Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd

What Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd does

Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd, trading as ASA Training, is an Ofsted Grade 2-rated apprenticeship training provider operating from Blisworth, Northampton, with a registered office in Preston Deanery. Founded in 2000, the company delivers work-based apprenticeship programmes in two specialist verticals: Dental Nursing (Level 3 Apprenticeship and Level 3 Diploma) and Early Years (Level 2 Practitioner, Level 3 Educator, and Level 5 Lead Practitioner). The company serves two primary customer groups across England: SMB dental practices and early years settings that act as host employers, and individual learners aged 16+ seeking earn-while-you-learn qualifications in place of university routes.

ASA Training's technology stack is built on the OneFile e-portfolio LMS, which apprentices, assessors, and employers use for portfolio development, assignment submission, knowledge-skill-behaviour (KSB) tracking, and progress visibility. Delivery follows a blended model combining workplace learning, remote one-to-one coaching, online teaching, group sessions, and periodic face-to-face visits, enabling national reach from a single administrative base. The platform layer is augmented by accreditation partnerships with NCFE (awarding organisation) and NEBDN (dental nursing examination body), plus DBS Check Online compliance certification for safeguarding.

ASA Training operates a sales-led, direct-to-employer go-to-market model with no publicly disclosed programme pricing. Revenue is generated through government-funded training fees accessed via the Department for Education / ESFA apprenticeship funding mechanisms: levy-paying employers (payroll over £3m) draw down accumulated apprenticeship levy, while non-levy SMEs receive 100% government funding for apprentices aged 16-24 from August 2026 or co-invest at 5% for other eligible apprentices. The firm also offers a free end-to-end apprentice recruitment service to employers (vacancy advertising, candidate screening, eligibility checks, interview coordination), positioning itself as a workforce intermediation partner for SMB host employers. The company is privately held, has no disclosed parent company or external funding, and has been organically grown since inception.

Name

Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd

Legal name

Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd

Website

https://andersonstockley.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASA Training is an Ofsted-rated apprenticeship training provider in Northampton delivering government-funded Level 2-5 apprenticeship programmes in Dental Nursing and Early Years to SMB dental practices, nurseries, and individual learners across England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training provider
• Dental nursing qualifications
• Early years education
• Vocational training programmes
• Blended learning delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Apprenticeship Training: ASA Training delivers government-funded apprenticeship programmes in Dental Nursing and Early Years across England. Funding is accessed through employer Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) accounts. Levy-paying employers (payroll >£3 million) use accumulated apprenticeship levy funds. Non-levy paying SMEs receive full government funding for apprentices aged 16-24 (from August 2026) or co-investment at 5% for other eligible apprentices. Apprentices are employed by host businesses (dental practices, early years settings) who pay wages. ASA Training generates revenue from training and assessment fees paid through government funding mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd (ASA Training) is an Ofsted Grade 2-rated apprenticeship training provider specialising in Dental Nursing and Early Years sectors across England. The company delivers government-funded apprenticeship programmes at Levels 2, 3, and 5, combined with a free end-to-end apprentice recruitment service for employer partners. Training is delivered through a blended model of workplace learning, off-the-job training, OneFile e-portfolio tracking, and remote support sessions.

