Autism support specialists win top employer award

Aug. 30, 2012 - PRLog -- The accolade is recognition for Hesley Group's apprenticeship scheme, which has only been running since November 2011 yet already has the largest number of apprenticeships within the area for the sector. Hesley Group believes the award demonstrates its ongoing and high level commitment towards staff development.

"We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award for a scheme we're extremely passionate about," a spokesperson for the firm said. "We take staff learning and development very seriously, as they are the future of the organisation. Our employees are responsible for providing autism care to children and adults across our schools, adult residential areas and supported living services. For that reason, it's essential that our staff are given every opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge that allows them to provide expert care and support."

Hesley Group recently received a glowing Ofsted report for Fullerton House School, one of two autism education facilities run by the company. Ofsted said the quality of education, teaching, curriculum and development were "outstanding".

"The recent Ofsted report is evidence of how our staff development is paying dividends for the people we provide autism support to," the spokesperson said. "We are very proud of our achievements, including Fullerton House School's Ofsted report and our award-winning apprenticeship scheme."

Hesley Group's scheme offers 120 Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3 Health and Social Care), 12 Level 2 Apprenticeships and three Advanced Business Admin Apprenticeships. This prompted provider General Physics UK Ltd to put Hesley Group forward for the awards.

The presentation was made at a dinner in Bolton with more than 200 attendees from the North of England.

For more information about autism support at Hesley Group, visit http://www.hesleygroup.co.uk/About-Us/ or call 0800 055 6789.