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07/09/10

tpm commended for 'best practice' at stunning refurbishment launch

Peter Little, OBE, Chair of the Department for Education’s Advisory Group for Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LLDD), has identified tpm as a national example of best practice for their work supporting students with additional needs. Employers and key organisations in Merseyside’s learning sector gathered yesterday to hear the official address by Peter Little to mark the launch of tpm’s stunning refurbished premises on Lime Street in Liverpool city centre.

At the forefront of national strategy development for learners with LLDD, Peter Little, welcomed the opportunity to open tpm’s newly renovated facilities. He has followed their pioneering work in supporting learners with interest, particularly in the fields of dyslexia and autism spectrum disorders. In his role as advisor for national policy, he values the opportunity to visit training and education establishments like tpm where good practice is having such noticeable results.

“I am delighted to be visiting tpm who are having such a positive impact on the participation and progress of learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. What stands out for me is that at tpm over 90% of these learners achieve their qualifications, surpassing the 80% success rate of learners without disabilities or additional needs. Not only does this reflect the excellent support that tpm offer their learners, but it nails the myth that having a disability restricts achievement and productivity. tpm’s success shows how independent providers have a key role to play in the achievement of government objectives in this important area, and I will be using them as a national example of best practice.”

Brian Quinn, director at tpm, has spearheaded both the organisation’s success with learners with disabilities, and the recent £35k refurbishment. Brian and business partners Jean Haram and Paula Hayes, see tpm’s enhanced facilities as an essential part of the continued success of all learners and in particular those with additional needs.

“We fully understand the positive impact that an enhanced training environment can have on the achievements of our learners. For example our new e-NVQ facilities mean we can now meet the needs of those who are unable to travel into the training centre and enhance 'on the job' training with a wide range of e-learning enhancements. For learners that can, our advanced and fully equipped facilities now offer a safe and user-friendly training environment. This week's launch is also being celebrated with fabulous raffle prizes. Our recent refurbishment is a sign of our unswerving commitment to help all our learners achieve their full potential, removing barriers, streamlining facilities and continuing to tailor our support to meet individual needs. ”

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