Lincoln learndirect centre swims to victory
Posted on June 27th, 2008
Despite being flooded and forced to close last summer, Business Advice Direct Lincoln centre was voted the best in the East Midlands at the regional learndirect Achievement Awards.
In a ceremony at the National Space Centre in Leicester last week, delighted staff received a trophy, a certificate and £250 - and now head to the national finals in London in October.
The centre was nominated by Fiona Wright, Head of Funded Learning at Business Advice Direct, because of its enormous success and outstanding staff.
Tutor Dave Grasham, who works at the centre alongside fellow tutors Tim Grant and Pat Taylor, said they were delighted to have been recognised at last!
‘We try to have a laugh with the learners as well as improve their skills and they seem to enjoy attending the centre,’ said Dave. ‘We are so committed to the task that despite being flooded out last summer we managed to get the centre up and running again after a few days. We are all delighted to have won the award and can’t wait for the finals now.’
BAD Lincoln has enrolled an incredible 1133 learners so far this year and because of its exceptional performance has received additional funding each quarter.
Fiona commented: ‘Learners love going to the Lincoln centre because the staff are so good and fun to be with – that’s the secret! Everyone at Business Advice Direct is very proud of them and rooting for them in the finals.’
