SPAT-C HITS A HIGH POINT FOR LEARNING QUALITY

SPAT-C has been recognised as a high quality learning provider.

Sheffield Positive Action Training Consortium (SPAT-C) was this week awarded Open College Network (OCN) Approved Provider status in recognition of its commitment to pursue quality in learning.

CAPTION: The LSC's Steve Pierpoint, left, high fives with SPAT-C boss Satish
Sachdeva, and Assistant Director of the OCN, Olwyn Vance.

Head of SPAT-C, Satish Sachdeva, said: " This achievement reflects our commitment to continued improvement in the quality of learning we deliver. Our facilities are used by many sections of the local community and this recognition not only acknowledges this but is also beneficial to our learners who need the reassurance that we, as a learning provider, meet the required service standards' .

SPAT-C officially received its new status from Assistant Director of the OCN, Olwyn Vance, who attended a presentation ceremony at SPAT-C's offices at the Wicker. Also present was Steve Pierpoint, Equality and Diversity Manager at the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) South Yorkshire, the body responsible for planning and funding post-16 education and training.

Steve Pierpoint said: " It' s so rewarding to see training organisations developing their services and improving the offer they make to learners. The training and accreditation offered by SPAT-C forms part of a range of activities aimed at raising the achievement of adults. "