Choosing where to continue your education is a major decision and I believe that selecting us will be a choice you will not regret. We can help you decide on the best route for the future, whether you are returning to employment or want to improve your skills for the workplace.
We strive for excellence in everything we do and provide a learning environment that allows every student to thrive as an individual. We understand that each one of our learners needs and goals are different and that is why we tailor our support services to meet your individual needs.
We aim to ensure all our learners reach their full potential so you’ll find we are committed to quality and a positive and inclusive place to study. We are a challenging and yet exhilarating place to learn, we will give you the backing and encouragement you need to achieve the success you deserve and to create the future you want for yourself.
To be a provider of choice in the delivery of quality training where learners both achieve and exceed their full potential. To support and be part of Devolution Manchester; transforming lives and businesses within the Northern Powerhouse and wide markets in the UK and overseas.
We are open and transparent and treat each other with respect.
We develop and maintain a financial margin sufficient to support Start Training’s mission and vision.
We are committed to providing the best quality service.
I enjoy going to work and looking after the elderly residents at my care home. Everyone is very friendly and I thank Start Training for helping me work towards my Level 2.
I came to Start Training because I felt I could benefit from an apprenticeship. Start have helped me find a job role and have been very supportive and helpful from the very beginning.
Level 3 Business Administration, Angels at Home
Everybody has helped me so much since I first contacted Start Training. I have grown in confidence and improved my English speaking skills as well as taking a big step towards a full time job in social care.
“Thank you to everyone at Start for all your help and support. I would not consider approaching anyone else but Start Training for trainees”
Quality underpins all our work and is key to our mission to improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. All our staff, whatever their roles work to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment for our learners and for employers.
Our Quality Stategy outlines how we aspire to provide excellence in education and training. We are proud to draw our learners from a wide range of backgrounds, academic levels and geographies and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to high quality provision.
We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with
We are dedicated to working in an
way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich
is a term that covers many things – all concerned with making sure learners are safe, healthy, protected from harm and enjoy positive wellbeing.
As well as actively promoting these values to our students, we are also embedding these into student work across all curriculum areas
The importance of rules and laws, whether they be those that govern our company or our country, are referred to and reinforced often, such as in classrooms and when reflecting on behaviour choices.
Alongside rules and laws, we promote freedom of choice and the right to respectfully express views and beliefs. Through the provision of a safe, supportive environment and empowering education, we provide boundaries for everyone to make choices safely.
We work in an area which is greatly culturally diverse and we are proud to promote and celebrate our different backgrounds and beliefs.
Help students to become valuable and rounded members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background.
We are also taking action to:
Use opportunities such as general elections, current news and debates to promote British values and help students to argue and defend different points of view.
Start Training has developed Policies and Procedures to ensure the Quality of the Services that it delivers. Please see below a list of the documents that have been published:
Why Start Training?
Businesses
We strive to achieve the best return on investment for the employers we work with. Our focus is on improving learner competencies and providing businesses with the skill-sets they need in order to move forward successfully.
We treat every student as an individual and take the time to get to know you. We are committed to providing exceptional levels of support for learners throughout the training process and ensure access to greater work and further education.