Exeter College celebrates Double Award Nomination for coveted NHS Star Awards

Exeter College is celebrating after landing a double award nomination in two categories of a coveted awards celebrating excellence in health and care services for NHS patients.

The Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Team have been nominated for an award for Health Education England’s Star Awards programme in the South West. The team has been named as a finalist in the Education and Training Team of the Year award category.

Meanwhile, Exeter College Apprentice Chelsea Crossman, who lives in Crediton, has been named as a finalist in the Advanced Apprentice of the Year award.

The Star Awards recognise the very best in education and training across the health and care sector in the South West. The awards celebrate individuals and teams providing healthcare or public health services for NHS patients and service users. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on March 1st at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton.

Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement, Exeter College, said:

“I'm delighted our work with the NHS has been recognised by these awards. Strong partnerships are the foundation of our success. With the advent of Apprenticeship reforms these partnerships will only continue to grow. This creates huge opportunities for young people to get training and support right up to degree level and add significant value to our health service. Done well, such as the relationships we are being recognised for at the awards, the benefits are there for everyone.”

Sam Hillman, Head of the Faculty of Healthcare, Childcare and Public Services, added:

“We pride ourselves in the delivery of high quality Apprenticeships in partnership with our employers. We are delighted to be shortlisted for two awards. Chelsea is a shining example of an exceptional Apprentice and a deserving finalist of the Advanced Apprentice category and to be recognised by the NHS for the quality of our education and training is brilliant.”

Celebrating Awards Nomination at Exeter College: Celebrating being named Award Finalists in the Health Education England’s Star Awards programme in the South West are the Health and Social Care Work-Based Learning Team at Exeter College.

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