About Us
A small training provider, with a big imagination.

“Being at Derwent Training has not only given me the training and qualifications I need, it has provided the supportive and friendly environment I needed to build my confidence in the workplace.” – Daniel, Apprentice

Derwent Training
We’re BIG on success

We’re proud of the success of our learners. Whether they come to us as school leavers, looking to start skills from scratch, or already employed, looking to better their prospects and future career. Each individual is important here at Derwent Training and we use our family-feel training environment to give them the support they need to succeed.

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We’re BIG on inclusivity

Whoever you are there is a place for you here at Derwent Training. We believe in the power of diversity and the widened perspective it allows us to develop of the world. You will find everyone from all backgrounds here at Derwent – across teaching staff, admin teams and, of course, our learners themselves.

We’re BIG on professionalism

We are accredited by a number of partners and associations and are proud of our OFSTED rating. We also have Direct Claim status as a training provider and hold the prestigious MATRIX accreditation.

We are rated “GOOD” by OFSTED

“Apprentices are prepared well for learning. Leaders and trainers have created an inclusive environment in which apprentices from diverse backgrounds work well together. Apprentices benefit from being taught by highly skilled and knowledgeable engineering trainers who have the confidence and ability to allow flexibility in learning.”

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We’re BIG on inspiration

We’re here to inspire learning, achievement and continuous improvement at every level. This encompasses not only learners and those we work with, but also ourselves as a provider. We are consistently seeking for how we can improve what we do an innovate processes and practices, inspiring those around us to adopt the same approach.

‘’ Working with Derwent Training has been key to the success we have had with our apprentices as they provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge and support to allow them to become the engineers of the future.’’
Our Team

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Our Training Centre

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Our Policies

We are committed to an inclusive, professional and safe training environment for all of our apprentices.

Partners & Accreditations

We are proud of our working relationships, partnerships and accreditations

Careers

We are committed to an inclusive, professional and safe training environment for all of our apprentices.

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