Winter Newsletter 2016
EMPLOYERS-ARE YOU READY
FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP
LEVY?
See the countdown by
visiting our website:
www.chambertraining.com
Chamber Training Successful
in re-accreditations
In spring 2017 the way the government funds
apprenticeships in England is changing. Some
employers will be required to contribute to a new
apprenticeship levy, and there will be changes to
the funding for apprenticeship training for all
employers.
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Learn more about the levy and how it
will affect your business.
We will support you in getting the most
from the levy.
Take advantage of the current funding
streams available NOW before the Levy
starts.
Chamber Training will be holding a series of free
information events to answer all your questions
and help you better understand how the changes
will affect your business.
Further information and dates overleaf ..
We are a local drop off point collecting gifts for
disadvantaged children to make their Christmas morning
special. You can donate unwrapped gifts suitable for
children and young people aged 0-18 years. Find us on
Viking FM’s list of drop off points.
PUT A SMILE ON THE FACE OF A CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS!
2017 NEW YEAR ... NEW CHANGES ...
WELCOME TO ‘THE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY’
The New Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)
Following a government consultation the Apprenticeship Levy will come into force on
6th April 2016. The information below should help you prepare for how this will affect
your organisation.
Are you a levy payer?
If your organisation has a pay bill of £3 million or more you will be a levy payer from 1st May 2017. 0.5% of
your pay bill will, via HMRC, be paid into a levy pot which you can then spend on apprenticeship training in
your organisation. Please note: There is a £15,000 allowance before the levy is applied.
Via the Digital Apprenticeship Service you will be able to view your levy funds and search for and select your
preferred supplier.
Non-levy payers
If your pay bill is less than £3 million, you will be a non-levy paying employer.
From 1st May 2017 you will be expected to contribute 10% of the maximum funding band for your chosen
qualification in cash terms. Please note, this is mandatory except for the exemption categories as detailed
below. The remaining 90% will be contributed by Skills Funding Agency and will be paid directly to your
chosen provider pending an agreement being agreed by both parties (employer and provider).
Please note – the 10% payment has to be made up front before the remaining 90% funding is released to
your provider and this has to be evidenced to Skills Funding Agency.
Like levy paying companies, non- levy payers will also be able to use the Digital Apprenticeship Service to
search for approved providers in your area, select your provider of choice and agree both financial and
delivery terms.
Exemptions
There is no cash contribution required for learners 16-18yrs. This age group will continue to be fully funded
by Skills Funding Agency and an incentive payment of £1000 is payable to both the provider and the
employer (£1000 payment each).
The SFA will also contribute 100% funding for 19-24yr old care leavers or 19-24yr olds with an education or
health care plan.
All changes relate to training for both new starts and existing staff
Further information for both levy and non- levy paying employers can be found using the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-levy-how-it-will-work/apprenticeship-levy-how-it-will-work
Until 1st May 2017 all current funding systems remain the same so we would advise you to consider your
recruitment needs now and avoid the forthcoming changes. Chamber Training will be providing additional
support to employers between now and 1st May to ensure you make the right choices before the levy is
active. A member of staff would be happy to discuss your options in more detail, or if you would like further
information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Chamber Training will be holding a series of free information events to answer all your questions and help
you better understand how the changes will affect your business. The events will take place on:
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Friday 27th January 2017
Workshop 1 – For Non-Levy Employers – 10.00am
Workshop 2 – Levy Paying Employers – 1.30pm
Workshop 3 – For Non-Levy Employers – 10.00am
Workshop 4 – Levy Paying Employers – 1.30pm
To reserve you place, please contact: Lucy Holmes on 01482 611896
NEW! ESF Funding Stream Available
Skills Support for the Workforce
Through the Hull College Group Chamber Training (Humber) Ltd has
been successful in securing a contract to deliver the new Skills Support
for the Workforce programme which is funded by the European Social
Fund and co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency.
