Enrolling now! > Home Our Colleges Our Courses Latest News Testimonials Contact Latest News Keep up to date with the latest news and developments in our Colleges Government launches £7 million apprenticeship fund – Latest news released by the Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The fund aims to support the creation of flexi-job apprenticeships, allowing participants to work across numerous projects as a means to gain new skills in a variety of occupations. Minister for apprenticeships and skills Gillian Keagan said “we want to build an apprenticeship system that enables everyone to get the experience and knowledge they require to get the job they want, while ensuring employers have a diverse talent pipeline to meet their skills needs” As an Ofsted Outstanding provider, White Rose Beauty Colleges features in the news article with references to the Ofsted report and contributions from the principal Karen Lee Cooke. Click here to read more. A first for therapist education in the UK Made for Life Cancer Touch Therapy training launches at White Rose Beauty Colleges In a first for student training in the UK, Made for Life Organics and the Made for Life Foundation have partnered with White Rose Beauty Colleges to offer the industry leading Cancer Touch Therapy™ to Level 3 students or those studying Complementary Therapy. Cancer Touch Therapy training is SATCC approved and accredited by the Complementary Medical Association. It was developed with advice from trained oncology massage teachers, and advisors from the oncology team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and Macmillan. This new student training programme is designed to empower future therapists with the skills, expertise and knowledge to undertake body and facial treatments for people living with cancer ensuring that they can access appropriate wellbeing therapies in a spa setting when they need them most. Dates for the Cancer Touch Therapy training released so far are: November 2020 2nd, 3rd and 4th January 2021 25th, 26th and 27th March 2021 8th, 9th and 10th Please contact your chosen White Rose Beauty Colleges centre for further details. Click here for further details of the partnership between White Rose Beauty Colleges and Made for Life Foundation and follow the links below for recent press releases. Scratch Professional Beauty Beauty and Hairdressing -------------------------------------------------------- Chesterfield Centre Now Open and Enrolling! We are very proud to announce the opening of our new centre in Chesterfield offering the same outstanding training as all our centres and with full government funding options. We are currently enrolling for all courses with day, evening and weekend options available in Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Nail Technology and Complementary Therapies. Call now for further information or to reserve your place with an OFSTED OUTSTANDING training provider on 01246 588 773 -------------------------------------------------------- Ofsted Says We Are Outstanding Following a recent OFSTED inspection, White Rose Beauty Colleges has been graded as an overall ‘OUTSTANDING’ provider, placing it among the highest performing in the country. Ofsted judged White Rose Beauty Colleges to be Outstanding in: • Overall effectiveness • Effectiveness of leadership and management • Quality of teaching, learning and assessment • Personal development, behaviour and welfare • Outcomes for learners The glowing Ofsted report, highlights a significant number of strengths:  The Principal and her team have successfully implemented an ambitious strategic vision to provide outstanding training in beauty and complementary therapies that meets the needs of local and national industries.  Well-qualified tutors have extensive industry experience. They benefit from regular and effective training to keep their vocational skills and knowledge relevant and up to date.  Leaders and managers develop and maintain excellent links with local and regional employers. They use these links very effectively to plan a curriculum that is responsive to the ever-changing demands of the beauty industry.  Learners develop a very thorough understanding of the technical and vocational knowledge required to be successful in the workplace.  Learners and apprentices develop a very thorough understanding of diversity through their client care and communication training. They demonstrate high levels of respect and tolerance to their peers and client groups.  Learners make very rapid progress in the development of their vocational skills; the very large majority go on to achieve their qualifications.  Apprentices benefit from employment in well-resourced, high-quality salons and spas. Employers value the contribution that apprentices make to their business as a result of their apprenticeship training.  Tutors provide very clear and constructive feedback to learners and apprentices on their written work that helps them to improve their work rapidly.  Learners and apprentices receive very effective careers advice and guidance that support them to progress to their next steps. As a result, a very high proportion of learners go on to get jobs, work for themselves or continue with their education.  Learners develop excellent skills for work that support them to gain employment or start their own businesses. White Rose Beauty Colleges Principal, Karen Lee Cooke said, “I am delighted that following our recent inspection by Ofsted, White Rose Beauty Colleges has been graded as an ‘Outstanding’ provider. This is a true testament to the incredible hard work and commitment of all our staff and the dedication and amazing achievements of our learners. I would like to thank them all from the bottom of my heart for working so hard to make us one of the best performing providers in the country. