Accredited To The Matrix Standard

Side by Side Training Centre, a Dorset based training provider, has been accredited to the Matrix Standard, demonstrating the high quality of the IAG service offered in relation to learning & training, careers & employment, and health & finance, they provide to their adult learners and apprentices.

The Side by Side Training  Centre was established in 2009, evolving from its sister company Sunny Day Nurseries which has been providing nurseries in West Dorset since 1995. The two companies share the same Managing Director and Operations Manager. Side by Side, based in Poundbury, near Dorchester, specialises in delivering qualifications to the Early Years, Care and Schools sectors, including apprenticeships, for learners in the  County and neighbouring areas.

The Centre works with large employers, such as Dorset  Council, and smaller independent

settings across the South West, and there is a small staff team of tutors and assessors, all of whom are experienced professionals from the specialist sectors.

The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG), either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.

Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix Service for The Growth Company said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for The Side by Side Training Centre and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of the resources available.  The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practices in these areas. With their accreditation success, Side by Side is working to provide the best possible support to their clients.”

Commenting on the award, Joy Scadden, Director of Side by Side Training, said: “We are absolutely delighted to achieve the Matrix Accreditation.  The Standard recognises that we provide all our learners and employers with a personal service, a focus on achieving successful outcomes and an emphasis on career opportunities/progression.  In addition, the assessor noted our strong staff culture resulting in a committed and supportive ethos which of course ultimately benefits the learner.”

For more information about the matrix Standard please visit www.matrixStandard.com.

About the matrix Standard

• The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG). Either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.
• Any organisation which manages, administers and delivers an information, advice and/or guidance service to support individuals in their choice of career, learning, work or life goals can become accredited to the matrix Standard. It does not matter whether the service or services are delivered face-to-face, through training, learning, remotely, or through a website.
• Organisations that have benefited from working with the Standard include Training Providers, Universities, Further/Higher Education Colleges, Schools and Academies, Sole Traders, Next Step Providers, Voluntary and Community Organisations and Private Businesses.
• The matrix Standard is owned by the Department for Education and is managed by The Growth Company on their behalf.