This funding is focussed on supporting businesses in priority sectors as identified by Humber LEP:
 Ports and Logistics
Eligibility
 Engineering & Manufacturing
Company
 Food
 Must have an address in the Humber Region
 Visitor Economy
(even if head office is elsewhere)
 Creative & Digital
 Must be an SME—250 employees or less (full
time equivalents)
 Renewable Technology / Green Energy
 Annual turnover must be less than £34million
 Construction
 Must not have exceeded £167,000 in state
 Health & Social Care
aid in the past 3 years
Available until March 2018 the SSW Programme
allows us to assist businesses (250 employees or
less – FT equivalent) in identifying training needs
for their workforce and delivering a wide range of
programmes, both accredited and non-accredited,
to motivate and upskill current staff.
We Can Help You
Develop Your Workforce …
Whether you need a:
 One Day Business Course
 In-House Bespoke Training
 Unit Accreditation
 Multiple Unit Accreditation
 Full Qualification
Learner
 Must be a resident in EEA for the last 3 years
 19yrs or over
 Live in England
One Day Business Courses &
Bespoke Training
(Non-Accredited)
 Telephone Skills for Reception & Front
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Line Staff
Introduction to Marketing
Professional Sales
First Time Manager
Customer Service
International Trade Documentation,
Paperwork & Payments
Introduction to Logistics
Introduction to Importing
Introduction to Exporting
And MANY MORE …
Contact us to discuss your individual
business needs 01482 611896
Learner Success Journey—Sophie Moody
‘Promoted to Assistant Manager’
Sophie is a very bubbly, outgoing, well liked young lady dedicated to her job. Sophie started work at
Willersley House from leaving college in April 2006 and started as a care assistant progressing in her
job role to senior carer and then to her latest promotion to assistant manager. Sophie has progressed
through her training over the last 9 years with Chamber Training Humber Limited, showing determination and commitment to expanding her knowledge. Sophie has achieved the following qualifications
with us so far:
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care completed 2007
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care completed 2011
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Team Leading completed 2015
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, on going
Sophie Moody pictured below on
the right with her Assessor Linda
Parker (left).
“Sophie is progressing well with her level 5
qualification and is well on her way to achieving
this”. Well Done! - Linda Parker.
Singing Trainee Trims the Boss
at Salon Apprentice
TALENTED Chamber Training apprentice Paige Palmer trimmed
Chamber boss Ian Kelly’s greying locks recently after he visited Salon
Apprentice – Chamber Training’s hair salon on Jameson Street in the
centre of Hull.
Sporting his smart new look, Ian said: “My local barber of 20 years on
Beverley Road has just shut down so I was persuaded what better
than to check out our own team of talented hairdressing apprentices!
“Under the helpful supervision of Salon Apprentice’s Tracey
Stammers (left), young hairdresser Paige did a fabulous job,” he
enthused.
Ian ready for his trim, with Salon
Apprentice’s hairdressing
apprentice Paige Palmer
(pictured on the right).
“I asked her if she could manage to cut out all my grey hairs but leave
the rest, which flummoxed her a bit – but she did a really good job!
If you would like to book an appointment at Salon Apprentice, which
is open to the general public, simply give the Salon Apprentice team a
ring on (01482) 611891.
Events—Your Future Careers (CEC Project)
As the training arm of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Training was selected as one
of the Chambers by the Careers and Enterprise Company to be involved with the ‘Your Future Careers’
project to take part in delivering 115 Careers Fairs across 13 LEP areas in England from April 2016 until
August 2017.
The Careers Fairs project aims to provide young people with
‘encounters’ and information, motivating, inspiring and
enabling them to engage more proactively with businesses,
resulting in better ‘buy-in’ to their individual careers advice
plan.
Kelvin Hall commented:
‘Pupil feedback from the day was
very positive and we would like to
thank all of the employers and
training providers who supported the
The Careers Fairs focus on business exhibitors, which show
young people real career routes, along with workshops on e.g. event’.
CV writing and interview techniques. They will also provide
young people with the opportunity to develop their confidence
One of our recent events held at Kelvin Hall School involved
Year 10 pupils taking part in a ‘Preparation for Work
Experience Day’
We invited a range of local training providers and employers
to exhibit and deliver a series of workshops, aimed at
developing pupils’ knowledge of the working world and
enhancing their employability and team working skills.
