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DN COLLEGES GROUP

UKPRN 10004695
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Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Adult care worker (level 2)
Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Assessor coach (level 4)
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Assistant practitioner (health) (level 5)
Autocare technician (level 2)
Automation and controls engineering technician (level 4)
Bricklayer (level 2)
Business administrator (level 3)
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Commis chef (level 2)
Community activator coach (level 2)
Community sport and health officer (level 3)
Construction design and build technician (level 4)
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Construction support technician (level 3)
Content creator (level 3)
Craft bricklayer (level 3)
Craft carpentry and joinery (level 3)
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Early years educator (level 3)
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Education technician (he assistant technician and simulation-based technician) (level 3)
Engineering design technician (level 3)
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Engineering operative (level 2)
Engineering technician (level 3)
Gas engineering operative (level 3)
Groundworker (level 2)
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)
Hospitality team member (level 2)
HR support (level 3)
Information communications technician (level 3)
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Lead adult care worker (level 3)
Lead engineering maintenance technician (level 4)
Lead practitioner in adult care (level 4)
Leader in adult care (level 5)
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Machining technician (level 3)
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Marketing assistant (level 3)
Marketing executive (level 4)
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Operations manager (level 5)
Painter and decorator (level 2)
People professional (level 5)
Pipe welder (level 3)
Plasterer (level 2)
Plate welder (level 3)
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Process leader (level 4)
Production chef (level 2)
Professional accounting technician (level 4)
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)
Science manufacturing process operative (level 2)
Science manufacturing technician 2014 (level 3)
Senior healthcare support worker (level 3)
Software developer (level 4)
Sports coach (level 4)
Surveying technician (level 3)
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Team leader (level 3)
Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Welder (level 2)

Training provider achievements and participation

Achievements

60.5%

of apprentices (496 of 820) completed a course and passed the end-point assessment with this training provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 39.5% did not pass or left the course before taking their assessment.

60.5% national achievement rate

Participation

2,074

apprentices have completed a course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2019.

Data for all courses delivered by this provider, collected by the Department for Education.

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Good

average review from 6 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 33 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

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

1 August 2024 to today

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

Employer reviews

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

Excellent (6 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 5 employers)

    100%0%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 4 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • 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 3 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
Communication with employers 100% 0% 5
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 4
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 3
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 (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)

    65%35%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 20 apprentices)

    75%25%

Organisation

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

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

    75%25%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 20 apprentices)

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

    75%25%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%

Support

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

    75%25%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 20 apprentices)

    65%35%
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 65% 35%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 75% 25%
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 65% 35%
Providing accessible training resources 75% 25%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 70% 30%
Taking into account your previous learning 80% 20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 75% 25%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 70% 30%
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 75% 25%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 70% 30%
Resolving any issues you have 70% 30%
Preparing you for success in your future career 65% 35%

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 (6 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)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 5 employers)

    40%60%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

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

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

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

    0%100%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

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

    100%0%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 50% 50% 4
Communication with employers 40% 60% 5
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 2
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 3
Training facilities 100% 0% 1

Apprentice reviews

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

Good (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)

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

    73%27%

Organisation

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

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 33 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 33 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 33 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 33 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 33 apprentices)

    88%12%

Support

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

    82%18%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 33 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 33 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 33 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 67% 33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 73% 27%
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 73% 27%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Taking into account your previous learning 94% 6%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 82% 18%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
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 79% 21%
Resolving any issues you have 73% 27%
Preparing you for success in your future career 79% 21%

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 (47 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 28 employers)

    82%18%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 35 employers)

    54%46%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 21 employers)

    86%14%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 19 employers)

    79%21%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    86%14%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    62%38%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

    46%54%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 4 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 10 employers)

    70%30%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 82% 18% 28
Communication with employers 54% 46% 35
Getting new apprentices started 86% 14% 21
Improving apprentice skills 79% 21% 19
Working with small numbers of apprentices 86% 14% 7
Initial assessment of apprentices 62% 38% 13
Reporting on progress of apprentices 46% 54% 28
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 4
Training facilities 70% 30% 10

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 (29 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 29 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 29 apprentices)

    69%31%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 29 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 29 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 29 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 29 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 29 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 29 apprentices)

    97%3%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 29 apprentices)

    97%3%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 29 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 29 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 29 apprentices)

    90%10%
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 69% 31%
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 86% 14%
Providing accessible training resources 90% 10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 83% 17%
Taking into account your previous learning 86% 14%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 79% 21%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 97% 3%
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 97% 3%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 90% 10%
Resolving any issues you have 86% 14%
Preparing you for success in your future career 90% 10%

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 (70 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 11 employers)

    55%45%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 51 employers)

    57%43%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 22 employers)

    82%18%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 20 employers)

    65%35%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    60%40%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    78%22%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 43 employers)

    23%77%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 15 employers)

    80%20%
  • Training facilities(selected by 17 employers)

    88%12%
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 55% 45% 11
Communication with employers 57% 43% 51
Getting new apprentices started 82% 18% 22
Improving apprentice skills 65% 35% 20
Working with small numbers of apprentices 60% 40% 10
Initial assessment of apprentices 78% 22% 18
Reporting on progress of apprentices 23% 77% 43
Adapting to my needs 80% 20% 15
Training facilities 88% 12% 17

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 (68 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 20 employers)

    70%30%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 49 employers)

    51%49%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 25 employers)

    72%28%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 12 employers)

    75%25%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

    93%7%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

    57%43%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 32 employers)

    31%69%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 11 employers)

    91%9%
  • Training facilities(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
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 70% 30% 20
Communication with employers 51% 49% 49
Getting new apprentices started 72% 28% 25
Improving apprentice skills 75% 25% 12
Working with small numbers of apprentices 93% 7% 14
Initial assessment of apprentices 57% 43% 14
Reporting on progress of apprentices 31% 69% 32
Adapting to my needs 91% 9% 11
Training facilities 83% 17% 12

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 (197 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 63 employers)

    71%29%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 145 employers)

    55%45%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 73 employers)

    81%19%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 56 employers)

    75%25%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 34 employers)

    82%18%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 47 employers)

    66%34%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 109 employers)

    33%67%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 31 employers)

    77%23%
  • Training facilities(selected by 40 employers)

    82%18%
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 71% 29% 63
Communication with employers 55% 45% 145
Getting new apprentices started 81% 19% 73
Improving apprentice skills 75% 25% 56
Working with small numbers of apprentices 82% 18% 34
Initial assessment of apprentices 66% 34% 47
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 109
Adapting to my needs 77% 23% 31
Training facilities 82% 18% 40

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 (82 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 82 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 82 apprentices)

    72%28%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 82 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 82 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 82 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 82 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 82 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 82 apprentices)

    87%13%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 82 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 82 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 82 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 82 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 71% 29%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 72% 28%
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 76% 24%
Providing accessible training resources 85% 15%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 88% 12%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 79% 21%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 87% 13%
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 85% 15%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Resolving any issues you have 77% 23%
Preparing you for success in your future career 79% 21%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
DN COLLEGES GROUP, The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF
Telephone
01302 553553

Training provider overview

DN Colleges Group has over 1800 apprentices across a broad range of apprenticeships from level 2 to level 7. We offer apprenticeships throughout the year with roll-on roll-off provision permitting starts to suit your business needs. We are based in Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshire with primary campus's at Scunthorpe and Doncaster.

Our business development teams will visit you to discuss the options that most suit your business needs and help you to identify which apprenticeships would be the most suitable routes for your organisation. We also provide a free service to support you through the recruitment process, ensure that your business attracts the most suitable candidates, and appoints the most suitable apprentices.