Collinge & Co Training is OUTSTANDING!

We are very excited to announce that Collinge & Co Training has been awarded a grade of Outstanding in a recent Ofsted inspection! 
For over 40 years, Collinge & Co Training has provided hairdressing apprenticeships for young people across Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester and Lancashire. From the founding of the Peter Collinge Hair Study Centre in 1974 to the opening of the Andrew Collinge Bold Street Graduate Salon in 2009, to receiving this outstanding classification in 2024, we have strived to deliver exceptional training and opportunities for passionate young people across the region. 

Today, our dedicated Training Salon, located in the heart of Liverpool, provides a space for our apprentices to develop their technical skills, confidence and independence in a real salon environment.

Highlights from the report include: 
“Apprentices thoroughly enjoy the amazing experience that they have while training at Collinge & Co Training. They thrive in the warm, inclusive and welcoming environment that leaders and tutors create.”

“Apprentices apply creative colouring techniques such as balayage and root melt confidently. They are extremely proud of the progress that they make.”

“On completion of their apprenticeship, almost all apprentices progress into full-time employment in hairdressing. They gain promotions and additional responsibilities at work.”

“Leaders have thoughtfully selected and tailored curriculums that meet the needs of hairdressing employers, and the priorities of the Liverpool City Region.” 

Apprenticeships Director, Alison Gibson, says, “I'm very proud of the training team and delighted that Ofsted have recognised their commitment to providing the best possible experience for the apprentices who train with us. Collinge & Co training looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional hairdressing education for young people across the North West.”

Charlie Collinge, Managing Director of Collinge & Co, added, “It's a fantastic achievement to be awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. The training team, under the direction of Alison Gibson, deserve this recognition as they are dedicated to the development and learning experience for the apprentices we train. I am very proud of our skilled tutors and the whole training team that support all the apprentices to ensure they reach their potential. I would also like to acknowledge the apprentices and the salons we provide training for – the high pass rate, and the number of distinctions the apprentices achieve, show that they are equally as ambitious in reaching their goals.”

We are very proud of this result and strive to continue delivering quality education for young people across the North West. 

If you’d like to read the full press release, it can be found here.