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Sue is extremely approachable and always goes out of her way to support the businesses she works with. What sets Apple Bridge apart is their personal approach — they take the time to understand the needs of each organisation and will always try to find practical ways to help, particularly for smaller businesses.

Being introduced to Sue completely changed the trajectory of our business when it came to staff training and apprenticeships… Her knowledge of apprenticeships and available funding has helped us enrol eligible members of staff onto training with minimal, and in many cases no, cost to the business. She has a way of making processes that initially seem complicated feel manageable.

Working with Sue is always a fantastic experience. She takes the time to understand our organisation and what we are looking to achieve, before making the right connections with learning providers. She is incredibly approachable, responsive and knowledgeable, and has made the whole process of exploring and accessing learning opportunities for my staff simple and straightforward.

Sue manages the entire apprenticeship process from start to finish. My role is simply to send her an expression of interest form for each employee… There is very little for me to do, which is a huge blessing given my busy workload. Sue’s organisation, efficiency and proactive approach make the whole process straightforward and stress-free.

Sue has been an invaluable source of support in helping us enrol people onto NVQ programmes through Apple Bridge. She has extensive knowledge of apprenticeships, available funding streams and training opportunities, and always provides clear, reliable educational advice… I know I can confidently approach her whenever I need advice or guidance relating to training.

I have worked with Sue for four years and trust her completely. She is knowledgeable, reliable and understands the care sector. Her support is practical, responsive and always professional. I would recommend Sue and Apple Bridge Training without hesitation.

Sue has consistently demonstrated her knowledge of training needs relating to social care Diplomas. She has been supportive in identifying training providers, guidance on funding, and maintained contact throughout the enrolment of apprentices. I would highly recommend her.

What really stands out is the value Sue places on genuine working relationships, underpinned by a strong moral and professional foundation. She takes the time to understand people, build trust and make meaningful connections rather than simply making introductions… She is a trusted source of support, guidance and encouragement.

Sue brings extensive knowledge and experience across the residential childcare and education sectors, together with excellent communication skills and strong sector connections… She has provided valuable guidance in relation to training, education and apprenticeship opportunities, including supporting us to establish links with an appropriate apprenticeship provider and identify cost-saving opportunities. We would highly recommend their professional services to organisations within the residential childcare sector.

After a false start with another Level 7 diploma provider, I was feeling frustrated and unsure about where to go next. Sue took the time to understand exactly what I needed, helped me find the right provider and made the whole process far less stressful. I am now 10 weeks away from completing this qualification and I didn’t think I would ever get to this point… Her knowledge and understanding of the qualifications required within the sector are invaluable, and I really appreciate having someone like Sue who I can turn to for honest advice and guidance.