Headline Sponsor
OCR
Second Tier Sponsor
Pearson
 

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Headline Sponsor



At OCR, we are passionate about general & vocational education and the opportunities that it gives learners from all walks of life, preparing them for the world of work.

Together with our extensive portfolio including English and maths, Cambridge Technicals, Apprenticeships, Employability plus so much more, we offer assessment led services complete with teaching support and resources that paves the way for learners to reach their full potential.


visit: www.ocr.org.uk/vocational email: vocational.qualifications@ocr.org.uk call: 02476 851509 twitter: @ocr_vocational

Second Tier Sponsor


Learning is a never-ending road of discovery, challenge, inspiration, and wonder. For many people, it is the route to a job to support their family or the skills to help them progress in their career. That’s why Pearson is focused on helping learners at every stage of the journey discover a love of learning that helps provide opportunities throughout their lives. Because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.

visit: qualifications.pearson.com email: wblcustomerservices@pearson.com call: 0844 576 0045 twitter: @pearsonwbl

AELP Gala Dinner Sponsor



At OCR, we are passionate about general & vocational education and the opportunities that it gives learners from all walks of life, preparing them for the world of work.

Together with our extensive portfolio including English and maths, Cambridge Technicals, Apprenticeships, Employability plus so much more, we offer assessment led services complete with teaching support and resources that paves the way for learners to reach their full potential.

visit: www.ocr.org.uk/vocational email: vocational.qualifications@ocr.org.uk call: 02476 851509 twitter: @ocr_vocational
Conference Programme Guide Sponsor

Learning is a never-ending road of discovery, challenge, inspiration, and wonder. For many people, it is the route to a job to support their family or the skills to help them progress in their career. That’s why Pearson is focused on helping learners at every stage of the journey discover a love of learning that helps provide opportunities throughout their lives. Because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.

visit: qualifications.pearson.com email: wblcustomerservices@pearson.com call: 0844 576 0045 twitter: @pearsonwbl

Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception Sponsor



Awarding Organisation NCFE is a registered educational charity with a legacy in learning that starts from 1848 and today offers over 500 nationally accredited qualifications to over 480,000 learners per academic session, across more than 1,600 active centres.

Dynamic and committed to changing lives through learning, NCFE believes that education can help every individual to achieve their full potential. It’s what NCFE stands for and it’s why it’s here.

NCFE offers a wide portfolio of qualifications including Apprenticeships, qualifications which support Study Programmes and Traineeships, fundable qualifications for adult learners, high quality distance learning models, V Certs for schools and much more. All qualifications are supported by NCFE’s exceptional customer service and unique, friendly approach.

In 2015, NCFE acquired the trade and assets of the Awarding Organisation CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education). CACHE is recognised as the leading childcare qualifications provider in the UK, and this acquisition makes NCFE a market leader in qualifications for the Health, Public Services and Care sectors.

visit: www.ncfe.org.uk email: businessdevelopment@ncfe.org.uk call: 0191 240 8833

Conference Workshops Sponsor



Innovate Awarding is a national awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales, with a passion for doing things differently. We provide a range of vocational qualifications to FE colleges, training providers and employers, and we are working alongside them to revolutionise the way in which they are delivered and assessed. We offer a great range of qualifications in multiple sectors but we can also develop fully bespoke qualifications to a timescale that suits the customer. We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service and responsiveness to business needs.
Join Innovate Awarding and become innovators of the future. 

visit: www.innovateawarding.org email: contactus@innovateawarding.org call: 0117 314 2800 twitter: @Innovate_Awards

Gala Dinner Wine Sponsor



Celebrating 50 years in 2014, Trainsure has grown to become the UK’s leading provider of insurance to the Training Industry. As specialists in our field, we know that Insurance requirements for work based learning providers are unique and diverse, so we work with our clients to provide flexible, practical solutions to meet their needs. We currently look after over 600 clients nationwide including many members of AELP.

The insurance market has changed dramatically over the last few years with an ever increasing number of Insurer’s products. Trainsure is able to cater for all your insurance needs and many of our clients have found working in partnership with us of great value in these times of change, as having an in depth understanding of your industry is invaluable when arranging insurance.

Trainsure are proud to announce our continued working relationship with AELP having agreed an exclusive package of benefits for AELP Members!

So, if you wish to discuss this further or arrange a meeting to review your existing insurance policies, please contact Wayne Cowley on the details below.

visit: www.trainsure.com email: waynec@trainsure.com call: 01274 206500

Delegate Leaflet Sponsor



Alderwood is a market leader in recruiting permanent and temporary staff for the skills, employability and education sectors.