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners and employers we work with for their continued and invaluable support”. For further details and to read the full report, please click here. -------------------------------------------------------- And the award goes to … Our mission is 'Learning for Distinction' and as centres of expertise, our colleges offer the highest quality of training. We are therefore particularly proud when our learners excel in regional and national competitions receiving prestigious prizes and awards with some examples shown below. Amy Senior, a learner at our Barnsley college, won the 'Jane Airdale' National Make-up Artistry competition. Malwina Kolus gained 1st place in Bridal Make-up and Natasha Braithwait came 3rd in Fashion Make-up at the National Make-up Artists Awards at the Birmingham NEC on 22nd May 2017. Malwina and Natasha study at our college in Leeds. Sophie Bodsworth and Donnella James won 1st and 2nd place respectively at the regional heats of the prestigious WorldSkills UK competition in 'Face and Body Therapies' category. Jessica Hawke secured 3rd place in the ‘Hand and Face’ category. WorldSkills UK competitions bring together students, apprentices and young people from across the country to compete to be the best in their chosen skill. Winners of regional heats can progress to the national competition, which is going to be held in Birmingham later this year, and can ultimately join the Team UK which could see them compete on the world stage. Both Sophie and Donnella are learners at our Harrogate college whilst Jessica studies at our college in Sheffield. You can also find further information about our colleges as well as forthcoming events, award ceremonies and specialist courses by visiting the facebook page of your preferred college. -------------------------------------------------------- We are on the new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers! We are delighted to have been approved for inclusion in the new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP). Organisations that are listed on the RoATP have met strict selection criteria to assess their capability to deliver high-quality training. Only those organisations included in the register are eligible to deliver apprenticeship training. -------------------------------------------------------- Bespoke Training for Adult Learners Bespoke training is available for adult learners in all areas of training, including: Beauty Therapy, Remedial Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports Therapy, Nail Services and Make-up artistry. Courses are available in all colleges with daytime, evening and weekend time options - with funding available! Please contact your chosen college today for details or to reserve your place on a course -------------------------------------------------------- Fantastic Curriculum Opportunities for Young Learners Exciting training opportunities are available for all learners ages 16-18 years. Courses are fully government funded and available in: Beauty Therapy, Media and Theatrical Make-Up, Nail Services, Massage Therapies and Beauty Consultancy. Whatever your requirements or preferences, we will have the ideal course for you. Contact your chosen centre now for any further information or to arrange a personal interview to discuss the perfect course for you. -------------------------------------------------------- Doncaster Centre Now Open and Enrolling We are very proud to announce the opening of our new centre in Doncaster offering the same outstanding training as all our centres and with full government funding options. We are currently enrolling for courses starting in September. There are courses available for adults and 16-18 year old learners in Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Nail Technology, Massage Therapies, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology Call now for further information or to reserve your place -01302 367 434 -------------------------------------------------------- MAC Pro Eligible Centre Courses starting January and February in Fashion & Photography and Makeup Artistry using MAC makeup products. Daytime, evening and weekends. Funding available. Ring today for further details. Available in all our colleges. -------------------------------------------------------- Harrogate Centre Now Open! November 2015 Our prestigious new Harrogate centre is open at Windsor House. All courses available for daytime, evenings and weekends in our spectacular centre. All courses are available for adults and school leavers, FULLY GOVERNMENT FUNDED. Call now for further information or to reserve a place - 01423 527994 -------------------------------------------------------- Accredited Centre of Expertise through HABIA November 2015 We have been accredited as a centre of expertise through HABIA in all of our White Rose schools. This is an outstanding achievement to celebrate. "Centres of Expertise recognises those training providers delivering the very highest level of learning in the hair and beauty sector." Further information about this award is available at www.habia.org. Our mission is 'Learning for Distinction' and as centres of expertise, our colleges offer the highest quality of training. We are therefore particularly proud when our learners excel in regional and national competitions receiving prestigious prizes and awards with some examples shown below. Amy Senior, a learner at our Barnsley college, won the 'Jane Airdale' National Make-up Artistry competition. Malwina Kolus gained 1st place in Bridal Make-up and Natasha Braithwait came 3rd in Fashion Make-up at the National Make-up Artists Awards at the Birmingham NEC on 22nd May 2017. Malwina and Natasha study at our college in Leeds. Sophie Bodsworth and Donnella James won 1st and 2nd place respectively at the regional heats of the prestigious WorldSkills UK competition in 'Face and Body Therapies' category. Jessica Hawke secured 3rd place in the ‘Hand and Face’ category. WorldSkills UK competitions bring together students, apprentices and young people from across the country to compete to be the best in their chosen skill. Winners of regional heats can progress to the national competition, which is going to be held in Birmingham later this year, and can ultimately join the Team UK which could see them compete on the world stage. Both Sophie and Donnella are learners at our Harrogate college whilst Jessica studies at our college in Sheffield. You can also find further information about our colleges as well as forthcoming events, award ceremonies and specialist courses by visiting the facebook page of your preferred college. -------------------------------------------------------- With much appreciation and gratitude I would like to say a massive thank you to all at The East Midlands College. My personal life over the last year has been a trying one but you and the staff have always been supportive. Without this support and the flexibility I would have found it difficult to complete my Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification. I will miss you all and the lovely pleasant atmosphere. Kat Martin More Testimonals > Have you been inspired by our latest exciting news? From make-up courses and beauty therapy courses to sports massage courses, nail courses and holistic therapy courses, we have something for everyone. Visit Our Courses page. Share Tweet Share Mail Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookie Policy | Trading Terms | Powered by Yell Business © 2021. The content on this website is owned by us and our licensors. Do not copy any content (including images) without our consent.