Pupils were also given the chance to find out more about
apprenticeship and employment opportunities from the
exhibitors.
The interactive workshops included:
 Health & Safety
 First Aid
 Labour Market Information
 How to Approach Employers
 Business and Behaviour in the Workplace
 Business and Customer Awareness
 Problem Solving and Teamwork
 Persuading and Negotiating
 Communication
Your Future Careers Event
Kelvin Hall
‘We would like to thank
all of the staff at Kelvin
Hall and the following
employers and training
providers for their hard
work and support,
contributing to a very
successful day’
Army Careers
Village Hotel
Bell 4 Business
SIS Consultancy
Pulse Rate Group
Acorn Fund
Clever Edge Consulting
Swift Group
Cranswick
DKM
Future Works Yorkshire
McArthur Dean
Hull Business Training
YH Training
Hull Training
Hull City Council—
Logon Moveon
HETA
Round Up of Activities This Year ...
As part of Hull Fashion Week this year our Salon Apprentice Team and
learners partnered up with BHS and Boots No 7 to run a fashion show in
BHS two days during April. This was a fun packed event where our
learners had the opportunity to gain lots of practical experience on the
models and some also taking part in the catwalk too.
Clothes by BHS
Hair by Salon Apprentice
Make-Up by Boots No7.
Care Team Rattle
Some Bones at
Career Events ...
‘Salon Apprentice
Hairdressing Division of
Chamber Training
Celebrated it’s 1st Year
Anniversary on May
11th this year’
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Apprentices Finalists at the
RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2016
In association with our partner ChillAir Academy, Chamber Training (Humber) Ltd saw two of our
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentices make it as finalists at the ACR Awards at London Hilton,
Park Lane on 28th September 2016.
Lee Carmichael from Airkool Ltd - Lee started on his Level 2
Apprenticeship in 2010 at the age of 16. Now 22yrs old he has
successfully completed his Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship earlier
this year and was nominated for the RAC Cooling Industry Awards by
his tutor Paul Singh. With six years’ experience Lee has developed
in all aspects of his work, Tim Simpson from Airkool Ltd said ‘ Lee
has been running his own jobs for a considerable amount of time
now and is very capable. He has also broadened his skill base and
is competent in all aspects of electrics and plumbing as well as Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration’.
Cole Bell – Neville Tucker Ltd – Cole started on his Level 2
Apprenticeship in 2012 at the age of 18. Now 21yrs old Cole
completed his Level 2 and went straight onto his Level 3 Advanced
Apprenticeship which he achieved earlier this year. Having a change
of employer which now focuses his work on Air Conditioning Cole
was accompanied to the RAC awards by his Managing Director –
Mark Snape. Rachel Mendham from Chamber Training said ‘ Cole
has come a long way since he started with us and has been a
pleasure to have on programme. He was always very grateful for all
the support he received throughout his training and I am sure he will
continue to do very well for himself’.
We are very proud of both Lee and Cole for their achievements
and it is lovely to think their journey with us has ended on
such a positive note. We wish them all the very best for the
future.
Congratulations! to the Following Achievers ..
