CENTRA Education & Training Ltd:

• is a not–for-profit charity - which was founded in 1839

• is owned by all the FE and sixth form colleges in the north-west

• is a major stakeholder in ABC Awards (a national awarding body) and employs half of the staff who work for ABC Awards

• provides support services, consultancy and CPD for individuals, government bodies, schools, colleges and training providers, including:

  • Overcoming Dyslexia – through its national IDL software and training support programme

  • Choice Advisers Support & Quality Assurance Network (on behalf of DCSF)

  • ICT support for schools, colleges etc

  • In-house and seminar programmes for educators

  • Vocational training – accessing public funds to improve skills for employability

• CENTRA draws its expertise from its large pool of Training Associates who represent every aspect of the educational landscape