Training provider

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

UKPRN 10088850

Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)

Training options for this course

This provider offers these training options for this course in Warrington, Cheshire. 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 learner's workplace	0.0 miles to learner's work location
Block release Training in blocks of a week or more at the provider's location.	14.9 miles to closest location: Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4AP View all block release locations 14.9 miles to Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4AP 16.6 miles to 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP 46.3 miles to 1 Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JG 49.8 miles to Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD 69.6 miles to 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA 73.8 miles to Heslington, York, YO10 5DD 103.7 miles to 1 Palatine View, Durham, DH1 4QQ 113.5 miles to 4 Rivergate Arcade, Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1EL 116.4 miles to Claremont Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU 121.3 miles to 300 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA 126.9 miles to Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ 134.1 miles to Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU 141.3 miles to 50-60 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH 167.4 miles to 2 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU 179.5 miles to Eagle Lab, Marlands Shopping Centre, Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7SJ 187.6 miles to 1 Meyrick Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2PR 189.0 miles to 3 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1ST 198.1 miles to Trade Fair House, 2 West Court, Enterprise Road, Maidstone, ME15 6JD 241.4 miles to Kernow House, Gas Hill, Truro, TR1 2XP
Day release One day a week at the provider's location.	14.9 miles to closest location: Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4AP View all day release locations 14.9 miles to Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4AP 16.6 miles to 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP 46.3 miles to 1 Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JG 49.8 miles to Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD 69.6 miles to 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA 73.8 miles to Heslington, York, YO10 5DD 103.7 miles to 1 Palatine View, Durham, DH1 4QQ 113.5 miles to 4 Rivergate Arcade, Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1EL 116.4 miles to Claremont Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU 121.3 miles to 300 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA 126.9 miles to Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ 134.1 miles to Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU 141.3 miles to 50-60 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH 167.4 miles to 2 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU 179.5 miles to Eagle Lab, Marlands Shopping Centre, Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7SJ 187.6 miles to 1 Meyrick Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2PR 189.0 miles to 3 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1ST 198.1 miles to Trade Fair House, 2 West Court, Enterprise Road, Maidstone, ME15 6JD 241.4 miles to Kernow House, Gas Hill, Truro, TR1 2XP

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

No data

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Participation

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Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Excellent

average review from 1 employer when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Excellent

average review from 12 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.

Good (8 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 4 employers)

  100%0%

• Communication with employers(selected by 3 employers)

  67%33%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 5 employers)

  100%0%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

  100%0%

• Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

  100%0%

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

  20%80%

• Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

  100%0%

• 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%	4
Communication with employers	67%	33%	3
Getting new apprentices started	100%	0%	5
Improving apprentice skills	100%	0%	1
Working with small numbers of apprentices	100%	0%	5
Reporting on progress of apprentices	20%	80%	5
Adapting to my needs	100%	0%	2
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 (13 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 13 apprentices)

  92%8%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 2 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 11 apprentices)

  82%18%

Organisation

• Organising well-structured training(selected by 13 apprentices)

  92%8%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 13 apprentices)

  85%15%

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

  92%8%

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

  100%0%

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

  85%15%

• Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 2 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 11 apprentices)

  82%18%

Support

• Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 13 apprentices)

  92%8%

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

  92%8%

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

  92%8%

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

  92%8%

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	92%	8%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	100%	0%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment	82%	18%

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	92%	8%
Providing accessible training resources	85%	15%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	92%	8%
Taking into account your previous learning	100%	0%
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	100%	0%
Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan	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	92%	8%
Resolving any issues you have	92%	8%
Preparing you for success in your future career	92%	8%

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.

Excellent (1 review)

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%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

  100%0%

• Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

  100%0%

• 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
Communication with employers	100%	0%	1
Improving apprentice skills	100%	0%	1
Adapting to my needs	100%	0%	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.

