The
following are a selection of comments from training evaluation
forms.
Permission was granted to publish them here: |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (17/12/09) |
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"Excellent
pace and control staying on topic. I normally rate average for
training like today. It was extremely good."
Theo Theodorou, Manager, Up-Skill Training Solutions |
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"Very
informative and valuable information. Given me the opportunity
to go more informed to meeting on Monday about the future of our
sector."
Tracey Foley, Lead Internal Verifier, Loxford Children's Centre |
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"Relevant,
informative, well delivered and maintained interest throughout."
Mandy Norris, Projects Manager, South East Essex College |
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"This
was really clear and helped me understand."
Donna Hallissey, Director, Southend Adult Community College |
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"A
very informative session that was highly valuable for any technical
level."
Phillip Jefferies, Programme Manager 14-19 Workforce Support,
LSN |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (03/12/09) |
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"Excellent.
Only time I've ever enjoyed a session on ER funding!"
Simon Bozzoli, Manager, Hammersmith & West London College |
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"Excellent
session. Excellent delivery. Highly relevant, extremely beneficial."
Simon Mills, Operations and Finance Manager, NHS Devon |
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"Nick
has the ability to present complex formulae in very simplistic
terms. I would highly recommend his training as they are always
very informative and up-to-date with the latest developments"
Mia Wylie, Contract and Quality Manager, The Capital Group |
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"Todays
training has been extremely useful for me."
Samantha Hopkins, Apprenticeship Manager, Bedfordshire & Luton
Education Business Partnership |
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"Nick
is a very energetic presenter whose enthusiasm rubs off on the
audience "
Rohini Bhattacharya, Funding Officer, Richmond Adult Community
College |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (26/11/09) |
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"First
class - well delivered and very informative. Important knowledge
for all providers and an essential skill for any manager involved
in planning and monitoring"
Ian Green, Director of Business Development, Liverpool Community
College |
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"Well
presented with clear explanations of funding methodology, hints
and tips to adopt and the opportunity to put into practice how
to calculate funding"
Sylvia Bullock, Director of Business and Workplace Development,
Gloucestershire College |
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"Excellent
presentation which encompassed a wide rage of prior knowledge"
Craig Watson, Director of Business Development, Herefordshire
College of Technology |
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"Enjoyable
and informative"
Kate Blaikie, Funding and Finance Co-ordinator, Stratford Upon
Avon College |
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"A
very informative day with lots of advice and insight given by
Nick. Nick definately knows his stuff and helps others to understand!"
Sean Colsey, Director, Primus Training & Consultancy Ltd |
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"This
was excellent - it reinforces knowledge of ER funding but the
reassurance this gives and the clear insight, clearly presented
is invaluable"
Mike Doyle, Account Manager, Liverpool Community College |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (24/11/09) |
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"Excellent
delivery - well structured and very informative as always"
Ann Jones, Programmes Director, ESTL |
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"Very
informative. Explained the intracies of the LSC's cut throat approach
to post 08/09 ER funding in great detail"
Ross Loughlin, Assistant Accountant, Blackpool and The Fylde College |
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"Very
interesting information gained. Slides were very clear to understand"
Christine Middleton, Apprentice Team Leader, Reaseheath College |
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"A
really useful day. I knew quite a bit about ER funding already
but was good to have a refresher and to pick up info about changes
for 2010/11"
Angela Brooks, Director of MIS, Trafford College |
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"Excellent.
Very knowledgeable presenter and well informed about his subject"
Andrew Parsons, Section Manager, Toyota Motor Manufactoring |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (12/11/09) |
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"This
was fantastic for simplifying the funding processes. I am coming
away excited and motivated with absolute clarity on what needs
to be done. Thank you for your crystal clear teaching style!"
Melanie Robinson, Workforce Dev' Manager, Adult College of Barking
and Daganham |
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"Very
well structured course. Meeting the needs for all varying levels
of knowledge"
Justin Simmons, Data and ILR Analyst, Sparsholt College Hampshire |
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"Very
enjoyable and feel more confident about my ability now"
Julie Hemmings, Contracts and Operations Manager, Kingston College |
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"Excellent
training experience with valuable hints and tips."
