About us
All our vocational courses below offer a range of vocational tasters and accredited qualifications from Entry to level 2.
- Multi Skills Construction (Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Tiling, and Plastering)
- Hairdressing – within a commercial salon
- Beauty Therapy – within a commercial salon
- Business and Administration
Impact, Outcomes and Key Performance Indicators
Key performance indicators
- Minimum 65% achievement
- Minimum 75% course completion
Barnardo’s has a robust approach in monitoring our project outcomes. All contracts are reviewed monthly by the Senior Leadership Team and Centre Managers. Leaders and Managers are supported by regular management information that allows all aspects of performance and progress to be effectively managed. Detailed management information is produced every two weeks utilising data from MAYTAS, our Management Information System. Any risks are identified at the earliest opportunity and interventions are implemented immediately. For example, learners at risk of dropping out of provision, or lack of progress.
As well as measuring impact based upon achievement and completion, impact is also measured by some of the softer skills. For example, improvement in confidence and self-esteem, attendance & timekeeping, and engagement in learning.
How to access?
In person delivery only.
How we deliver
Bespoke timetables are available on request, these can range from an hour session to build confidence, to up to 2 days a week in the learners chosen area.
Sessions can run from 9.30 to 3pm with 45 minutes for lunch break and 2 x 10 min breaks throughout the day.
How we report attendance
Schools will be informed by 10am if their learner has not attended on site.
Our key contacts
- Children’s Service Manager christina.saunders@barnardos.org.uk
- Day to day Amanda Whitlie amanda.whitlie@barnardos.org.uk
- Safeguarding Christina Saunders-Wingfield christina.saunders@barnardos.org.uk