Testimonials

Kunjal Makawana

December 2024

Before I began the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3, I felt uncertain about my career path and my ability to contribute effectively in the field of care. However, this course has been a transformative experience for me, and also for my career development.

I now have a much deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of health and social care, from person-centered approaches to understanding complex health needs. It has equipped me with the knowledge and skills I need to confidently work in care settings, whether it’s providing support to individuals or contributing to team efforts.

The biggest change for me has been the confidence I’ve gained in my ability to apply what I’ve learned in real-world situations. I now feel prepared to take on more responsibility in my role, whether that’s supporting individuals with complex needs or leading care teams. My approach to care has become more compassionate, structured, and informed by best practices.

Throughout the course, I received excellent support from my tutor Elizabeth. She was always available to help for any questions when I didn’t understand the topics and provided feedback, and the online resources were incredibly helpful for my self-study. Zoom class support, group discussions and shared experiences also enriched my learning process.

I’m so grateful for the skills, knowledge, and confidence I’ve gained from this course, and I’m excited to apply them to my career in health and social care.

Once again thanks to Beacon Education and also to my tutor Elizabeth.

Reginah Tah

November 2024

I am extremely grateful to Beacon Education, and most delighted for completing and achieving my level 3 Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care. I want to also extend gratitude to the amazing and most supportive tutor (Grace). From the very beginning until the last bit of my studies, she was incredibly patient and took the time to truly understand my challenges. Her willingness to listen and her genuine commitment to helping me overcome my difficulties have been invaluable throughout my studies.

Grace consistently offered maximum support and resources to ensure my success. Whether it was taking extra time to clarify concepts or offering practical advice, she was always available and ready to help. Her dedication and approach have made a significant difference in my learning experience.

At the start of this course, my goals were to complete my units and submit them on time, to attend the Zoom lessons and to complete the entire course in six months. Unfortunately, I could not attend some of the zoom lessons as planned due to health challenges, but I have managed to work through all of it, and I have succeeded in completing the course, I feel like a winner holding her trophy right now.

I honestly cannot express enough how much my tutor’s ongoing encouragement and attention have meant to me, but the fact remains that she has made a profound impact on my learning journey, and I am deeply appreciative of her efforts. Her professionalism, empathy, and commitment to her students are truly outstanding.

I want to also extend my appreciation to Beacon Education they have constantly called me to find out how I feel about the course and to know if I was struggling with my learning, but I assured them that my tutor was giving me the support that I needed.

Much thanks once again to Beacon Education as this institution has become a part of me and a significant part of my story.

Ejiro Asiemore

November 2024

The Health and Social Care Level 3 course has been a transformative journey, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of care practices, core principles, and the diverse needs of individuals across various environments.

Through this program, I have acquired in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, effective communication, equality, and relevant legislation, all of which are essential in delivering high-quality care. The coursework and real-world scenarios have not only enhanced my practical skills but have also allowed me to apply theory to real-life contexts confidently.

On a personal level, this course has been instrumental in fostering my growth, instilling greater empathy, sharpening my problem-solving abilities, and strengthening my dedication to promoting the well-being of others. Overall, it has been an incredibly rewarding experience that has equipped me with the skills and mindset needed to excel in the dynamic and impactful field of health and social care, paving the way for meaningful future opportunities.

Arunya Eappen

July 2024

I would like to say thank you so much to Alex for being a wonderful tutor and a mentor to me.

You were always very kind, patient, helpful and truly care about your profession and your students. I was very concerned because it was my first extensive remote/online course and I had little familiarity of the online world; yet, you were there to guide me throughout my adventure, with one to one support, Zoom sessions, WhatsApp messages, Beacon academy etc.

Words are powerless to express my gratitude to you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for never letting me down. My gratitude to you and Beacon for all you have done, which I will never forget. I truly appreciate you and the time you spent helping me in my journey.

I hope that every student has the opportunity to experience this compassion and kindness.

Chuma Ogbonnia

July 2024

My experience completing the level 3 Diploma in Principles of Health and Social care at Beacon was awesome.

Initially, I thought I couldn’t get to the finished line due to other commitments. But the dynamic teaching approach, including online Zoom sessions and individualised studying schedules, was highly effective. Also, the quality of the course content was exceptional, providing comprehensive insight into adult holistic person-centred care.

