Colleagues at the Driver Training Department have picked up a prestigious award recognising the “exceptional support” they provide SECAmb students.
The award, made at the recent FutureQuals Conference attended by teams from across the country, highlights the “exceptional support of apprentices whilst undertaking the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving”.
Kitson Wellard, Driving Training Manager, said: "Our team goes above and beyond to help students, and this accolade means a lot to our entire department. I'd like to thank all of the driving instructors for their dedication and hard work. I'd also like to thank the Clinical Education administration team, who often get overlooked but are extremely high functioning and effective."
The driver training team has worked to build an inclusive learning environment, providing support to apprentices with neurodiverse conditions, additional learning needs, and overall wellbeing challenges. Kitson said support extends beyond driving instruction, encompassing emotional and educational assistance to ensure apprentices thrive both on the road and in their professional development.
Kitson added: “Having supported this team of dedicated educators as their manager for more than seven years, I’m proud of what we all achieve together despite the challenges we face. We look forward to continuing to deliver a high standard of duty of care to the public and the delivery of education, training and support to all future students through our driving course.”
Pictured: Lester Parsons and Darren Murphy with the award on behalf of the Driver Training Department.