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 am nearing the end of my lead care worker level 3, I have found at times this to be hard as I haven't been in the job long compared, to some of my other work colleagues but with the help and support from kirsty welding I feel more confident at my job and feel to have a better understanding I also enjoyed all the workshops with Luke radford and Heather evens as they always great you with a smile and makes all the workshops fun and enjoyable.
I was supported throughout my qualification by my tutor Kirsty Welding - she took the time to understand my learning style and was always available to answer any questions I might have had. I felt I was always encouraged to succeed and cannot state strongly enough how much I appreciated the kindness and patience of my tutor Kirsty and the group call tutors Luke and Heather.
What made the experience great was to have a good tutor like I did Kate underwood she is an amazing person and always helped me in anything i needed very easy to communicate with. Always there if I needed help on the end of the phone. enjoyed the course and found it very interesting.also heather which i meet at first us also amazing too very approachable and so easy to ask her anythink about the course.highly reccomend the couse
I have just completed my Level 3 in Lead Adult Care. My tutor Laura Barlow was an amazing support from the beginning to the end. Nothing was ever too much for Laura, she was on hand to offer advice and was always keen to share her depths of knowledge. I have gained lots of knowledge, skills and experience which will help me to progress in the future, who knows I might continue with my learning and development and progress on to the Level 5 in the near future! I would like to thank Laura from the bottom of my heart, I wouldn't have done it without her support.
I have just passed my level 3 team leader/ supervisor and can honestly say it wouldn't have happened without the help of my tutor Debbie Arnell. She was always there to help even with the silliest of questions or queries. I can honestly say that if you get Debbie as a tutor you are very lucky. Would definitely give 10/10
At the start of my study I was introduced to my tutor Kirsty welding, somehow I was given a different tutor I messaged Kirsty panicking after I’d already made a learning plan with her setting me achievable targets and planned check ins to keep me focused, I’m in the middle of being diagnosed with adhd she quickly spoke to her team and got me put back in her student group she was very patient, encouraging and compassionate I honestly can’t thank her enough always a message away alway willing to help I’m so grateful for all her help and support she made this my easiest qualification I have ever obtained I’ve laughed cried ranted and she still kept me motivated I CAN NOT RECOMMEND HER ENOUGH!!! ✨💜
I have just got my results to say I have passed my Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Adult Care!! Woop woop!! It’s been a difficult 2 years but Laura has been amazing, keeping me going, pushing me through, giving advice and just being there when I’ve been stuck.. I couldn’t have asked for a better tutor.. loved the banter we got going, gonna miss our little catch ups! Even helping me through a change of employer, chasing all documentation up etc.. to ensure it all went through smoothly.. Laura, thank you so much, you’re just awesome!! 😊😊
My experience has be great and so supportive throughout ,kirsty is my tutor and has constantly been there to support me through hard times and give me the encouragement I needed could not thank her enough, amazing company would definitely recommend to any one using them.
I am near the end of my lead adult care worker level 3. Just want to say it has helped me to look at different views of things that I would not think about during the workshops. Kirsty Welding has been supportive throughout the time being there when needed but also being able to give me the space to get through the work answering any questions I might have had for any reason I was unsure on something. This course has gave me different perspectives as well as helping me understand why I work the way that I already work and that without realising it at times following what I should be doing already.
I have just compiled my level 3 adult care worker and I can honestly say my assessor Kirsty welding has been amazing always there a phone call away for support and help made me feel comfortable and gave me the push I needed I wouldn’t of been able to do this qualification without all support she has given me
I am almost at the end of my course NVQ- Level 3 adult and social care with Paragon Skills. It was really great working with them and the resources they have provided was top class. My tutor, Kate Underwood was the best tutor I could ever have. She helped me understand the course and shown me ways to improve myself. Kate has always given me time to think and submit the work without rushing. I would really recommend this to any of my friends anytime.
I've just completed my Level 4 adult practitioner course, I managed to get a distinction, for someone who hasn't done any form of academic study in 20 years I couldn't believe it!!! My Tutor Laura Barlow was absolutely amazing, she offered me the best support, nothing was too much trouble, she was incredibly knowledgeable and could give me all the answers to any questions I raised, she really gave me the confidence that ensure I succeeded.
Many thanks my trainer Rebecca Leonard for supporting Level 2 Adult Care Worker. I know it's not easy learning English. Which is not my native language But I'm trying to learn. I know i will get through this. But the most important thing was the support and care and teaching me about things I had never learned before. Becky! You push me to persevere and fight. To get me to this point. Thank you Becky xx
I have just completed my course on level 3 lead adult care on positive risk taking and empowerment. I want to say a massive Thank you to Kirsty Welding for coming to my rescue when I was about giving up on the program while with my previous trainer, Kirsty was very positive right from the 1st day I had a chat with her as my trainer and she gave me all the needed support and always available to give me fitbacks even at odd hrs I drop messages for her hoping she was going to respond by day break but to my surprise I get reply back supper fast. Kisty you are the best 👌 Thank you so much for everything.
This course is very effective and well structured, it provided valuable insights and practical skills that I can apply immediately. My tutor, Kirsty welding, was knowledgeable and responsive, addressing questions effectively.
I have just completed Leaders in Adult Care Level 5..... I would like to say thank you to paragon skill to provide easy to understand learning platform and special huge thank to my tutor...Laura Barlow who has kept me on track all the way through to complete Leader in Adult Care Level 5 and pass. Laura has been always there to support me since I joined this course nearly 2 years ago. I have gained more knowledge, skills and experience which will help me in the future. I am thrilled to achieve this qualification. Once again thank you, Amandeep Kaur.
I have just completed my course and I want to thank Heather H for all her support on my Business Administrator level 3! Nothing was ever too much trouble and she was always happy to give feedback, support and lots of positivity when I had a wobble! Thank you so much for all your help Heather.
Paragon Skills and my tutor Martin Sharpe were extremely supportive and adaptive when supporting me through my L5 Operations Department Manager Apprenticeship. Martin would always go the extra mile to ensure I had all the resources and understanding to achieve the best results throughout.
I completed my Level 3 Business Administration course with Debbie Arnell. She was very supportive and encouraging. I would recommend both Debbie and Paragon.
Claire Taylor
Nov 02,2024I was unsure of myself returning to education, but having received full support from Kerry made me feel at ease. She is really approachable and friendly all through, she's always giving feedback to guide me in the right direction. After completing my level 2 Childcare with Kerry, I have continued to work with her to gain my level 3. I appreciate all your motivation and patience I have recieved, Thank you!!