Specialist Training Providers Building Real Careers
High Ridge Training Group unites specialist providers who share best practice, expertise and resources — delivering recognised Apprenticeship and Adult Education qualifications that turn learners into skilled professionals.
High Ridge Training
Unites the strengths of two leading training providers to deliver high-quality, tailored learning solutions — from funded qualifications to bespoke professional development, supporting learners and employers across key sectors.
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Cedars Training Academy
A registered training provider offering apprenticeships, VTCT Skills qualifications and short courses in hair, beauty, nails and holistic therapy — Academy based in Gloucestershire.
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Apprenticeships
Hairdressing Professional L2→ Advanced & Creative Hair L3→ Beauty Therapist L2→ Advanced Beauty Therapist L3→ Wellbeing & Holistic Therapist L3→ Customer Service Practitioner L2→ Customer Service Specialist L3→VTCT Skills Qualifications
Hair Qualifications→ Beauty Therapy Qualifications→ Holistic Therapy Qualifications→ Nail Technology Qualifications→The people behind High Ridge Training Group
Charlotte
Leads specialist providers focused on raising standards, with providers guided to consistent 'Good' Ofsted ratings since 2013.
Andrew
Grew Energy Kidz into the UK's largest wraparound provider; founded Reach4Skills to fill a gap for quality childcare training.
Anna
Group Designated Safeguarding & Prevent Lead. Progressed from assessor to Head of Training since 2017.
Jamie
Mental Health First Aider teaching maths and English from entry level to GCSE, making both subjects accessible.
Samia
13 years as Tutor/Assessor with a nursery background, passionate about Early Years and developing others.
Tom
Joined as an Apprentice in 2022, promoted to Data and Administration Manager in January 2025.
“To empower people and organisations through meaningful, accessible, and high-quality training — enabling brighter futures and stronger communities across every sector we serve.”
- People First — Learners, employers, and our team are at the heart of every decision
- Integrity Always — We operate with honesty, accountability, and care
- Excellence Every Day — Quality, consistency, and results from first contact to certification
- Adapt and Evolve — We embrace change, listen to feedback, and stay agile
- Purpose-Driven — Training that leads to better careers, stronger teams, and resilient industries
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