STAR (Training and Consultancy) Ltd

STAR (Training and Consultancy) Ltd, the lead partner in the Schools Workforce Partnership is an internationally recognised organisation passionate about making a difference to the Children’s Workforce.

Established in 2000, we have over 30 years of experience in the learning and development sector, bringing together a vast range of expertise to meet the evolving learning and development agenda.

As one of the leading providers for school support staff qualifications in the country, STAR has a reputation for delivering high quality training. Having worked within the sector for 10 years we have gained excellent achievement rates and incredible feedback from learners.

To date STAR has worked with 3250 school support staff to develop their skills and was one of the first to deliver qualifications such as Support Work in Schools VQ and Support Work in Schools VQ (PSA).

In addition to our reputation as a first class training provider STAR is also highly experienced in providing consultancy and IT solutions to organisations. Our flexible and responsive approaches to organisational needs are both cost effective and achieve the desired results.

Renowned for achieving results, STAR works extensively with local authorities, schools, the Wider Children's Workforce, the Learning and Skills Council and Life Long Learning UK to name but a few.

For further details about our organisation and how we can help you please visit our website.

Our credentials

STAR is a grade 2 ALI provider, and has committed to and fulfilled the Skills Pledge.

We have recently achieved the prestigious Training Quality Standard with excellence in Childrens Workforce in Schools, becoming the second provider nationally to achieve with this specialism (The other provider being Blackburn College).

Testimonials

‘I really enjoyed doing my level 2 and 3, they gave me the opportunity to actually sit back and think about what I was doing in my job and about the policies of the school and government. By completing these qualifications my confidence has grown so much and I really think that it has helped my work. The support that I got from STAR was fantastic; I don’t think I could have gotten this far without my assessor Catharine Skelton. I can’t wait to get on with my HLTA, after that I may even look to see what else I can do!’

Vennessa Duggan, Asquith Primary School

‘STAR made the whole process extremely straightforward. It was obvious at the outset that they fully understood the needs of the qualification and that of the learner. They have looked at delivering this in a holistic way and have always put the learners first. Being at a distance has never been a problem. Queries are always dealt with quickly and learners have valued this way of contact. I would not have continued with this if things had not gone well. The fact that we will have two cohorts running should show our satisfaction with working with STAR.’

Wendy Mann, Kent County Council

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