Excellent (12 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 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

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

  92%8%

Organisation

• Organising well-structured training(selected by 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

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

  100%0%

• Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 12 apprentices)

  83%17%

Support

• Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

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

  100%0%

• Resolving any issues you have(selected by 12 apprentices)

  100%0%

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

  100%0%

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	100%	0%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	92%	8%

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	100%	0%
Providing accessible training resources	100%	0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	100%	0%
Taking into account your previous learning	100%	0%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	100%	0%
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	100%	0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	100%	0%
Resolving any issues you have	100%	0%
Preparing you for success in your future career	100%	0%

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.

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

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 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 (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 2 employers)

  100%0%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

  100%0%

• Improving apprentice skills(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	100%	0%	2
Getting new apprentices started	100%	0%	1
Improving apprentice skills	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 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.

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

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.

Excellent (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 5 employers)

  100%0%

• Communication with employers(selected by 6 employers)

  83%17%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 6 employers)

  100%0%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 4 employers)

  100%0%

• Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

  100%0%

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

  20%80%

• Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

  100%0%

• Training facilities(selected by 2 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	100%	0%	5
Communication with employers	83%	17%	6
Getting new apprentices started	100%	0%	6
Improving apprentice skills	100%	0%	4
Working with small numbers of apprentices	100%	0%	5
Reporting on progress of apprentices	20%	80%	5
Adapting to my needs	100%	0%	3
Training facilities	0%	100%	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.

Excellent (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)

  96%4%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 14 apprentices)

  93%7%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 11 apprentices)

  82%18%

Organisation

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

  96%4%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 25 apprentices)

  92%8%

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

  96%4%

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

  100%0%

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

  92%8%

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

  86%14%

• Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 11 apprentices)

  82%18%

Support

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

  96%4%

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

  96%4%

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

  96%4%

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

  96%4%

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	96%	4%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	93%	7%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment	82%	18%

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	96%	4%
Providing accessible training resources	92%	8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	96%	4%
Taking into account your previous learning	100%	0%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	92%	8%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	86%	14%
Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan	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	96%	4%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	96%	4%
Resolving any issues you have	96%	4%
Preparing you for success in your future career	96%	4%

Contact this training provider

• Registered address: 6th Floor, 2 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
• Email: hello@sandaacademy.ac.uk
• Telephone: 0204 551 1997
• Website: https://sandaacademy.com/technology/

Training provider overview

The S&A Academy, the training arm of The S&A Transform Group, is a specialist Science, Business and Technology training provider. Our dedicated team of instructors are highly skilled with up-to-date industry knowledge and experienced in the delivery of quality apprenticeships. We have included employers in the planning and production of our apprenticeship programmes to mirror the highest industry standards; this is how we will support apprentices to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours essential to their career development. We offer a bespoke service that ensures we understand the DNA of your business and create tailored apprenticeship packages to suit your business needs.

Overall participation rates and reviews

Find overall participation rates and reviews from employers and apprentices by visiting their training provider details page .

Courses offered by this training provider

Apprenticeships

View 26 apprenticeships delivered by this training provider

• Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner (level 4)
• Associate project manager (level 4)
• Business administrator (level 3)
• Business analyst (level 4)
• Cyber security technician (level 3)
• Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
• Data analyst (level 4)
• Data protection and information governance practitioner (level 4)
• Data technician (level 3)
• DevOps engineer (level 4)
• Digital learning designer (level 5)
• Information communications technician (level 3)
• Laboratory technician (level 3)
• Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
• Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
• Network engineer (level 4)
• Operations manager (level 5)
• Polymer processing technician (level 3)
• Quality practitioner (level 4)
• Software developer (level 4)
• Software development technician (level 3)
• Software tester (level 4)
• Team leader (level 3)
• Technician scientist (level 5)
• Water industry network technician (level 3)
• Water treatment technician (level 3)

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THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED is 1 of 34 training providers for Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4).

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