baldwin training centre is a recognised Healthy FE and skills provider. btc actively engage our staff and learners in the promotion of health and well-being leading to increased performance and achievement.

The Healthy FE Programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of those who study or work in the further education (FE) and skills sector. It isn’t about creating something new: it’s about working with FE and skills sector providers to make the health and wellbeing of staff and students an integral part of all aspects of FE life.

The Healthy FE Programme is sector-led, and it seeks to support Healthy FE and skills sector providers in their role as community leaders. It will enhance their ability to cater for the health and wellbeing of staff and students through tools and guidance, and fostering partnerships with your local health services.

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To promote healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle and encourage btc staff to feel good about themselves we run "FEEL FIT FRIDAY".

btc staff have been involved in a number of activities from walking to work, cycling to work to Wii games etc.

On Friday 23 September a Pamper Day was arranged to give staff a chance to have treatments ranging from manicures, pedicures to facials and eye brow shaping!

It was a fun day finished with a cream tea at one of our local hotels.

Training Providers South East (TPSE), is a newly launched subsidiary company of baldwin training centre. Lynette Baldwin, Managing Director of btc, explained that the company had been formed so that a group of training providers, including btc, could share their expertise and widen their offering to learners.

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btc are currently working with a large number of employers throughout Sussex. They offer diplomas in health and social care, customer service and management. Cumberland Court, one of their employers, wrote "I would like to express my thanks to btc for all the help and support that you have given my staff who have undertaken apprenticeships. I would also like to say that you have made the learning relaxed and enjoyable for them, not putting too much pressure and taking into account their working hours and stresses and strains within the industry. Keyskills has also assisted those who didn’t do so well at school with English and Maths helping them to complete their course with confidence. The feedback from staff has praised you highly with all the support you give to them making it an enjoyable learning curve. With the number completing their qualifications I feel we can hold our heads up high with a more professional input into all the care work we carry out. The added benefits of training with btc has enhanced the working lives of my staff team."

Campus Training

Campus training has been working with Weatherfront for over 2 years delivering Apprenticeships. Liz Bishop is the director of Weatherfront Ltd. "The Apprenticeship was very good, you could choose and tailor modules for the Apprentices, which is perfect for someone who needs more understanding in one area." Matthew Ridgeway has been working with Weatherfront since he was 18, with Campus Training delivering his Apprenticeship. " I was doing a Customer Service role where I did a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Customer Service before moving on to a Level 3 in Business Administration. I now have confidence talking to the customers and feel more comfortable. It has been invaluable in backing up the experience I was getting from the job, and has been a challenging step up."

Liz went on to say, "Campus Training provided relevant quality Apprenticeships, in a timely fashion with minimal input required from us as the employer, but if we wanted to be involved we could. We are very happy."

Childsplay Training

ChildsPlay Training has been working with Copperfields Nursery, Eastbourne for almost 5 years. Nathan Bellamy joined the staff team to train as an Advanced Apprentice, having already completed the Level 2 Apprenticeship with Summerfields Nursery, Hailsham. Now fully qualified, Nathan is further expanding his experience working at The Farmyard Nursery, Battle, where he enjoys the outdoor ethos in a rural farmyard setting, whilst considering a career in primary school teaching for the future.

Rachel Lambert of Copperfields Day Nursery says, "When Nathan joined us, we noted a marked difference in the way children responded to a male practitioner – play was more boisterous and he added a new dynamic to the play areas, as well as being an excellent male role model for children. Our parents were very positive about having him on the staff team too!"

"As the Manager of Sovereign Lodge Care Centre, I have always encouraged training within our workforce. I was delighted that Alexandra, Gemma and Louise were keen to start their Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care and even more delighted that it helped us support Eastbourne with their pledge. Sovereign Lodge Care Centrespecialises in Nursing and Dementia Care, I am very excited with the new QCF Apprenticeship framework as it offers our staff more flexibility to develop their skills in the nursing/dementia sector

"All three apprentices are training with baldwin training centre. They are able to offer monthly training days at their centre together with a flexible and supportive assessor. One apprentices said "baldwin training centre offer a relaxed training environment. The apprenticeship will give me more options and enable me to specialise in specific areas and get a recognised qualification – it is great to be able to better myself while still working, the additional support for my maths will be very helpful"

The Apprenticeship programme runs between 14 – 20 months and gives learners an opportunity to gain knowledge, keyskills and work experience to gain their award.

