“The processes are refreshing and simple to follow, this has been made simpler with the support and help of our development manager.”

Graeme Athey, Wiltshire College

“I would like to thank the customer service staff for their support and thorough communication when processing registrations and results.”

Carolyn Guy, City of Bath College

“All of our questions were answered promptly and effectively.”

Alex Hammerstein, Moustraining

“We chose the Open College Network for the adaptability of their qualifications…the Step-UP qualification is the most inclusive we have found as we can tailor it to individual learners.”

Steve Murphy, City College Plymouth

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“Always responsive and helpful...very thorough and professional...high quality service provided at all times.”

Phil Thomas, The George Muller Charitable Trust

“The Customer Support team are very helpful and are patient with our queries and requests for information – even where we’ve needed more clarification!”

Carly Guy, BCHA

“Everyone is polite, professional and helpful...friendly and professional service always.”

Julie Cooper, Business Education Support and Training Ltd (B.E.S.T)

“It was the first time I had organised and ran the course for our organisation and everyone has been so helpful and made it very easy for me to know what I needed to do and when....A huge thank you.”

Pasquale Brammer, Oxfordshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team

“I have been very happy with the support received from OCNSWR.”

Joanne Hockin, Devon Adult and Community Learning

“The staff have been consistently knowledgeable, supportive, professional and rigorous.”

Karen Peters, City College Plymouth

“Staff are very helpful and efficient in dealing with all queries.”

Tutor, City of Bath College

“Without the Open College Network many of our young people would leave their education life without any qualifications...It is wonderful to see the sense of achievement and pride shown by young people when they are presented with their NOCN certificates and Record of Achievement at the annual Presentation Day.”

Nikki Buckler, Devon Integration Support Services

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“Excellent communication...I find the visits extremely helpful and the staff give me valuable support and advice as well as verifying the processes and practices in my centre.”

Paul Caschere, Southbrook School

“Support and feedback was absolutely faultless and overarching it all a keen interest in the learners we work with...Support was excellent and nothing was ever too much trouble.”

Sharron Agambar, Plymouth YMCA

“Our Development Manager was very helpful...It has been a big learning curve but we feel well supported by OCNSWR.”

Liz Gunn, Healthy Babies UK

“Fantastic support and NOTHING has seemed too difficult for them… I am massively impressed...Complete and total stars!”

Helen Lyons, The Mendip Centre

“We are now a Recognised Centre with the Open College Network South West Region...(see mention on Twitter)”

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