Thursday, 1 September 2016

Quarter 4 Update – August 2016.
Do you know what’s been happening at Oracle in the last 3 months…?
·        July is our end of year and we have been busy looking at our data to see how well our learners have achieved this year. I am really pleased to announce that our overall success rate for 2016/16 was 85% which means that we have met our target for this year – right on the nose!! J Learners on Advanced learning loans did exceptionally well with 100% of those electing to complete a programme under the loan account  during this year completed their qualification; 86% of Traineeships completed their main aim and 78% of our Apprenticeships successfully completed their Framework. A massive well done to everyone!
·        We have had 26 sustained new learners started on programme with us since 1st May! 24 Apprentices; 2 Traineeships. Welcome to all new learners!
·        We are now at our main recruitment time of year and are busily working with Applicants to ensure they start on the right programme. If you know anyone who is interested in Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Nail enhancements or who would like to train as Assessors please contact Amber at Doncaster (amber.mackintosh@oracle-uk.com) or Emma at Rotherham (emma.jones@oracle-uk.com).
·        100% of learners due to complete Functional Skills in the last quarter passed with flying colours!! Well done! (That included me by the way; Level 2 Functional Maths! J)
·        85% of those learners leaving and achieving their Programme have had a positive destination; either into a job, going self employed or progressing onto an Advanced Apprenticeship or Further/Higher Education.
·        Tell us what you think! We welcome all productive comments, so if you have any suggestions as to how we can improve our service, please post them in our ‘Talk to me Tank’ or email carol.watson@oracle-uk.com


Other Interesting facts about Oracle’s development …….
Did you know that ……?


·       Congratulations to Emma Currie, who is now Mrs Jones! Emma and Paddy married on the beautiful island of Cypress. All staff at Oracle wish them both every happiness for the future.
·       All Staff have renewed their knowledge and completed CPD programmes for Prevent Duty and British Values.
·       Learner attendance for the last quarter is 75%
·       Top milestone achievement record for the last quarter goes to Teresa Stacey with 100% of milestones met, closely followed by Diane Logan on 91% and Adele Truswell on 67%. The company target is for each member of staff to reach 78% each quarter, so we have work to do here everyone!
·       Top Attendance record for the last quarter goes to Janine Strafford with 82%. Rebecca Murray and Teresa Stacey are joint second with 72%.
·       We are currently evaluating all the Data we have collected over the last year and will be publishing our Self Assessment and Development plan at the end of the year.
·       Finally, we say goodbye to Sam Elwood our Receptionist and Natalie Bagshaw, Trainer/Assessor in Rotherham but say Hello to two new members of staff; Andrea Steel and Vicky Crookes who are starting with us in August.


New Nail Course planned makes you internationally qualified!

Oracle is happy to announce a collaboration with Young Nails International Mentor; Sarah Meloy. The course includes a full Young Nails starter kit worth over £500 and covers nail enhancements using acrylic and gel, also includes training in the safe use of the e-file and application of nail art. At the end of the 26 week programme you will be internationally accredited through VTCT Awarding Body and also receive the Young Nails – Complete Nail Professional Certificate.

Advanced Learner loans are available for those aged 19+. For more information about applying for the loan please call Nikki on 01302 813900.

The cost of the programme is £2.583 which can be completely paid for by the loan.

Hurry; there are limited places and the coarse starts 26th September!