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About us

Built by educators, for educators who need flexibility.

We are a family-run, Ofqual-regulated training centre in Milton Keynes. We have been qualifying teachers, trainers, assessors and IQAs since 2012 and every course we run is the course we wanted to find ourselves and could not.

Your qualification, at your pace. Real people on the phone, named tutors on your work.

The Teacher Trainer team

#1 – Why we built this

A catch-22 and the course that did not exist.

When Phenil started teaching in the UK, he ran into a problem with no obvious way out. Employers would not take him on without a teaching qualification. Course providers would not take him on without a teaching job.

That was 2008. The only route through was a college timetable published months in advance, at a fee that made the decision harder than it needed to be, on evenings that did not fit around a family. Nothing online came close.

So we built the provider we had been looking for. One where you work at your own pace, in front of your own screen, without waiting for a college intake to open. One where the fee is not the obstacle.

Since 2012 we have done that for individuals and for whole teams and the principle has not changed: the qualification should fit around your life, not the other way round.

Mission

Make UK-recognised Teacher, Assessor and IQA qualifications achievable for any working professional.

Vision

Every educator in the world has access to flexible, expert-led training.

Values

Flexibility, real support, learner-first, family-built trust, inclusive, enhanced engagement, quality learning, safe and non-threatening environment.

#2 – The team

The people who will actually guide you through the course.

Five of us. No call centre, no anonymous marking pool.

Phenil

Phenil

Founder · Centre Manager · Teacher · Assessor · IQA

Phenil founded the centre in 2012 and remains deeply involved in its daily success. As a qualified Teacher, Assessor and IQA, he leads by example – delivering courses, marking submissions and observing teaching sessions. His hands-on leadership ensures high educational standards and continuous, expert support for every learner.

Shaily

Shaily

HR · Accounts · IQA

Shaily manages the centre’s operations, handling invoices, employer bookings and financial queries. A qualified Teacher, Assessor and IQA, she combines academic knowledge with administrative precision. Beyond managing accounts, Shaily looks after staff welfare, holidays and team well-being while ensuring overall course quality across the entire organisation.

Shiera

Shiera

Teacher · Assessor · Learner Support

Shiera directly supports students throughout their learning journey. As a Teacher and Assessor, she answers queries, marks course submissions and conducts teaching observations. She provides clear, actionable feedback to help students improve, build confidence and successfully achieve their educational goals in a supportive environment.

Maya

Maya

Course Coordinator · Learner Support

Maya is the main point of contact for students immediately following enrolment. As Course Coordinator, she keeps learners moving forward by managing schedules, resolving requests and organising tasks. Her proactive coordination and friendly guidance ensure every student receives steady support and maintains momentum throughout their studies.

Dhyana

Dhyana

Accounts Assistant · Support Teacher · Learner Support

Dhyana supports both administrative and teaching operations. She manages course fees and invoices while providing extra guidance to students needing academic help. An apprentice studying Psychology, Dhyana is actively training to become the centre’s next Teacher and Assessor, bringing empathy and dedication to her support role.

#3 – Credentials

Regulated, approved and accountable.

Y Awards (previously YMCA Awards) approved centre
Highfield Qualifications approved centre
Focus Awards
The CPD Group approved provider

We were also approved by TQUK | AIM Awards | City & Guilds | Edexcel (Pearson) in the past

Since 2012

Specialists in training teachers, trainers, assessors and IQAs

5000+ learners

Teachers, Trainers, Assessors and IQAs trained so far

45+ years

Combined training experience

Approved Centre

Recognised by multiple Ofqual-Approved Awarding Organisations

Since May 2012, nearly 30 people qualify with us every month - You could be next!

Trusted by professionals working in the following industries

Some of the organisations whose staff we have trained

Cambridgeshire ConstabularyHertfordshire ConstabularyInzpireNHSEDF EnergyE.ONNetwork RailNational RailRailsafe GroupKaplanLincoln CollegeAspiration TrainingCatch22Chartered Institute of Export and International TradeHarley AcademyBSAEAKingdom AcademySB Skills SolutionsSkillBase First AidElec TrainingIn2SolutionsSaudi Mining PolytechnicGet LicensedSussex PoliceBPPDoubleTree by HiltonLubna RafiqHome From Home CareClaires Court SchoolCambridgeshire ConstabularyHertfordshire ConstabularyInzpireNHSEDF EnergyE.ONNetwork RailNational RailRailsafe GroupKaplanLincoln CollegeAspiration TrainingCatch22Chartered Institute of Export and International TradeHarley AcademyBSAEAKingdom AcademySB Skills SolutionsSkillBase First AidElec TrainingIn2SolutionsSaudi Mining PolytechnicGet LicensedSussex PoliceBPPDoubleTree by HiltonLubna RafiqHome From Home CareClaires Court School
Phenil at his desk

A note from the founder

When you call us, you will speak to me, Maya, Shiera or Shaily. There is no call centre and no script. Every submission is marked by someone who knows the course inside out and who will still be here when you come back for your next one.

That is the whole promise. It is why we started and it is the part we will not trade away as we grow.

Phenil

Founder, Centre Head

#4 – Learner outcomes

Where people were and where they went.

Three stories, in our learners' own words.

It was a great experience doing my Teacher Training qualification with the Teacher Trainer Ltd. The tutor was very supportive and knowledgeable and helped me all the way through till the day I achieved my certificate. Above all, they kept all their promises. I would highly recommend the organisation to anyone interested in doing the training courses.

Fawad Gul

The course, although short, was very intensive and informative. Phenil, our tutor, patiently and with understanding took us through all the relevant points and gave me the confidence and understanding to complete the coursework and gain the qualification. I would recommend The Teacher Trainer Ltd highly enough – both for the course and also for the aftercare given.

Nicholas Jones

The course tutors had painstakingly incorporated conveniences into the program for learners. For example, research had already been undertaken and core reading suggested, saving me a lot of time and effort. The legal, regulatory and ethical issues relevant to the teaching and training profession were continually reiterated. Thanks to the course and, in particular, the exemplary manner in which it was delivered. My approach to session planning and delivery is better structured and a lot more engaging now after attending the course.

Arnold Tetteh

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