(Press Release © Published on Tuesday 20 September 2011 12:00)

EASTBOURNE’S successful 100 Apprentices in 100 Days Challenge drew to a close this month with a ceremony at the Town Hall.

Apprentices, employers and training providers were present to celebrate smashing the target with an impressive 181 apprenticeships being pledged over the 100 days.

Stephen Lloyd MP, who has spearheaded the campaign in partnership with the MP’s Commission and the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), was there to present the certificates to the apprentices.

Mr Lloyd said, "The huge success of the scheme is another example of just how the people of Eastbourne are coming together in common cause, which is vital if we are to weather the current economic climate.

"I’m also determined that Eastbourne comes through better placed for when the national economy recovers.

"We have done fantastically well recently in Eastbourne and I will continue to work hard to ensure new jobs are created and local businesses continue to grow."

Gavin Graham, regional manager for the NAS, added, "This final result has gone well beyond my expectations.

"There have been a few of these campaigns run nationally, and this has been by far the best example."

On 26 September a group from baldwin training centre took part in the 15 mile sponsored walk along the south coast from Hastings pier to Eastbourne pier. The walk was arranged by and for the Tuesday O’Hara Fund, set up in memory of Tuesday O'Hara. Tuesday was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in June 2003, at the age of eighteen years. After long stays in hospital and numerous amounts of chemotherapy on the 24th January 2007 Tuesday lost her 4 year battle. Tuesday's friends and family decided to continue her fight by raising money to help others who suffer this illness. baldwin training centre were delighted to be involved in such a deserving cause. We are currently collecting all our sponsorship which should reach the baldwin training centre target of £600.00. A big thank you to all our sponsors.

The Tuesday O'Hara Fund aims to raise funds which will help cancer sufferers under financial hardship and their families and friends. The ultimate aim is to raise enough money to facilitate the Pevensey Ward/ Proposed adolescent unit located in Eastbourne District General Hospital with equipment that will make young persons stay as comfortable and homely as possible.

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"Apprenticeships will give me more options"

(Article © 100 in 100, Eastbourne Herald, Friday, September 9th, 2010)

Sovereign Lodge Care Centre based in Eastbourne is one of the latest employers to take on three apprentices in support of the campaign.

All three apprentices are training with baldwin training. They are able to offer monthly training days at their centre together with a flexible and supportive assessor.

One apprentices said, "baldwin training offer a relaxed training environment.

"The apprenticeship will give me more options and enable me to specialise in specific areas and get a recognised qualification - it is great to be able to better myself while still working, the additional support for my maths will be very helpful.

"As the manager of Sovereign Lodge Care Centre, I have always encouraged training within our workforce.

"I was delighted that Alexandra, Gemma and Louise were keen to start their Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care and even more delighted that it helped us support Eastbourne with their pledge.

"Sovereign Lodge Care Centre specialise in Nursing and Dementia Care, I am very excited with the new QCF Apprenticeship framework as it offers our staff more flexibility to develop their skills in the nursing/dementia sector."

baldwin training has also been working with Woodside Hall Nursing Home, a private care home based in Polegate, they have joined the campaign and are an advocate for Apprenticeships.

Sharon Lloyd, director, said, "Apprenticeships work well within our work setting, the training and support received from baldwin training has always been excellent, their assessors take into account the staff rotas and support them with whatever learning difficulties they may have.

"I have found the training has given the staff more confidence in their ability and also helped me as an employer see the benefits of what training can offer.

"btc make the training enjoyable, the advantage of gaining a qualification further helps our home and has given extra confidence to relatives/relations that appropriate care is being given.

"One of our employees has recently achieved her level 2 in Health and Social Care whilst working on nights.

"Both myself and the employee were keen for her to develop further so we have  been able to transfer her to work during the day so she can continue her training with baldwin training and commence to level 3 in Health and Social Care."

The Apprenticeship programme runs between 14 - 20 months and gives learners an opportunity to gain knowledge, key skills and work experience to gain their award.

baldwin training centre (btc) continues to work with a large number of employers throughout Sussex.

They offer diplomas in health and social care, customer service and management.

(Article © 100 in 100, Eastbourne Herald, Friday, September 9th, 2010)

Training Providers South East (TPSE) is a newly launched subsidiary company of baldwin training centre (btc).

