"Dreadful IT"

Dreadful IT, no support for apprenticeship. Extremely disorganised and misleading.

"IT IS A SCAM. AVOID AT ANY COST!"

I signed up in March 2023 for a course. The administration missed on deadlines and some were exceptionally rude as didn’t know what they were doing at all. It took them a month to complete correctly the paperwork! But the troubles did not really stop here. Took them over a month to get the link to the live tutoring right. There were new links and old links and they could not make their mind which one would be used. When they finally got it the recording link was then constantly showing error in opening. 6 moths in the course still have no record of the recordings to refer to or any contact with the tutor. Seem to have completely disappeared.
But if only this was the problem. The trainer, Jane Tansey who is supposed to help and assist the Apprentice would refuse to communicate by email and email any of the guidance, for instance what is required to complete the off-job hours, what evidence is required and she didn’t possess any knowledge on what is required by AAT, etc. She would be raising her voice when doesn’t suit her to answer direct question or accuse the apprentice of being rude, she would avoid support as she simply has been put there to spend an hour every so often and tick boxes. Absolute waste of space and time.
Oh, and Karl Edwards is another Babington delightful character. It is very difficult to get in touch with Karl, it took more than 6 months to get anyone form the Functional skills team. Although numerous emails no response was received. Exams were not booked although it stated they were booked. No links were received for the exams and no guidance whatsoever. The telephone presented for contact was belonging to someone else as there was a female voice recording and never answered. Complete waste of time and disappointment.
Not only as soon as the government finding was received, they have withdrawn the course and all communication suspended, leaving both the employer and the apprentice in a limbo.
IT’S A SCAM. AVOID AT ANY COST!

"I took my rottie and staffing there I…"

I took my rottie and staffing there I got my rottie back verry thin and three months latter I had to put her down

"Terrible terrible provider AVOID"

Terrible terrible provider. Had 7 different tutors as staff keep leaving. They have just made half the staff redudant and pulled a training programme mid through studying with no comms. Don't return emails or calls, absolutely shocking service. AVOID

"Avoid - Poor communication"

Dreadful communication. I had to withdraw from the course due misinformation from Babington staff. This meant I missed out on other course option with a different eduction provider.

Also, the staff were unable to use Teams. Many issue setting up basic meeting. Also, the course leader had a private conversation on Teams with a member of the cohort which should had been secure.

Disappointed as the course seems to have good subject matter, but the execution is frustrating.

I remember looking at other options before investing time and money in Babington.

"I worked at Babington as a Skills Coach…"

I worked at Babington as a Skills Coach and I found the induction to be below acceptable. I also got frustrated time and time again at the lack of adequate training following induction. Every Coach is drowning in work and they have an incredibly high turnover of staff although management will never admit it however learners know because they tend to end up with multiple coaches. I left due to bad management and ridiculously high KPIs some of the worst I’ve ever seen in my career. I was going through a stressful time in my life and the support wasn’t there yet they preach about well-being and how supportive they are. As a business they are all about the money. I’ve had a fair amount of employers and roles and Babington are in the top 5 worst. I actually feel ashamed that they are on my CV.

"I would give 0 stars if possible"

I would give 0 stars if possible. My government department paid £20,000 for my level 7 apprenticeship with Babbington. In exchange I got a skills coach who would help with English and maths, I have GCSE As in both so unnecessary. Plus a pile of Kaplan books which would have cost in total around £300. Plus about 3 hours of tuition per exam- they call it a ‘boot camp’. For my CIMA case study they asked me to submit 2 mock exams. They marked just one of them (well no marks in terms of numbers, just a few comments) and gave it back 2 days before the exam (took 2 weeks to mark?).
Contrast this with what Kaplan, BPP or other proper provider would give. A fully taught course with around 12 hours of tuition per exam. 3 or more fully marked mock exams for the case study. And because it is an apprenticeship it is the same price Babbington charge.
Someone in Babington has persuaded the government that this is a proper course, it isn’t. Shame on you Babington.

"Digital Bootcamp - do it :-)"

Completed the Digital Bootcamp with Babington, really enjoyed the content of the sessions and the opportunity to make relationships with other people on the course. It was completed quickly and efficiently. Mark was very knowledgeable about the subjects and had great experience to share. Overall a great opportunity for me to help me to expand my knowledge and career aspirations in the future.

"Would highly recommend"

Would highly recommend doing the Digital Leadership Bootcamp Course, I am only half way through this course and its a fantastic. The course allows you to explore all areas of leadership within a digital era!

"5 Stars for Lucy Antony"

5 Stars for Lucy Antony. I did my Level 3 in Housing & Property Management. Tough course to do while working a full time role with targets.

Lucy was amazing and knew just how much and when to push and guide me to keep me on track, and at times I was not an easy candidate but we got there finishing with a pass. Thank you so much Lucy