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
Chloe Hollands
AA Global Language Services
Charlotte Robson
BAM Construction
Jamey Craven
Commercial Systems International Ltd
Ellie-Mae Silburn
Cottingham Medical Centre
Charlotte Pickering
Crossroads Truck & Bus
Shannon Walker
Diplomatic Mission Supplies
Jacob Birch
Diplomatic Mission Supplies
Fatima Begum
Dr Balasanthiran
Adam Rawson
Eurofit Systems Ltd
Sophie Marsden
Gev Offshore Ltd
Tommy Waud
Global Shipping Services
Elizabeth Atkin
Greencore Grocery
Chloe Ashton
Horsebox Supplies Ltd
Jack Moore
Hull & East Yorkshire Mind
Shardell Shepherd
Lauren Craven
Interbulk (UK) Holdings Ltd
Magnolia House (Park Lane
Healthcare)
Macauly Eggleton
Nouveau Balai Limited
Shelby Parker
RDS Academy CIC
Harry Eccersley
Sirius Academy North
Waites Living Space Cabins (Future
Works)
Megan Gay
Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
Jessica Hobson
Humber all Nation Alliance
Meghan Robinson
The Property Search Group
Sophie Longden
Head-on Electrical Ltd
Sarah Green
D & D Engineering (Hull) Ltd
Thomas Harvey Smith
Commercial Systems International Ltd
Jamie-Leigh Baker
Wates Living Space
Paige Usher
The Chantry Health Group
Christopher Coates
Geodis Wilson Ltd
Jonathan Reynolds
Geodis Wilson Ltd
Kayleigh Watson
Thomas Ferens Academy
Waites Living Space Cabins (Future
Works)
Rachel Winn
Advanced Apprenticeship in IT User
Jamie Maxwell
DCM Components Ltd
Sam Maxwell
DCM Components Ltd
Rian Johnson
PC Support Company
Advanced Apprenticeship in Management
John Gilchrist
Gamesbite Ltd
Joshua Proctor
Lincolnshire Office Friends
Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading
Catherine Docherty
Granville Court
Level 1 NVQ in Hairdressing
Courtney Sowersby
Charlotte Madin
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
Chloe Busby
Air
Elizabeth Cockerill
Hair & Beauty Principles
Leonna Foley
Hair Majesty
Hannah Faulkes
Hair-Tec
Evie Scrowston
Lauren-Leigh AllisonBeedle
Hays Salon
Kirsten Collinson
Oasis Hair Studio
Leah Morris
Salon Cheveux
Megan Allinson
The Castle Spa
Samantha Scott
The Hair Gallery
Samantha Nicholson
The Hair Market
Lynne Barrie
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Customer Service
Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
Toni Dykes
Rebecca Venter
Aaron Hair Salon
Jade Munro
Independence Hair Design
Molly Brookfield
Independence Hair Design
Zoe Mould
Janets 2
Abigail Fairfield
The Hair Company
Robyn Elliott
Urban Angels
Lydia Reed
Alivia Midgley
Janine Atkin
Needlers
Northern Academy of Performing Arts
(NAPA)
Northern Academy of Performing Arts
(NAPA)
Gemma Fisher
Office Friends
West Common Lane Teaching Practice
Chelsea Ward
Whitakers Estate Agents Limited
Congratulations! to the Following Learners for Achieving
Their Awards ..
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care
Rebecca Lloyd
Ash Lodge
Nicola Chambers
Cambridge Park Nursing Home
Laura Hall
Cambridge Park Nursing Home
Chloe Collins
Churchill House
Karen Hartley
Eaton Court (Leyton Healthcare)
Karen Pearson
Godfrey Robinson House
Rejoice Tsimate
Holy Name Care Home
Emily Street
Kirkella Mansions
Paige Rogers
National Locums
Kieran Roberts
Priory Grange
Susan Robinsn
Queens Residential Home
Jess Watson
Queens Residential Home
Jessica Pinchon
Sherbutt House
Sally Atkinson
Sherbutt House
Evelyn D’Souza
Sherbutt House
Susan Ferrer-Bowden
Sherbutt House
Paige Cook
Sherbutt House
Bethany Peach-Harrison
Sherbutt House
Leonie Atkinson
Sherbutt House
Sansha Capes
Hannah Thornberry
Spring House
Stallingborough Lodge (Shirecare
Homes)
Georgia Smith
Swanland House
Advanced Apprenticeship in Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
Jonathan Huxford
The Grove
Adam Mitchell
Airco
Bethany Pollard
The Olde Coach House
Lee Carmichael
Airkool
Paige Shaw
The Olde Coach House
Thomas Green
Airkool
Jeeranai Cunningham
Waltham House
Cole Bell
Airkool
Jack Claxton
Airkool
Dale Watts
Airkool
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Rosemary Stevenson
Eastbourne Villas
Muna Abdallah
Holy Name Care Home
Hollie Taylor-Redman
Kirkella Mansions
Jordan Green
National Locums
Natalie Read
Priceholme
Michelle Ritson
Ravendale Hall
Vicki Bartram
Sherbutt House
Samantha Stones
The Olde Coach House
Jodie Collingwood
The Promenade Residential Home
Donna Garner
Westfield Residential Home
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Warehouse & Storage
Jordan Thomson
Arnold Laver
Ryan Shepherd
Braun and Company Ltd
James Beardshaw
Turner Timber Frames
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
James Tyas
Airco
Ryan Newlove
Airco
Nathan Davies
Airco
Leo Miller
Airkool
Daniel Shepherd
Airkool
Cameron Walters
Airkool
Billy Claxton
Airkool
Alistair Hutchinson
Dale Smith Refrigeration
Industrial Refrigeration
Services
George Stevenson
Congratulations to the Following Achievers ..
