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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I have recently completed my Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification with a merit! I had Kirsty Welding as my tutor and she has been amazing! Always on hand when I needed her, provided resources and support throughout! I was worried about this qualification with it all being online and something I’m not used to but the whole process have been a breeze, like I said Kirsty has guided me all the way through and been super helpful. I would recommend completing a course with Paragon Skills
I have just completed my level 3 with paragon skills and finished with a distinction! My tutor Charlotte Ross was amazing and guided me throughout my learning experience. She was very knowledgable and easy to learn from, I am very happy with my experience at paragon skills.
Great course, delivered across different levels of experience and adapted to suit all needs
I am in the beginning of my apprenticeship Lead Care Worker Level 3, and I am really loving the resources at Paragon Skills, as well as the support that I am receiving. Five stars also to Sharon Taylor that has been always so approachable and available when I need it.
I have just passed Level 2 early years educator apprenticeship and will be moving on to level 3 with paragon skills soon. I also passed level 2 functional skills maths and English with paragon skills. I had a great experience with paragon skills. My tutor Rachael is lovely and so supportive. I felt completely at ease during our regular meetings and found the meetings to be so helpful for my learning. I'm not very technical when it comes to computers but the BUD system (my personal online learning plan) was so easy to navigate and use.
Taking part in Level 2 Adult care has been a great experience as I have had the opportunity to increase my knowledge within the care sector. I have had an amazing tutor named Kirsty Welding who was there to support me achieve my goals, she provided me with excellent material and resources which made my journey easier. I would recommend Kirsty Welding to anyone thinking of enrolling into this course, I can assure you will have the best time. Last but not the least, the course has really allowed me to gain confidence with my role as a support worker allowing me to provide the best care to clients.
Good experience. Good support throughout.
This was my second QCF through paragon with a different tutor, Charlotte Ross was very helpful and explained everything we would be doing over the year for the course. I was grateful that when we had an hour book we did the whole hour. Charlotte pushed me to write alot more of my assignment which I found beneficial as the information stuck. Charlotte was very easy to get a hold of if I had any questions and was supported when I needed to take a few weeks off Very helpful for my EPA!
I’ve just finished my NVQ 3. I don’t have much confidence in myself but my tutor Charlotte was amazing at helping me achieve a merit in it. The company were so good and took me on from another company that sadly could no longer run. Would definitely recommend using them.
Jo McQuirk was a life saver on my course and could not be more helpful and very insightful, wouldn’t of passed without her help.
A great experience. Thanks to my tutor Catherine fee for supporting me through the course and coming to see me during my night shifts.
The tutors were really nice and helpful when anytime I had any trouble or questions. They were very patient and supportive of myself and I am very grateful that I had that support system in place
I recently completed my Level 3 Team Lead Apprenticeship, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the entire process. From start to finish, the journey was smooth, informative, and immensely beneficial to my professional growth. The program's structure was well thought out, providing a comprehensive understanding of team leadership principles and practical applications. The content was engaging, relevant, and delivered in a way that made complex concepts easy to grasp. A significant highlight of my experience was the outstanding support and guidance I received from my tutor, Gareth. He demonstrated incredible expertise in the field, and a genuine commitment to helping me succeed. Gareth's approachability and willingness to go the extra mile made the learning experience enjoyable and memorable. The flexibility of the apprenticeship allowed me to balance work responsibilities while advancing my skills as a team leader. The assessments were challenging yet fair, providing an opportunity to apply what I had learned in real-world scenarios. In conclusion, I highly recommend Paragon Skills to anyone seeking a well-rounded and impactful learning experience. It has undoubtedly equipped me with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in my role. A big shout out to Gareth and the entire team for their dedication to promoting professional development. Thank you for an outstanding journey! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have just completed my level 3 NVQ Lead adult support worker. My amazing tutor was Heather Evans from Paragon skills. I highly recommend Heather, and can honestly say I would not have completed this course with a double distinction without her. The support throughout has been outstanding whether it be struggles with course units or functional skills. There were a few times when I wanted to quit but Heather kept me going and has this amazing ability to adapt the learning to my needs and use my skills in a productive way. Thank you so much Heather for believing in me and making me believe in myself. See you again soon for Level 4.
My Tutor Heather Evans, was an absolute delight to work with throughout my NVQ/CQF Level 3. I ended with a Distinction overall. Heather was helpful and always made time when needed to talk to and work through any work. She was always speedy in replying to any work that I submitted, and was also a good laugh to talk to. During my work shadowing when she came to my place of work, she put me at ease and was a delight to talk to throughout. I had a really positive experience overall and would eagerly continue to do my level 4 if possible, especially if I could have Heather as my tutor again.
What an amazing organisation! In my line of work I need to conduct NVQ's and have seen many organisations like paragon skills to help and improve more knowledge and skills to further my career. I find paragon skills has been one of the best organisations to support me in all areas. I also have dyslexia where I need additional support. This support has been in place since day one and have reassured me everyday since. I have an amazing assessor kerry Murray who has shared alot of knowledge and skills and also been a massive support to me throughout. I want to thank all the employees at paragon skills even to those who we don't get to see behind close doors who also supports this company. I appreciate you all!! Thank you once again. Many thanks Amie Thomas
Just finished my NVQ My Tutor was amazing, so supportive, very motivational, and extremely supportive. She made doing the NVQ enjoyable. Thank you so much Jo
I cannot fault Paragon and namely Jo Murray at all. The training provider I was registered with initially ceased trading overnight and Paragon picked up some of ‘us learners’. Jo was my contact and support platform from around June ‘23 to Jan 29th ‘24 when I completed my EPA and gained a Distinction. Jo made the whole process pain free, seamless and enjoyable. Thank you so much Jo 👍👍 Based on my learning experience I would recommend Paragon to other learners/apprentices. Thank you Dawn.
My tutor Debbie was amazing through my whole learning journey, I had a baby half way through my course and my tutor gave me massive amounts of support when it come to me returning to the course and was always there to help and offer her support. I didn’t have much belief in my self at times but my tutor helped my confidence grow. This course has been a massive uphill battle with myself and at times felt it was droning on never once did Debbie my tutor not support me or guide me through I would highly recommend doing courses, you 100% get the support and guidance when you need it and even when you don’t realise you need. Thank you for making my experience a positive one. Thank you for always being there for anything and most of all your patience with me, it's been a very long journey for us but with you dedication and support towards me I DID IT!! THANK YOU DEBBIE 😀
Lisa Hall
Feb 19,2024I have just completed my level 3 and I had Kelly house for my tutor. I have got to say she was amazing from start to finish . She was helpful and supportive.