Training provider

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Employer reviews

Good (47 reviews)

Employer review details

Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement

Communication with employers(selected by 29 employers)
62%38%
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 21 employers)
81%19%
Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 19 employers)
79%21%
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 17 employers)
53%47%
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 14 employers)
86%14%
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)
50%50%
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)
100%0%
Adapting to my needs(selected by 5 employers)
100%0%
Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)
40%60%

Statement	Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength"	Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement"	Total number of employers that selected this statement
Communication with employers	62%	38%	29
Getting new apprentices started	81%	19%	21
Providing the right training at the right time	79%	21%	19
Reporting on progress of apprentices	53%	47%	17
Improving apprentice skills	86%	14%	14
Initial assessment of apprentices	50%	50%	12
Working with small numbers of apprentices	100%	0%	9
Adapting to my needs	100%	0%	5
Training facilities	40%	60%	5

Apprentice reviews

Good (46 reviews)

Apprentice review details

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Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

Communicating clearly with you
85%15%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment
96%4%

Organisation

Organising well-structured training
89%11%
Providing accessible training resources
96%4%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship
85%15%
Taking into account your previous learning
91%9%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better
87%13%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time
87%13%

Support

Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones
91%9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship
91%9%
Resolving any issues you have
91%9%
Preparing you for success in your future career
89%11%

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Communication
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you	85%	15%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	96%	4%

Organisation
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training	89%	11%
Providing accessible training resources	96%	4%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	85%	15%
Taking into account your previous learning	91%	9%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	87%	13%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	87%	13%

Support
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones	91%	9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	91%	9%
Resolving any issues you have	91%	9%
Preparing you for success in your future career	89%	11%

Provider overview

Gateshead Council Learning and Skills one of the North East’s leading providers for post-16 education, second largest local authority provider of apprenticeships in the UK who successfully engage with employers to deliver high quality training.

A team of vocational experts specialising in a range of programmes at all levels will work with you to design a training solution that meets your needs to ensure your apprentice has the skills and knowledge to contribute to your organisation’s success. Strong pastoral support to enhance the personal and professional development of your apprentice, giving the necessary guidance and resources to thrive in their role and ensure a successful outcome.

In September 2024 Ofsted rated us as a ‘good’ provider.

Courses offered

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Adult care worker (level 2)

Applications support lead (level 4)

Associate project manager (level 4)

Business administrator (level 3)

Career development professional (level 6)

Community activator coach (level 2)

Community health and wellbeing worker (level 3)

Content creator (level 3)

Cultural learning and participation officer (level 3)

Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Customer service specialist (level 3)

Data analyst (level 4)

Data technician (level 3)

Digital marketer (level 3)

Digital support technician (level 3)

Early years educator (level 3)

Early years lead practitioner (level 5)

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Employability practitioner (level 4)

Facilities services operative (level 2)

Healthcare science assistant (level 2)

Information communications technician (level 3)

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Learning and skills mentor (level 4)

Learning and skills teacher (level 5)

Leisure duty manager (level 3)

Operations manager (level 5)

Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)

Retailer (level 2)

Sales executive (level 4)

School business professional (level 4)

Specialist teaching assistant (level 5)

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Team leader (level 3)

Trade supplier (level 2)

Apprenticeship training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

71% achievement rate (out of 10 apprentices)

53% national achievement rate

Explain achievement rate

The percentage of apprentices who successfully achieved their apprenticeship when trained by this provider on a course in this subject area. This rate uses data from the 2022 to 2023 academic year.