We have specialist teams recruiting in the following sectors across the UK and Internationally:
• Work Based Learning
• Employability
• FE Colleges and Schools
• Engineering Training
• Executive

A combination of our industry knowledge and a team of expert consultants gives us a unique perspective of the market, allowing both our clients and candidates to enjoy the benefits of our expertise.

We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver a wide range of tailored recruitment solutions.
These can include:
• Permanent and temporary recruitment on a UK-wide and international basis
• Managing end-to-end volume recruitment campaigns
• Consultative advice on all aspects of the recruitment process; including attraction strategies, interviewing and staff retention

For more information, please contact us on:

visit: www.alderwoodrecruitment.com email: info@alderwoodrecruitment.com call: 01489 873488

Delegate Leaflet Sponsor



At Bowles we believe in the value of learning through experience, learning that lasts long after the programme has finished, that can be applied back in the workplace and that helps your apprentices and graduates develop their full potential. Our work ready programmes helps your young talent successfully manage the transition from academia to the workplace, a transition that is often made more difficult due to a lack of soft skills.

We concentrate on personal development, communication, planning, decision-making and team working skills. Focusing on these areas helps to build self-confidence and encourages the taking of personal responsibility. As a result you get a more motivated employee who has a greater understanding of what is expected of them, who is more committed, feels valued and will have developed a ‘can do’ attitude. Of course there are also the additional financial benefits such as increased retention and improved productivity. Our residential programmes also provide the opportunity to build a strong network of peers, a supportive peer group that will stay with them as they progress through your organisation.

For more information, please contact us on:

visit: www.bowles.ac email: Ummara@bowles.ac call: 01892 665665

Writing Pad Sponsor



Seetec Skills is committed to becoming the best provider of learning and skills within the sectors, regions and markets we operate in. We provide flexible, affordable and innovative learning opportunities to benefit the communities we work within, the employers we work for and the learners we develop.
We provide a wide range of Apprenticeships, Traineeships and vocational courses designed to turn talent into rewarding and progressive careers.


visit: http://seetecskills.co.uk/ email: learning.skills@seetec.co.uk call: 0845 303 2963

Conference Lanyard Sponsor



Skills Training UK creates bespoke Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes for employers, with a particular focus on individual and business improvement and has direct contracts with both the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Education Funding Agency (EFA), for the Study Programme. The number of employers we work with and for is growing fast and we now deliver Apprenticeships in all regions of England.

Skills Training UK is known for its collaborative working, twice achieving the Merlin Standard highest grade of Excellent; the Standard for supply chain design, management and performance.

Direct delivery under our own contracts represents the majority of what we do, however we also work as a prime contractor who sub-contracts to specialist partners and increasingly we are also a key partner to FE colleges and other direct contract holders for Apprenticeships, Traineeships and provision for unemployed young people and adults.

We are keen to develop genuine partnerships with both employers and other education and training organisations; if you are interested in exploring how your organisation might work with Skills Training UK then please contact, Graham Clarke, Development Director on the details below.

visit: www.skillstraininguk.com email: grahamclarke@skillstraininguk.com call: 07940 569 377

Conference Delegate Bags Sponsor



Awarding Organisation NCFE is a registered educational charity with a legacy in learning that starts from 1848 and today offers over 500 nationally accredited qualifications to over 480,000 learners per academic session, across more than 1,600 active centres.

Dynamic and committed to changing lives through learning, NCFE believes that education can help every individual to achieve their full potential. It’s what NCFE stands for and it’s why it’s here.

NCFE offers a wide portfolio of qualifications including Apprenticeships, qualifications which support Study Programmes and Traineeships, fundable qualifications for adult learners, high quality distance learning models, V Certs for schools and much more. All qualifications are supported by NCFE’s exceptional customer service and unique, friendly approach.

In 2015, NCFE acquired the trade and assets of the Awarding Organisation CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education). CACHE is recognised as the leading childcare qualifications provider in the UK, and this acquisition makes NCFE a market leader in qualifications for the Health, Public Services and Care sectors.

visit: www.ncfe.org.uk email: businessdevelopment@ncfe.org.uk call: 0191 240 8833

Voting Pads Sponsor



Smart Assessor is an electronic portfolio for all qualifications, including Maths and English, where classroom and work based learners upload rich evidence of competence using videos and photos.

Learners use their e-portfolio app to showcase their skills to employers.

Electronic forms and signatures eliminate paper. Teaching, learning and assessing become more enjoyable, professional and robust.

Improve timely completions with our dynamic management dashboard leaving no place for poor performance to hide

visit: www.smartassessor.com email: fiona@smartassessor.co.uk call: 01788834669 follow: @smartassessor