Product overview

Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd (ASA Training) is an Ofsted Grade 2 rated apprenticeship training provider with over 20 years of experience specialising in Dental Nursing and Early Years sectors. The company offers a portfolio of Level 2, Level 3, and Level 5 apprenticeship programmes alongside a free recruitment service for employers. Apprenticeship programmes include the Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship, Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, and Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship. Training is delivered through a blended model combining workplace learning, off-the-job training, online resources via OneFile e-portfolio system, and regular progress reviews. The company supports both learners and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey, from recruitment through to end-point assessment and certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing A work-based apprenticeship programme enabling learners to qualify as dental nurses while employed in dental practices. Combines practical clinical experience with formal study leading to a Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification, available to dental practices across England.
• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing A standalone diploma qualification for dental nursing professionals, providing comprehensive training in clinical dental nursing procedures and patient care. Available to learners working in or seeking to enter dental practice settings.
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Entry-level apprenticeship enabling learners to work as qualified Early Years Practitioners in childcare settings across England, supporting children's development and learning.
• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Advanced apprenticeship qualification for Early Years Educators, providing skills to plan, deliver, and assess learning activities for children from birth to five years. Available to learners employed in nurseries and pre-schools across England.
• Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Higher-level apprenticeship designed for experienced Early Years practitioners to develop leadership capabilities, focusing on mentoring, quality improvement, and strategic practice development in nursery and pre-school settings.
• End-to-End Apprentice Recruitment Service Free recruitment service for dental practices and early years settings sourcing apprentices. ASA Training handles vacancy advertising, candidate screening, eligibility checks, and interview coordination to match candidates with employer requirements, provided at no cost as part of the apprenticeship programme engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of employers say apprenticeships help develop skills relevant to their business's needs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NCFEcoreTechnology or IntegrationNCFE is an awarding organisation providing nationally recognised qualifications. ASA Training operates as an NCFE-approved centre, enabling delivery of regulated qualifications in dental nursing and early years sectors. The partnership ensures qualification credibility and regulatory compliance for apprenticeship programmes.
• NEBDN (National Examination Board for Dental Nursing)coreTechnology or IntegrationNEBDN sets and administers dental nursing qualifications and examinations in the UK. ASA Training delivers NEBDN-qualifying apprenticeship programmes, enabling apprentices to achieve registered dental nurse status through NEBDN examination upon programme completion.
• OneFilecoreTechnology or IntegrationOneFile is the e-portfolio and learning management system used by ASA Training for all apprenticeship programmes. Apprentices and assessors use OneFile for portfolio development, assignment submission, progress tracking, evidence collection, and communication throughout the apprenticeship journey.
• Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) / Find an Apprenticeship ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) is the government's online platform for managing apprenticeships. ASA Training uses DAS to advertise vacancies, access funding, approve training arrangements, and manage apprenticeship programmes on behalf of employer partners. The Find an Apprenticeship portal enables direct candidate applications to ASA Training's apprenticeship vacancies.
• National Apprenticeship ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe National Apprenticeship Service (part of the DfE) supports the promotion of apprenticeships across England, including National Apprenticeship Week. ASA Training participates in these initiatives to raise awareness of its dental nursing and early years apprenticeship programmes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• City & Guilds: Major UK awarding organisation and training provider with broad vocational qualifications across many sectors. Comparable to ASA Training through its role as a regulated training provider, although at much larger scale and across many sectors beyond dental and early years.
• NCFE: UK awarding organisation and approved training provider with vocational qualifications including early years. ASA Training operates as an NCFE-approved centre; NCFE is comparable as a fellow training and qualification provider in the early years space, though much broader in scope.

Regional players

• Simply Health (training division): While primarily a health plan provider, its training arm operates in healthcare workforce education. Comparable to ASA Training's dental nursing focus as a healthcare training adjacency, though geographically broader and not primarily apprenticeship-based.

Direct peers

• Paragon Skills: Specialist apprenticeship training provider focused on care, childcare, and education sectors. Directly comparable to ASA Training due to its early years/childcare apprenticeship focus and similar employer base of nurseries and care providers.
• Remit Group: UK apprenticeship provider delivering programmes across multiple sectors. Comparable to ASA Training through its apprenticeship delivery model, government funding reliance, and direct employer engagement.
• Lifetime Training: One of the UK's largest independent apprenticeship training providers, delivering programmes across multiple sectors including health and childcare. Highly comparable to ASA Training in delivery model (government-funded apprenticeships via DAS) and target customers (employers hiring apprentices).
• Babington Group: UK apprenticeship and professional training provider offering programmes across business, finance, and care sectors. Comparable to ASA Training as a multi-sector apprenticeship training provider competing for the same employer and learner audiences.
• HIT Training: Major UK apprenticeship provider with programmes in hospitality, childcare, and healthcare. Overlaps with ASA Training particularly in the early years apprenticeship segment and in competing for nursery employer customers.
• The Childcare Training Company: UK specialist training provider focused on early years and childcare qualifications and apprenticeships. Highly comparable to ASA Training's early years vertical with overlapping programmes (Level 2/3 early years apprenticeships) and learner demographics.

Emerging players

• Skills for Care: UK workforce development organisation supporting adult social care training and apprenticeships. Tangentially comparable to ASA Training's early years workforce development mission and apprenticeship delivery model within the broader care sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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