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Prostart was established in July 1999, over the last 10 years Prostart has grown successfully and we work with a diverse range of learners aged 16 and above delivering nationally recognised qualifications.

Prostart works in partnership with employers from Small Medium Enterprises (SME's) to large Public Sector Organisations delivering training across the East Midlands region.

Prostart has contracts with the Skills Funding Agency to deliver Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeship; the Young Peoples Learning Agency (YPLA) to deliver the Foundation Learning programme and Nottinghamshire Training Network to deliver the Train to Gain programme.

Meet the Staff

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 Denise Newcomb Managing Director

Denise Newcomb

Managing Director

 

Email: denisenewcomb@prostartuk.co.uk

 

 

Denise started Prostart Training in March 1999. In 2009 Prostart celebrated 10 years at our annual Awards Event.

 

 

 

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  • The Matrix Quality Standard for Information Advice & Guidance - Achieved in May 2007. 

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  • Prostart are the provider of choice for NHS Nottinghamshire County & City & Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust.

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  • Prostart have signed up to the Skills Pledge a public commitment that encourages all businesses to value and realise the benefits that learning and skills can bring.

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Equality & Diversity

For further information about Equality and Diversity, Prostart's policies and E&D news.

 

 

 

Health &  Safety

For further information about Health and Safety, Prostart's policies, The safe learner and reporting accidents.

 

 

 

Safeguarding  

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Qualification Appeals Procedure

 

 

 

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 Maria Pannullo Quality and Contracts Manager

Maria Pannullo

Quality & Contractual Manager

 

Email: mariapannullo@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Maria has been the  Quality and Contracts Manager since January 2007

 

 Samantha Beard Work Based Learning Manager

Samantha Beard

Work Based Learning Manager

 

Email: sambeard@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Sam has worked for Prostart since January 2002 as an Assessor and is Lead Internal Verifier for Functional Skills and IT.

Sam oversees the Programme Delivery of Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

 Claire Bates Business Development Manager

Claire Bates

Business Development Manager

 

Email: clairebates@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Claire joined Prostart in October 2003 and completed her Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration with Prostart and Diploma in Careers Education and Guidance with Nottingham Trent University.

 

Claire is responsible for the Recruitment Team which includes Marketing, Information, Advice and Guidance, Recruitment and Induction.

 Eve Adams Training Team Manager

Eve Adams

Training Manager & Designated Safeguarding Officer

 

Email: eveadams@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Eve joined Prostart in January 2001. Eve is responsible for teaching the Foundation Learning programme.

Eve is also one of Prostart's designated Safeguarding Officers as well as Prostart's qualified counsellor.

 

 Tracy Brown

Tracy Brown

Assessor and Lead Internal Verifier

 

Email: tracybrown@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Tracy joined Prostart in March 2004. Tracy is an assessor and the Lead Internal Verifier for Management, Team Leading, Retail and Warehousing Programmes.

 Dawn Bridgett Assessor and Lead IV

Dawn Bridgett

Assessor and Lead Internal Verifier

 

Email: dawnbridgett@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Dawn joined Prostart in January 2009. Dawn is an assessor and the Lead Internal Verifier for Business Administration and Customer Service

 Claire Loosemore Assessor and Lead IV

Claire Loosemore

Assessor and Lead Internal Verifier

 

Email: claireloosemore@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Claire joined Prostart in March 2007. Claire is an assessor and Lead Internal Verifier for Sales, Telesales and Contact Centres.

 Emma Fletcher Assessor and P/T administrator

Emma Fletcher

Quality Assurance Administrator

 

Email: emmafletcher@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Emma joined Prostart in October 2003 and completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration with Prostart. Emma is now the Quality Assurance Administrator at Prostart.

 Caroline Plummer

Caroline Plummer

Assessor

 

Email: carolineplummer@prostartuk.co.uk 

 

Caroline joined Prostart in August 2011. Caroline assesses Business Administration, Customer Service, Retail and Team Leading.

 Frank Harrison Assessor

Frank Harrison

Assessor

 

Email: frankharrison@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Frank joined Prostart in January 2007. Frank assesses Business Administration and Management.

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Graham Leggett 

Assessor

 

Email: grahamleggett@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Graham joined Prostart in 2011 and is Prostart's assessor for Sales.

 

 

 

 David Urquhart

David Urquhart

Assessor

 

Email: davidurquhart@prostartuk.co.uk

 

David joined Prostart in January 2010. David assesses Retail, Business Administration and Warehousing.

 

 Corron Meikle Trainee Assessor

Corron Meikle

Tutor

 

Email: corronmeikle@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Corron started with Prostart in September 2010. Corron is training with Prostart to be a Tutor and Assessor in IT.

 Paula Vaughan Quality Reviewer, E&D Officer, Safeguarding Officer

Paula Vaughan

Quality Reviewer, Equality & Diversity Officer and  Designated Safeguarding Officer

 

Email: paulavaughan@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Paula joined Prostart in August 2003. Paula carries out Quality Reviews with all learners. Paula is also the Equality and Diversity Officer leading on Equality & Diversity and one of the designated Safeguarding Officers.

 Chris Cousins Management Information Officer

Chris Cousins

Management Information Officer

 

Email: chriscousins@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Chris joined Prostart in June 2006. Chris completed is Advanced Apprenticeship in IT with Prostart.

Chris is responsible for Management Information.

 Steve Kitchingman Induction Officer and Health & Safety Officer

Steve Kitchingman

Induction and Health & Safety Officer

 

Email: stevekithingham@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Steve joined Prostart in October 2001. Steve carries out Inductions with all learners and is also responsible for Health and Safety.

 Nina Ricci Accounts Administrator

Nina Ricci

Accounts Administrator

 

Email: ninaricci@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Nina joined Prostart in March 2008. Nina is currently working towards her Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounts with Prostart. As well as the accounts Nina is responsible for carrying out initial quality reviews, monitoring subcontracts and provides administration support to the Recruitment Team.

 Adam Burton Tutor

Adam Burton

Tutor

 

Email: adamburton@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Adam joined Prostart in July 2008. Adam is one of the Tutors on the Foundation Learning Programme. Adam also provides Maths and English support to learners.

 Andrea Bell Receptionist

Andrea Bell

Administrator

 

Email: andreabell@prostartuk.co.uk

 

Andrea joined Prostart in April 2009. Andrea is our Receptionist and Administrator.