #0a1929 25%, #0d47a1 55%, #0097a7 80%, #00bcd4 100%); min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 120px 40px 80px; }
  .hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px; width: 800px; height: 800px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,188,212,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%); border-radius: 50%; }
  .hero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -150px; left: -150px; width: 600px; height: 600px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,77,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); border-radius: 50%; }

  .hero-dot { position: absolute; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(0,188,212,0.35); animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .hero-dot:nth-child(1) { top: 18%; right: 12%; }
  .hero-dot:nth-child(2) { top: 30%; right: 22%; background: rgba(124,77,255,0.35); animation-delay: 2s; }
  .hero-dot:nth-child(3) { top: 55%; right: 8%; background: rgba(249,168,37,0.35); animation-delay: 4s; }
  .hero-dot:nth-child(4) { top: 72%; right: 28%; animation-delay: 1s; }
  .hero-dot:nth-child(5) { top: 42%; right: 38%; background: rgba(0,165,81,0.35); animation-delay: 3s; }
  @keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-18px); } }

  .hero-circles { position: absolute; right: 5%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
  .hero-circle { border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,188,212,0.12); border-radius: 50%; position: absolute; animation: pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .hero-circle:nth-child(1) { width: 500px; height: 500px; top: -250px; right: -50px; }
  .hero-circle:nth-child(2) { width: 350px; height: 350px; top: -130px; right: 30px; border-color: rgba(124,77,255,0.1); animation-delay: 1s; }
  .hero-circle:nth-child(3) { width: 200px; height: 200px; top: 0; right: 120px; border-color: rgba(249,168,37,0.08); animation-delay: 2s; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } 50% { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 0.6; } }

  .hero-content { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }

  .hero-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 30px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; cursor: pointer; }
  .hero-badge:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: #fff; }
  .hero-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.3; } }

  .hero h1 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -2px; color: white; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .hero h1 em { font-style: normal; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #00e5ff); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 560px; }
  .hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .btn-primary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,188,212,0.3); }
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,188,212,0.4); }
  .btn-secondary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: white; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
  .btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; }
  .hero-stat .num { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 700; color: white; display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
  .hero-stat .label { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 600; }

  /* Trust cards */
  .hero-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .trust-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
  .trust-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); transform: translateX(-4px); }
  .trust-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .trust-icon.ofsted { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a148c, #7b1fa2); }
  .trust-icon.google { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8, #4285f4); }
  .trust-icon.trustpilot { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b67a, #00d48a); }
  .trust-icon.award { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f57f17, #f9a825); }
  .trust-text h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 1px; }
  .trust-text p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
  .trust-stars { color: #ffd740; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 3px; }

  /* ══════════════ CLIENT LOGO BAR (below hero) ══════════════ */
  .client-bar { padding: 48px 40px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%); border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; overflow: hidden; }
  .client-bar-inner { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .client-bar-label { text-align: center; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.5px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .client-bar-logos { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .client-bar-logos img { filter: grayscale(100%); opacity: 0.55; transition: all 0.4s ease; }
  .client-bar-logos img:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }

  /* ══════════════ SECTION UTILITIES ══════════════ */
  .section-inner { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .section-label { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .section-title { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 0 44px; }

  /* ══════════════ PROGRAMME CATEGORIES (Tabs) ══════════════ */
  .programmes { padding: 90px 40px; background: var(--light-gray); }
  .prog-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .prog-tab { padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: 2px solid #ddd; background: white; color: var(--gray); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; }
  .prog-tab:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); }
  .prog-tab.active { background: var(--navy); color: white; border-color: var(--navy); }

  .prog-category { display: none; }
  .prog-category.active { display: block; }

  .prog-cat-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .prog-cat-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; color: white; }
  .prog-cat-header h3 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
  .prog-cat-header p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); }

  .prog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }

  .prog-card { background: white; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.3s ease; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .prog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-color: transparent; }

  .prog-card-top { padding: 24px 24px 0; }
  .prog-card-level { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .prog-card h4 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .prog-card .tess-name { font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .prog-card-body { padding: 0 24px 20px; flex: 1; }
  .prog-card-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.55; }
  .prog-card-footer { padding: 14px 24px; border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0; display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .prog-tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--light-gray); color: var(--slate); }

  a.prog-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; cursor: pointer; }
  a.prog-card:hover .prog-card-arrow { color: var(--teal); }
  .beyond-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
  .ws-chip-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-color: var(--teal) !important; }
  .qual-bar:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
  a.qual-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
  .prog-card-arrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--deep-blue); padding: 0 24px 16px; }

  /* Level colours */
  .lvl-3 { background: #e3f2fd; color: #0d47a1; }
  .lvl-4 { background: rgba(8,145,178,0.15); color: #0891B2; }
  .lvl-5 { background: #e8f5e9; color: #1b5e20; }
  .lvl-6 { background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; }
  .lvl-7 { background: #fce4ec; color: #ad1457; }

