BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
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Training provider achievements and participation
Achievements
63.8%
of apprentices (702 of 1,100) completed a course and passed the end-point assessment with this training provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 36.2% did not pass or left the course before taking their assessment.
60.5% national achievement rate
Participation
2,148
apprentices have completed a course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2021.
Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider
Employers
Good
average review from 3 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.
Apprentices
Good
average review from 160 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.
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 (2 reviews)
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
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Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)
0%100% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)
50%50% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication with employers | 0% | 100% | 2 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 0% | 100% | 1 |
| 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 (96 reviews)
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 96 apprentices)
84%16%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 96 apprentices)
88%12%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 96 apprentices)
91%9%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 96 apprentices)
93%7%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 96 apprentices)
86%14%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 96 apprentices)
88%12%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 96 apprentices)
88%12%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 96 apprentices)
86%14%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 96 apprentices)
95%5%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 96 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 96 apprentices)
88%12%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 96 apprentices)
89%11%
| 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 | 88% | 12% |
| 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 | 93% | 7% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 86% | 14% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 88% | 12% |
| Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better | 88% | 12% |
| Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time | 86% | 14% |
| 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 | 95% | 5% |
| Supporting you and your apprenticeship | 85% | 15% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 88% | 12% |
| 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 in the last full academic year.
Employer reviews
We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.
Good (3 reviews)
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
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Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)
0%100% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)
100%0% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)
100%0% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)
0%100% -
Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)
50%50%
| Statement | Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" | Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" | Total number of employers that selected this statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providing the right training at the right time | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Communication with employers | 0% | 100% | 1 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 100% | 0% | 2 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 2 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 0% | 100% | 2 |
| Training facilities | 50% | 50% | 2 |
Apprentice reviews
We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.
Good (160 reviews)
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 160 apprentices)
79%21%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 160 apprentices)
80%20%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 160 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 160 apprentices)
89%11%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 160 apprentices)
84%16%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 160 apprentices)
80%20%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 160 apprentices)
88%12%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 160 apprentices)
88%12%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 160 apprentices)
89%11%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 160 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 160 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 160 apprentices)
89%11%
| 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 | 80% | 20% |
| 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 | 89% | 11% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 84% | 16% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 80% | 20% |
| Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better | 88% | 12% |
| Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time | 88% | 12% |
| 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 | 85% | 15% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 85% | 15% |
| Preparing you for success in your future career | 89% | 11% |
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 (25 reviews)
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
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Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 17 employers)
88%12% -
Communication with employers(selected by 18 employers)
39%61% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 15 employers)
73%27% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 8 employers)
88%12% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)
83%17% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)
83%17% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)
0%100% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)
67%33% -
Training facilities(selected by 7 employers)
86%14%
| 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 | 88% | 12% | 17 |
| Communication with employers | 39% | 61% | 18 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 73% | 27% | 15 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 88% | 12% | 8 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 83% | 17% | 6 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 83% | 17% | 6 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 0% | 100% | 11 |
| Adapting to my needs | 67% | 33% | 3 |
| Training facilities | 86% | 14% | 7 |
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 (109 reviews)
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 109 apprentices)
80%20%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 109 apprentices)
83%17%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 109 apprentices)
80%20%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 109 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 109 apprentices)
74%26%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 109 apprentices)
80%20%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 109 apprentices)
87%13%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 109 apprentices)
90%10%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 109 apprentices)
90%10%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 109 apprentices)
83%17%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 109 apprentices)
83%17%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 109 apprentices)
90%10%
| 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 | 83% | 17% |
| 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 | 80% | 20% |
| Providing accessible training resources | 85% | 15% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 74% | 26% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 80% | 20% |
| Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better | 87% | 13% |
| Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time | 90% | 10% |
| 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 | 90% | 10% |
| Supporting you and your apprenticeship | 83% | 17% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 83% | 17% |
| 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 (85 reviews)
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 24 employers)
75%25% -
Communication with employers(selected by 67 employers)
48%52% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 44 employers)
82%18% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)
83%17% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)
100%0% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 24 employers)
75%25% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 47 employers)
38%62% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 13 employers)
77%23% -
Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)
60%40%
| 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 | 75% | 25% | 24 |
| Communication with employers | 48% | 52% | 67 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 82% | 18% | 44 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 83% | 17% | 18 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 100% | 0% | 37 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 75% | 25% | 24 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 38% | 62% | 47 |
| Adapting to my needs | 77% | 23% | 13 |
| Training facilities | 60% | 40% | 5 |
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 (5 reviews)
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
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Communicating clearly with you(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)
80%20%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 5 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)
80%20%
| 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 | 80% | 20% |
| 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 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 | 80% | 20% |
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 (71 reviews)
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 19 employers)
68%32% -
Communication with employers(selected by 55 employers)
47%53% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 38 employers)
82%18% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)
85%15% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 39 employers)
97%3% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 20 employers)
75%25% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 38 employers)
24%76% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 11 employers)
55%45% -
Training facilities(selected by 3 employers)
67%33%
| 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 | 68% | 32% | 19 |
| Communication with employers | 47% | 53% | 55 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 82% | 18% | 38 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 85% | 15% | 13 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 97% | 3% | 39 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 75% | 25% | 20 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 24% | 76% | 38 |
| Adapting to my needs | 55% | 45% | 11 |
| Training facilities | 67% | 33% | 3 |
Apprentice reviews
We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.
No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.
1 August 2020 to 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 (186 reviews)
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 61 employers)
77%23% -
Communication with employers(selected by 143 employers)
45%55% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 100 employers)
81%19% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 42 employers)
86%14% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 85 employers)
96%4% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 51 employers)
75%25% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 98 employers)
28%72% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 28 employers)
68%32% -
Training facilities(selected by 18 employers)
72%28%
| 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 | 77% | 23% | 61 |
| Communication with employers | 45% | 55% | 143 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 81% | 19% | 100 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 86% | 14% | 42 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 96% | 4% | 85 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 75% | 25% | 51 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 28% | 72% | 98 |
| Adapting to my needs | 68% | 32% | 28 |
| Training facilities | 72% | 28% | 18 |
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 (370 reviews)
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 370 apprentices)
81%19%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 370 apprentices)
83%17%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 370 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 370 apprentices)
89%11%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 370 apprentices)
82%18%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 370 apprentices)
82%18%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 370 apprentices)
88%12%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 370 apprentices)
88%12%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 370 apprentices)
91%9%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 370 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 370 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 370 apprentices)
89%11%
| 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 | 83% | 17% |
| 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 | 89% | 11% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 82% | 18% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 82% | 18% |
| Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better | 88% | 12% |
| Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time | 88% | 12% |
| 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 | 85% | 15% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 85% | 15% |
| Preparing you for success in your future career | 89% | 11% |
Contact this training provider
- Registered address
- BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED, Buttercups House, Castlebridge Village Office , Castle Marina Road, Nottingham, NG7 1TN
- Telephone
- 0115 9374936
- Website
- http://www.buttercups.co.uk
Training provider overview
Buttercups Training (part of the BPP Education Group) is a successful, well-established training provider with a wealth of experience and expertise. Since 1988, Buttercups Training has delivered high quality training programmes in health and science, particularly in pharmacy, where we started delivering apprenticeships in 2007.
We deliver apprenticeships across England, and professional qualifications nationwide. We offer a flexible approach utilising a variety of delivery methods, including blended learning, online resources and virtual classrooms. Buttercups Training is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Personalised Care Institute, as part of our commitment to giving our learners the highest quality of education.