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training providers

This is a list of our current training providers with some information about them to
enable you to choose who to use for your staffing training requirements.

Anglia Training Solutions Ltd
Ashtree Management Services<
Babcock International Group - Previously VT Group PLC
Cameo
Davenport Training Services
HASCA Ltd – Health and Social Care Associates
Lowestoft College
Q Training
Nestor Professional Development Services - Previously Suffolk NVQ Consortium
SFB Services
Universal Training Streams
West Suffolk College
YMCA Training Ipswich
YMCA Training Lowestoft
YMCA Training Stowmarket
 


Training Providers by Qualifications Offered

 
 
NVQ2
HSC
NVQ3
HSC
NVQ4
HSC
NVQ2
LMA
Manual
Handling
Food
Hygiene
First
Aid
LDQ ESOL

Common
Induction

Comments
Anglia Training Solutions
Y
Y
Y
 Y
Y
Y
Y
 X
 X
X
 
Ashtree Management Services
Y
Y
Y
 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
X
X
SOVA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Babcock International Group  (Previously VT Group)
Y
Y
Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Skills employability toolkit, young persons guarantee
Cameo
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Y
X
 
Davenport Training Services
Y
Y
Y
 Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
Contacts available for all courses
Hasca Ltd
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management Courses 
Lowestoft College
Y
Y
X
X
X
Y
Y
X
Y
X
nvq 4 Management available
Pamela Rose Associates
X
X
X
X
Y
X
X
X
X
X
 
Q Training
Y
Y
Y
 Y
Y
Y
Y
X
Y
Y
L2 Support Services
SBF Service
Y
Y
Y
 Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Nestor Professional Development Services (Previously Suffolk NVQ Consortium)
Y
Y
Y
 Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
CYP L3 & L4
Unisafe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal safety
Universal Learning Streams
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
X
X
Y
 
West Suffolk College
Y
Y
Y
 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Learning Packs - Infection Control, Dementia care, Safe Handling of Medication CYP L3 & 4
YMCA Training Ipswich
Y
Y
X
X
X
Y
Y
X
X
X
 
YMCA Training Lowestoft
Y
Y
X
X
X
Y
Y
Y
 Y
X
 
YMCA Training Stowmarket
Y
Y
Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CYP L3
 

 

Anglia Training Solutions Ltd

Anglia Training Solutions offers a wide range of programmes and training for the Social Care Industry in the East Anglian region. We are accredited to deliver Health and Social Care NVQ’s at Levels 2, 3 and 4 and Management NVQ’s at Levels 3, 4 and 5.

All of our NVQ Assessors are occupational experts and have a wide range of experience in the areas of Social Care, Nursing and Management making us highly adept at training and assessing others in these areas.

Our Health and Social Care qualifications are delivered in the workplace and are designed and delivered to meet the needs of the individual candidate and their workplace.

We believe that the achievement of an NVQ should be an enjoyable experience and we take pride in assisting less confident candidates to achieve their award.

Contact Anthea Blenkinsop on 01206 368768 or Email angliatraining@btconnect.com

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Ashtree Management Services

Ashtree Management Services has been providing a comprehensive range of training and consultancy solutions to companies and organisations since 1990 becoming incorporated in 1999. We pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with all our customers to assist them meet their statutory obligations and develop a motivated, skilled workforce. Our experienced and highly skilled team of trainers and NVQ assessors are able to develop excellent communication & relationships with NVQ candidates to enable them to fulfil their potential.

Ashtree Management Services offer NVQ Level 2 and 3 to the Suffolk Brokerage.

Please refer to our web site www.ashtree.co.uk  for full course details or phone Jane Peel on 01449 616424 or email jane@ashtree.co.uk

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 Babcock International Group - Previously VT Group PLC

We are a long established national training provider that covers Suffolk as a whole. We offer Health and Social Care NVQ level 2 and 3 and Support Services in Health Care at level 2.

Our qualifications are delivered in the workplace and our programmes are tailor-made to meet individual learner and organisational needs by occupational experts who are highly skilled in assessment techniques.

We are also able to offer NVQ’s in Team Leading, Customer Services, Business Administration, as well as those within the Hospitality and Catering sector to meet all your staff needs.

Please contact Kerry Dunnett for further details on 01473 744952 or email kerry.dunnett@vtplc.com

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Cameo

Cameo is a Matrix accredited training company who specialize in qualifications for Skills for Life (Adult Maths and English), ESOL and IT.
We run learndirect centres in Felixstowe, Central Ipswich and within Ipswich and Woodbridge Jobcentres. We are also a provider for the Suffolk Stepping-stones hub and deliver tutor led on/off site English and ESOL training.
Our centres are approved by OCR, BCS and Edexcel and we are proud of our 98% success rate for Skills for Life test passes.