The digital textbook was simple, easy to navigate and supported by interactive learning materials that I could access anytime. These made me put in more effort and finish the course before my scheduled date. Additionally, Grace, my personal tutor, provided outstanding support with her expertise and personalised guidance. Her timely feedback and encouragement significantly enhanced my learning experience. Furthermore, I recommend Beacon to anyone that wanting to study health and social care at any level.

Gertrude G Nhau

July 2024

Dear Beacon. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement throughout the course.

Your endless support made the course enjoyable even though it was a bit challenging at times. Your unwavering support and the Beacon Academy made me feel supported and encouraged throughout my course. Thank you once again.

Claire Eady

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

July 2024

I’m excited to share how much I enjoyed my Health and Social Care Level 3. Every part was well organised and had excellent learning material. It made it easy to understand what was needed to complete my course to a high standard.

I would like to give special thanks to my fantastic tutor Grace. Her support, knowledge and approachable teaching style made my learning a great experience.

On completing this course, I was able to achieve my goal of becoming a Deputy Care Manager. The skills and knowledge I gained has been invaluable in advancing my career.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their professional skills and reach their career goals.

Abbey Fitzmaurice

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

June 2024

I would just like to take the time to thank my tutor Amanda for her help throughout my course.

I enjoyed the Health and Social Care level 3 course from start to finish, I appreciated the personalised care she gave as a tutor, listening to my wishes and giving guidance. I have felt very under pressure on previous courses with other providers and this affected my ability to complete them as I don’t like feeling pressured – Amanda gave me enough space to work and concentrate on the course with just gentle reminders and reviews when needed. This made a world of difference for me, so thank you.

ASHA

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

May 2024

I was born with a vision impairment that has got continually worse as I’ve got older.

I tried joining other training companies and colleges to study for my level 3 without success, I could not complete the courses and I was frustrated and stressed. The main reason I was unable to complete previous courses was that they lacked flexibility and tailored support, which meant that I did not declare my vision impairment to Beacon initially because I was afraid.

After my registration, I had an induction with my tutor and it was at this point that I made a last minute declaration of my vision impairment. My tutor immediately accepted my situation and we discussed what had happened in the past and how Beacon would be able to support me, I felt welcomed and part of a team – it felt like Beacon genuinely cared.

Additional one-to-one support sessions were arranged with my tutor, feedback on my work was always constructive and motivational, assignments and documents were all put into a different format that helped me read them. I felt that this wouldn’t be convenient for Beacon or my tutor, but I was never made to feel I was a burden or an inconvenience.

My tutor Elizabeth was not just a tutor but a guardian, she was patient, passionate and motivational – thank you Elizabeth.

Beacon Education Partnership is unique and different because they care. I was provided books, webinars, Zoom classes, power-points, case studies, Beacon academy and one-to-one sessions. The Beacon academy was great for me as all the presentations have a voice-over option so I was not required to read I could just listen, which for a visually impaired person was fantastic. The other training providers I have used do not offer such a wide range of resources or offer the same level of support.

In addition, Beacon provided IT support classes – this was not part of my course but I learned how to use the systems effectively (Quals Direct and Beacon academy), thank you to Rachel who hosted these sessions.

Even though I was rejected in other places, Beacon Education Partnership accepted and assisted me to get my Health and Social Care level 3. I can now work as a care assistant, caring for people and making a difference.

I am proud of myself, and this was made possible because of this training center. I celebrate Beacon Education. Thank you.

Golge Kahvedjioglou

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

March 2024

Embarking on the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care has been an enlightening experience filled with learning and growth. Under the guidance of my dedicated teacher, Ellee, every session felt like a step closer to achieving my goals.

Beacon and my teacher’s approach and encouragement has fuelled my enthusiasm and determination to achieve my goals. From clarifying doubts to offering constructive feedback, their support has been instrumental in my progress. With their guidance, I’ve not only gained valuable knowledge but also developed newfound confidence in my abilities. I’m truly grateful for this experience and the invaluable mentorship provided by my teacher and Beacon Education.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this course and would do more courses with them.

Thank you very much.