Lynette Baldwin, managing director of baldwin training centre, explained that the company had been formed so that a group of training providers, including btc, could share their expertise and widen their offer to learners.

baldwin training centre is currently working with a large number of employers throughout Sussex.

It offers diplomas in health and social care, customer service and management.

Cumberland Court, one of its employers, wrote "I would like to express my thanks to btc for all the help and support they have given my staff who have undertaken an apprenticeship.

"I would also like to say that they have made the learning relaxed and enjoyable, taking into account their working hours and stresses and strains within the industry."

"baldwin training centre (btc) was established in September 2003 to provide training for the health and social care industry. Currently, btc employs 27 staff and works with over 130 organisations throughout Sussex and Kent.

In its first four years the company concentrated on National Vocational Qualifications and apprenticeship frameworks in health and social care. btc is now a lead provider of a consortium of independent learning providers and voluntary organisations working in partnership to deliver qualifications in health, public service and care, business administration, engineering, education and training, construction, skills for life, and retail and customer services.

At its previous inspection in October 2008, the overall effectiveness of provision was good. Health and social care, achievement and standards, quality of provision and the arrangements to ensure equality of opportunity were good. Leadership and management and capacity to improve were outstanding. This report focuses on the themes explored during the visit."

Excerpt from:

Focused monitoring visit report
Unique reference number: 58231
Name of lead inspector: Richard Beynon HMI
Last day of inspection: 23 June 2011

Our Full Ofsted Focused Monitoring Report can be found here

Article © Business Matters, Eastbourne Herald, Friday, May 7, 2010

An award-winning Sussex training company is expanding its workforce to cope with a huge surge in demand for courses.

baldwin training centre, based in Eastbourne, currently has a 23-strong team who provide quality training, but new trainers are now needed to ensure the company can meet the demand of more businesses throughout the south east.

The company, which was set up in 2003 by husband and wife team Andrew and Lynette Baldwin, has gone from strength to strength.

The new expansion programme follows swiftly on the heels of the news that the company has been awarded Beacon status which recognises the top providers in the further education skills sector.

It was also one of the first independent work-based providers to receive the Training Quality Standard and was awarded two "outstanding" categories in its first Ofsted inspection.

Last year a total of 400 learners were trained by the company, achieving a pass rate of more than 97% for level 2 learners.

In addition, baldwin training carried out a Literacy Awareness Week after being chosen by the Learning & Skills Improvement Service to be part of its ground-breaking scheme - Effective Practice Projects.

Rose pictured here is one of the latest learners to have benefited. She is employed as a support worker/carer in a local Nursing home, and knows that if she is to remain and progress in this job which she loves she must achieve an NVQ in Health and Social Care.

When the btc Employer Engagement Manager (Sandy Collins) first met her at the end of 2009 she was worried that this was not a possibility due to Dyslexia difficulties which have been a barrier to her achieving qualifications for over 40 years. When interviewed after winning a spellchecker during literacy awareness week at btc she said:

"When I was younger I hated school. If there was an errand to run I was the first to put up my hand. When Sandy asked me to write something I felt sick and wanted to go home, but Sandy understood how I felt and reassured me. I decided to have a go because I want to be able to complete records and take notes at hand over without looking like an Idiot. Doing the course has helped me considerably I am loving it, and want to get on and achieve. At first I met every week with my tutor on a one to one as I didn’t have the confidence to join a group. This boosted my confidence no end and now for the first time I can get my b’s and d’s the right way round without even thinking about it."

"In my job I am now able to write notes in a little book I carry around in my pocket. My tutor has also given me a little Key facts book which helps me and my colleagues with words we often have to write in care notes."

"Last week I joined a group session and was gobsmacked when my tutor told me she was arranging an assessor for me as I was ready after only a few weeks to start my NVQ."

Local training provider sets shining example (6th July 2009)

baldwin training in Eastbourne is awarded Beacon status for providing outstanding training to the care sector

A private training provider in Eastbourne, baldwin training centre (btc), is celebrating the rare honour of being awarded Beacon status by the government’s Learning and Skills Improvement Service.

The accolade was formerly presented to Lynette and Andrew Baldwin, who founded btc seven years ago, in a ceremony held earlier today at The Roof Gardens in Kensington, London. Awarded to colleges, sixth forms and, less commonly, private training firms, Beacon status is a ringing endorsement of the way a provider runs their organisation of the quality of the training they offer.

