We offer a programme of continuing professional development (CPD) activities to support the development of the children and young people’s workforce and to contribute towards ongoing quality improvements. We aim to ensure a robust, high quality measurable training programme, whilst keeping cost to a minimum.

Efficient, effective and productive training allow a team to improve the performance of people and drive forward the organisation. Whether you’re looking to develop yourself or others, improving skills, knowledge, confidence and competencies can open up many new opportunities and enable individuals to reach their potential, thus improve their performance.

We are dedicated to providing a high standard of training and consultancy that meets the personal and career objectives of all our Clients.

We have a wealth of experience of working with individuals who want to achieve personal and professional development in the workplace. Our approach to developing people begins with listening and understanding the needs of the individual and the employers.

Sometimes people, who attend training, associate them with boredom, frustration and a general waste of valuable time, we are different; our training courses focus on how to apply learning in practical ways through individual skills development. This we achieve by making our courses exciting, innovative, enjoyable and interactive.

Our Trainers and Consultants are professional people who are committed to Continual Professional Development to ensure that their skills, knowledge and qualification and understanding of workplace legislation and training are up to date to provide you with an excellent level of service.

Our aim is to present tailored training packages designed and delivered specifically to meet the requirements of individual organisations and their staff. We all know how important training is to remain up-to-date with new and changing legislation, procedures and to develop individuals and teams to reach their potential.

Research predicts that in the future there will be fewer jobs for people lacking essential skills and knowledge – meaning that skills are likely to become more and more important as time goes on.

This and our management team of consultants, skilled trainers and tailored training course materials makes us the perfect partner to help you to strengthen your work and future success.

All initial meetings to discuss organisational training needs and customised training programmes are FREE with no obligation.

Linda Hobbs

As Founder (Managing Director) of Plymouth Training and Consultancy I have utilised my many year’s of extensive experience in providing training and development solutions for the Children and Young People’s Workforce together with previous experience as a manager, advisor, consultant and trainer within Workforce Development.

I have a wealth of professional experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications in working with children, young people and families in accordance with Children’s Workforce Development Council, Integrated Working, One Children�s Workforce and Safeguarding Children and Young People.

This experience spans over many years – From primary education to managing, advising, consulting and training for Plymouth Local Authority, Services for Children and Young People, Workforce Development Team.

My aim is to develop staff to maximise performance, develop individual and team potential and to encourage staff to have the right skill set and attitudes to succeed. I believes that with the right attributes; passion, drive, focus and energy we can succeed to inspire others.

I am passionate, committed and motivated with a clear vision of becoming a successful business woman who makes a difference to people�s lives. Providing person centered opportunities to gain skills, knowledge, understanding and competence to provide the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families; I aim to help contribute to developing a highly skilled, confident and performance managed workforce.