Learner & Employer of the Month - July 2026
Adebowale Aladesawe - Heaven Support Services LTD
This learner has attended multiple maths workshops, all close together.
He is always enthusiastic on the call, gets involved in every workshop, and is always so thankful to the tutors after every session for their time and effort.
This learner is really hardworking, and a pleasure to have on every workshop he attends!
Deerswood Lodge - Shaw Healthcare
I would like to nominate Bogdan Dospin for Employer of the Month in recognition of his commitment to supporting learning and development within his workplace.
Bogdan successfully completed his own apprenticeship despite facing a number of challenges throughout his journey. He demonstrated resilience, determination, and a willingness to continue learning, ultimately achieving his qualification. Rather than stopping there, Bogdan has continued to develop professionally and has progressed into a management role, where he is now making a positive impact on those around him.
Since becoming a manager, Bogdan has been passionate about supporting the development of his team. He has actively encouraged and mentored another apprentice, providing guidance, motivation, and practical support throughout their apprenticeship journey. His encouragement and commitment have contributed to that learner successfully completing their programme.
Bogdan understands first-hand the challenges apprentices can face and uses his own experiences to motivate others, creating a positive learning culture within his workplace. He leads by example, promotes continuous professional development, and demonstrates the value of investing time in supporting others to achieve their goals.
His progression from apprentice to manager, combined with his dedication to developing others, makes him an excellent role model and a truly deserving recipient of Employer of the Month.
Learner & Employer of the Month - June 2026
Donna Bradley - Dignus Care
The learner experienced a challenging start to their Level 5 qualification and encountered several barriers that impacted their progress. However, over recent weeks, they have shown significant commitment and determination, engaging fully with the support provided and taking ownership of their learning.
Through consistent effort and dedication, the learner has completed all diploma requirements, and their work has now been submitted for verification. Gateway has been planned as the next stage of the apprenticeship journey.
This achievement demonstrates the learner’s resilience and perseverance in overcoming challenges. Their recent progress has been particularly positive and reflects the hard work they have invested in reaching this important milestone. The focus will now be on preparing for the gateway and the end-point assessment.
Armour Care Services Ltd
As they were in receipt of gifted levy there were new processes that Titi was unfamiliar with and she was happy to jump on calls and go through everything. She spoke to all the learners prior to enrolment to run through expectations and there was little for me to chase up in regards to the registrations. We had an issue with one learner whereby the Bud documents needed signing four times and each time Titi actioned immediately. An absolute pleasure to deal with and I look forward to building on the relationship.
Learner & Employer of the Month - May 2026
Anjali Barge - Aum Care
This learner has worked hard since she transferred to me to complete her L4 Lead practitioner in adult care diploma ahead of her planned end date. Her work is of good quality, showcasing her working practices within it. I know she will smash her EPA. I feel she should be learner of the month for her hard work and the determination she showed to complete ahead of time.
Major Recruitment
I would like to nominate this company in recognition of the outstanding support both myself and one of the learners have received this month. Jenine, the Manager who supports apprenticeships, has been amazing throughout.
I have had several barriers relating to observations, largely due to local authority permissions and the nature of the young people the learner works with. However, through Jenine’s effective communication, proactive approach, and regular meetings with myself, we were able to overcome these challenges in the short term. This ensured the learner could successfully progress and is now looking to be able to complete this month. We are also now working together to implement a long term solution.
Previous Winners
Bailey Jones - MANNA CARE Ltd
I would like to nominate a learner who, in a very short space of time, has shown an extraordinary change in both belief and behaviour. After coming from a place where he felt Functional Skills simply “wasn’t for him”, and where others doubted his ability to catch up, he chose to challenge that narrative. Within days, he not only increased his attendance but committed to multiple one‑to‑one sessions and went on to attempt both Functional Skills exams.
This has all taken place alongside his apprenticeship, where he works daily with vulnerable adults with autism, many of whom are non‑verbal. Time and again, reports speak of his patience, empathy, and rare ability to help others find ways to communicate.
He is a unique young man with a genuine gift for working with people. What makes this moment so powerful is that he has begun to show that same patience and belief in himself — allowing space to grow, engaging with staff and his personal tutor, and quietly proving just how much he’s capable of.
Tricuro
This employer has been a committed employer partner of ours for a number of years now and has consistently supported apprenticeships by putting learner’s progression and development first even through times of local authority funding cuts and restructures.
This employer has worked closely with us to build progression pathways in line with our programmes, fully utilized our pathways in L3 to diversify skillsets across their business and actively encourages their staff to progress with us.
With dedicated apprenticeship support, buddy schemes and internal training, learners get a great apprenticeship experience with this client and therefore a worthy winner of EOM.