At The Vocational Academy, our aim is to quickly become the leading apprenticeship training provider in the UK. We employ a distinctive and innovative approach to learning, offering vocational training in various sectors, including fitness, sports, construction, HR, and youth work, among others.

Our goal is to swiftly establish ourselves as one of the leading providers of apprenticeships and traineeships in the country, employing a distinctive and innovative approach to learning.

We provide vocational training in various sectors, including fitness, sports, construction, HR, and youth work, among others.

As a main provider, we are registered on the Apprenticeship Training Providers list with UKPRN 10062202 and provider number 162501.

Operating across England, our primary centres are situated in Essex, Kent, Suffolk, Blackpool, and Chorley. We form partnerships with like-minded centres that share our commitment to quality and unique educational approaches. Our core focus is on ensuring the best outcomes for learners and employers.

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We exclusively offer traineeships when genuine employment or progression opportunities are available for all successful graduates, making us the leading apprenticeship training provider in the UK. Our apprenticeships and work placements are exclusively provided by enthusiastic employers who nurture and invest in talent. We selectively collaborate with reputable employers who have successfully passed our due diligence processes and can genuinely offer opportunities.

Our passion lies in assisting individuals on their journey to success. Transitioning into a new career can be a daunting prospect, but our comprehensive tutor support is tailored to ensure every student’s success.

Our team is welcoming, approachable, and highly supportive. We are committed to your success; adult education is our specialty.

Why Choose us

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Our core principle is having learners and employers at the forefront of EVERYTHING we do. We provide a bespoke, personal touch through small groups, taking the time to understand the unique needs of each community we serve.

Our Mission

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We reinvest in our business continuously to enhance facilities, resources, and deliver high-quality training across all the sectors we cover.

Our Visions

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We aspire to become an integral part of every community where we have a centre. We strive to understand and address local issues through education, and our goal is to train a skilled workforce in every sector, ultimately improving lives.

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Who's who at TVA

Michael Rickards

Michael Rickards

Director & CEO
Jane Simpson

Jane Simpson

Director & Contracts
Matthew Read

Matthew Read

Director & BD Lead
Amber Tapsell

Amber Tapsell

Chief of Operations
Millie Glover

Millie Glover

Operations Manager
Susan Sowden

Susan Sowden

HR Officer
Kelly Carter

Kelly Carter

LS Coordinator & At Risk Officer
Faizan Muhammad

Faizan Muhammad

Tutor/Assessor
David Waite

David Waite

Internal Quality Assurance
Kirsty Hornsey

Kirsty Hornsey

Tutor Assessor
Pauline

Pauline

Tutor/Assessor
Wendy Garner

Wendy Garner

CYP Tutor
Aqib Aziz

Aqib Aziz

Board of Governors
Nicola Rickards

Nicola Rickards

Board of Governors

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