Thames Valley: Bracknell & Wokingham College tops the score board

The Government's latest employer satisfaction rating for training provided by colleges, local authorities and independent training providers, has been topped by Bracknell & Wokingham College.

The College’s score of 8.7 (out of 10) is the highest among the region’s training deliverers, against a national average of 7.9.

Bracknell & Wokingham College supports the training of over 200 employers of all sizes – ranging from large employers such as South West Trains through to smaller local firms such as Wokingham-based garage Citroemech. 

Marc Sellis, head of training and development at South West Trains, said: "I am glad to see Bracknell & Wokingham College gain the recognition it deserves from the employer satisfaction survey. At South West Trains, we have built a close working relationship with the college over several years. The college team has worked tirelessly to understand our business and has made the delivery of apprenticeships for our train drivers and guards a seamless process." 

Citroemech owner Ray Cook said: "A huge well done to Bracknell & Wokingham College. Citroemech is delighted with the apprenticeships that the college delivers."

College principal Campbell Christie CBE added: "I am delighted to see the hard work of the staff recognised and rewarded in this fantastic achievement.  This result really underscores our college vision of serving local people and businesses and increasingly playing a leadership role in the heart of our community."