My Level 5 Operational Departmental Manager Apprenticeship journey began just before the pandemic hit. With my workload increasing in this time, I was concerned that my qualification would have to take a back seat but, thankfully, it didn't. I worked closely with my tutors, who supported me throughout, and they helped me with monthly catch ups and a Teams call whenever needed. All my contact with my tutors was via online studying, which always worked well, and I didn't feel I was missing out because of this. I was completely overwhelmed with the news that I had not only received a distinction for my course, but also, I am the first apprentice at WS Training to achieve this apprenticeship. My confidence has grown immensely, and I feel proud of myself to have achieved this result. Thank you WS Training.

I would like to thank WS Training for giving me the opportunity to complete my apprenticeship and providing me with the support I need. I would also like to thank my tutor Christine Knight for supporting me and pushing me when needed to complete my apprenticeship, I will also like to thank Nicola Curwen and Jess Slade for supporting me with my apprenticeship due to Covid-19 I was unable to carry out my project which I wanted to do but they were very supporting by helping me create new ideas and supporting me when needed as well as helping me to achieve my goals. When I received the good news that I got an distinction I was so happy and over the moon. As I didn’t believe that I was able to achieve this. I would like to thank everyone at WS Training for supporting me and helping me to achieve this milestone.

I started my level 3 business administration apprenticeship back in October 2019. In April this year I achieved a distinction in my qualification, because I had monthly catch ups and constant support from my tutor I was able to get this. I have now been offered a permanent role with the company I work for.

I’m always wary about consistently scoring high as it can give the impression of just ticking boxes, however please take these scores as genuine, I really can’t fault the course, tutors, content, presentation etc. Found it very interesting, well presented and well organised. Thank you for all your work.

“This is the first time I have used WS Training and Ellie is my first apprentice since setting up my salon. Nicola has been fantastic – keeping in communication with both myself and Ellie during lockdown. Since the salon reopened after lockdown Nicola has been out to my salon to assess Ellie and has gone out of her way to accommodate my working hours to do this – working well into the evening to ensure that Ellie was assessed correctly. Amazing commitment and due to that I shall ensure that my next apprentice comes through WS as I know that he/ she will be supported amazingly well through the journey. Keep up the great work and look forward to working with you well into the future.”

The course content and the information shared by the tutors and colleagues has complemented my previous health and safety studies and my commitment at work in meeting the H&S needs of all staff the course has also built up my confidence in my role as H&S representative at work.

My time at WS Training has been good. Hannah and Carrie have really helped me with my anxiety. Everybody has been patient and let me cope with my anxiety and autism how I need to.

Luke's mother, " There is nothing more that any setting could do for (Luke). I am so happy with his progression.

Holly's words, "It's brilliant!" Inroads, Kesgrave: Holly is always enthusiastic and extremely keen to attend her 3 days a week at WS Training. It is clear that all the staff are passionate about the role they play to ensure that the best interests of their learners are of paramount importance and that every experience is successful. They work closely with us to ensure continuity in the support that we both offer.

WS Training has really had a positive impact on my life. They have taught me that confidence comes from within and is not always what you look like but your personality that really matters. Every member of staff has a contagious smile and is always happy to help. I look forward to finding an apprenticeship with WS Training.

Thank you for all the help and support you gave me with my apprenticeship, I could not have done it without you.

I really enjoyed working with (my assessors) as they were really helpful... I highly enjoyed the monthly catch-ups...The course has prepared me for the workplace and how to act and how not to act. I have gained a full time contract at G's and no doubt will apply lots of skills I learned in to my day-to-day job.

Jeremy was amazing throughout the course and was extremely helpful every step of the way! Cannot be happier with the support I was given throughout the course.

I now have the skills and confidence to strive towards a brighter future.

I’ve received my final NEBOSH results and I just wanted to thank you and everyone at WS Training, as I couldn’t have done it without you.

I have always struggled with the subject of mathematics but after receiving thorough training together with excellent explanations in respect of the basics for maths I now have a better understanding and am far more confident in my approach to answering a maths question. I have never felt embarrassed by my lack of knowledge in this subject but have always received praise for the information I grasped during my tutorials and encouraged above and beyond to tackle a subject that I found hard. The experience I have had whilst completing my NVQ has been excellent. Thank you WS training for such a great experience

Ever since meeting my assessor from WS Training, I have had amazing support and guidance. My assessor has always been someone I have got along with and felt happy talking about my issues and concerns with. Over the last couple of months I have been furloughed, and I couldn’t have asked for someone more caring and supportive helping me through this time!

The training was very beneficial yesterday and I think everyone was able to take something away from it both personally and professionally. It is definitely something we will look to do again. The format worked really well and Laura was great at making everyone feel relaxed and keeping everyone engaged.