OUR LINKS TO SUCCESS
A Network Built on Excellence
No training provider is an island. To build a thriving regional economy, it takes a coordinated ecosystem of industry leaders, governing bodies, and specialist partners.
At Derwent Training, our commitment to continuous improvement is fueled by our collaborations. We align ourselves with partners who set the gold standard in their respective fields, ensuring our curriculum remains cutting-edge and our impact remains unmatched. Below are the organisations and accreditations that help us maintain our reputation for excellence.
Matrix Accreditation
Derwent Training holds a Matrix Standard accreditation.
The Matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s (DfE) standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance. The DfE supports the Matrix Standard as the quality framework for accrediting information, advice and guidance contracts including the National Careers Service, its subcontractors and other services delivered on behalf of the DfE.
When an independent Assessor confirms that all criteria are met, the organisation becomes an accredited organisation and can display the matrix quality mark to demonstrate that it offers high quality IAG services.
Association of Apprentices
Derwent Training is a corporate member of the Association of Apprentices.
As such all our apprentices are too, including our alumni.
The Association of Apprentices is here to support the UK’s hugely talented community of almost one million apprentices be their best. They provide the social and broader elements that complement an apprenticeship programmes, with access to advice and guidance which supports life-long career development, and a lifetime of professional networks.
On completion of your apprenticeship you can apply for post-nominals (letters after your name) as recognition of your academic achievement.
OFSTED
Our last OFSTED inspection rated us as “Good”
“Apprentices are prepared well for learning. Leaders and trainers have created an inclusive environment in which apprentices from diverse backgrounds work well together. Apprentices appreciate working in a supportive environment in which they can thrive and learn. Apprentices are highly motivated to achieve their apprenticeship. Their attendance at work and in the training centre is good. Apprentices benefit from being taught by highly skilled and knowledgeable engineering trainers who have the confidence and ability to allow flexibility in learning. Apprentices work in a safe learning environment where health and safety is a high priority.”
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is an effective, Government backed scheme that helps protects organisations, whatever their size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.
We have Cyber Essentials accreditation, which means we have put the necessary cyber protections in place and passed a technical verification to ensure our IT systems are safe and protected against all forms of cyber attacks.
Federation of Small Businesses
Derwent Training is a member of the FSB.
The FSB mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. Established over 45 years ago, FSB is the UK’s largest grassroots business campaigning group, which ensures the voice of small businesses is heard at the highest level across the UK, as well as providing business services and products to our members.
Association of Employers & Learning Providers
Derwent Training is a member of AELP.
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body, proudly representing around 800 organisations. AELP members support thousands of businesses and millions of learners in England by delivering a wide range of training, vocational learning, and employability programmes.
Circular Malton & Norton Ambassador
We are a proud ambassador for Circular Malton and Norton.
It is a voluntary group that engenders sharing easy, collaborative actions to benefit residents, business, our local economy and our local environment as we reduce carbon emissions.
We have a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy that you can review here.
Policies
We have strong measures in place to ensure a safe and compliant environment for our employees and learners.