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Our Purpose & Heritage

About Smartminds Training College

We provide recognised British vocational qualifications and professional development through interactive live evening classes led by expert tutors — making career advancement accessible, flexible, and supportive for working adults.

Our Ethos

Real Tutors, Not Automated Slide Decks

Smartminds was founded to solve a major problem in distance learning: isolation. Too many learners enrol in online courses only to receive automated slides and no teacher interaction. At Smartminds, our classes are delivered live by experienced UK tutors. You can ask questions, debate real workplace scenarios with classmates, and receive structured mentor guidance throughout your portfolio submission.
Real Tutors, Not Automated Slide Decks
WHY CHOOSE US?

Innovative and effective learning approaches

The premier destination for healthcare, adult care, and education professionals seeking accredited British qualifications with dedicated mentor support.

Course ManagementStructured modules with 100% coursework
Student Progress TrackingReal-time portfolio grading and assessor feedback
Interactive Live ClassesWeekly evening Zoom seminars with expert teachers
Portfolio AssessmentsZero stressful exams, authentic workplace evidence
✱24/7 Dedicated Support Team
Male student writing in lecture hall
Excited female student holding notebooks
Focused female student studying in library
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26+Years of Combined Experience
Recognised Standards

Accredited by Leading Awarding Organisations

Our qualifications are recognised across the NHS, private healthcare providers, care homes, and education authorities.

NCFE CACHE

Northern Council for Further Education

UK regulated awarding body for Health, Social Care, and Early Years qualifications on the Ofqual Register.

TQUK

Training Qualifications UK

Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation offering modern, flexible vocational qualifications with national recognition.

The CPD Group

Continuing Professional Development

Accreditation standard for healthcare mandatory training, clinical compliance, and professional refresher certificates.

Leadership & Teaching

Meet Our Academic Team

Experienced healthcare professionals, qualified teachers, and dedicated learner support coordinators.

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah JenkinsHead of Health & Social Care

RGN, BSc Nursing, PGCert Medical Education, QTLS

David Okonjo
David OkonjoLead Tutor — Early Years & Education

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, PGCE Primary, NPQEL

Priya Sharma
Priya SharmaQuality Assurance & Student Welfare Lead

Level 4 Lead IQA, BSc Healthcare Management, Chartered MCIPD

Company Legal Registration

Smartminds Training College is a trading name of Smartminds Empire Ltd, Company No. 13492661