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The Business and Learner Support (BLS) team grew out of the original Learner Support team, set up in 2004. The team was funded until 2010 by the Learning and Skills Council, as they realised that learners in the workplace were in need of support to achieve the full Apprentice framework and the team was set up to provide this service. Employers quickly realised the benefits of this approach, as it reduced the amount of time learners had to leave work and helped them achieve more quickly. Today's team has exended the areas of expertise both on an individual and a group level and are able to offer bespoke training and support to meet learners, providers and employers needs.
Terms and Conditions - Access to the Business and Learner Support team and their provision, except where otherwise stated, is normally charged at the commercial rate of £25 per hour or £250 per day for members and £35 per hour or £350 per day for non members and partners. Some of our products and services are fully or part funded; for example, ALS/ASN support is funded through the Local Authorities and such funding can be drawn upon by providers to access learner support. Accessing fully or partly funded services is based on funding eligibility criteria. NTN is open to approaches that combine a mixture of services and are willing to discuss options with those interested.
Business and Learner Support Services and Products :
NTN’s Business and Learner Support service provides additional support for individuals who need to develop their skills further in order to access an employment or training opportunity, or are at risk of not completing their existing education or training programme. The team use a person centred approach to working with individuals, employers, training providers , and other organisations, both on a one-to-one or small group basis, to ensure that each individual is able to maximise their potential.
Support is available to address barriers to progression such as:
- Low level literacy and numeracy skills
- Personal, social development issues (i.e. confidence, motivation, self esteem, budgeting, anxiety, homelessness, substance misuse etc...)
- A learning difficulty or disability e.g. dyslexia quick scanning
- Lack of employability skills
The BLS team is committed to the continuous improvement of
provision across the sector and offers a menu of opportunities to enable
organisations to:
- Increase capacity to improve the retention, achievement and subsequent
- Successful transition of individuals
- Develop their staff through programmes of CPD
- Embed quality improvements within the organisations policies and procedures
- Access funding opportunities
- Keep up to date with changes within the sector
Learner Quotes
“Thank you for working with me I know that it has helped me to pass the test”
“It has been really good working with you. You have helped me a great deal and I have now got a lot better at maths and key skills thanks to you”.
“Thank you for all your help ... you make it look so simple I wish I could of had that tuition in school but then I would have never met you so all things considered I am glad to be working with you to keep me up to speed about numeracy that’s very good!”
To find out more or talk to a member of the team, contact NTN on 01623 404341 or email us at Enquiries.