Services to the Brokerage

Cameo are  able to offer one to one or group based ESOL training tailored to the needs of the individual as decided upon by the employer and the employee. Our CELTA 5 and PTLLS qualified tutor  will carry out initial assessments using the BKSB ESOL initial assessment. This tool maps fully to the DIUS ESOL core curriculum and covers assessment in reading, writing and listening from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Cameo offers the choice of  two training routes, the first based on a personal learning goal, and the second resulting in a qualification .The non accredited route (personal learning goal) can incorporate learning aims such as interpreting health and safety signs, completing time sheets, incident and accident report forms or producing concise hand over notes. The tutor will draw up individual learning plans which focus on the achievement of a goal  that the employer and the employee agree is beneficial.

 The qualification route focuses on raising the employee’s level of literacy to a level above that already held. Following on from the BKSB initial assessment the learner will then be able to complete the diagnostic assessments to give a fuller picture of where their specific skills gaps are.  We are accredited with EDEXCEL to test for ESOL for work, and ESOL at entry and level 1 and 2 (Speaking and listening, Reading, Writing). On completion of either of these routes Cameo would welcome the employee to continue their learning through our learndirect  provision. They would have the opportunity to progress to level 2 in literacy and numeracy and to obtain a qualification in ICT (subject to meeting funding requirements).

We are able to offer off-site provision at either of our centres if appropriate and can arrange flexible delivery to accommodate workplace shift patterns.

Contact Nina Mullinger 01473 254452 / 07702 832055 or n.mullinger@cameo.co.uk


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Davenport Training Services

We are a long established training and consultancy company.

We provide qualifications, development workshops, guidance and coaching and a full NVQ assessment centre service.

We specialise in level 4 and 5 Management qualifications including the Registered Manager Award and Health and Social Care level 4. We offer a comprehensive service for in-house trainers and assessors, providing support for internal verification and training of assessors and verifiers. In addition we are an approved centre for level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care and particularly welcome in-house assessors at these levels. We are an approved centre with Edexcel and OCR.

We also offer other funded programmes and at the moment have subsidised NVQ’s in Team Leading and Supervisory Management which should be a very useful addition for the Care sector for staff who have completed their Care NVQ’s or for staff who fall outside the usual care roles.

We are also actively involved in the Mid-Anglia Environment Safety & Health Group which, together with the Health & Safety Executive and Local Authorities, provides on-going professional updating across all sectors including care.

Contact Julie Davenport on 01473 725959 or email Julie.davenport-services.com

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HASCA Ltd – Health and Social Care Associates

At HASCA Ltd we have a proven track record of providing the type of practical hands-on training that your organisation needs.

Be it based at our training facilities or out within your organisation, our trainers have the operational experience that ensures that we deliver training which your staff will enjoy and remember, and which will help develop skills they need.

We recognise that training needs to be personal, tailored to your business needs and not hide behind jargon or use language which excludes.

We specialise in providing the skills to successfully improve practice throughout your organisation, meet mandatory training requirements and provide continuing professional development for staff at all levels.

We are able to offer funded training in many areas including The Safe Moving and Handling of People and Loads and Health and safety. At HASCA Ltd we are proud to be at the forefront of traing intitiatives and development, and are pioneering training for carers and service users incldyuing developing their skills as trainers.

For a full list of available courses see www.hascaltd.co.uk

For further information or to arrange a meeting to discuss your training needs contact us at HASCA LTD, Tel: 01992 633111 or 07803206939 or Fax: 01992 633733 or email: info@hascaltd.co.uk

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Lowestoft College

Lowestoft College is a long established provider of high quality training, situated in the north of the Waveney area. The College is within walking distance of the town centre and train station and is easily accessible by bus routes into the town. Lowestoft college is able to offer a range of National Vocational qualifications within the Caring sector. These courses can be delivered to suit the needs of the individual any where within the Waveney area. Our programme has various enrolment dates during the academic year, giving managers and candidates more flexibility on start dates. Our team of committed, experienced trainers and assessors can deliver both NVQ Care Level 2 and 3 in house for your convenience or by attending College on a weekly basis for support and tuition.
Lowestoft College prides itself in providing all students with a detailed individual learning plan, offering extra guidance, help and support to all.

Lowestoft College offers the Suffolk Brokerage Care NVQ’s Level 2 and 3

Contact 01502 525143

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Nestor Professional Development Services - Previously Suffolk NVQ Consortium

“Nestor Professional Development Services offers programmes tailored to meet educational and training needs of individuals and organisations. We strive to provide the highest quality learning opportunities, which are accessible, cost – effective, and ensure equality or opportunity.”

Nestor Professional Development Services, is an independent training company and large assessment centre, offering a range of National Vocational Qualifications. The organisation began its activities in 1989 with a primary focus upon the provision of training services and qualifications within the Care Sector.

Our new premises are located in Papermill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich convenient for access from all parts of East Anglia, and include a large training facility as well as meeting rooms and resource library.

