General Related Questions

What should I consider when choosing a Training School?
I live a long way from the college - where will I stay?
English is not my first language. Will I be able to take the course?
I have special needs. Will I be able to take the course?
What does the lunch include?

What should I consider when choosing a Training School?

• Check that the school offers recognised external qualifications such as NVQ or IHBC. If it doesn't then it has not been independently verified and the training will not be to National or International standards.
• Ensure that all teaching staff have teaching qualifications, not just health & beauty qualifications.
• Ask whether the course will enable you to obtain membership and insurance with one of the therapy associations.
• Will the course still run if there are not enough students?
• Does the course include a starter kit or will you also have to purchase a kit in order to do the course?
• What kind of support does the school give to students after they have taken the course?

I live a long way from the college - where will I stay?

You will receive our Accommodation List in your enrolment pack. It has details of B & Bs, Guest Houses and hotels within 5 - 25 minutes walking distance.   Prices start at £25 per night.  

English is not my first language. Will I be able to take the course?

If English is not your first language and you feel that you may have difficulties understanding parts of the course, please discuss this with us prior to the course so that we can help to make it as beneficial as possible for you.
If a student is unable to answer written or oral questions to show a satisfactory understanding of the safety and hygiene principles taught, we reserve the right not to award our certificate which states that students have "successfully attained the required standard".

I have special needs. Will I be able to take the course?

Naturally we would recommend that you discuss your needs with us and we will do our utmost to help you gain your qualifications. For example, we have many students for whom English is not their first language and are able to help them by allowing them to bring an interpreter or by asking them oral questions.