Claire Inglin, Contracts Manager, Orpington College |
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"A
very comprehensive session which expained the complexities of
ER funding very well."
Paul Barker, Contract and Data Quality Officer, Basingstoke College
of Technology |
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"It
was concise and easy to understand. Nick was extremely knowledgeable."
John Cridland, Management Accountant, Hertford Regional College |
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"Excellent
day. I have attend this course before but this has given me extra
thoughts to take away back to my organistation."
Baraba Stone, WBL Contracts Manager, Hertford Regional College |
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"Well
presented, informative session, on a complex subject. Relaxed
atmosphere. Enjoyed it!!"
Breda Grealish, Company Manager, Quest 4 Training |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (10/11/09) |
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"Really
enjoyed it! Very useful and examples explained and simplified."
Jo MCCormack, Quality Manager, Hartlepool College of Further Education
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"Really
helpful. A really good 'bite-size' breakdown of profiling, a great
pace and the right amount to take in at once."
Suzanne Jovanovic, Contracts and Quality Manager, Prima Training
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"Very
informative and my interest was held all day."
Viv Richardson, ILR Coordinator, Tyne Metropolitan College |
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"Well
worth attending. As an ex-tutor I am normally very critical. By
far the best learning experience I have had in a long time."
Alan Roe, Regional Manager, Unionlearn |
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"I
was surprised that I enjoyed it so much!"
Stuart Hanson, Director, English Management Direct |
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"Very
practical day. Held my interest and my knowledge significantly
increased."
Stuart Hanson, Director, English Management Direct |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (05/11/09) |
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"That
was the best £250 I have ever spent."
Jo Mortimer, Apprenticeship Programme Manager, PGL Travel Ltd
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"Excellent.
The best value days training I have been on."
Dave Davenport, Head of College Information and Funding, Wirral
Metropolitan College |
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"Very
informative. Will help my decision making process"
Alex Saunders, Operations Manager, Midlands A4E Skills |
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| "Informative
and enjoyable." Pete Burton, Director, Bright Learning
Solutions Ltd |
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| "I
thought the day was excellent." Pat
Merrick, Contracts Manager, Starting Off |
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| "Very
interesting presentation and great opportunity to share with other
training providers" David Stedman, Head of Engineering,
Cornwall College |
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"It
was an exemplary day and a pleasure to listen to someone with
clear unequivocal knowledge on horrendously complicated funding."
David Moreland, Managing Director, NHTA Ltd |
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| "Extremely
good session" Chris Ignatius, CIS Manager, St Helens
College |
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"The
venue and food were exceptional and Nick was easy to follow and
supportive in answering funding questions and queries."
Danielle Perks, Funding Operations Officer, Buttercups Training
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"A
very enjoyable and informative session. I particularly liked the
worked examples"
Yvette Thatcher, Contracts Consultant, North Warwickshire and
Hinkley College |
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"Absolutely
brilliant. Extremely informative and gives the bigger picture."
Chirstine Higgs, Contracts Manager, Herefordshire College
of Technology |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (22/10/09) |
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| "Excellent.
Prompted some thoughts and new direction. Nick presented as well
as his guide." Anita Baldock, Operations and Partnership
Manager, New College Swindon |
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| "I
enjoyed the day. I found it very informative and interesting.
The location and food was very nice. Thank you." Karen
Hackett, TtG Co-ordinator, West Kent College |
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"I
have found the course really helpful. Nick delivered at an understandable
level and I genuinely left fully informed and ready to tackle
my demons!"
Kathy Giles, Product Development Executive, Barnet College |
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"Really
clear. This event has really taken away the mystery of ER funding!"