Advanced Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care
Courtney Hinchliffe
Dr Massey & Partners
Harriet Schofield
Godfrey Robinson House
Victoria Clark
Holme Farm Residential Home
Stephanie Gundry
Isaac Robinson Court
Abbie Curl
Magnolia House (Park Lane Healthcare)
Chanelle Hobbs
Queens Residential Home
Nicola Andersen
Redstacks
Rachel Lawrence
Rossmore Nursing Home
Stephanie Hobbs
St Margaret's Nursing Home
Emma Aisthorpe
Stallingborough Lodge (Shirecare Homes)
Rebecca Jensen
Stallingborough Lodge (Shirecare Homes)
Tanya Toogood
The Anchorage
Michelle Gowan
The Grove
Bethany Pollard
The Olde Coach House
Natasha Zanelli
Westdene
Joanne Wood
Westwood Care & Support Services
Linda Penrose
Westwood Care & Support Services
Joanne McGuinness
Westwood Care & Support Services
Roxanne Fawcett
Willersley House
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Deborah Scott
Alderlea
Cheryl Richardson
Bluebell House
Nicola Gill
Spring House
Stallingborough Lodge
(Shirecare Homes)
Donna Oxley
Lenka Dobekova
Luke Purchon
Westdene
Westwood Care & Support
Services
Level 2 Diploma in Support Services
Michele Jacklin
Eaton Court (Leyton
Healthcare)
Della Davies
Ravendale Hall
Nicole Broadbent
Westfield Residential Home
Karen Adamson
Westfield Residential Home
Caroline Attwood
Willersley House
Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership for Health & Social Care
Julie Thompson
Beverley Court Residential Home
Rebecca Townsend
Redstacks
Bianca Thompson
Westwood Care & Support Services
If you have a
success story
that you would
like to share
with us .. Then
please shout
about it we
would like to
celebrate it
with you .. You
can drop us an
email us or
share a tweet!
[email protected]
@CTHLTraining
‘Scrutiny’ 2016 Learner Competition
Questions
How well do you read our newsletter?
1.
When does the Apprenticeship Levy come into force?
2.
When did Salon Apprentice take part in Hull Fashion Week?
3.
Who is the Skills Support for the Workforce funded by?
4.
How many careers fairs have to be delivered in the CEC project?
5.
How many priority sectors were identified by the LEP for the SSW contract?
6.
How many workshops did we deliver for the CEC project at Kelvin Hall?
7.
Where would you find the countdown to the Levy?
8.
Who did we partner during Hull Fashion Week?
9.
Who did we secure a contract with to deliver the Skills Support for the Workforce?
10.
How many LEP areas are involved in the CEC project?
11.
Who had their first year anniversary?
12.
What awards were held in the Park Lane Hotel in September 2016?
How to enter
WIN
For your chance to win, complete the quiz include your
answers and send this whole sheet by email, fax or
post, no later than the closing date of Friday 27th
January, 2017.
£50
One4all
Gift Card
Post ~ CTHL Quiz, Chamber Training (Humber) Ltd,
34-38 Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1YE
Fax ~ 01482 611897 ~ Email ~ [email protected]
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Rules
Open to all Chamber Training
learners and recent achievers. The
winning entry will be picked out at
random at close of business on 27th
January 2016. The lucky winner will
be contacted on the next working day
and their name publicised in the next
issue of our Newsletter.
No correspondence to be entered
into please.