  /* ══════════════ POPULAR COURSES / L&D ══════════════ */
  .popular { padding: 90px 40px; background: white; }
  .pop-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .pop-card { border: 2px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .pop-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
  .pop-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .pop-card h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .pop-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .pop-levels { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .pop-level { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 5px; }

  /* ══════════════ QUALIFICATIONS ══════════════ */
  .qualifications { padding: 90px 40px; background: var(--light-gray); }
  .qual-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .qual-card { background: white; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .qual-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
  .qual-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .qual-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5; }
  .qual-badge { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 10px; }

  /* Qualification Body Blocks */
  .qual-bodies { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .qual-body-block { background: white; border-radius: 18px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .qual-body-block:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
  .qual-body-header { padding: 24px 28px 16px; color: white; }
  .qual-body-header .qb-logo { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .qual-body-header h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .qual-body-header .qb-sub { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.85; }
  .qual-body-content { padding: 20px 28px 24px; }
  .qual-level-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .qual-level-pill { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 10px 6px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all 0.3s; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; }
  .qual-level-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
  .qual-level-pill .ql-level { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
  .qual-level-pill .ql-name { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); display: block; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .qual-compare-link { display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .qual-compare-link:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

  .qual-other-heading { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 14px; }

  /* ══════════════ REVIEWS ══════════════ */
  .reviews-section { padding: 90px 40px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1929 0%, #0d2137 50%, #102a3f 100%); color: white; overflow: hidden; }
  .reviews-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .reviews-header .section-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
  .reviews-header h2 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; color: white; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .reviews-header p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .reviews-stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .review-stat-box { text-align: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px 36px; min-width: 180px; }
  .review-stat-box .rs-platform { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; opacity: 0.5; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .review-stat-box .rs-stars { font-size: 22px; color: #ffc107; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  .review-stat-box .rs-score { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; display: block; margin: 4px 0; }
  .review-stat-box .rs-count { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.5; }
  .reviews-carousel-wrapper { position: relative; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .reviews-carousel-wrapper::before,
  .reviews-carousel-wrapper::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
  .reviews-carousel-wrapper::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a1929, transparent); }
  .reviews-carousel-wrapper::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, #0a1929, transparent); }
  .reviews-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content; }
  .reviews-track.scroll-left { animation: scroll-reviews-left 60s linear infinite; }
  .reviews-track.scroll-right { animation: scroll-reviews-right 65s linear infinite; }
  .reviews-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .reviews-row { overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  @keyframes scroll-reviews-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
  @keyframes scroll-reviews-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }
  .review-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; transition: all 0.3s; position: relative; min-width: 340px; max-width: 340px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .review-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .review-card .rc-stars { color: #ffc107; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .review-card .rc-text { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .review-card .rc-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .review-card .rc-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: white; }
  .review-card .rc-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
  .review-card .rc-meta { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.45; }
  .review-card .rc-source { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; opacity: 0.3; }
  .live-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3); border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #81c784; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .live-badge::before { content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4caf50; animation: pulse-live 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse-live { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.6); } 50% { opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0); } }
  .reviews-cta { text-align: center; }
  .reviews-cta a { display: inline-block; color: white; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-radius: 30px; margin: 0 8px; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .reviews-cta a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
  .trustpilot-widget-area { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px; text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; }
  .trustpilot-widget-area .tp-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; opacity: 0.4; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .trustpilot-widget-area .tp-note { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.35; margin-top: 8px; }

  /* ══════════════ CLIENT LOGOS ══════════════ */
  .client-logos { padding: 60px 0; background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
  .client-logos .cl-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .logo-track { display: flex; animation: scroll-logos 35s linear infinite; width: max-content; }
  .logo-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .logo-set { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
  .logo-item { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); letter-spacing: -0.3px; padding: 0 36px; white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.4s; position: relative; }
  .logo-item:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .logo-item::after { content: "\2022"; position: absolute; right: -4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .logo-item:last-child::after { display: none; }
  @keyframes scroll-logos { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
  .client-logos::before, .client-logos::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
  .client-logos::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
  .client-logos::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }

  /* ══════════════ FAQ ══════════════ */
  .faq-section { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--light-gray); }
  .faq-grid { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq-item { background: white; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; overflow: hidden; }
  .faq-item summary { padding: 20px 24px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--teal); transition: transform 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 16px; }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-item .faq-answer { padding: 0 24px 20px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; }

  /* ══════════════ BACK TO TOP ══════════════ */
  .back-to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 100px; right: 24px; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--navy); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); z-index: 9997; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .back-to-top:hover { background: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }

