Apprenticeships: “you are in charge of your own destiny” News Post

Apprenticeships: “you are in charge of your own destiny”

Lois Allen, Training Director at Leicestershire-based George’s Hairdressing, leads a “growing our own” all in-house approach to staff training throughout the business: an ethos the George’s team has practiced for…

Aby Williamson10 January 2022

Story of the Month: Snippers help the Homeless News Post

Story of the Month: Snippers help the Homeless

We were delighted to receive the news that Gemma Lucas, owner of Snippers Hair & Beauty, is currently running Help the Homeless days in their salon located in Leicester. The…

Aby Williamson15 December 2021

‘Build the Future’ National Apprenticeship Week announced for 2022 News Post

‘Build the Future’ National Apprenticeship Week announced for 2022

The 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week is taking place on the 7th - 13th February 2022, with the theme 'Build the Future' returning for its second year. What is National…

Aby Williamson8 December 2021

Apprenticeships in the school workforce News Post

Apprenticeships in the school workforce

An apprenticeship is designed to develop work-based skills while gaining the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace. Each year, hundreds of schools throughout the midlands utilise apprenticeships to support…

Aby Williamson24 November 2021

“An apprenticeship is the best thing you can do” News Post

“An apprenticeship is the best thing you can do”

The first unisex salon in Peterborough when it opened in 1974, Michael John Hair Artwork is now a leading salon with a strong reputation for education and modern work. Our…

Aby Williamson17 November 2021

Teaching Assistant apprenticeships are a good idea! News Post

Teaching Assistant apprenticeships are a good idea!

In a vast majority of schools, the apprenticeship route can often be seen as “second best”. Even before the pandemic, many Teaching Assistants were not aware that it is possible…

Aby Williamson15 November 2021

Reminder: GCSE exams starting next week! News Post

Reminder: GCSE exams starting next week!

**REMINDER** GCSE exams starting next week!   Monday 1st November: English (exam 1) Tuesday 2nd November: Maths (exam 1) Wednesday 3rd November: English (exam 2) Thursday 4th November: Maths (exam…

Aby Williamson29 October 2021

£3,000 incentive available News Post

£3,000 incentive available

The Government has extended the £3,000 incentive for recruiting an apprentice... As an employer, you will receive £3,000 for new employees of any age who start their apprenticeship between 1st October…

Aby Williamson27 October 2021

Upcoming Academy Events News Post

Upcoming Academy Events

Open Days & Football Trials This week and next week, we are running Open Days and Trial Days at our Hair & Beauty and Football Education Academies in Birmingham, Coventry,…

Aby Williamson21 October 2021

Apprenticeships have “revolutionised our world here” News Post

Apprenticeships have “revolutionised our world here”

“We’ve always had apprentices,” says Michelle Hill, Client Services Manager at Fulcrum Automotive Solutions. “They have been an integral part of our business as it has grown.” For Michelle, it’s…

Aby Williamson29 September 2021

Students taught in Covid lockdown will be ‘golden generation’ News Post

Students taught in Covid lockdown will be ‘golden generation’

Children taught at home under lockdown will become a “golden generation”, say Scotland’s education chiefs who reject warnings that their grades may always be questioned. Gayle Gorman, the chief executive…

Aby Williamson24 September 2021

In the spotlight with…Vicki Spencer News Post

In the spotlight with…Vicki Spencer

Vicki started working at Heart of England Training at the age of 17 as an apprentice within the recruitment team at our Coventry training academy…and 17 years later, she still…

Aby Williamson13 September 2021

Students earning from online fashion marketplace News Post

Students earning from online fashion marketplace

Boomers had Debenhams; millennials had Zara — but the high street doesn’t cut it for Gen Z’s student wardrobes. Today’s university attendees would rather shop second-hand and are single-handedly driving…

Aby Williamson13 September 2021

In the spotlight with…Liam Fox News Post

In the spotlight with…Liam Fox

Liam has worked as an External Educator at Heart of England Training for almost two years, from a background in sports coaching and as a teaching assistant, which led quite…

Aby Williamson1 September 2021

“Parents should open their minds to apprenticeships” News Post

“Parents should open their minds to apprenticeships”

Middle-class parents should open their minds to apprenticeships, according to Gavin Williamson. The Education Secretary has previously criticised “inbuilt snobbishness” regarding further education and said that some families expect their…

Aby Williamson27 August 2021

In the spotlight with…Donna Kingsley-Walsh News Post

In the spotlight with…Donna Kingsley-Walsh

Donna joined the External Educator team at Heart of England Training 6 months ago, having spent the 7 previous years as HR Manager at Avon Valley School in Rugby. Donna…

Aby Williamson4 August 2021

In the spotlight with…Charlotte Coulson News Post

In the spotlight with…Charlotte Coulson

Charlotte has worked as an Assessor/Educator for 18 years – with Heart of England Training since 2018 and, prior to that, for 15 years at Leicester College. Charlotte’s specialism is…

Aby Williamson27 July 2021

Christmas in July thanks to Barrie Stephen! News Post

Christmas in July thanks to Barrie Stephen!

Christmas in July means starting the season of goodwill early at Barrie Stephen! In collaboration with the support of his styling tool partner, ghd,  Barrie has contributed 50 styling tools…

Aby Williamson7 July 2021

“Covid hit – that was it!” | How Mandy started her own business during a pandemic… News Post

“Covid hit – that was it!” | How Mandy started her own business during a pandemic…

Mandy has been a hairdresser for well over 30 years, starting as a Saturday Girl in Harrow, London before moving to the beautiful, historic market town of Oundle in 2006.…

Aby Williamson22 June 2021

Another successful year of schools-based apprenticeships News Post

Another successful year of schools-based apprenticeships

Despite it having been rather an odd year for education, we are pleased to look back on a highly successful string of apprenticeships delivered throughout Northamptonshire schools. We have provided…

Aby Williamson17 June 2021