Brian Chamutsa

Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care Level 3

November 2023

I would like to express my deep gratitude to Beacon Education Partnership for affording me the opportunity to complete my Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. I am especially thankful for the invaluable support and motivation provided by my tutor, whose knowledge and expertise were instrumental in my success.

With her guidance, I was able to co-found a care company that offers supported accommodation for young people. In addition, she encouraged me to pursue a Level 5 course and emphasized its importance in running a company. Her open-door policy for guidance and support has been invaluable to me, and I now consider her my mentor. I am truly grateful to Beacon and my tutor for their unwavering support through my journey.

Alfred Walker

Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care Level 3

May 2023

I am writing to express my profound gratitude for the amazing input you have made on my life while studying for my Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care Level 3.

I will be forever grateful for your patience and guidance every step of the way. When I was struggling to understand a concept, you are always there giving me that little extra encouragement. You were always there with a listening ear, helpful advice, and work support. Amanda, your approach to teaching made me want to do more in life. 

You imparted great knowledge in me during this course, areas like unit 1 and unit 11. The end-of- life stage of a service-user. I really appreciate everything. Above all else though, it’s your kindness, support, and steadfast commitment to my success that I will remember the most.

Thank you for believing in me and helping me to believe in myself. With deepest appreciation.

Miriam Obianwu

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3

February 2023

For years I have dreamed of a career path in the health sector particularly in Nursing and Midwifery. Until I stumbled onto this course from Beacon Education Partnership, I never understood what the health sector was actually all about.

This course is amazing because it gives you an insight into what healthcare entails and at the same time inspires you to care for others just in same way you would like for others to care for you. Within 2 months of this course, I decided to go into the practical aspect of it, I was able to use my little knowledge to secure a healthcare assistant job with the NHS with the view of becoming a nurse in future.

Kimberly Gwatidzo

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3

March 2022

I would like to thank Beacon Education Partnership for giving me the opportunity to study and successfully complete my Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. My tutor, Alex, was exceptionally motivating and supportive with her feedbacks.

As an overseas student, she was always there to encourage and boost my confidence with every Unit I tackled. Furthermore, I managed to get a number of job offers on the back of this Diploma. I truly encourage and recommend Beacon Education Partnership to anyone! They are the BEST!

Dawn Windsor

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3

January 2021

I began my course with Beacon after I got made redundant due to the first lockdown caused by Covid-19. It was a hard time for me, and I thought that Beacon’s health and social care course would help me to change the course of my career and start me on a whole new career path.

Once I started the course, I got a position with a domiciliary care agency, however I found out that domiciliary care was not what I wanted to do in life and was starting to worry that health and social care was not right for me. Through all of this I got constant support from my tutor, Alex, and she helped me to see that although domiciliary care was not the right path for me there were many other care positions I could go for and she helped to push me to stay on track when I was feeling down about my options.

After continuing on with my course I soon found an NHS position that I thought would suit me and applied for, and I managed to really impress in my interview but unfortunately the position was offered to a more experienced applicant. I pushed on and took the experience I had gained from the interview as a positive and then applied and was accepted for a temporary HCA/Admin Support role within a vaccine hub as they are currently looking to start up more hubs around the country, which I am really excited to start.

I can’t wait to see where I will go next after this position, as I have nearly completed my health and social care course which I am sure will help me greatly in the future. I would like to thank Alex and Beacon Education Partnership as they have been so helpful through my time with them, and I cannot thank them enough for the excellent support I have received during my time on the course. I would definitely recommend them to everyone that needs to complete a health and social care course.

Faakhirah Arif

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3

May 2019

I would like to start by saying thank you so much to Beacon Education for giving the opportunity to complete my level 3 in Health and Social Care. It made it so much easier on myself to know that in the future this qualification would open doors for me while finding jobs.

The course was a fun experience, and it was great as I got to do everything in my own time. My tutor Charles was absolutely amazing! He always called to make sure that I was okay and ask if I needed any help. He gave me good feedback which helped me to progress better in the next assignments.

I will definitely be applying to university so that I can kick-start my nursing career and I would definitely recommend Beacon Education Partnership to anybody.

Rhiannon Davies

Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care Level 3

February 2019

I enrolled with Beacon in July 2020 and right from the start all the staff I dealt with were very professional but friendly.