  /* ══════════════ ABOUT US ══════════════ */
  .about { padding: 90px 40px; background: white; }
  .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
  .about h2 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .about h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--teal); }
  .about-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .about-values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
  .value-card { background: var(--light-gray); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); transition: all 0.3s; }
  .value-card:nth-child(2) { border-color: var(--purple); }
  .value-card:nth-child(3) { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .value-card:nth-child(4) { border-color: var(--green); }
  .value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
  .value-card h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .value-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* About visual panel */
  .about-visual { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050d1a, #0d47a1 50%, #00bcd4 100%); border-radius: 24px; padding: 44px; color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .about-visual::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px; width: 200px; height: 200px; background: rgba(0,188,212,0.12); border-radius: 50%; }
  .about-visual::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -40px; left: -40px; width: 150px; height: 150px; background: rgba(124,77,255,0.08); border-radius: 50%; }
  .about-stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .about-stat { text-align: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 16px; }
  .about-stat .big-num { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
  .about-stat .stat-label { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.75; margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .about-quote { margin-top: 22px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-left: 3px solid var(--teal); padding: 18px; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .about-quote p { font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; opacity: 0.88; line-height: 1.6; }
  .about-quote .author { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.55; margin-top: 6px; font-style: normal; }

  /* ══════════════ ACCREDITATIONS ══════════════ */
  .accreditations { padding: 70px 40px; background: var(--light-gray); text-align: center; }
  .accred-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }
  .accred-badge { background: white; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; min-width: 110px; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .accred-badge:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
  .accred-icon { font-size: 26px; }
  .accred-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
  .accred-detail { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }

  /* ══════════════ WHY TESS ══════════════ */
  .why-tess { padding: 90px 40px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050d1a 0%, #0a1929 30%, #0d47a1 70%, #00838f 100%); color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .why-tess::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -150px; right: -150px; width: 500px; height: 500px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,77,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); border-radius: 50%; }
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 44px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .why-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 24px; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .why-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .why-icon.ic1 { background: rgba(0,188,212,0.2); }
  .why-icon.ic2 { background: rgba(124,77,255,0.2); }
  .why-icon.ic3 { background: rgba(249,168,37,0.2); }
  .why-icon.ic4 { background: rgba(0,165,81,0.2); }
  .why-icon.ic5 { background: rgba(212,0,122,0.2); }
  .why-icon.ic6 { background: rgba(13,71,161,0.2); }
  .why-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .why-card p { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.7; line-height: 1.55; }

  /* ══════════════ COMPARISON ══════════════ */
  .comparison { padding: 90px 40px; background: white; }
  .comp-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; margin-top: 36px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
  .comp-table thead { background: var(--navy); color: white; }
  .comp-table th { padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .comp-table th:first-child { width: 40%; }
  .comp-table td { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
  .comp-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
  .comp-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--ice-blue); }
  .comp-table .tess-col { background: rgba(0,188,212,0.05); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
  .table-scroll-wrapper { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 0 -20px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .comp-check { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; }
  .comp-cross { color: #ccc; font-size: 16px; }
  .comp-partial { color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; }

  /* ══════════════ CTA ══════════════ */
  .cta-section { padding: 70px 40px; background: var(--light-gray); }
  .cta-box { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d3612, #1b5e20 40%, #00796b 100%); border-radius: 24px; padding: 56px; text-align: center; color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .cta-box::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px; width: 300px; height: 300px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-radius: 50%; }
  .cta-box h2 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .cta-box p { font-size: 16px; opacity: 0.9; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 28px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .cta-box .btn-primary { background: white; color: #1b5e20; font-size: 16px; padding: 16px 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
  .cta-contact { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.65; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .cta-contact a { color: #80cbc4; text-decoration: none; }

  /* ══════════════ FOOTER ══════════════ */
  .footer { background: var(--navy); padding: 56px 40px 28px; color: white; }
  .footer-inner { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .footer-brand .footer-logo { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .footer-brand .footer-logo span { color: var(--teal); }
  .footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 280px; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
  .footer-col a { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; padding: 3px 0; transition: color 0.2s; }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
  .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding-top: 20px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  .footer-badges { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .footer-mini-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

  /* ══════════════ RESPONSIVE ══════════════ */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .hero-right { display: none; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 44px; }
    .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .pop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .qual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .qual-bodies { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .review-card { min-width: 300px; max-width: 300px; }
    .reviews-stats { gap: 20px; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .comp-table { font-size: 13px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    /* Responsive: new sections at tablet */
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
    .hero { padding: 100px 20px 60px; }
    .hero::before, .hero::after { display: none; }
    .hero-circles { display: none; }
    .section-title { font-size: 30px; }
    .about h2 { font-size: 30px; }
    .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .qual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-stats { gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-inner { height: 60px; padding: 0 20px; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .back-to-top { bottom: 90px; right: 16px; width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 16px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cta-box { padding: 36px 24px; }
    .cta-box h2 { font-size: 26px; }
    .cta-section > div { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .prog-tabs { gap: 6px; }
    .prog-tab { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 14px; min-height: 44px; }
    .programmes { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .popular { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .qualifications { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .reviews-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .faq-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .about { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .accreditations { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .why-tess { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .comparison { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .cta-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .footer { padding: 40px 20px 20px; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { padding: 16px 28px; min-height: 44px; }
    .nav-logo { font-size: 18px; }

