Following significant growth over the last 12 months, we are delighted to be welcoming employees to a brand new state-of-the-art office, which includes themed meeting areas, a wheel of fortune style employee recognition scheme, greenery throughout the building, and modern break areas with fresh coffee machines.
We have made a significant investment, as we believe that an inspiring office environment combined with a more flexible approach to working will play a vital role in our future. This is reflective in the fact that despite the pandemic and with the majority of staff working from home, we have seen an increase in learner registrations across our qualifications and the team have expanded to support this growth. As a result, we have outgrown our current office and have built an innovative new space on The Lancaster Business Park, filled with the latest technology to improve communication and collaboration.
The new office, Ascentis House, is designed to inspire creativity and be a home from home for our growing team of over 150 employees, who will be taking their first steps back into an office environment when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Ascentis has worked with interior designers Opus 4 to create an inspiring work environment with various modern spaces to promote well-being and a positive workplace culture. This includes quiet areas for reading or relaxing with acoustic chairs; social areas with gaming consoles, a pool table and netball hoop; an indoor herb garden; and an outdoor seating area.
Phil Wilkinson, Group CEO of Ascentis, said: “The key to our outstanding success as an educational charity over the past few years has undoubtedly been our wonderful staff who have worked with great skill and dedication to transform people’s lives through the power of education. It is only right that we should now acknowledge their great efforts by providing them with the best possible office environment – one which is inspiring and innovative as well as incredibly functional. I’m sure that our amazing new office will support our strong ‘one team’ ethos and help us to continue to grow our services across the UK and overseas.”
During the move to our new office, Ascentis has donated surplus laptops to a wonderful local cause, Laptops for Kids, who supply schools and charities with technology to bridge the digital divide and to support those in need.
In a recent survey, 100% of employees said they would recommend Ascentis as a great place to work. Ascentis and our subsidiary IDLS hope to continue our mission of creating life changing opportunities for all from our new location, whilst aiming to be the best place to work in the local area.
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“We are very pleased that we made the move to Ascentis for all our ESOL exams. The exams are appropriate for our learners, and lecturers find the marking manageable. As an organisation, Ascentis is a pleasure to work with. Our queries are always dealt with quickly and we are extremely well supported by our verifier.”
Waltham Forest“We have thoroughly enjoyed our first year with Ascentis. There has been support of a high quality throughout the academic year. Support has been provided through a variety of roles including the quality managers, lead EQA’s and subject moderators.”
Bradford College“We have been delighted with the impact Ascentis Extended Awards in Mathematical Skills (Stepping Stones) have had on our student’s progression towards their functional skills mathematics as well as preparing them for the completion of their GCSE. It has taught them the essential skills in mathematics which enabled them to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life – at home, in education and at work. These skills are valued by employers and further education, and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. We are also very impressed with the level of service and commitment shown by the staff of Ascentis, they are always available to help whenever help is needed.”
Brent Start“The transparency and support of Ascentis has been refreshing. Our moderation process has been a pleasure and developmental feedback has always been welcomed.”
Kensington & Chelsea CollegeWhat will the Webinar cover? The webinar is free to join and will include information and advice on ESOL Quality Assurance as well as the opportunity to share best practice with other practitioners. You will also receive updates on Ascentis ESOL qualifications and general administration. Who can join the Webinar? ESOL Internal Quality Assurers and Managers in centres delivering Ascentis ESOL qualifications – and those involved in the Internal Quality Assurance of these qualifications – are invited to join this webinar. Who delivers the Webinar? The webinar is delivered by the Lead ESOL External Quality Assurer Ruth Simons. The Lead EQA is a subject expert in the field of ESOL and also works in centres as an EQA and so has extensive knowledge of Ascentis expectations and processes. A Quality Assurance Manager will also join the webinar to answer any QA specific questions. Why join the Webinar? Each attendee that participates in the webinar will receive a certificate of attendance which counts towards Continuing Professional Development. You will receive useful information that will help with the standardisation, delivery and assessment of the qualifications. Feedback from previous webinar delegates includes: “My questions were answered swiftly and politely which I greatly appreciated” “Clear and well presented” “Very useful and timely in the academic year - thank you very much” “This has been really helpful and so convenient having it via webinar. Thank you” We very much hope you will take up this opportunity to join with our centres to participate in important quality assurance activities. Please note that this event is for Ascentis centres only and places are limited. Please book your place using your centre email address to avoid disappointment.
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