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Awards Ceremony Feature Inside Overview of the second Torfaen Training Awards that took place on 24 May 2018. Find out more plus meet the winners and finalists on page 2 and 3.

As one of the leading training learners have the opportunity to voice providers in South our their views about the training provided. Safeguarding and learners views are essential to Feedback and ideas are always ensure that we maintain Torfaen encouraged to ensure standards are Prevent Policy Trainings facilities and learning maintained and improved upon each At Torfaen Training safeguarding experience to the highest standards. year. the welfare of our learners is a top Every year we undertake the priority. You can now download our Now that the results are available we Learner Voice Survey in order ‘Safeguarding Prevent Policy For are proud to announce that overall to monitor satisfaction across Learners’ from our website. 95% of our learners gave us a positive the wide range of vocational rating with many areas improving on This document explains in detail the training, commercial courses and last year. This ensures a continual, measures that are in place to ensure qualifications that we provide. progressive development programme the learning experience at Torfaen Learners are asked for their feedback for all our learners and future learners Training takes place in the safest on a wide variety of topics, from to enjoy. environment possible. information provided to equipment available and support received. The Below is a small sample of some of the survey results are then tabulated results: allowing accurate statistics to be Overall generated so we can see the progress Score Learner Voice Survey Question that has been made over the 12 month Agree that we helped you settle into the 94% course. period. Agree that we undertand and respect 93% This year we have received a large people of different backgrounds. Agree that we explain the work you number of surveys and the results 94% have to do clearly reflect our high calibre of staff, 96% Agree that we listen to them. excellent facilities and strong support Torfaen Training systems that are available for our 96% Agree that we treat everyone fairly. Agree that the training was relevant to Unit 25 - Springvale Industrial Estate learners. 95% the work they were doing. , Torfaen, NP44 5BA Agree we made if feel safe whilst on the At Torfaen Training we strive to 96% course or training. ensure that the learning experience Agree we talked about their learning www.torfaentraining.co.uk 95% is continually improving and that all aims. follow us 2nd Torfaen Training Meet The Winners Traineeship Foundation of The Year Apprenticeship Awards are Declan Jones of The Year Company: Overmonnow Primary School Sian Davies Qualification on completion: Company: Torfaen Leisure Trust Traineeship Level 1 Vocational a success Qualification on completion: Business Administration Level 2 Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Following on from the success of of The Year of The Year last year’s event Torfaen Training’s Anne Ireland Kayleigh Griffiths second award ceremony took Company: Cyfannol Women’s Aid Company: Prancers Horse Riding place at the LIFE Station , Qualification on completion: Qualification on completion: on Thursday 24th May QCF - Customer Services Level 3 Higher Level Apprenticeship & EQL in Horse Care and Management to an audience of over 50 guests, which included those who had Hilary Dawe winner of the Practitioner Practitioner Employer of the Year Award, proudly showing her been shortlisted. The Awards engraved glass award. of The Year of The Year have been designed to showcase Hilary Dawe Freight Logistics Solutions and celebrate the outstanding programmes. Success in work based improving skills for people, employers Company: LMJ Training Managing Director: Ieuan Rosser achievements of learners, learning is not possible without and ultimately the Welsh economy. With support centres in Barry, and At the forefront of data centre services for Wales and Blackwood LMJ has build up a strong reputation as already provides services to Police, Torfaen practitioners and employers who the support of employers and the Karen Padfield said: one of the best medium sized training providers in CBC, CBC, CBC, South West Wales and South Wales. NWIS and Swansea University and the private sector have excelled throughout their Council is grateful for their ongoing “We were delighted with our first learning programmes. commitment and support. I am also venture into the award ceremonies pleased that the Award Ceremony Torfaen Council last year, especially with two of our recognises the dedication of staff from Head of Skills and Employability, winners reaching the finals of the within Torfaen Training and across Karen Padfield was in attendance, Apprenticeship Awards Cymru. Meet The Finalists their subcontractor network. along with Executive Member for The Torfaen Training Awards are a Traineeship Foundation Apprenticeship Education and Life Long Learning Everyone here today is testimony fantastic annual showcase of our of The Year Finalists of The Year Finalists Councillor David Yeowell, who to the importance of work based successful skills programmes and presented the awards throughout learning as a successful route we can be justly proud to celebrate Bethany Lewis Kaedee Jones Company: Company: the ceremony and during his for people of all ages to gain the achievements of our learners, Pembroke Primary School Torfaen County Borough Council closing speech Councillor Yeowell qualifications, experience and above employers and practitioners. commented: all, progress within the workplace.” Support and enthusiasm has again Georgina Kerr Carys Gladwin CA TCHE

