Support
Smart Links & Partners
Apprenticeship helpful links. You will find plenty of information including commissions, institutes, charities, and councils.
Resources for Learners
As an education provider, our learners must have access to a wide range of resources and support beyond what we can offer in-house. That’s why we’ve created this page, a central hub of information and resources. On this page, you will find links to external organizations from various industry bodies and support for living healthily. Whether you’re looking for industry news, opportunities for networking, or further training and development, you’re sure to find something here to help you.
| A Career In Retail | Comprehensive advice on careers in the retail sector |
| Acas | Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations |
| Apprenticeships.org.uk | A government-funded site providing information on Apprenticeships for 16-24-year-olds and employers |
| BII | The professional body for the licensed retail sector |
| Britain’s Health and Safety Commission | Britain’s Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for regulating almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. |
| Chartered Institute of Environmental Health | The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is an independent professional body whose primary function is to promote knowledge and understanding of Environmental issues. |
| City & Guilds | City & Guilds is the leading provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom. They accredit all Smart Training & Recruitment qualifications. |
| Coeliac UK | Coeliac UK produces a comprehensive book listing a wide range of gluten-free products |
| Council for Administration | The National Body for Vocational Education in Business & Administration. |
| Disability.gov.uk | Web site detailing legislation relating to disability |
| Equal Opportunities Commission | The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain. |
| Institute of Customer Service | Institute of Customer Service (ICS) is the independent professional body for customer service |
| Investors in People | Investors in People is the national Standard that sets a level of good practice for the training and development of people to achieve business goals |
| OFSTED | The Office for Standards in Education. The main aim is to help improve the quality and standards of education. |
| People 1st | People 1st represents hospitality employers in all aspects of education, training, skills, and qualifications |
| Riddor.gov.uk | Web site with information about Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations |
| Train4Food | Train4Food is a specialist site for those who make or serve food. Their online packages are quick and simple and require no computer skills. |
| National Careers Service | for independent Careers Information Advice and Guidance |
