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Government advisor cites tpm as national example of LLDD best practice
Peter Little, OBE, Chair of the Department for Education’s Advisory Group for Learners with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities (LLDD), has identified Training Plus merseyside (TPM) as a national example of best practice for their work supporting students with additional needs. Employers and key organisations in Merseyside’s learning sector gathered earlier this month to hear an address by Peter Little to mark the launch of TPM’s stunning refurbished premises on Lime Street in Liverpool city centre.
At the forefront of national strategy development for learners with LLDD, Peter Little welcomed the opportunity to open TPM’s newly renovated facilities. He has followed their pioneering work in supporting learners with interest, particularly in the fields of dyslexia and autism spectrum disorders. In his role as advisor for national policy, he values the opportunity to visit training and education establishments like TPM where good practice is having such noticeable results.
“I am delighted to be visiting TPM who are having such a positive impact on the participation and progress of learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. What stands out for me is that at TPM over 90% of these learners achieve their qualifications, surpassing the 80% success rate of learners without disabilities or additional needs. Not only does this reflect the excellent support that TPM offer their learners, but it nails the myth that having a disability restricts achievement and productivity. TPM’s success shows how independent providers have a key role to play in the achievement of government objectives in this important area, and I will be using them as a national example of best practice.”
TPM has trained its staff, developed its premises and involved local employers in its drive to increase participation and success of learners with disabilities. Its intake of learners from this sector of the community stands at almost 30%, significantly higher than the national average. Its £35K refurbishment marks includes a hi-tech reception area equipped with fully disabled access, the latest safeguarding technology, a state-of-the-art internet lounge, the latest IT software and hardware, and a suite of e-solutions for delivery of e-NVQs.
Brian Quinn, director at TPM, has spearheaded both the organisation’s success with learners with disabilities, and the recent refurbishment. He sees TPM’s enhanced facilities as an essential part of the continued success of their learners with additional needs.
“We fully understand the positive impact that an enhanced training environment can have on the achievements of our learners with disabilities and learning difficulties. For example our new e-NVQ facilities allow us to meet the needs of those who are unable to travel into the training centre. For learners that can, our advanced and fully equipped facilities offer a safe and user-friendly training environment. Our recent refurbishment is a sign of our unswerving commitment to help all our learners achieve their full potential, removing barriers, streamlining facilities and continuing to tailor our support to meet individual needs. ”
For further information on the support TPM offer learners with disabilities and learning difficulties, including learner case studies please contact Brian Quinn.
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