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ACTIVATE LEARNING

UKPRN 10004927

Teaching assistant (level 3)

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Training option Location

At apprentice's workplace

Training at the employer's location.

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Course achievements and participation

Achievements

81.8%

of apprentices (8 of 10) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 18.2% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

71.2% national achievement rate

Participation

10

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2024

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Excellent

average review from 4 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 43 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Combined reviews for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year (2023 to 2024). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2024 to today

These are the most recent reviews for this training provider. We update the main star rating on this page when we have reviews from a full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (5 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 5 employers)

    100%0%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 2
Communication with employers 100% 0% 5
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 2
Working with small numbers of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 3
Training facilities 100% 0% 1

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (15 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 15 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 15 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 15 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 15 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 15 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 15 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 15 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 15 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 15 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 15 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 15 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 15 apprentices)

    87%13%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 73% 27%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 80% 20%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 73% 27%
Providing accessible training resources 87% 13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 87% 13%
Taking into account your previous learning 67% 33%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 80% 20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 93% 7%
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 87% 13%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Resolving any issues you have 73% 27%
Preparing you for success in your future career 87% 13%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (4 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 2
Communication with employers 67% 33% 3
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
Training facilities 100% 0% 1

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (43 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 43 apprentices)

    63%37%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 43 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 43 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 43 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 43 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 43 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 43 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 43 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 43 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 43 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 43 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 43 apprentices)

    70%30%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 63% 37%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 74% 26%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 79% 21%
Providing accessible training resources 79% 21%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 67% 33%
Taking into account your previous learning 70% 30%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 77% 23%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 84% 16%
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 84% 16%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 70% 30%
Resolving any issues you have 72% 28%
Preparing you for success in your future career 70% 30%

1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (55 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 22 employers)

    82%18%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 40 employers)

    48%52%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 29 employers)

    66%34%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)

    72%28%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    88%12%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    62%38%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 36 employers)

    31%69%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 10 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 13 employers)

    92%8%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 82% 18% 22
Communication with employers 48% 52% 40
Getting new apprentices started 66% 34% 29
Improving apprentice skills 72% 28% 18
Working with small numbers of apprentices 88% 12% 8
Initial assessment of apprentices 62% 38% 8
Reporting on progress of apprentices 31% 69% 36
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 10
Training facilities 92% 8% 13

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (49 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 49 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 49 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 49 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 49 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 49 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 49 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 49 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 49 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 49 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 49 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 49 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 49 apprentices)

    80%20%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 71% 29%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 82% 18%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 76% 24%
Providing accessible training resources 90% 10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 80% 20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 84% 16%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 90% 10%
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 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 76% 24%
Preparing you for success in your future career 80% 20%

1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (78 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 24 employers)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 61 employers)

    51%49%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 26 employers)

    85%15%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 23 employers)

    78%22%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 15 employers)

    93%7%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 16 employers)

    75%25%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 50 employers)

    40%60%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 19 employers)

    74%26%
  • Training facilities(selected by 13 employers)

    69%31%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 50% 50% 24
Communication with employers 51% 49% 61
Getting new apprentices started 85% 15% 26
Improving apprentice skills 78% 22% 23
Working with small numbers of apprentices 93% 7% 15
Initial assessment of apprentices 75% 25% 16
Reporting on progress of apprentices 40% 60% 50
Adapting to my needs 74% 26% 19
Training facilities 69% 31% 13

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (5 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 80% 20%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 40% 60%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 80% 20%
Providing accessible training resources 80% 20%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 60% 40%
Taking into account your previous learning 60% 40%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 80% 20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 80% 20%
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 80% 20%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Resolving any issues you have 80% 20%
Preparing you for success in your future career 80% 20%

1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (69 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 24 employers)

    38%62%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 52 employers)

    56%44%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 26 employers)

    69%31%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 22 employers)

    77%23%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 25 employers)

    88%12%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 16 employers)

    94%6%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)

    49%51%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 18 employers)

    61%39%
  • Training facilities(selected by 11 employers)

    73%27%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 38% 62% 24
Communication with employers 56% 44% 52
Getting new apprentices started 69% 31% 26
Improving apprentice skills 77% 23% 22
Working with small numbers of apprentices 88% 12% 25
Initial assessment of apprentices 94% 6% 16
Reporting on progress of apprentices 49% 51% 37
Adapting to my needs 61% 39% 18
Training facilities 73% 27% 11

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.

1 August 2020 to today

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last 5 academic years.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (211 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 74 employers)

    58%42%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 161 employers)

    53%47%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 82 employers)

    73%27%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 68 employers)

    78%22%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 51 employers)

    88%12%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 40 employers)

    80%20%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 128 employers)

    41%59%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 48 employers)

    62%38%
  • Training facilities(selected by 39 employers)

    79%21%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 58% 42% 74
Communication with employers 53% 47% 161
Getting new apprentices started 73% 27% 82
Improving apprentice skills 78% 22% 68
Working with small numbers of apprentices 88% 12% 51
Initial assessment of apprentices 80% 20% 40
Reporting on progress of apprentices 41% 59% 128
Adapting to my needs 62% 38% 48
Training facilities 79% 21% 39

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (112 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 112 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 112 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 112 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 112 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 112 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 112 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 112 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 112 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 112 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 112 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 112 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 112 apprentices)

    77%23%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 69% 31%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 77% 23%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 77% 23%
Providing accessible training resources 85% 15%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Taking into account your previous learning 73% 27%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 80% 20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
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 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Resolving any issues you have 74% 26%
Preparing you for success in your future career 77% 23%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA
Telephone
01865 551015

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 36 courses delivered by this training provider

Activate Learning is a large and award-winning education provider based in the south of England. Our regional apprenticeship provision spans Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey, and our national provision covers all of England from Darlington in the North to the far South West.

Recognised by Ofsted as Good in our inspection in November 2022, we offer over 30 different apprenticeship areas that meet employers’ needs.

We pride ourselves in our level of quality and strive to offer the best possible level of customer satisfaction.

We offer both apprenticeship and commercial solutions for employers ensuring a pipeline of talent. Our sector coverage is from Level 2 to Level 5, from Leadership to Digital and Education to Land.

For general information about this provider, such as the total participation and achievement rate for all courses they deliver, view our provider details page for ACTIVATE LEARNING .

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