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LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED

UKPRN 10008935
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Training provider achievements and participation

Achievements

47.5%

of apprentices (603 of 1,270) completed a course and passed the end-point assessment with this training provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 52.5% did not pass or left the course before taking their assessment.

60.5% national achievement rate

Participation

2,168

apprentices have completed a course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2018.

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

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

Good

average review from 85 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 (5 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)

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

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

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

    100%0%
  • 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% 2
Communication with employers 33% 67% 3
Getting new apprentices started 67% 33% 3
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 2
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 1
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 (40 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 40 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 40 apprentices)

    78%22%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 40 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 40 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 40 apprentices)

    65%35%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 40 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 40 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 40 apprentices)

    72%28%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 40 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 40 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 40 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 40 apprentices)

    85%15%
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 78% 22%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 78% 22%
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 70% 30%
Providing accessible training resources 80% 20%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 65% 35%
Taking into account your previous learning 80% 20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 80% 20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 72% 28%
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 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 80% 20%
Preparing you for success in your future career 85% 15%

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.

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

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers 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
Communication with employers 100% 0% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Working with small numbers 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 (85 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 85 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 85 apprentices)

    85%15%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 85 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 85 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 85 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 85 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 85 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 85 apprentices)

    82%18%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 85 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 85 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 85 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 85 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 80% 20%
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 75% 25%
Providing accessible training resources 81% 19%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Taking into account your previous learning 84% 16%
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 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 86% 14%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 81% 19%
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 (23 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)

    67%33%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 19 employers)

    37%63%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 12 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 7 employers)

    86%14%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

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

    50%50%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

    36%64%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 6 employers)

    50%50%
  • 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 67% 33% 9
Communication with employers 37% 63% 19
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 12
Improving apprentice skills 86% 14% 7
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 36% 64% 14
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 6
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 (89 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 89 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 89 apprentices)

    81%19%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 89 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 89 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 89 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 89 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 89 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 89 apprentices)

    88%12%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 89 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 89 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 89 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 89 apprentices)

    80%20%
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 81% 19%
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 83% 17%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 81% 19%
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 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 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Resolving any issues you have 84% 16%
Preparing you for success in your future career 80% 20%

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 (106 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 23 employers)

    65%35%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 81 employers)

    65%35%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 42 employers)

    74%26%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 19 employers)

    84%16%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 27 employers)

    93%7%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 24 employers)

    79%21%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 54 employers)

    41%59%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 28 employers)

    75%25%
  • Training facilities(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 65% 35% 23
Communication with employers 65% 35% 81
Getting new apprentices started 74% 26% 42
Improving apprentice skills 84% 16% 19
Working with small numbers of apprentices 93% 7% 27
Initial assessment of apprentices 79% 21% 24
Reporting on progress of apprentices 41% 59% 54
Adapting to my needs 75% 25% 28
Training facilities 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.

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)

    85%15%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 13 apprentices)

    85%15%

Organisation

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

    92%8%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 13 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 13 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 13 apprentices)

    77%23%

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)

    85%15%
  • 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 85% 15%
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 92% 8%
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 85% 15%
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 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 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 85% 15%
Resolving any issues you have 92% 8%
Preparing you for success in your future career 92% 8%

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 18 employers)

    56%44%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 59 employers)

    68%32%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 23 employers)

    78%22%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 8 employers)

    50%50%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

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

    79%21%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)

    49%51%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 23 employers)

    83%17%
  • 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 56% 44% 18
Communication with employers 68% 32% 59
Getting new apprentices started 78% 22% 23
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 8
Working with small numbers of apprentices 93% 7% 14
Initial assessment of apprentices 79% 21% 14
Reporting on progress of apprentices 49% 51% 37
Adapting to my needs 83% 17% 23
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.

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 (203 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 52 employers)

    62%38%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 163 employers)

    63%37%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 81 employers)

    79%21%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 36 employers)

    78%22%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 47 employers)

    94%6%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 40 employers)

    78%22%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 107 employers)

    42%58%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 58 employers)

    76%24%
  • Training facilities(selected by 11 employers)

    27%73%
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 62% 38% 52
Communication with employers 63% 37% 163
Getting new apprentices started 79% 21% 81
Improving apprentice skills 78% 22% 36
Working with small numbers of apprentices 94% 6% 47
Initial assessment of apprentices 78% 22% 40
Reporting on progress of apprentices 42% 58% 107
Adapting to my needs 76% 24% 58
Training facilities 27% 73% 11

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 (227 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 227 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 227 apprentices)

    82%18%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 227 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 227 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 227 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 227 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 227 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 227 apprentices)

    82%18%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 227 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 227 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 227 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 227 apprentices)

    81%19%
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 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 76% 24%
Providing accessible training resources 82% 18%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Taking into account your previous learning 82% 18%
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 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 86% 14%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 81% 19%
Resolving any issues you have 83% 17%
Preparing you for success in your future career 81% 19%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED, 1 - 10 Dunelm Rise, Durhamgate, Spennymoor, DL16 6FS
Telephone
01388 777129

Training provider overview

Learning Curve Group is a funded provider of high-quality education, training and work-based learning. We offer an extensive portfolio of services, specialising in innovative programmes to up skill your staff including apprenticeships, VRQs, certificates, short courses and literacy and numeracy qualifications. We work directly with apprentices and their employers to make sure our products meet their needs to expand their knowledge. We also offer support for those seeking employment and employers looking to recruit staff, through our recently acquired recruitment arm.