    /* Hero paragraph: swap to shorter version on mobile */
    .hero-sub-desktop { display: none; }
    .hero-sub-mobile { display: block; }

    /* Client Spotlight mobile — compact cards, tighter spacing */
    .spotlight-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
    .spotlight-hero-grid > a { padding: 18px !important; border-radius: 14px !important; }
    .spotlight-hero-grid > a img { height: 28px !important; margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
    .spotlight-sector-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
    .spotlight-sector-grid > a { padding: 14px !important; border-radius: 12px !important; }
    .spotlight-sector-grid > a img { height: 22px !important; margin-bottom: 4px !important; }
    .spotlight-logo-wall { padding: 20px 16px !important; }
    .spotlight-logo-flex { gap: 14px !important; }
    .spotlight-logo-flex img { height: 22px !important; }
    .client-spotlight { padding: 50px 16px !important; }
    .client-spotlight .section-subtitle { font-size: 13px !important; }

    /* How It Works mobile */
    .how-it-works { padding: 60px 20px !important; }
    .hiw-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 32px 20px !important; }
    .hiw-line { display: none !important; }

    /* Contact section mobile */
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

    /* Reviews mobile */
    .reviews-stats { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .review-stat-box { min-width: unset; width: 100%; max-width: 280px; }
    .review-card { min-width: 280px; max-width: 280px; }

    /* Qualification Bodies mobile */
    .qual-bodies { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .qual-level-row { flex-direction: column; }

    /* Hero stats 2x2 grid */
    .hero-stats { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .hero-stat { text-align: center; }

    /* Programme tabs horizontal scroll */
    .prog-tabs { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; padding-bottom: 4px; }
    .prog-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .prog-tab { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* Client logo bar mobile */
    .client-bar { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .client-bar-logos { gap: 20px; }
    .client-bar-logos img { height: 24px !important; }
    .client-bar-label { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

    /* Tap-to-call mobile button */
    .tap-to-call {
      display: inline-flex !important;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00bcd4, #0097a7) !important;
      color: #fff !important;
      padding: 14px 28px !important;
      border-radius: 12px !important;
      font-size: 1.1rem !important;
      font-weight: 700 !important;
      text-decoration: none !important;
      min-height: 52px;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,188,212,0.3);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .tap-to-call:active {
      transform: scale(0.97);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,188,212,0.4);
    }
    .tap-to-call-icon {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    /* Beyond Apprenticeships section responsive */
    .ws-grid-home { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; }
    .qual-grid-home { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 375px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }
    .hero { padding: 90px 16px 50px; }
    .section-title { font-size: 24px; }
    .hero-stat .num { font-size: 26px; }
    .prog-tab { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 10px; }
    .nav-inner { padding: 0 16px; }
    .nav-logo { font-size: 16px; }
    .nav-cta { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
    .programmes { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .popular { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .qualifications { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .reviews-section { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .faq-section { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .about { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .accreditations { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .why-tess { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .comparison { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .cta-section { padding: 50px 16px; }
    .cta-box { padding: 24px 16px; }
    .footer { padding: 30px 16px 15px; }
    .hero-buttons { gap: 10px; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 16px 20px; }

    /* Client Spotlight small screens — 2-col grid keeps cards compact */
    .spotlight-sector-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
    .spotlight-sector-grid > a { padding: 14px !important; border-radius: 12px !important; }
    .spotlight-sector-grid > a img { height: 22px !important; margin-bottom: 4px !important; }
    .spotlight-sector-grid > a div:last-child { font-size: 11px !important; }
    .spotlight-logo-flex { gap: 12px !important; }
    .client-spotlight { padding: 50px 16px !important; }

    /* How It Works small screens */
    .how-it-works { padding: 50px 16px !important; }
    .hiw-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

    /* Contact small screens */
    .contact-grid { gap: 24px !important; }

    /* Reviews header */
    .reviews-header h2 { font-size: 26px !important; }
  }

  /* Hero paragraph toggle */
  .hero-sub-mobile { display: none; }

  /* Performance: lazy-render below-fold sections */
  .client-spotlight, .programmes, .popular, .qualifications, .reviews-section,
  .client-logos, .faq-section, .about, .accreditations, .why-tess, .comparison,
  .how-it-works, .cta-section, .footer { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: auto 600px; }

  /* Tab JS helper */
  .prog-category { animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease; }
  @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }