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01/09/09

tpm deliver successful Equality & Diversity - Train the Trainer course

11 teachers from Merseyside colleges and work-based learning providers successfully completed a Train the Trainer course facilitated and delivered byTammy Vickery and Brian Quinn from Training Plus merseyside at the end of August. 100% of participants achieved the L2 Equality & Diversity Award developed by EDI in collaboration with tpm and released in February this year.

Whilst achieving their own Level 2 qualification, participants explored effective teaching methods of delivery for dealing with issues of equality and diversity and how best to engage 14-19 year old's on the subject. The two day course was spread over two weeks with examination in the final day. Participants evaluated the course very highly. When asked what they had enjoyed most about the course; comments included: "my own personal learning", "excellent tutor", "sharing practice and ideas with other training providers". The course also offered participants an insight into achieving Centre Approval from EDI to deliver the award in their respective Companies.

Training Plus merseyside has delivered this award to its' Apprentice clients since February 2009 when it was launched. Since then over 100 learners have taken the course free-of-charge. The Company has a 93% first-time-pass rate. Speaking to a colleague about the course Director Brian Quinn, stated "this was part of the overall vision of developing this award with EDI; to cascade the knowledge and means by which to educate young people on equality and diversity. Giving vocational teachers an opportunity to make a further difference and supporting our young people to be respectful, inclusive future citizens".

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