Health & Social Care Childcare & Education Professional Services About us Get in touch About Paragon Skills When learners succeed, employers’ benefit. We provide apprenticeship training at a national level developing the workforce of the future. We are a highly motivated and energetic team, committed to making sure that we have the right learner on the right course and work hard to ensure quality training with high learner pass rates. We are passionate about providing opportunities for you to achieve and succeed in the career of your choice. So if you prefer practical experiences to classroom and textbook learning, Would appreciate being able to practice, use and develop your skills in a workplace setting whilst working as part of a team. Then an choosing the Apprenticeship pathway could be for you? Factors to consider: Level – You want the Apprenticeship to be rewarding and challenging, but not so hard that you want to give up. Make sure you pick an Apprenticeship that teaches you new skills. Sectors – Based on you interests and skills, narrow down your options. Our focus on delivering quality apprenticeships that are relevant to our employer partners speaks for itself in our outstanding results and feedback... 71.4% success rates (compared to an industry average of 51.8%) 9.1 out of 10 learners would recommend us to a friend or family member 8.8 out of 10 employers would recommend us (compared to an industry average of 5.8 out of 10)
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Just finished my NVQ in Adult Care. A huge thank you and a massive shout out to Kirsty Welding. Kirsty, i couldn't have had a better trainer. After changing two tutors, I had lost all incentive and passion for the program. Kirsty brought back all the will I had lost with her constant reassurance and effort to explain everything, being there for anything I needed at all times and her overall awesome self.
I couldn’t thank enough Kirsty Welding for helping me finish my NVQ level 2.She’s always responding and helpful whenever I needed help.
I have just come to the end of my level 3 Lead adult care worker course and can honestly say I wouldn’t have managed without my tutor Kirsty Welding, her support gave me the push I needed to complete my course
Kirsty Welding did a fantastic job with our team members and supported them to shine and complete with a great outcome. Thank you
Kirsty Welding my my tutor she has been fantastic has always been on the end of the phone when I've needed any help with the course and has explained things very well.
Kirsty has been a great help for a couple of years in my role as a support worker. She always goes out her way to make sure you understand the assignments. She's very approachable and willing to give her help ensuring her students reach their goals.
Jacqui what an amazing lady you really are I couldn’t have done my NVQ 2 without you . You have seen me through all my ups and downs and given me the strength to carry on . A massive Thankyou Jacqui . I have gained a lovely friend on my journey.
I have finished my NVQ level 2 in adult care today and can honestly say without the support of my tutor Jacqui Beswick i would of never got through it, the unwavering support and understanding pushed me through to the finish line. the complete confidence she had in me to pass the EPA made me believe i could do it and i’ve come away with a distinction. i couldn’t of had a better and more smooth sailing experience and her patience when it came to my hatred of maths was truly unmatched! thank you for everything!
I have recently completed my level 3 in lead adult care support with the company paragon and the whole experience was made so much more enjoyable because I had a very helpful, supportive and lovely assessor called Joanne Heritage, at one point at the beginning of the course I wanted to pack it in but thankfully I had Jo to speak with and she helped me through it. If it hadn't of been for her listening and talking me through things I would not of completed the course and I am so thankful to her for all the support she gave throughout
I've recently wrapped up my NVQ level 2 in Adult Care with Paragon Skills, and I'm thrilled to share that I achieved it with a distinction! This course has been quite the journey, and I must say, it has truly enriched my understanding of my role as a health care worker. A massive part of my success goes to my incredible tutor, Laura Barlow. Laura's support, guidance, and unwavering belief in me were invaluable. She's not just a tutor; she's been my mentor and cheerleader throughout this whole process. I can confidently say that without Laura's dedication and encouragement, I wouldn't have reached this milestone. A reliable and supportive tutor like Laura can truly make all the difference. I'm immensely grateful for all her help and support.
The course was full of different information relating to my chosen area of study and it was good to do this alongside learning in my workplace to support my learning there. I unfortunately had a few setbacks from tutor changeovers and miscommunication but I believe this just to be unfortunate as when i mentioned it, it was dealt with efficiently and promptly. All tutors were very friendly and very easy to approach with different questions that I had relating to my work. The work is paced out well so that you have time to complete it or if you are more like myself, you can ask for more work to keep the momentum going. I enjoyed the flexibility of being able to do the course both at work and in my free time and the online system they use to submit work is simple to use and navigate. The course is a good gateway to learning all you need to know to become an adaptable and knowledgeable practitioner.
I have recently completed my level 4 lead practitioner apprentiship from having a few hic cups in the beginning with two different tutors I didn't believe I would ever see the end result at times I wanted to give up but then I was lucky enough to have been given Helen Banks who is very professional encouraged me to carry on sorted out my Bud portal which was an absolute mess when she took me over.Helen Banks kept to all scheduled appointments with me and marked assignments I submitted in a very timely manner her guidance and support has made me achieve my qualification. I would highly recommend Pargaon Skills to anyone looking to gain higher qualifications. Thank you Helen Banks
I completed the Business Administration apprenticeship with Nicky Creswick. I was transferred to paragon after my employer changed providers and it was such a good experience. Nicky was understanding and supportive all the way through. Helped me navigate a change of employer and helped me complete my apprenticeship despite various personal challenges along the way
My tutor Yasmin Bolt was brilliant and supported me every step of the way. The app BUD was easy and clear to use. My tutor was really lovely and caring and made the whole experience easy and relaxed.
I’ve just achieved a distinction in my diploma level 4 with Laura Barlow, my tutor was supportive throughout and kept contact with me offering support feedback and encouragement. Thank you!
Just completed my NVQ level 2 in Adult Care with paragon skills. I really wasn't sure about doing this course but once I started I really enjoyed it. It really improved my knowledge which helped me understand my role as a health care worker alot more and everything I learned helped me to provide the best possible care. I couldn't have achieved this qualification if it wasn't for my tutor Laura Barlow, this lady is just the best tutor ever. Always there for me when I needed help and support, continuesly encouraged me and helped me to believe in myself. Laura guided me from start to finish and I honestly don't think I could have completed this course without her by my side. Having a reliable and supportive tutor can make anything possible so thank you so much for all the support I really appreciate it.
I just finished my level 3 adult lead care course, and I would like to thank you to my supportive tutor Tracy. She and her colleagues led me through all studies with compaction and were very helpful. Tracy and her team gave me the confidence to push myself and completed my courses.
Paragon Skill was a great company to help me achieve my Level 4 Lead Practitioner In Adult Care course. At first, there were a few teething problems with regards to my assessor changing twice. However I'm glad I stuck with it. My assesor, Helen Banks was amazing, she gave me reassurance, consistency, and lots of advice, which made it easier to complete my course. Helen was understanding and gave me the confidence to believe in myself.
I recently completed my Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my tutors at Paragon Skills, in particular Julie Parham whose support and guidance from the onset enabled me to rise above the challenges faced throughout the programme. The learning portal was an excellent way to see my progress and I was really pleased with the learning material provided to support my studies. An overall outstanding experience from the Paragon Skills team.
Lucy Weedon
Jul 28,2024I recently completed my Level 3 apprenticeship as an Early Years Educator with Paragon Skills and finished with a Distinction! My tutor Zoe, who I also had her for my Level 2, has been amazing. She has been very supportive, encouraging me to keep going and explaining the assignments further to ensure I understood. Thank you for believing in me!