Tina's Letter
Welcome to FNTC Training. We hope that you find our website both informative and useful in selecting your or your employees next programme of study.
We are continually working on our services to develop a wide range of programmes that provide you and businesses with the skills and knowledge for a highly rewarding future. By working closely with our partners and employers, we create a learning experience t which encourages success for all our students, apprentices and employers, throughout their time learning with us in their employment and to support the development of the business in which they work.
Situated at the heart of the Totton, Southampton, FNTC offers a vibrant and supportive learning environment to allow you to gain your qualifications, develop your skills, get support in finding an Apprenticeship and enjoy learning. Our experienced teaching and assessing team are highly knowledgeable in their professional industries and can offer support throughout the Apprenticeship, in order to obtain maximum results for the leaner and employer. Many of our programmes are delivered in the workplace in conjunction with the employer, delivering a highly personalised experience. Companies across the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and surrounding areas have chosen to study or partner with us, benefiting from our support and guidance, and rate us very highly.
We truly believe FNTC Training is a fantastic place to study and would love to have you join one of our courses.
If you need any advice or support in making a decision about which programme is right for you, you can contact us on 02380 866664 or via our contact us page.
Tina Turner
Managing Director
Tina Turner
Tina Turner has been working at the centre since January 2015 and has had connections with the company since 1997, originally setting up the Day Nursery, then later in 2000 opening the Training Centre.
In 2004 Tina decided to broaden her horizons by working in various colleges as a Senior Manager and in 2010 set up her own company, Management for FE Limited.
Tina specialises in providing interim management support and consultancy to the further education and skills sector, successfully supporting colleges and training providers improve the quality of their learner's experience, company success rates and financial efficiency.
Heath Rawles
Heath Rawles, Director of Finance and Growth, has worked at FNTC since 2001 and seen the provision expand from the initial concept of Fawley Nursery Training Centre delivering solely childcare, right through to the curriculum offer now. Having steered FNTC through a variety of government funding programmes such as Train to Gain and e2e, Heath is now preparing for what he says is going to be a significant change in the funding methodology, as a result of the recent reforms, with his mantra being “The Road to Commercial”.
Heath is a supportive, optimistic person who thrives on understanding and implementing change and enjoys working at FNTC due not only to the diversity in his job role but also working with a focused and fun team.
Melanie Davies
Melanie Davies is the Office Manager and P.A to the Assisting CEO. Melanie joined the company in 2015.
Melanie is dedicated to providing an effective and efficient administration department providing outstanding integral support to all stakeholders, delivering excellent front line customer services.
Melanie’s team is responsible for registering, booking and delivering exams, processing certificates, monitoring client and student’s satisfaction throughout the learner journey and responding to any complaints.
Tracey Cooper
Tracey joined FNTC in 2001 as a student, undertaking her NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration. In 2004, once she completed her NVQ Level 4 Business and Administration, Tracey went on to undertake her Internal Verifiers qualification. Achieving this qualification enabled her to become the lead IQA for the Business area.
In 2011 Tracey became Business Curriculum Coordinator specialising in Quality Assurance and day-to-day management of the Business curriculum team. She has successfully supported a range of learners, employers and assessors in improving the quality of learner experience, workforce skills and success rates.
In 2018 Tracey became the Quality and Compliance Manager responsible for ensuring FNTC’s provision is fit for purpose, consistent and meets both external and internal requirements.
Gemma Gibbs
Gemma joined FNTC in March 2010 as a trainee assessor in childcare. Gemma successfully completed her assessing award becoming a qualified assessor, supporting hundreds of learners in achieving their childcare qualifications.
Gemma went onto achieve her Internal Quality Assurer qualification which is integral to any training and assessment program. It provides reassurance to learners that the standards against which they are being assessed, are being adhered to. It also provides reassurance to the awarding body that the standards are being applied rigorously.
In 2019 Gemma was promoted to Teaching & Quality Manager for apprenticeships and full cost learners taking full responsibility for managing, developing and enabling successful delivery of teaching, learning and quality activities at FNTC, across a multitude of apprenticeship standards and full cost provision.
Ryan Payne
Ryan joined FNTC in March 2019, taking on the role of Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Coach and Special Projects Coordinator. Ryan’s background in the marketing sector, in which he covered a variety of roles, including social media executive, SEO specialist and brand stagiest, allowed him to hone his skills in the marketing industry.
Ryan is passionate about delivering and implementing contemporary marketing tactics and is keen to show how diverse digital marketing can be. Ryan’s team is responsible for creating content across a range of social media platforms, website optimisation, graphics and overall monitoring FNTC’s growth and awareness.
Emily Buckell
Emily has been with FNTC since 2015, originally joining the team as a Business Development Administrator. During her time at FNTC, Emily has shown a clear determination to continue to develop herself both professionally and academically by completing a multitude of qualifications, including her Level 2 and 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, English GCSE and a certificate in Mental Health Awareness and Learning Difficulties.
Emily is passionate about making sure students are fully supported throughout their learner journey, right from being given their IAG to successfully completing their Pre-Apprenticeship programme.
