Greater Merseyside Learning Providers Federation

As the Association of Learning Providers speak to John Hayles about the benefits of pre-Apprenticeships, GMLPF's local provision goes from strength to strength.

An Ofsted report published last week highlights Andrew Collinge Training as one of 12 provider nationally who are excelling at providing apprenticeships, NVQs and other vocational qualifications.

The outstanding skills and creativity of apprentices at two of Merseyside's hairdressing providers were highlighted at recent hairshows in the city

tpm has prioritised e-safety training and awareness for staff and learners as part of its whole-organisation-approach to e-safety and developing responsible digital citizens

Mode Training are celebrating being recognised for their work with the young people of Liverpool at the Liverpool EBP employer awards.

High demand for places on Oakmere's sail training ship, GMC, has led to the college putting on additional trips during August.

tpm launch a media section on their website including an official You Tube page which will become a central tool for raising awareness of their programmes and services amongst young people

Business leaders from Merseyside's maritime sector gathered to hear GMLPF member, Mersey Maritime outline its plans for the future .

GMLPF member, Scientiam is delivering an impassioned plea to the new government to redouble efforts to tackle spiralling levels of youth unemployment.

Mode Training premises have been modernised into a fresh new training centre which includes two new classrooms and a new range of IT facilities.

A record number of young people attended tpm's open day to find out about Apprenticeships in preparation for leaving school this summer

37 Merseyside learners travelled to Lancaster University last month to find out what it might be like studying on a campus away from home.

Elizabeth Voyce, apprentice with Lite Ltd, recently received a City and Guilds Medal for Excellence for her NVQ2 animal care portfolio at a prestigious dinner event in London.

Delegates at the Merseyside Learning for Living and Work Conference were moved as Training Plus merseyside (tpm) graduates gave personal accounts of their experience as students with learning difficulties.

Michael John of Liverpool (MJOL) announce plans for the building of a state-of-the-art hair and beauty academy set to open in June 2011.

Aigburth Training Opportunities (ATO) are celebrating their achievement of the Matrix standard.

Herbert of Liverpool Training Centre's 2010 hair competitions, held at the Devonshire Hotel this month, were a triumphant celebration of learner talent

Christine Gilbert, chief Ofsted inspector, recently visited the Andrew Collinge Liverpool salon to see why their apprenticeshp programme has been classed as outstanding

tpm Director Paula Hayes, joined leading figures from business and education in Westminster on March 9th, as the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) launched Functional Skills

GMLPF member, Michael John of Liverpool, has recently participated in an Action Research and Development Programme organised by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS).

Record numbers flocked to Training Plus merseyside's annual hair show, a showcase of talent and creativity themed on seasons and the environment

Alder Training have become the first private Merseyside learning provider to achieve the prestigious Training Quality Standard (TQS)

College tutor, Dave Rogers, has been recognised for his contribution to education and training

Herbert of Liverpool Training Centre NVQ 2 graduate, Sharni Deacon, of Bobbers Hairdressing has won the 2009 Paul Mitchell Colour Challenge competition.

North West Training Council (NWTC) apprentice, Thomas Hawkins, has been awarded a City & Guilds Medal for Excellence for outstanding performance in the engineering sector.

Successful apprentices and their employers from across Merseyside have been recognised at an awards ceremony held by learning provider, Scientiam. .

Ofsted cites Merseyside Hairdressing Forum's peer review work as a contributing factor in a learning provider's recent successful inspection.

tpm are preparing for the launch of functional skills in September 2010 by committing to keeping employers and learners informed every step of the way.

On gaining specialist blind awareness training, Mode Training are offering free cuts, colour and styling to visually impaired clients from local charity, Henshaws Society for Blind People. .

GMLPF are asking providers to select employers and learners to showcase at Radio City/LSC's All Star celebration event at the BT Convention Centre on February 5th.

tpm have joined forces with Brook to offer learners a schedule of training, information, advice and guidance on sexual health matters

The National Apprenticeship Service has launched this year's Apprenticeships Awards which celebrate the achievements of apprentices across the country..

GMLPF's Accelerated Programme Lead Pathways (APLP) programme recently underwent an Ofsted inspection

Mode Training are celebrating the outcome of their recent Ofsted inspection. Overall, the Liverpool city centre based hairdressing training provider, achieved a Grade 2 (Good) in the inspection which took place in October 2009. .

St Helens Chamber will be creating 240 new jobs to combat unemployment after being awarded a contract to deliver the Future Jobs Fund programme for St Helens..

Andrew Collinge Hairdressing is celebrating a double victory after winning "Best Salon Group" at the 2009 Hair Magazine Awards, and after Creative Director, Alfie Booth scooped "International Visionary Award" at the Alternative Hair Awards.

Retiring from the North West Training Council on the 18th December is Patricia Galvin, who has decided to retire after twenty eight years with the company.

The achievements of engineering and construction apprentices at North West Training Council were celebrated at the training organisation's 42nd awards evening held at the end of October at Aintree Racecourse.

Learning provider, Scientiam, has opened a new centre in Runcorn as part of its plans to grow across the region

Young people across Merseyside who have dyslexia are being given new opportunities to follow their dream careers. .

Young women interested in a career in construction are being encouraged to sign up for a training programme on offer from the North Liverpool Regeneration Company (NLRC).

Following on from the success of their graduation awards event last year, Herbert of Liverpool Training again held their annual ceremony at the Liverpool Marina Bar & Restaurant on the famous Liverpool waterfront

Brian Quinn of TPM gave a keynote speech at a recent LSC conference, outlining his company’s active involvement with the Invest to Change project .

An example of Myerscough College's successful Apprenticeship service is the partnership they have developed with Glendale Ltd and Liverpool City Council to train gardeners to work on Liverpool's parks.

Hair salon Perfect Image has praised Training Plus merseyside (TPM) as two of their staff complete their Train to Gain qualifications at level 3 in hairdressing way ahead of schedule.

Learners on childcare apprenticeships with Huyton-based provider, HCTS are achieving outstanding success

Apprentices from the Maritime and Engineering College celebrate their success after receiving achievement awards at the college's annual awards evening

The Merseyside Health Care Forum is about to relaunch after a period of temporary dormancy.

Solo long-distance yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur, is opening a state of the art Sail Dive centre at Oakmere Community College in Liverpool

Last month, Herbert of Liverpool welcomed 37 children from Chernobyl who had been invited to their training salon on a special visit.

June McCoy of GMLPF has recently completed a unique training programme in accelerated learning.

Two leading Liverpool hairdressing providers have recently held their annual shows, profiling the outstanding talent, professionalism and creativity of their apprentices .

Val Douglas, hairdressing team leader at Liverpool Community College celebrates 25 years' dedicated service at the college

GMLPF member, Michael John of Liverpool recently enjoyed an eventful visit from radio presenters at Juice FM.

An awareness raising day on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) held last week for Merseyside work based learning providers has proved very effective

A group of Merseyside’s hairdressing learning providers are participating in a groundbreaking exercise in transparency that sees them honestly assessing each other’s capabilities .

GMLPF member, St Helens Chamber recently celebrated the launch of its £6m, purpose-built premises near St Helens Town Centre .

Stan Pochron and Joanne Rymer of GMLPF met Prime Minister Gordon Brown during his New Year visit to Merseyside.

The work of the Merseyside Hairdressing Forum (MHF) has been featured on page 48 of the latest edition of Habia News, a leading publication in the hairdressing training industry.