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ACORN TRAINING LTD

UKPRN 10023489

Early years educator (level 3)

Training options for this course

This provider offers these training options for this course in L18 Liverpool. You can remove or change your location . This may change what options are available.

If there are multiple training options, the apprentice may do a combination of these. You'll need to contact the provider to confirm what training they offer.

Training option Location

At apprentice's workplace

Training at the employer's location.

0.0 miles to apprentice's work location

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

61.1%

of apprentices (24 of 40) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 38.9% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

59.6% national achievement rate

Participation

91

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2021

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Poor

average review from 2 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 25 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.

Good (19 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 13 employers)

    85%15%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 17 employers)

    76%24%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 5 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    67%33%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
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 85% 15% 13
Communication with employers 76% 24% 17
Getting new apprentices started 83% 17% 12
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 5
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 67% 33% 9
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 3
Training facilities 50% 50% 2

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 (18 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 18 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 18 apprentices)

    83%17%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 18 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 18 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 18 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 18 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 18 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 18 apprentices)

    83%17%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 18 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 18 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 18 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 18 apprentices)

    83%17%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 67% 33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 83% 17%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 83% 17%
Providing accessible training resources 94% 6%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 89% 11%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 83% 17%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 83% 17%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 83% 17%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 72% 28%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 83% 17%

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.

Poor (2 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 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

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

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
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 0% 100% 1
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 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 (25 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 25 apprentices)

    48%52%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 25 apprentices)

    56%44%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 25 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 25 apprentices)

    56%44%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 48% 52%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 56% 44%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 60% 40%
Providing accessible training resources 64% 36%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 60% 40%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 64% 36%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 68% 32%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 64% 36%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 68% 32%
Resolving any issues you have 64% 36%
Preparing you for success in your future career 56% 44%

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 (25 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 14 employers)

    64%36%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 18 employers)

    44%56%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 8 employers)

    50%50%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 4 employers)

    50%50%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    75%25%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    67%33%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    39%61%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 6 employers)

    67%33%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 employers)

    0%100%
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 64% 36% 14
Communication with employers 44% 56% 18
Getting new apprentices started 50% 50% 8
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 4
Working with small numbers of apprentices 75% 25% 8
Initial assessment of apprentices 67% 33% 6
Reporting on progress of apprentices 39% 61% 18
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 6
Training facilities 0% 100% 3

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.

Poor (20 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 20 apprentices)

    30%70%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 20 apprentices)

    45%55%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 20 apprentices)

    35%65%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 20 apprentices)

    45%55%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    35%65%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 20 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 20 apprentices)

    45%55%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 20 apprentices)

    40%60%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 20 apprentices)

    45%55%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    35%65%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 20 apprentices)

    35%65%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 20 apprentices)

    40%60%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 30% 70%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 45% 55%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 35% 65%
Providing accessible training resources 45% 55%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 35% 65%
Taking into account your previous learning 50% 50%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 45% 55%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 40% 60%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 45% 55%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 35% 65%
Resolving any issues you have 35% 65%
Preparing you for success in your future career 40% 60%

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 (11 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)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 8 employers)

    50%50%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 5 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    75%25%
  • Adapting to my needs(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 50% 50% 2
Communication with employers 50% 50% 8
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 5
Improving apprentice skills 33% 67% 3
Working with small numbers of apprentices 67% 33% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 75% 25% 8
Adapting to my needs 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.

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

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 (7 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 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

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

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Adapting to my needs(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 0% 100% 1
Communication with employers 50% 50% 2
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 2
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Adapting to my needs 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.

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 (64 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 31 employers)

    68%32%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 46 employers)

    57%43%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 28 employers)

    79%21%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 14 employers)

    71%29%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 15 employers)

    80%20%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    85%15%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)

    51%49%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 11 employers)

    64%36%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)

    20%80%
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 68% 32% 31
Communication with employers 57% 43% 46
Getting new apprentices started 79% 21% 28
Improving apprentice skills 71% 29% 14
Working with small numbers of apprentices 80% 20% 15
Initial assessment of apprentices 85% 15% 13
Reporting on progress of apprentices 51% 49% 37
Adapting to my needs 64% 36% 11
Training facilities 20% 80% 5

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 (63 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 63 apprentices)

    48%52%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 63 apprentices)

    60%40%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 63 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 63 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 63 apprentices)

    57%43%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 63 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 63 apprentices)

    63%37%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 63 apprentices)

    63%37%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 63 apprentices)

    63%37%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 63 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 63 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 63 apprentices)

    59%41%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 48% 52%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 60% 40%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 59% 41%
Providing accessible training resources 67% 33%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 57% 43%
Taking into account your previous learning 67% 33%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 63% 37%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 63% 37%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 63% 37%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 59% 41%
Resolving any issues you have 59% 41%
Preparing you for success in your future career 59% 41%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
8 Piccadilly Arcade, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 1DL
Telephone
01782827827

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 17 courses delivered by this training provider

Acorn Training is a well established national provider of apprenticeships in Health and Social Care, Learning and Development, Employment Related Services, Business and Management.

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 ACORN TRAINING LTD .

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