General Updates

Ofsted confirmed that safeguarding standards are met, noting an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.” This ensures that all learners are able to feel safe, supported, and confident that any concerns will be addressed appropriately.

Our team stepped into a ‘New York Crime Scene’ challenge, cracking clues and solving a murder! It was fun, but more importantly, a reminder of how different approaches and learning styles can all lead to success.

Discover how Side by Side Training used an Escape Room for team building, enhancing communication skills & understanding each other's strengths

It’s that time of year again when the ‘Perfect Family Christmas’ is promoted through the media but, for those of us without that ‘perfect family’, the John Lewis Christmas advert may simply accentuate the pain. 

We are delighted to welcome Sue Keenan to our Side by Side team as our Play and Inclusion Tutor…. but what is a Play and Inclusion Tutor you may ask?

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.

It’s the start of a new academic year here at Side by Side and although it’s not a new event for the team, this year, in particular, does feel like a fresh new beginning. As a nation we may not be completely ‘out of the pandemic woods’ but there is a noticeable uplift in positivity – a Summer of successful sport helped for sure!!