Why Runshaw

If you are looking for professional, well delivered training from a provider who is renowned for its strong links with a wide variety of organisations then Runshaw Business Centre (RBC) is here to help you.

Using our years of experience in helping people and organisations, our knowledgeable Sales Team and our respected tutors will assist and guide you from the moment you enquire about a course until you have successfully completed.

We have specialists in all areas of our provision dedicated to providing you with a high quality service. Whether you are an individual, a small business or one much larger, our approach is simple and straight forward. We will work with you to find the best solution in order to meet your needs or those of your organisation. This service includes sourcing the right development to achieve your objectives, accessing funding support and ensuring that it is delivered at a time and place that causes least disruption to day-to-day operations.

Based in Chorley, Lancashire we are located within easy reach of major motorway networks and railway links, and being centrally based means we are easy to reach from most areas of the North West.

Ofsted

Runshaw's 2008 Ofsted report is a really glowing tribute to the excellent work at the college of both students and staff.  Out of 7 areas of study inspected, all 7 of them were awarded Grade 1 (Outstanding).

No other college in the country has ever received so many high grades.

Inspectors said...

At Runshaw, every learner really does matter. The learner experience and the quality of teaching and learning are at the heart of every aspect of the college. For many students, the exceptional support they receive has changed their lives. There is a very strong emphasis on developing the full potential of the students.

Inspection Report Summary 

Runshaw achieved an outstanding 7 grade ones out of 7 areas inspected: 

 As well as awarding the maximum number of top grades, the inspectors identified many key strengths in the College, and no significant areas for improvement.

Download the full Runshaw Ofsted Report    Runshaw Ofsted Report (169.4 kB)

Go to the Ofsted website http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/full/(urn)/130741 

TQS

Runshaw Business Centre (RBC) is one of the first in the country to achieve Training Quality Standard status. It has also been recognised for its excellence in the areas of Leadership & Management, and Adult Social Care.

The Training Quality Standard (TQS) award has been developed to help employers by creating a quality mark which will highlight the best organisations from which to access training and development solutions.

TQS was developed to give employers a simple benchmark for choosing training providers. Achieving the standard demonstrates that RBC has the ability to offer high quality training at a time and place to suit employers – setting the College apart from the competition.

TQS recognises and celebrates the best organisations delivering training and development solutions to employers. It reflects employers' priorities and expectations in sourcing training and development solutions, and the practices of the organisations proven to be the best at delivering them.

Adrian Roscoe, RBC Manager, commented on the success of the achievement of this prestigious award, "I am delighted that Runshaw Business Centre has achieved the new Training Quality Standard.  This accreditation is recognition of the excellent work that we do with employers and testimony to the efforts we make to meet their needs.  This endorsement is further confirmation of the excellent work related training and education provided by Runshaw and an assurance to all those who chose to use our services."

For more information on the Training Quality Standard go to www.trainingqualitystandard.co.uk