Peter Jones, Head of MIS, East Surrey College |
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"Very
interesting and very well delivered"
Richard Oliver, Finance Director, Derwentside College |
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"The
training simplified what on the surface looked like a complicated
system. My knowledge translates into greater control over the
college employer-responsive contract"
Linda Hope, Work Based Learning Co-ordinator, Capel Manor
College |
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"Very
well presented and pitched at the right level"
Chris Gladwell, MIS Data Manager, East Surrey College |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship workshop (09/10/08) |
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"Excellent,
particularly being asked to do the examples. Clear and concise"
Chris Higgins, WBL Manager, Herefordshire College of Technology
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| "Relevant
training delivered in an interesting and effective manager"
Vince Dalton, Director of MIS, Barnsley College |
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| "Trainer
was excellent. Explanation of complex topis was good." Andrew
Woodford, Finance Manager, Halesowen College |
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| "Very
useful course delivered at the right pace and level. Looking forward
to other topics" Julie Hindley, Director of Information
and IT services, Warrington Collegiate |
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| "I
do not deal directly with this area of funding but found the training
very helpful" Amanda Charman, Data Officer, South Tyneside
College |
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| Comments
from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship workshop (02/10/08) |
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| "This
was an excellent session with relevant examples and good tips
on implementation" Jeannie Cohen-Brand, Director, Harrow
College |
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| "This
was an enjoyable and informative session. Worth catching the 5.42am
train for!!!" Jackie Oldroyd,Funding and Information
Analyst, Wakefield College |
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| "A
very well delivered and informative session that has provided
me with a very clear understanding on how to maximise our business
direction" John Appleton, Head of Development, Building
Crafts College |
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| "Very
good. I would recommend this to BDU staff! Alreday notified TtG
Manager at our College" Dave Edwards,SMIS, Isle of Wight
College |
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| "Very
interesting day. Explanations by Nick were easy to listen to and
plain speaking" Liz Philips, South East Essex College |
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| Comments
from funding training (24/01/08) |
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| "Nick
was clear, professional and very knowledgeable. The event was
very useful and the style friendly, supportive and very practical.
It was great to hear from someone directly involved with the national
planning who understands FE on the ground." Angela Shaw,
Finance Manager, Huddersfield New College |
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| "An
excellent training session which filled in all the gaps and finally
explained the new funding methodology. Much better event than
another I attended previously by a different company" Debbie
Ward, Data Support Services Manager, Salford College |
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| "Excellent
session. Valuable information and will help immensley in my work"
Joe Fojut, Funding and Information Administrator, Chesterfield
College, |
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| "Interesting
and informative. Well pitched to the entire group" Denise
McFall, Student Records Manager, Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form
College, |
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| "The
training has been very informative. From having no knowledge of
the changes I now understand how to calculate and determine SLNs
and funding and overall calculation and an understanding of the
models" Karen Pierce, MIS, Salford College |
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| "A
very useful event. Good mix of practical exercises and theory
and a good pace. Thanks!" Jill Weatherill, Deputy Principal,
Dewsbury College |
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| "Very
useful training day. Exercises and worked examples helped cement
the points covered. I feel much more confident now of my understanding
of this topic" Lynn Hobbs, Director of Finance, Salford
College |
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| Comments
from funding training (18/12/07) |
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| "Extremely
useful - it was good to have training from a practitioner who
understands all the issues. I feel better equipped to tackle planning
for next year " Kevin Cahill, CIS Manager, King Edward
VI College, |
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| "The
short, swift exercises really helped me to understand the methodology.
Nick was very passionate with his presentation and engaged with
everyone" Ivan Howman, WBL Manager, City College Norwich |
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| "Excellent
trainer, explained funding in very easy to understand language.
