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THE EQUESTRIAN LEARNING ACADEMY LIMITED

UKPRN 10034037

Leader in adult care (level 5)

Training options for this course

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

You will need to contact the provider to confirm:

  • what training they offer
  • your chosen delivery method.

If there are multiple training options, the learner may do a combination of these.

Training option Location

At learner's workplace

The training provider can travel to you to deliver this course.

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

35.8%

of apprentices (25 of 70) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2024 to 2025. 64.2% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

53.9% national achievement rate

Participation

65

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2022

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

Apprentices

Good

average review from 36 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 (2024 to 2025). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2025 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 (44 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 26 employers)

    92%8%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 34 employers)

    91%9%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 27 employers)

    96%4%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 12 employers)

    75%25%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    71%29%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    56%44%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    62%38%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
  • Training facilities(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 92% 8% 26
Communication with employers 91% 9% 34
Getting new apprentices started 96% 4% 27
Improving apprentice skills 75% 25% 12
Working with small numbers of apprentices 71% 29% 7
Initial assessment of apprentices 56% 44% 9
Reporting on progress of apprentices 62% 38% 29
Adapting to my needs 43% 57% 7
Training facilities 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 (33 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 33 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 6 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 27 apprentices)

    93%7%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 33 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 33 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 27 apprentices)

    93%7%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 33 apprentices)

    91%9%
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 88% 12%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 50% 50%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment 93% 7%
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 91% 9%
Providing accessible training resources 91% 9%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 85% 15%
Taking into account your previous learning 88% 12%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 91% 9%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 83% 17%
Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan 93% 7%
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 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 91% 9%
Resolving any issues you have 91% 9%
Preparing you for success in your future career 91% 9%

1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

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 (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)

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

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

    50%50%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

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

    100%0%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(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 100% 0% 1
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 2
Working with small numbers of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
Training facilities 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 (36 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 36 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 36 apprentices)

    86%14%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 36 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 36 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 36 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 36 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 36 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 36 apprentices)

    75%25%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 36 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 36 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 36 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 36 apprentices)

    89%11%
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 81% 19%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 86% 14%
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 81% 19%
Providing accessible training resources 89% 11%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 69% 31%
Taking into account your previous learning 78% 22%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 78% 22%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 75% 25%
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 83% 17%
Resolving any issues you have 83% 17%
Preparing you for success in your future career 89% 11%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

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 (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 2 employers)

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

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

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(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 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 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 (52 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 52 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 52 apprentices)

    85%15%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 52 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 52 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 52 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 52 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 52 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 52 apprentices)

    77%23%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 52 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 52 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 52 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 52 apprentices)

    87%13%
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 79% 21%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 85% 15%
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 85% 15%
Providing accessible training resources 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Taking into account your previous learning 87% 13%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 85% 15%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 77% 23%
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 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 87% 13%
Resolving any issues you have 85% 15%
Preparing you for success in your future career 87% 13%

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 (33 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 17 employers)

    65%35%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 24 employers)

    46%54%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 16 employers)

    81%19%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 11 employers)

    73%27%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    62%38%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 24 employers)

    38%62%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 4 employers)

    25%75%
  • Training facilities(selected by 4 employers)

    25%75%
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 65% 35% 17
Communication with employers 46% 54% 24
Getting new apprentices started 81% 19% 16
Improving apprentice skills 73% 27% 11
Working with small numbers of apprentices 75% 25% 4
Initial assessment of apprentices 62% 38% 8
Reporting on progress of apprentices 38% 62% 24
Adapting to my needs 25% 75% 4
Training facilities 25% 75% 4

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 (50 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 50 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 50 apprentices)

    84%16%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 50 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 50 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 50 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 50 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 50 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 50 apprentices)

    82%18%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 50 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 50 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 50 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 50 apprentices)

    88%12%
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 88% 12%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 84% 16%
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 84% 16%
Providing accessible training resources 96% 4%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Taking into account your previous learning 88% 12%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 90% 10%
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 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 94% 6%
Resolving any issues you have 88% 12%
Preparing you for success in your future career 88% 12%

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 (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 6 employers)

    83%17%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

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

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

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

    20%80%
  • Adapting to my needs(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% 2
Communication with employers 83% 17% 6
Getting new apprentices started 75% 25% 4
Improving apprentice skills 0% 100% 1
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 20% 80% 5
Adapting to my needs 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.

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

1 August 2021 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 (88 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 48 employers)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 66 employers)

    71%29%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 48 employers)

    90%10%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 26 employers)

    69%31%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

    71%29%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 19 employers)

    63%37%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 60 employers)

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 14 employers)

    43%57%
  • Training facilities(selected by 6 employers)

    17%83%
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 83% 17% 48
Communication with employers 71% 29% 66
Getting new apprentices started 90% 10% 48
Improving apprentice skills 69% 31% 26
Working with small numbers of apprentices 71% 29% 14
Initial assessment of apprentices 63% 37% 19
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 60
Adapting to my needs 43% 57% 14
Training facilities 17% 83% 6

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 (171 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 171 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 144 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 27 apprentices)

    93%7%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 171 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 171 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 171 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 171 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 171 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 144 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 27 apprentices)

    93%7%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 171 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 171 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 171 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 171 apprentices)

    88%12%
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 84% 16%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 83% 17%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment 93% 7%
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 85% 15%
Providing accessible training resources 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 85% 15%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 86% 14%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 78% 22%
Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan 93% 7%
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 89% 11%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 89% 11%
Resolving any issues you have 87% 13%
Preparing you for success in your future career 88% 12%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Suite 104, 1 Medlake Place, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8HE
Telephone
02080171425

Training provider overview

At ELA we combine extensive commercial experience and expertise in Government-funded vocational training to help Employers adapt with changes such as the apprenticeship levy and develop learning and development solutions tailored to their business needs.

ELA Training Services also provide consultancy services and courses in Lean, Six Sigma, Prince 2 and APM Project Management.

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