Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College is the first provider in Stockport and the only Sixth Form College in England to receive the prestigious Training & Quality Standards (TQS) Award which celebrates the best organizations delivering training to employers. In fact, the College was commended by the Awarding Body, Investors in Excellence, for their positive and professional approach. During the assessment process, employer feedback recommending the College as a training provider achieved one of the highest scores attained to date.

TQS is an externally accredited quality standard confirming the quality and professionalism of employer responsive provision. Essentially, the Award confirms the high standard of training to employers with additional accreditation given specifically to the Adult Social Care and Children’s Workforce Development sector training provided to employers. 

Jan Hill, Head of Occupational Planning at Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College, commented,

“Our occupational training is delivered by staff experienced in their sector. They understand the needs of employers and work with them to up skill the workforce and positively impact on the development of the sector that they work in. Gaining this Award is a well deserved achievement and comes hot on the heels of the College receiving the Matrix Award for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to internal and external customers.”

Christina Cassidy, Principal, Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College, said,

"We are very proud to receive the Training Quality Standard.  We endeavour to remain responsive to employer needs and provide high quality training solutions.  This Award recognises Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College's commitment to providing the very best training and support to employers and learners in the workplace."

John Korzeniewski, North West Regional Director of the Learning & Skills Council (LSC) added,

“As the economy begins to recover, it is more important than ever that Colleges are truly responsive to the needs of employers. The achievement of the Training Quality Standard Award is recognition that Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College is an exemplar in this vital area of work, and I would like to congratulate all those involved on their success.”