Good workshops to practice formulas" Karen Champion,
MIS Analyst, West Thames College |
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| "The
course provided a comprehensive overview of the new funding methodology
and used clear examples to help reinforce the principles and how
they should be applied" Stephen M Davies, Vice Principal,
Sparsholt College |
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| Comments
from funding training (04/12/07) |
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| "One
of the most relevant and useful training sessions I have attended
in recent years." Vicky Chadwick, Audit and Analysis
Officer, City College Norwich |
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| "A
very clear, concise, informative day - an excellent grounding
for funding changes and potential impacts" Anne Bisson,
Data Management Officer, West Kent College |
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| "Excellent
training and facilities. The presentation was well paced and allowed
adhoc questions. The trainer was very knowledgeable and I now
have a greater understanding of SLN funding and its impact on
my college" Martin Tilbury, Data Management Officer,
West Kent College |
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| "The
training was excellent-well balanced and a great introduction
to the technicalities of the new methodology. Excellent value
for money!" Gillian Fishwick, Head of MIS, Cheadle and
Marple Sixth Form College |
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| "Incredibly
useful to be able to ask and get the answers to pertinent questions"
Christine Kench, MIS Manager, Herefordshire College of Technology |
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| "Practical,
supportive and relevant for strategic and operational managers,
in a fast changing environment" Robert Emery, Executive
Director, Tresham Institute |
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| Comments
from funding training (29/11/07) |
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| "Very
extensive and comprehensive training programme that will prove
invaluable to all Post-16 sector providers/colleges" Gavin
Davis-Holmes, Director of MIS, West Kent College |
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| "The
training was very relevant and will enable me to inform colleagues
of the new changes. Also very well delivered and clear" Ingrid
Graham, CIS Coordinator, Redcar and Cleveland College |
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| "Very
useful and very enjoyably presented. Very methodical, topical,
made sense of 100s of pages of dense funding material" Sian
Owen, Funding Policy Advisor, Edexcel |
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| "Excellent
session" Bob Kells, Director of Faculty for Services
to Business, Lowestoft College |
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| "Excellent
- will be sending colleagues" Alison Andreas, Quality
Manager, Colchester College |
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| Comments
from sessions in 2006 |
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| "The
trainer was clear, concise and expressed his expansive knowledge
very well, not just in dealing with official terminology but providing
us with shortfalls and 'gotchas' - a great insight into learning
aims and how it really works." Andrew Brown, CIS, Henley
College |
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| "Clear
presentation and relevant to my role as MIS Manager. Good points
that I will be able to share with curriculum teams" Caroline
Hunt, MIS Manager, West Herts College |
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| "The
delivery was top drawer - most importantly was delivered at the
right level - not assuming prior knowledge (almost), explained
all the three letter acronyms and explanations were clear"
Nigel Green, MIS Data Analyst & Reporter, City College
Brighton and Hove |
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| "This
was the most relevant piece of training I have received since
starting a career in education. Very professional, well presented
and pitched at my level" Andy Lythgoe, Reporting and
Development Officer, Hopwod Hall College |
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| "Excellent
value, superb training, very useful" Helen Stokes, MIS
Manager, Morley College |
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| "Did
exactly what it said on the can! Really helpful" Khalid
Bakhshov , Head of Programme, Tower Hamlets College
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"I
found today very useful and informative. The information delivered
was clearly explained and very relevant. I would be interested
in any future training delivered here and will definitely recommend.
I found it was delivered at a good level for me" Stacey
Barrett, Senior Student Records Officer, Uxbridge College |
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| "I
would recommend this to Heads of School as it would be of great
benefit to them" James Hague, Management Systems Administrator,
Mid-Kent College |
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| "The
presenter was extremely knowledgeable and pitched his presentations
very well - they were clear and comprehensive" Anthony
Ormson, Additional Learning Support Officer, Richmond-Upon-Thames
College |
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| "Would
recommend to any college staff" Sian Own, Funding Policy
Advisor, Edexcel |
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| "Practical
sessions were good. Overall course was excellent and provided
good overview and in depth knowledge of using learning aims and
their impact on current/future funding. WIll take back recommendations
to my college" Asif Aslam, Systems Programmer, Bradford
College |
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| "A
well structured approach to potentially difficult content"
Karen Spencer, Director of Quality Improvement, Kingston College |
