This year is coming to a close, and very quickly in fact! With only 10 days left in 2025, and 2 until our academy shuts up shop for the holidays, we wanted to give you the progress update we hope you've been waiting for! Our brand-new practical simulation pods are looking bigger and better thanContinue reading "Progress Update – December 2025!"
Our Christmas Present Appeals 2025
This December, we’re spreading festive cheer and making a difference! On Thursday, 11th December at our Leeds HQ and Tuesday, 16th December at our Huntingdon Academy, we’ll be hosting a Christmas Present Appeal Day in support of The Salvation Army! We've invited our apprenticeship employers and local businesses to join us for a warm minceContinue reading "Our Christmas Present Appeals 2025"
The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence 2025
Last night (01/12/2025), our team made the journey to London for one of the most anticipated events of the year! It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the dedication and innovation across the fire and security sector, and we were proud to be part of it. Most of our team attended, and we're pleased toContinue reading "The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence 2025"
Haven’t You Heard? We’re Moving!
In just ONE WEEK we're going to be moving to our brand new training centre! Don't worry though! It's only down the road from where we already are in Leeds, and the Huntingdon branch is staying where it is. Why We're Moving Our original buildings in Leeds both served us incredibly well, but as ourContinue reading "Haven’t You Heard? We’re Moving!"
How Our Partnership with Orisec Helps Our Apprentices Learn, Grow and Evolve
Apprenticeships are at their best when education meets industry. In a sector that moves as fast as fire and security, staying current is everything and that’s where our partnership with Orisec really makes all the difference. Richard Dowgill with Jonathan Green at Orisec HQ Moments like this represent what makes high-quality apprenticeship training possible. InContinue reading "How Our Partnership with Orisec Helps Our Apprentices Learn, Grow and Evolve"
Two Years of Elevation Interview with Jolene!
Two years can fly by in the blink of an eye! Or in our case, in a flurry of apprentice intakes, huge milestones, and Ofsted reports! Since Elevation Training Academy began, we've learnt, grown and evolved more than we could have imagined. In this video interview, our Managing Director, Jolene, shares her reflections on ourContinue reading "Two Years of Elevation Interview with Jolene!"
An Elevation Celebration! Two Years of the Academy.
Today (18/09/2025) marks a huge milestone for us... it's two years of Elevation Training Academy! In the last 24 months, we've gone from pillar to post to deliver the best apprenticeship our industry deserves. We've expanded from running sessions in hotel event rooms to becoming a national training provider with academies in Leeds and Peterborough,Continue reading "An Elevation Celebration! Two Years of the Academy."
First Aid Training with St. John’s Ambulance
This week our apprentices swapped toolkits for bandages as Vicky from St John’s Ambulance came in to deliver a hands-on first aid session. The training gave everyone a real insight into the basics of first aid. It helped them build the confidence to step up, as well as the theoretical knowledge, should something happen inContinue reading "First Aid Training with St. John’s Ambulance"
How Does Apprenticeship Funding Work?
If you're a fire and security company thinking about taking on an apprentice (or perhaps you're considering starting an apprenticeship yourself), one of the first questions that comes up is usually: Who actually pays for the training? You've probably heard the terms "apprenticeship levy" and "SME funding" thrown around, but unless you've dealt with itContinue reading "How Does Apprenticeship Funding Work?"
Elevation Training Academy’s GOOD Ofsted Report
As you may be aware, Elevation Training Academy has been officially rated as a GOOD provider of the Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Apprenticeship. Firstly, we would like to thank all of our apprentices and employers who took the time out of their schedules to meet with the inspectors and give feedback. AndContinue reading "Elevation Training Academy’s GOOD Ofsted Report"