Good News!

STAR AWARD – AUGUST 2022
Congratulations to our STAR award winner for August. Holly made amazing progress on her portfolio.
Holly has been working with one of our tutors, Helen Dopson, and has definitely earned this award, Helen explains…..
Holly has now completed 4 full Customer Service units within the month of August. Holly has shown me and the team a huge commitment within this last month and has made amazing progress. Holly has shown encouragement to others as well as trying to complete these units and has been a great team player throughout. A huge well-done Holly! For all Holly’s hard work this month, I would like to nominate her for the Star Award. Great work Holly, we are all so very proud of your progress
STAR AWARD – July 2022
Congratulations to our STAR award winners for July.
All the learners have showed what it is to be a successful apprentice and log those achievements! Our tutors have been very impressed with their dedication, as shown from their statements below!
Santhoshin Kaur Singh, Beauty Therapist Apprenticeship – for Commitment to learning and workplace
“Santhoshin is a keen learner who always gives 110% when it comes to both aspects of her qualification. Santhoshin maintains knowledge lessons and is not afraid to ask questions if she is unsure as she wants to guarantee that she is always working to the highest of standards. Santhoshin is determined to be the best and she fits perfectly into the beauty industry with her customer service skills.” Kate Macpherson (Trainer/Assessor) 
Sian Johnson – Customer Service Level 3 – Progress made towards portfolio
Sian has been working on her customer service award and has been working so hard, I am incredibly proud of Sian and her hard work with in it. Sian has been so focused at completing her workbooks, coming in on her lesson days and also completing them at home in her own time, Sian has shown commitment and dedication to her work load. For her hard work I would like to nominate Sian to congratulate her! Huge well-done Sian we are all very proud of your hard work.”  Helen Dopson (Trainer/Assessor) 
Zach Evans – Learning and Skills Teacher Level 5 – for Progress made towards portfolio
Zach has made excellent progress over the past six months allowing him to complete his apprenticeship ahead of the planned end date and is currently waiting for his EPA results. He has produced assignments that were always a high standard, and his teaching practice showed a skilled practitioner who has the potential to go even further.” Alison Cast (Tutor)

Testimonials

Level 2 Waste Resource Operatives

Our Madigan Gill cohort are seven eager learners: Raul, Ionel, Michael, Mitchell, Vytautas, Ola, and Christopher.
All seven learners are currently on the Level 2 Waste Resource Operative Apprenticeship, all of whom aspire to be Waste Experts and are prepared to learn and work hard towards taking on supervisory roles at Madigan Gill.
Adam, as their employer, is always very supportive of the Apprenticeship and is going above and beyond to ensure they all have a great experience.
We are so pleased to have them on programme with us at Qdos Training and we wish them all the very best over the next 12 months.

 

Madigan Gill Learners

“I’m happy with my progress in support I receive within my course”

Megan Trueman

“I’m very happy with Kate she’s been very helpful. My workbooks have helped me learn a lot and Kate has helped me so much during them. She has made me feel comfortable and not nervous during assessments.”

Isobel Jevons

“Alison is a great tutor and simplifies everything for a better understanding. She is full of knowledge and provides great resources.”

Kayleigh Tanner

“So far, the course has been great, very easily presented, and easy to understand.”

Nathan Evans

“Alison has been fabulous to work with and has supported me.”

Kieran Doorbar

“It is a fantastic course, and it is challenging my knowledge”

Gillian Sinar

“Clare has been exceptionally supportive and understanding throughout the duration of my apprenticeship. Clare has offered me much needed guidance and encouragement with employee welfare issues and I more than grateful for her patience and understanding.”

Emma Holdcroft

“My overall experience at Qdos has been satisfactory as I feel I am supported enough by my tutor, and the work that has been set has been achievable knowledgeable. Once I have achieved my Level 3 qualification with Qdos I hope to proceed onto my Level 4”

Jack Spademan
Administration
“Hi everyone, my name is Gillian and I am currently doing a level 3 Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship and I have just completed a level 2 Waste Operative with a Level 2 in online safety and prevention, a Level 2 in equality and diversity , and one of my greatest achievements as well as passing my Apprenticeship, I passed my Functional Skills English.

I have learned about PUWER, LOLER and about what impact waste can have on the environment i.e. eco systems.

I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge, gaining more confidence as I grow as a person and as an employee for Stoke On Trent City Council.

I would definitely recommend doing an apprenticeship as you will be able to learn on the job, which will give you valuable experience and qualifications.”

Gillian
Stoke on Trent City Council

“We have seen an increase in confidence, skills and initiative from our apprentices which has benefitted both them and the school. We have regular contact with the training provider which allows us to support them in the best way possible”

“’The apprentice’s Assessor is very efficient, supportive of the apprentice and will always respond to any queries sent.”

“The course has been delivered in a very efficient way without any onerous requirements for staff at the school. The information received following our apprentice regular reviews allowed me to discuss aspects of the course with our apprentice”

“The training is delivered well. The Apprentice’s Assessor is very supportive of the apprentice and ensures that they are fully prepared for the assessment”

Employers

“Loved every minute being at stellar, the tutors are all lovely and so helpful”

“The training provided by the workplace is a high quality and standard”

“I like my course as it allows me to gain first-hand experience in the real world and through using Qdos training, I do not have to attend college and can get one to one tuition. My tutors have both been very helpful and explain everything clearly and with detail. I know my targets and what to aim for by next session. I have thoroughly enjoyed my course so far”

“I’m given the support I need, and the programme works around the demands of my job.”

“Alison has been a great help and support throughout and very approachable about anything I feel I need extra support with.”