I was then assigned my tutor, Paula Dixon, and at the start of my course she phoned to introduce herself and took the time to explain how the course works,  the tools available to me and how to understand them. There has always been clear and direct communication about unit concerns and explaining of marking time frames.

Along with online portals to help with my distance learning the staff also provided zoom calls to discuss unit topics, we were given advanced notice of weekly units and reminders each day to help us plan and organise our study time. 

I chose to study the Principles of Health and Social Care for a few reasons. This is a subject that interests me and from previous employment I grew eager to learn more about the things happening in my environment. I was able to do this course via distance learning and so could balance my study and work life.

My most important deciding factor was that completing this course is a huge step toward securing my dream career. I hope to progress on to study Paramedic Sciences at University, and a level 3 qualification was something holding me back as I had not studied at this level previously. 

I feel I now have a deeper understanding of the subject and care giving roles in general but also a greater understanding of higher-level education. I will take this and build from it in the future. 

I am very thankful for all of the support Paula and others have provided me and I had a pleasant learning journey with Beacon Education. I would definitely recommend their courses to others in my situation. 

Eric Erhumwunse

May 2019

Paula was a very motivating and understanding teacher. She has supported and helped me with many obstacles throughout my studies.

She guided me throughout the modules and how best to approach each task with me great feedback to improve my work and the understanding of what is required of me. 

 

Paula has led me to push myself further with my education. After completing this course, I would like to attend university to study Health and Social Care or maybe do a course that allows me to work with children. I have found that after years of being out of the education system, and coming back as a student again, it’s had its challenges and strongly believes that none of this would have been without the help from Paula and Beacon Education.

Tutuola Akisanya

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

February 2019

My name is Tutuola Akisanya.

I am one of the students studying a Level 3 Health and Social Care course in Bedford.

Marva is my tutor – she puts fun into learning, and she is a great teacher. The class is fun and so it makes learning easy. 

I am a hard worker and like challenges. As the course is challenging, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication and ambition and so I am self-motivated to achieve my goals for the future. 

I am eager to increase my skills and knowledge, and I believe that Beacon Education Partnership can offer me this.

 

I am doing this course as it will be beneficial for my career – I have been a carer for over 20 years and after this course I would like to study level 5 which will enable me to have a managerial post, to open a domiciliary care agency as I am passionate about taking care of the elderly.

I have studied several courses in health and social care before and l believe my knowledge, skills and experience will help me with this course greatly.

I am so blessed to be on the course. 

Juliana

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

My name is Juliana. Like so many others, I lost my job in 2009 due to the recession. I didn’t know where to turn to. But then I have heard about jobs in Care and, after asking myself “can I do this care job?” I made my final decision and said to myself, I will go for it and give a try.

I was first employed as flexi staff member and within a few months I was a Full-Time Employee. I really enjoyed my new job so I decided to climb the ladder to the top! I have always wanted to go to University and after some great inspiration I said to myself that I could do it! So I decided to enrol for Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care with Beacon.

I had a very encouraging, fantastic and supportive Beacon Assessor named Barbara who was always there to help me! I would get anxious if I didn’t understand something, so I chased Barbara with emails, text messages, and phone calls and it didn’t matter how late or how early I chased, she was always there for me and always got back to me.

I have now completed my Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care; I am now going to pursue a degree course in Disability Studies. I am a very caring person, always ready to help others and my aspiration is to increase my skills and knowledge and develop managerial abilities to be able to work with people with disabilities and to complete my degree.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my employer, Beacon Education Partnership, my assessor Barbara, my manager, and all the staff around me.

Leanne Greenough

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

At the start of my QCF L3 HSC my job role was as a Domiciliary Care Worker. My job was to support service users to continue to live in their own home in safety.

My assessor Andy was very flexible with the very odd times of a Domiciliary Worker. Andy was very supportive throughout, being available at any time by phone and arranging meetings around my odd working hours. Andy was very good at explaining what the qualification needed and advising me on what work I needed to do to complete the programme. Andy was also very informative about possible progression opportunities within the Care Sector that a HSC QCF L3 may provide.

I found the work I did for my QCF very informative and I learned a lot, especially about sensory loss, which I have since put into daily practice as I support my service users.

Recently I have had a job offer which gives me more managerial responsibilities and I am looking for an opportunity to do a level 4 or 5 in my new job role.

