”ABLE is providing us with an innovative framework to really stretch and challenge all our hairdressing students and staff across all our delivery campuses in this part of Southeast Wales. It is a great pleasure to work with Andrew and I can already see the difference he and this programme will make in respect to ensuring our course content remains up-to-date and to a very high industry standard.

Gary Handley, Faculty Director at Coleg Gwent

”We are now in our third year of the ABLE programme and during this time we have seen an increase in our student numbers on all Hairdressing courses. Our partnership with ABLE has provided staff and students excellent CPD and opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge which has been invaluable. ABLE and Andrew have helped to develop and raise students’ aspirations by providing them with the latest techniques and industry insights including communication skills and industry behaviour expectations. He has also worked alongside the college to engage with local employers, providing training and helping to develop relationships. Through our partnership with Andrew and ABLE, we have been introduced to new suppliers who are leaders in this industry. We are very grateful to have been given this opportunity to work with Andrew and ABLE, which has helped to develop our provision to the next level.

R Anderson Rachel Anderson – Curriculum Development Manager