“Stella academy is a great place to learn, and the staff are good at everything they do and push students to reach their full potential”

“Even if you can’t get InTouch with your tutor theirs always other staff that are willing to help”.

“Feel supported and know that I can contact my tutor outside of my arranged sessions with her and she will always respond and help. Am pleased with the progress I am making and what I am achieving so far”.

“I am very happy with the support and guidance; I have received during the duration of my course within the industry, and I shall hopefully return in the future”.

Qdos Learners

My experience at boots is very goog compared to some places I’ve worked. I met my husband here and I love my English class I enjoy going to English, I’ve learnt a lot.

Lidija
Boots

Fun, exciting lessons every week more confident than when I first started and it’s nice to see other people grow in confidence. Great stories to read and discuss made great friends.

Victoria
Boots

My English was bad I was happy when I heard about the English course in Boots. I am now learning a lot, I feel much better and confident.

Lorant
Boots

I got a contract with Boots and I’m sure my English class helped as I can talk better English. I like listening and speaking in my class and made good friends we also share our feelings.

Roopa
Boots

I learn English every week and I learn lots of different words if I don’t understand my teacher explains. We learn and have fun, and my reading as improved.

Maria
Boots

Since I started my English course I think I improve my English. I communicate better and have a better understanding when reading and writing. I like that Boots can give me the opportunity to study English at the place I work I do appreciate this and I will try to do my best. Thank you.

Alexander
Boots

Since attending my English class my English as improved, and I have more confidence in myself.

Samuel

I had a very good experience on my English course meeting new people. Since I have been attending my confidence when speaking English as grown a lot and I love the atmosphere everyone is respectful and supportive.

Monika

Thank you for this opportunity to attend English course at boots. I have gained more than learning, made new friends met wonderful teacher and I have better communication skills.

Abdulraouf Fituri
GOOD NEWS NOVEMBER 2018
Congratulations to Maxim Botnari.
Maxim recently completed one of our short course with our tutor Michael Veary.
After being told they had passed their course Maxim emailed us with the following “Thanks for your teaching, was very amazing and I’m very happy. Thank you very much..”
With dedication and the right support Maxim passed the courses with flying colours.
Well done Maxim!
GOOD NEWS AUGUST 2018
Congratulations to Emma Wilkinson.
Emma works in the Patient Experience Department at Kings Mill Hospital, and has developed a great working relationship with her assessor.
Despite work challenges, Emma completed all her work on time and to a great standard.
Through her hard work and determination, Emma has developed her knowledge and demonstrated the skills required to achieve her qualification.
Well done Emma!
CONGRATULATIONS – JULY 2018
A wonderful card received by one of our Tutor/ assessors Claire Porter.
Claire has obviously made a big difference in the learners journey.
Congratulations to Claire, and thank you for the wonderful thoughts from all of the team!!
STAR AWARD – JUNE 2018
Congratulation to our STAR award winner for June. Lisa made amazing progress  on her portfolio.
Lisa has been working with one of our tutors, Sam Bentley, and has definitely earned this award, Sam explains…..
“I would like to nominate Lisa Lambert for the award for her hard work and dedication towards her Apprenticeship. She had been transferred over from a different delivery company to Qdos Training around February time with only a couple of units completed. I started meeting Lisa in March and soon began to build trust with her and set up a plan to complete work and meet regularly.
At the end of March, during my Caseload Review with our operations director, we saw that her end date was approaching rapidly, so another plan with Lisa was put into place with weekly visits prior to her starting her night shift and this we did, regular contact via email, text messages and phone calls and she completed all aspects of the Apprenticeship.
There were times when she doubted she could complete all the work in time as well as working 12 hour night shifts but she put in the effort, worked hard to achieve this and met me an hour, sometimes 2 hours before her night shift started to get the work done.
For the 3 months that I have had this learner, she has worked hard to complete her work, emailed it as soon as she had completed a unit, often caught a bus to get to work early to meet me and she achieved what she thought was not achievable in such a short space of time and she even thanked me for being patient with her and working late in the night to help her through the Apprenticeship.
Congratulations to Lisa from all of the team!!
STAR AWARD – MARCH 2018
We have another fabulous learner who was nominated for a STAR award in March for the incredible progress made on her portfolio.
Hazel has been working with one of our tutors, Caroline Knight, and deserves this award, Caroline explains…..
I have worked with Hazel through her Business & Administration level 3 and now she is undertaking her level 4 in Business & Administration. She demonstrates commitment and drive in completing her work throughout both apprenticeships. Hazel is developing new ideas and researching skills to increase her knowledge and skills for her role. She has just gained a new position within the hospital, increase to a band higher, in a senior role. Through her determination to develop, this has increased her confidence and ability to apply for senior roles.
It’s always a pleasure to undertake training and assessments with Hazel!”
Congratulations to Hazel from all of the team!!
Meet one of our amazing learners.
In December Holly Brassington won our award for Commitment to Learning and Progress Made.
Holly worked incredibly hard with her tutor Linda Murray to win this STAR award.
Linda nominated Holly saying
I have been working with Holly for several months now, and she has made phenomenal progress with her learning journey.  Holly has enrolled on the Leadership and Management Level 5 programme, which is incredibly challenging.
She is now researching, acknowledging her sources, and has really worked incredibly hard to link her vocational knowledge and skills into a formal management qualification.  Her writing style has developed in tone, content and structure, and it is still her authentic voice.  She is never afraid to ask for support, advice and encouragement, to maintain her motivation, and she is in contact almost weekly as she adds to her evidence and makes sure her portfolio grows steadily so that she can achieve on time.
I’m delighted to be part of Holly’s academic journey, and so happy to guide and encourage her towards her qualfication
Well Done Holly!!