We deliver many of our services on-site within the work bases belonging to our customers and many programmes are “customised” to include the special requirements of companies and organisations.
Nestor Professional Development Services offer the following NVQ’s to the Suffolk Brokerage:

We also offer a range of care, management and learning and development training in the form of workshops and NVQ’s, which can be undertaken at our training facilities or “in-house”.

For a list of our training workshops or for further information about the NVQ services we offer please contact Fran Brett on Tel: 0844 736 8332 or email Fran.brett@suffolknvq.co.uk
www.nestorpds.co.uk

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Q Training

A City and Guilds and EDI Centre
Matrix Accredited. Has Training Quality Standard with Excellence in Adult Social Care.

Q Training aims to:
 
Q Training services offered to the Suffolk Brokerage are:


Please phone one of the Directors:
David Mortimer Tel: 07710438060
Joyce Newham Tel: 07733418371
Or Email qtraining@btconnect.com
Headquarters 01603 721411
www.qtraining.net.uk

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SFB Services

SFB Services offer NVQ Level 2, 3, 4 and Leadership and Management to the Suffolk Brokerage.

For further details please contact:

Sonya Barnes

Tel: 0845 505 4321  /  01277 263308
Fax: 01277 261709
Email: info@sfb-training.co.uk

Victoria House
Britannia Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 5LD

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Universal Learning Streams

Universal Learning Streams has been providing high quality specialised NVQ training to the Health and Social Care sector since 2007.  For more information visit: http://www.universallearningstreams.co.uk/

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West Suffolk College

West Suffolk College are pleased to announce they are one of two colleges in the Eastern Region to have received Beacon Status which is the highest accolade a college can receive.

West Suffolk College lies in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. The college provides a range of vocational and academic courses across many occupational areas. One successful area of provision is National Vocational Qualifications in Health and Social Care. The college has delivered these qualifications since 1995 and recently we have worked in partnership with other providers in Suffolk to deliver these awards.

The partnership has many benefits for employers and employees. We deliver quality education and training with a great deal of support in order that candidates achieve their award. Our success rates are well above the National benchmarks. We recognise the hard work candidates must put in to achieve their qualification and when they register with the Suffolk Brokerage they know their NVQ qualification will be delivered to meet their individual needs for themselves and also their employer.
West Suffolk College are in a COVE in partnership with Suffolk and Lowestoft Colleges.

Recently West Suffolk College received an outstanding grading in all areas of the college.
They are now within the top 10% of colleges in the country.

For more information please contact Linda Wade on 01284 716329 or email Linda.wade@westsuffolkac.uk

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YMCA Training Ipswich

YMCA Training is situated on the edge or Ipswich providing easy access for public transport and ample parking for others. The Centre relocated to it current premises approximately two and a half years ago and now has the capacity to offer training and career support to people of all ages in the surrounding area.

Our focus within the Care Department is to provide NVQ training at levels 2 and 3 to those people wishing to start a career in the Health and Social Care sector or to enhance a role they are already working in. We have recently secured a contract to work in conjunction with SuffolkBrokerage to enable us to offer NVQ’s at a more affordable price and we are confident that this will help many people achieve a qualification to enable progression within their chosen field.
NVQ’s Level 2 and 3 are offered to the Suffolk Brokerage.

Contact Claire Patterson on 01473 406126 for further details
Or email c.patterson@ymcatraining.org.uk

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YMCA Training Lowestoft

YMCA Training at Lowestoft is one of many national centres which all deliver different training. Other Easterncentres include Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Stowmarket and Ipswich.

The office is based in the centre of Lowestoft in Regent Road and is easy accessible by public transport.

YMCA Lowestoft offer NVQ Level 2 and 3 to the Suffolk Brokerage.

Within our Lowestoft centre we offer E 2 E programme, Prevoc and many vocational qualifications which include Business Administration, Retail and Customer Services.

As YMCA Training has been established in Lowestoft for many years the staff in the care department have built a good relationship with many residential homes including Learning disability which promotes independence. This allows us to deliver an Apprenticeship award in Health and Social Care. In addition to this we offer this NVQ to over 25year olds which is funded either by the employer or now the funding which is available through the government. At this centre we also offer an Apprenticeship in Children’s Care Learning & Development (CCL&D) which works with children 0-8years.

For further information please contact Mel Paesbrugghe on 01502 539249 or email
m.paesbrugghe@ymcatraining.org.uk

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YMCA Training Stowmarket

To enhance the service we give to NVQ Learners we offer weekly training sessions on the knowledge requirement of the Care NVQ’s. These are free to learners registered with us but are available at a charge per session to everyone.

YMCA Training Stowmarket offer NVQ’s Level 2, 3 and 4 to the Suffolk Brokerage.
To give holistic service to the Care Industry we also offer Hospitality and Catering, Housekeeping, Customer Service, Management, Registered Managers Award and Admin NVQ’s and a variety of short courses e.g. first aid, paediatric first aid, health and safety, child protection and food hygiene at very competitive prices.

For further details please contact Julie Mills on 01449 612701 or email j.mills@ymcatraining.org.uk

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