News
October 2008 – Press Release
Onwards and upwards for local training provider
Recent months have been very busy at Birkenhead based training company NVQ Training & Consultancy Services as riding on the back of a strong Ofsted Inspection the company is delighted to announce a number of key changes to its Management Board.
From November 1st 2008, Christine Lawrence will become the Chief Executive Officer of the company, with Sandra Kirkham, currently Managing Director, moving to the position of Chair. Other key moves are that Catherine Murray-Howard, Lawrence Dobie and Gillian Hunt will become Directors and Jackie Hutchinson, currently Director of Sales & Marketing, will become the sales consultant for the company.
Primarily a training organisation for the Health & Social Care Sector, in its first inspection the company received a Grade 2 overall and Grade 2’s (Good) across the board for all areas. The inspectors said in their report the companies strengths lay in “High success rates, good coaching and mentoring” and that the learners remained ‘motivated’ throughout their time on programme.
Company Chair, Sandra Kirkham, said of the results, “As a work based provider it is extremely difficult to achieve the high standards of learning expected from the Ofsted standards, these results demonstrate that our hard work and commitment to quality to the learner and the employer is reaping rewards.”
NVQ Training and Consultancy is an approved provider in the Train to Gain programme and explain that the recent relaxation of government eligibility requirements has led to an increase in learners benefiting from the training and gaining the qualification.
NVQ Training and Consultancy Services has been established 10 years and is based in Birkenhead, the company delivers training to many of the UK’s largest training groups and their client list includes many local authorities including Cheshire County Council and Wirral Borough Council.
Download the Ofsted Report here.
December 2007 – Press Release
Training is the key
Dec 26 2007 by Sue McCann, Wirral News Group
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December 2007 – Press Release
Award winner’s training consultancy goes from strength to strength
Dec 26 2007 by Tony McDonough, Liverpool Daily Post
A WIRRAL entrepreneur, who was recently named Woman in Business 2007, is aiming to expand her training company in the New Year.
Sandra Kirkham’s NVQ Training & Consultancy Services has seen its turnover soar 100% this year, having secured contracts worth £2.5m.
Her 40-strong training team, based at Egerton House, on Birkenhead’s waterfront, has in the past year increased the number of NVQ learners it supports from 450 to 700, and Ms Kirkham plans to grow this to 1,500 in the coming year.
She was named Women in Business 2007 in the Women in Business for Merseyside, and she has also received a government accolade – a Matrix Excellence Award.
Ms Kirkham said: “The matrix ethos forms a core part of NVQ Training & Consultancy Services’ winning formula, delivered to around 400 employers throughout the North West.
“Internally, my business philosophy has always been based on supporting staff to develop, and with the right information. It’s our outstanding practice in this area that has earned us this fantastic award.”
October 2007
Matrix Excellence Awards 2007
What are the Excellence Awards?
The prestigious matrix Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge the tremendous achievements of organisations that have truly set an example for others in the use of the matrix Standard.
Organised by ENTO and backed by the Department for Innovation University and Skills, the matrix Excellence Awards attract entries from all over the country and from all types and sizes of organisation accredited to the matrix Standard.
Competition is tough as each application goes through a rigorous Judging process. A panel of experienced judges thoroughly evaluates every aspect of the organisation's application.
Those who have taken the matrix Journey know that it is focused on demonstrating real results, not simply describing them. Achieving a matrix Excellence Award means that each organisation has proved to the judges that they have used the matrix Standard in such a way that it has brought significant benefits.
NVQ Training & Consultancy Services has been short listed for the 2007 Awards, further announcements will be made at the end of November 2007.
November 2007 – Press Release
New £1million training fund for investors in the Liverpool City Region
The Mersey Partnership (TMP) has teamed up with NVQ Training and Consultancy Services to develop a unique fund aimed at attracting new investors and driving economic productivity.
A contract has been signed with the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in Greater Merseyside to provide a skills development fund of £1million, available to new investors and expanding companies for demand-led training.
It aims to offer inward investing and expanding larger sized enterprises and small medium enterprises (SMEs) from within their supply chain - or to SMEs who have the potential to be in their supply chain - a rapid response fund for skills development between now and July 2008.
The service has been developed by TMP and NVQ Training with the ultimate aim of upskilling the local workforce and driving up the competitiveness of Merseyside’s £17billion economy.
TMP’s Director of Operations, Mark Basnett, said; “Crucially, this funding will be used for demand-led training, specifically tailored to the needs of individual companies across key growth sectors such as professional services and environmental technologies.
“That makes it an important tool in strengthening our business proposition and potentially tipping the balance our favour when it come to inward investment.”
Managing Director of NVQ Training & Consultancy Services Ltd, Sandra Kirkham said;
"If businesses are to succeed in today's global market, we need to train. Passport2Train encourages employers and individuals across Greater Merseyside to take control of their futures by investing in workforce development.
“I’m delighted that NVQ Training & Consultancy Services has been afforded the opportunity through Passport2Train to inspire people and businesses to improve their skill levels." Companies can access training across a range of areas including; finance, HR, business operations and management, sales and marketing, ICT and technical skills.
Investors interested in accessing the funds should contact Jackie Hutchinson, NVQ Training on 0151 650 6933.
Case Studies
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A world class arena - Liverpool Echo Arena & Convention Centre (ACC ): Download
Never too late - At 66, Agnes Foy is proof positive that the learning journey just goes on and on: Download
On cloud nine - Support worker with Autism Initiatives UK, Jacqui Milligan, was over the moon to pick up her certificate in Health & Social Care for Adults at Level 2: Download
Synergy - Rising star Bryan Adams shows we’re not just about NVQs: Download
All aboard! - Training keeps the Royal Navy afloat: Download
Raring to go - Employed by mental health care organisation Oxygen, support workers Tony Johnson, Craig Watson and Declan Watts have all started their Level 3 NVQs in Health & Social Care for Adults: Download
The best in town - As part of his own personal goal and ambition, Richard from The Capitol Restaurant started his NVQ Level 3 in Customer Services in February 2007: Download
Satisfaction Guaranteed - A survey of our most recent learners in 2008 showed some remarkable results: Download
Have you signed the skills pledge? - Throughout the UK, business leaders are making a public commitment to support all their employees to develop their skills and work towards a relevant qualification: Download