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Swift ACI

UKPRN 10040476

Early years educator (level 3)

Training options for this course

This provider offers these training options for this course in Canterbury, Kent. 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

61.6%

of apprentices (154 of 250) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 38.4% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

59.6% national achievement rate

Participation

423

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

Good

average review from 3 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 16 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 (3 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)

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

    67%33%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

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

    67%33%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

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

    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% 1
Communication with employers 67% 33% 3
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 67% 33% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 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 (31 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 31 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 31 apprentices)

    87%13%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 31 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 31 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 31 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 31 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 31 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 31 apprentices)

    90%10%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 31 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 31 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 31 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 31 apprentices)

    94%6%
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 77% 23%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 87% 13%
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 87% 13%
Providing accessible training resources 87% 13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 94% 6%
Taking into account your previous learning 87% 13%
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 90% 10%
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 94% 6%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 90% 10%
Resolving any issues you have 84% 16%
Preparing you for success in your future career 94% 6%

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.

Good (3 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 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

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

    100%0%
  • Adapting to my needs(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 67% 33% 3
Communication with employers 50% 50% 2
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Adapting to my needs 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 (16 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 16 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 16 apprentices)

    56%44%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 16 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 16 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 16 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
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 62% 38%
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 69% 31%
Providing accessible training resources 69% 31%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 62% 38%
Taking into account your previous learning 69% 31%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 69% 31%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 69% 31%
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 69% 31%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 62% 38%
Resolving any issues you have 62% 38%
Preparing you for success in your future career 69% 31%

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.

Excellent (14 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 9 employers)

    78%22%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 11 employers)

    82%18%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 11 employers)

    91%9%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 5 employers)

    60%40%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    17%83%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • 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 78% 22% 9
Communication with employers 82% 18% 11
Getting new apprentices started 91% 9% 11
Improving apprentice skills 60% 40% 5
Initial assessment of apprentices 75% 25% 4
Reporting on progress of apprentices 17% 83% 6
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 2
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 (19 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 19 apprentices)

    63%37%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 19 apprentices)

    68%32%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 19 apprentices)

    58%42%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 19 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 19 apprentices)

    58%42%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 19 apprentices)

    58%42%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 19 apprentices)

    63%37%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 19 apprentices)

    79%21%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 19 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 19 apprentices)

    58%42%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 19 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 19 apprentices)

    63%37%
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 63% 37%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 68% 32%
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 58% 42%
Providing accessible training resources 74% 26%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 58% 42%
Taking into account your previous learning 58% 42%
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 79% 21%
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 74% 26%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 58% 42%
Resolving any issues you have 68% 32%
Preparing you for success in your future career 63% 37%

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.

Excellent (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 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
  • 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 4 employers)

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

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
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 75% 25% 4
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 4
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 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.

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 (3 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
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)

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

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

    100%0%
  • 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
Communication with employers 100% 0% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 2
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 (30 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 15 employers)

    80%20%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 21 employers)

    76%24%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 15 employers)

    93%7%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 10 employers)

    70%30%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    82%18%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

    57%43%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 7 employers)

    57%43%
  • 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 80% 20% 15
Communication with employers 76% 24% 21
Getting new apprentices started 93% 7% 15
Improving apprentice skills 70% 30% 10
Initial assessment of apprentices 82% 18% 11
Reporting on progress of apprentices 57% 43% 14
Adapting to my needs 57% 43% 7
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 (66 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 66 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 66 apprentices)

    74%26%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 66 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 66 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 66 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 66 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 66 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 66 apprentices)

    82%18%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 66 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 66 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 66 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 66 apprentices)

    79%21%
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 70% 30%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 74% 26%
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 74% 26%
Providing accessible training resources 79% 21%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 74% 26%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 76% 24%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 82% 18%
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 82% 18%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Resolving any issues you have 74% 26%
Preparing you for success in your future career 79% 21%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Unit 8 Caroline Point, 62 Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UF
Telephone
01215940183

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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 Swift ACI .

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