Talking about award, Lynette said, "We were absolutely thrilled by the news and more than a little bit surprised, because we are still a very young company and Beacon status demands such a lot of any organisation. It’s a tribute to the hard work and commitment of everyone at btc and we’re all delighted to be recognised as a company at the forefront of provision and a match for sector’s most established providers."

Lynette’s and btc’s success is made all the more remarkable by the fact that her experience in the sector began 30 years ago when she started working in a care home as a part-time cleaner. Thanks to the training opportunities extended to her, and her own determination, 17 years later Lynette had progressed to the position of home manager. In time she went on to do her Certificate in Education: Further Education and Training, with a view to setting up a training company that would extend the same training opportunities she had benefited from to other people.

Lynette cites her own and her staff’s extensive experience in the care sector and their ability to identify with the needs of employers and employees alike a major factor in btc’s growth and success. Today the business, which has helped well over 1,000 learners to achieve new qualifications, employs 22 members of staff and works with around 130 care homes across the south east.

btc offers courses and qualifications in every aspect of health and social care, from hands on care to allied disciplines such as team leading, management and customer services. For the last two years the business has been working with the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), offering Apprenticeships in the care sector and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) through the Train to Gain Service.

Congratulating btc on being awarded Beacon status, Marinos Paphitis, regional director for LSC South East, said, "This is a tremendous achievement and one which I hope will inspire other providers to aim for the highest possible standards in employer- and learner-responsive provision. Thanks to its commitment to quality, to personal and professional development, and to an inclusive society this excellent young company has continued to grow its business despite the economic downturn."

Moving in a new direction, and working in partnership with Sussex Action for Inclusion, btc launches a programme later this week aimed at unemployed people who would like to work in the care industry.

Article © Caring Times, November 2008

baldwin training centre was established in 2002 and specialises in delivering quality training to the Care Sector throughout the South East of Britain.

When Lynette and Andrew Baldwin set up their training company five years ago they employed a three-strong team and hoped that work would follow.

Today Eastbourne-based baldwin training employs 27 people, works with more than 100 organisations in Sussex and Kent and is celebrating the result of its first Ofsted inspection which judged the company to be "outstanding" in two categories.

Three government inspectors spent four days with the company, which provides training in the care sector, to look closely at its achievements and standards, quality of provision, and leadership and management.

On a four-point scale to summarise the company's performance, Ofsted awarded an overall Grade 2 (Good) with Grade 1 (Outstanding) in "Leadership and management" and "Capacity to improve" which looks at the the effectiveness of steps taken to make improvements within the business.

In addition, the company which trains more than 210 learners on government funded programmes and an additional 54 learners on private courses, has just been awarded the Training Quality Standard, created by the Learning and Skills Council to develop a new higher standard for training providers.

baldwin training is one of only 42 providers in the country to have been awarded the standard which recognises the best organisations delivering training and development to employers.

For Lynette and Andrew, who sold their house in 2002 to fund the start of the company, the recognition of both the Ofsted grade and the Training Quality Standard is a dream come true. "For our first Ofsted inspection, this is a fantastic achievement and it is great for our team to get the official recognition for what we do," said Lynette, who was a cleaner in a care home and worked her way up through the industry with training before achieving a Certificate in Education at Brighton University.

"We are absolutely delighted to be one of only 42 providers to have achieved the Training Quality Standard. We love what we do and it is great to see the positive impact that training has on both employers and learners - whatever their age. The appointment of our employer engagement manager, Sandy Collins, two years ago has played a large part in our success. She is in daily contact with employers to ensure training remains responsive to the needs of their organisation."

Administration manager Wendy Trotter said: "The ethos of the company is fantastic. There are great systems in place and everyone works as a team with everyone making a contribution towards the firm's business plan."

baldwin training is also a Train to Gain provider which gives employees who work in the care industry the chance to study for NVQs in care, Leadership and Management, and it also runs an apprenticeship programme for learners under the age of 25.

btc were pleased to celebrate Lynette's hard work at the Sussex Business Awards. The event was hosted by Southern FM at the Effingham Park Hotel in Gatwick.

Lynette succeeded in becoming one of the four finalists for Sussex Business Person of 2007/8