“Congratulations to all our finalists Both Karen and Councillor Yeowell been exceptional and we would Company: Company: CA TCHE and winners who have been were delighted to witness such a all like to congratulate the winners Torfaen Play Cwmbran Kitchens nominated for such hard work wealth of talent which shows the and finalists on achieving such high and dedication to their training commitment of Torfaen Training to standards.”

Once again the ceremony took place in the LIFE Station Trevethin, which Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship of The Year Finalist of The Year Finalist The proved the ideal location to showcase the awards. However this year, as the LIFE success of the event has grown, the venue was nearing maximum capacity. Emma Meadowcroft Jessica Pullin Company: Oakdale Company: Station All the guests were impressed with the facilities and modern design of the Manor Residential Home Torfaen Youth Service building, enjoying the clarity of the finalists videos displayed on a high definition overhead screen hichw was the focal point of the event.

Employer Practitioner If you are planning an event, meeting or training day then why not consider of The Year Finalist of The Year Finalist holding it at the LIFE Station. King Financial Gemma Marsh Excellent conference facilities are available for hire, for further information: KING FINANCIAL SERVICES Based in Pontypool PERSONAL • FAMILY • HOME • SPORT • BUSINESS Company: Call 01495 742910 or Torfaen Training Email: [email protected] For all those who have recently taken their GSCEs and A Levels, the results will be available during August. However, if you don’t get the grades you need for higher education or perhaps University Do you answer YES to is not for you then contact us at the following questions: Torfaen Training, as there are a Apprenticeship variety of Work Based Learning Fewer than 250 employees.  Eligibility options available. Based in Wales.  ● Must be between 16 - 19 years of age. For instance Apprenticeships and Have not employed an Apprentice for over 30 months.  Traineeships are an ideal way to ● New employee - you Will commit to employing an Apprentice for over 12 will be unable to further your career, below are some place an existing of the benefits of taking this career months for at least 30 hours per week.  employee onto this Apprenticeship path. Can pay Apprentice in line with legal minimum  programme. requirements or more. ● The Apprentice Traineeships must immediately commence employment upon High quality work experience signing. • placement with an employer. Gain a recognised qualification. If you tick all the above questions and want to find out more about The • Apprenticeship Employer Incentive then please call 01633 875929 or email: Fully funded by Welsh Government [email protected] • via the European Social Fund. Excellent career path to • Apprenticeship. • Earn while you learn. Combine functional skills with • practical work experience.

Apprenticeships Gain specialists skills from • professionals with years of experience. • Excellent career progression. WIN £10 • You can still begin an Love2Shop Voucher Apprenticeship even if you are A W A R D J C F W Q already employed. E P E C S O H O A L No student loans or tuition fees. Find all the words listed • M A P A U B R U G Z • You can start an Apprenticeship at below and email your completed any time. puzzle to [email protected] by P Q A R N K R N E T 1st September 2018 for your chance Fully funded by Welsh Government to win a £10 Love2Shop voucher. L L S E E E I D R R • via the European Social Fund. A winner will be selected at random O E S E N N X A E A from the correct word puzzles received. Y V X R I U T T A I Result Days August 2018 AWARD EXAM NUS TRAINEE APPRENTICE FOUNDATION PASS TRAINING E Y A A V S I I D N th CAREER JOB READ WAGE R E R X M W J O C E A Level - Thursday 16 COURSE LEARNER REAP WORK EMPLOYER LEVY TORFAEN GCSE - Thursday 23rd L T O R F A E N K E Terms & Conditions Apply Employees of Torfaen Training will be unable to enter. All entries must be over 18 years of age. Decision of the Judges to be final. Only one entry per person. Entries must be received by the closing date above. The winner will be notified shortly after the random draw and his/her picture will be used on social media and the Torfaen Training website.