Flying the flag for Telford College at the Houses of Parliament
Telford College director Sarah Davies attended a reception at the House of Lords yesterday to celebrate the college being shortlisted for a national award.
It is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category at this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards.
Telford College has been shortlisted in recognition of the success of its Health Care Support Worker Induction Programme, developed in partnership with NHS and the Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System.
Sarah, executive director of partnerships and employer engagement, represented the college at a celebratory reception for the finalists, held at the House of Lords. The winners will then be announced on March 3.
The awards are run jointly by FE Week and the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, and delivered in partnership with City and Guilds.
Sarah said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award.Our work in partnership with the Integrated Care System has had a significant impact on the workforce and transformed the way training is delivered.
“With the sector under immense pressure, we’ve embraced creativity and innovation in our delivery methods, and we’re delighted to see this recognised.”
Shane Mann, chair of the judging panel and chief executive of FE Week’s publisher EducationScape, said Telford College’s work ‘stood out strongly’ during the judging discussions.
“There were some lively debates among the judges, which speaks to the high standard of nominations from a sector that is constantly innovating and raising the bar.
“It was fascinating to see how training providers and employers are embedding AI into their programmes to personalise learning and enhance the curriculum.”
Telford College’s health care support worker induction programme is a pioneering initiative that has redefined health care training in the area since its launch in 2022.
Co-designed and co-delivered with NHS employers, the two-week course blends online learning, in-person workshops, and simulation-based training.
