We can offer flexible training routes: – classroom theory delivery together with practical hairdressing techniques in a fully equipped training salon.  For those unable to attend our centre or where the employer prefers our training consultants to deliver in the salon, we can offer full ‘open learning’ packages for delivery in the workplace, inclusive of Functional Skills if required.

• Offer excellent one to one support, theory training and guidance
• Visit apprentices in the workplace monthly or apprentices can attend our centre
• Offer support on recruiting staff, managing apprentices, funding opportunities, the NMW, Health & Safety and safeguarding
• Ensure all the salons we work with are checked for apprenticeship delivery requirements e.g. Health & safety and insurance arrangements are in place together with appropriate staff to train apprentices
• Train salon staff to assess to the national standards
• Offer teaching qualifications to give staff the knowledge to inspire apprentices in our industry
• Offer a variety of progression routes
• Offer annual trips to salon international
• Use an e-portfolio to monitor assessment and achievement, employers are given a login to check progress

IFL has a strong commitment to Health & Safety and its core value within the business. There is a Health & Safety Policy which is reviewed annually and embraces the concept of the ‘safe learner’.

All apprentices receive the relevant information on safeguarding and PREVENT and all potential issues are effectively addressed. Our policies and procedures are assessed and reviewed annually.