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Right from the initial discussions with Dennis, and his team at Phoenix, we have been
extremely impressed with their professional and efficient approach to our scheme. Their
ability to correctly interpret our vision and impartially advise on equipment suitability has
afforded us tremendous confidence in the effectiveness of the exceptional facility that
we now have at our disposal.
The facility that we now have, here at Charnwood, has been confirmed by many within
our field as innovative and “ahead of the game” within Work Based Learning centres.
Our regional network (consortium of similar organisations) are already promoting our
facility as “state of the art” and a “guiding light” in training provision for the foreseeable
years.
Our students now have access to a comprehensive library of bespoke resources, personal
to Charnwood, and relevant to their learning requirement. Our facility also allows us to
create personalised materials, at short notice, to support individual progression and
achievement. Recorded assessment of learning will increase retention on programmes
as well as improving our percentage rate of success and achievement.
The portability of the equipment means that we can capture exceptional examples of
learning wherever they exist (Bars, Hotels, Clubs and restaurants); this will further
enhance the broad content of resources and evidence of achievement/progression.
The new facility also supports our mission to become an exemplary employer of choice;
attracting the very best tutors and lecturers to our organisation. One such tutor has
already accepted a post based on our facility impressing him so much.
Beyond our main provision of programme learning, these new resources will enhance
other industry partnerships and opportunities. Employer groups and associated industry
groups (Breweries, Hotel groups and leisure organisations) will be able to utilise our
facilities under commercial arrangements; helping to financially contribute towards the
ongoing costs and future technological developments of the Academy.
In summary, Charnwood are now leading the way in embracing technologies to support
work base learning provision. Already, as a result of the new facility, we have been
asked to present at a number of regional road shows and seminars; describing how our
business has benefitted from such an ambitious, yet innovative solution. The School,
with whom we work in close association with, have won a regional award for Enterprising
Education; achieved in some part through our provision. They are also short-listed for the
National Final.
Jeremy Scorer
Managing Partner
Charnwood Training Group
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