Last year my daughter Vicky Greenough completed a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Beacon and with Andy as her assessor. It was my daughter’s positive talk of her Beacon experience which motivated me to sign up for the course myself. Vicky has since been offered a job as a Support Worker in the NHS thanks to her completing her level 3 qualification.

This is an excellent programme which allowed my daughter and I to achieve the right qualification for our job roles and helped us progress within the care sector. I would recommend this programme to any care worker.

Andy’s support throughout was outstanding.

Hawa Sessay

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

I completed my health and social care level 3 with Beacon, I enjoyed the course and I found my assessor very helpful and supportive. She was always there on the phone when I needed her. She would explain everything in a way I could understand.

I’m currently on Maternity leave, but looking to start working in the next month.

The course has helped me a lot in my knowledge of Safeguarding so I hope that this will help in my search for work.

I would definitely recommend anyone completing this course.

Gladys Ohuimumwen

90 Credit Diploma in Health and Social Care

I completed my 90 credit diploma in Health and Social care with Roseline, when I first started I found it very hard. But Roseline was excellent and explained everything to me.

I called her all of the time when I got stuck and she always answered. She called me all of the time to, to see how I was getting on. She was very supportive and made the course easier for me.

When I got behind in class and with my homework, we did one to one sessions with me, so I could catch up.

I am currently looking for work in the health and social care sector and things are looking up for me.

Maano Sharif Noor

Level 3 Health and Social Care BTEC

After completing my level 3 health and social care BTEC with Beacon, it gave me the confidence to start my level 4.

If I hadn’t done my level 3 I would have not been able to even think about doing L4.  My assessor was very helpful and gave me support and guidance to get me through. I’m glad I completed it as it has given me a lot more knowledge.

Samantha Westfield

Level 3 Health and Social Care BTEC

I completed my level 3 BTEC with Beacon, I had a few issues to begin with, with the tutor, however once I got Sarah I got back on track and achieved my award.

She would do Skype lessons with me and I always knew she was on the end of the phone or email if I needed any help.  She set me realistic targets with helped a lot as you know what life is like!  

I’m currently not working as I have 2 Autistic children and I’m a single parent, but I really don’t want to waste my qualification, so I’m looking at contacting a careers advisor. I may look at continuing my education as this will work around my children.

Elinor Beecham

QCF Health and Social Care Level 3

I started my QCF Health and Social Care Level 3 while working for Q Care as a domiciliary support assistant.

Doing the Level 3 taught me a lot, especially about Sensory Loss and how to better support people with hearing and sight loss. I feel more confident with my skills and abilities as a Care Worker.

My Assessor Andy Harding was very flexible with his time and was always available by phone. Andy was very supportive and advised me on what evidence was needed and how to collect it.

I have now recently been offered a job with the NHS as a Support Worker.

Nimo

Health and Social Care

Paula has been very kind, generous, polite, caring, and friendly to everyone throughout the course, we always have a good understanding of constructive feedback which is given by the tutor when we have completed each unit.

My assessor name is Paula Dixon.

Paula has been very supportive throughout the course. She has used PowerPoint for every unit I have found this very helpful as I can revisit them. 

Paula always gives us good quality verbally feedback which is very useful. This feedback allows to learn more about ourselves not just the course, Paula also directs us to where we can get help to improve on each unit.

We get given workbooks for every unit, we have to complete all the questions on all 7 mandatory units, and two optional units.

I have enjoyed doing the course with Paula I have gained a lot of knowledge and enjoyed meeting and interacting with new people.

Fatima Khaliefeh

It’s right to say that Beacon Education Partnership deserves to be truly praised for being the first supporter of me because it gave me the chance to reach the goal I had developed eight years ago. 

Beacon is renowned for its excellent programs and suitability for everyone’s needs in daily routines and the job market.  Eight years ago, I was a teacher for people with special needs that used sign language. I wanted to increase my knowledge and found that health and social care was the best option, especially after I had seen the details and saw how the study system is characterized by lessons every two weeks and how it was suitable for everyone’s time.  

The course was wonderful and effective thanks to my teacher Florie who possesses the knowledge, skills and performance that demonstrates that she is committed to the principles and objectives for the success of the study process for me.  I now have confidence to go out and look for work in health and social care.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to my success.