Stonebridge Course Accreditations

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will almost certainly improve your prospects of future employment etc. by showing potential employers that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and I am sure that you will find this to be the case with our Diplomas in your jurisdiction.

Our Nationally Accredited courses lead to Internationally recognised awards. Our courses are recognised by a wide variety of groups, including employers, professional associations, governing bodies, as well as National and International licensing authorities across the World.

Stonebridge Associations:

ASET

Stonebridge is an ASET approved centre

ASET are recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and thus the qualification is accredited by the QCA in England, by the CCEA (Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment) in Northern Ireland and by the ACCAC (The Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority) in Wales. ASET are recognised to provide awards to the NQF (National Qualifications Framework).

Accreditation by ASET is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited annually by ASET. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by ASET on the basis of its own quality systems.

Learners successfully completing ASET accredited programmes receive a nationally-recognised ASET certificate and all ASET accredited programmes offer progression to further recognised programmes of learning.

ASET currently works with around 200 learning providers, the majority of them Further Education Colleges. Last year ASET certificated nearly 75,000 learners in the UK.

ASET has developed a modern, streamlined system for quality assuring learning programmes. It is designed to support the development and delivery of high quality teaching and learning. ASET's quality assurance procedures are accredited by the British Standards Institute as meeting the requirements of ISO 9000.
All ASET Accredited Courses lead to a Nationally Recognised ASET Award. That means that the courses are independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to at least level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which GCSEs are at levels 1 and 2 and A-levels are at level 3).

If you would like to visit ASET's website, please click here.

Association for Coaching

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is an Organisation Member of the Association for Coaching

The Association for Coaching is an independent non profit organisation with the goal to promote best practice, raise awareness and standards across the Coaching industry, while providing value added benefits to its members - whether they are professional Coaches or Organisations involved in Coaching.

Association for Coaching
66 Church Road
London W7 1LB
United Kingdom

Visit their website at www.associationforcoaching.com.

British Association of Counsellors (BACP)

Stonebridge Associated Colleges are Organisational Members of the British Association of Counsellors (BACP)

"As an Organisational Member of BACP we are bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Ethical Guidelines for Researching Counselling and Psychotherapy (where organisations undertake research) and subject to the Professional Conduct Procedure for the time being in force."

British Learning Association

Stonebridge is a BLA Member

BLA, the British Learning Association, exists to promote quality and best practice in open, flexible and distance forms of learning throughout the education and training sectors of the UK. It is the national cross sector association for open learning drawing its membership from the key areas of open and flexible learning.
The British Learning Association is recognised as one of the leading organisations promoting quality and best practice in open learning in the UK.

Visit the BLA website at www.british-learning.com

Complementary Medical Association

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a CMA Registered Centre of Excellence. 

Visit the CMA website by clicking here.

Counselling

Stonebridge is a registered CCC registered College

Stonebridge Associated Colleges has become a registered College with 'Counselling', registered charity no. 1068940.  This enables students studying counselling through Stonebridge to apply for professional membership.  Students are then able to use 'CCC Reg.' after their names and the words 'CCC Registered Counsellor' on any stationary.

Some of the benefits of registering with 'Counselling':

  • All 'Counselling' services are, and will remain, completely free.
  • Membership of a professional body with its own code of conduct and complaints procedure.
  • Free listing on our database in surname, town name, and county order; to triple the opportunity for clients or potential employees to find you.
  • Receive a periodic email newsletter on counselling related issues.  
  • Registered counsellors will be held in higher regard as the register itself grows and receives general acceptance.

If you want to view more details of who 'Counselling' are, please look at their website at www.counselling.ltd.uk or contact the College.

CCC - Counselling Newsletter

Counselling Newsletters are sent by email every month to all registered counsellors who have an email address. For those without email, but who still have access to a web site, the newsletters are reproduced on these pages. Please use the newsletter link on the menu bar situated right of the main website. www.counselling.ltd.uk

info@counselling.ltd.uk  
Fax: 0870 138 8166
A Registered Charity - Caring For Emotional Health
39 Warwick Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 9TA
Registered Charity No. 1068940

Federation of Holistic Therapists

The Federation of Holistic Therapists (F.H.T) is the largest association in the UK. It carries global Recognition and represents over 20,000 professional therapists. The F.H.T sets industry standards thereby ensuring best practice for Therapists and their clients. No other UK association has influenced the acceptance of Complementary Therapies in the UK more than the F.H.T.

Benefits of Membership
As a fully qualified therapist holding one of our Nationally Recognised Awards that are accepted by the F.H.T, you will be eligible for the following membership benefits:

  • As a Full Member of the F.H.T, you will be eligible for F.H.T Insurance policies that are related to the beauty, complementary and sports therapy sectors in the United Kingdom. Thus you can practice with peace of mind, knowing that comprehensive cover (a standard £3 million) is available for a variety of treatments at an affordable cost.
  • Full Members are allowed to vote at General Meetings and to serve on the Governing Council of the F.H.T.
  • Members are supplied with a multi-discipline therapy magazine, the 'International Therapist' that has the biggest circulation in the UK for qualified therapists. This is a non-commercial editorial offering unbiased and expert information on subjects from Aromatherapy to Yoga. Published bi-monthly in full colour.
  • Members of the F.H.T can enjoy the benefit of major savings (upto 50%) from over 50 leading U.K. suppliers through the Membership discount scheme.
  • Every Member of the F.H.T receives a catalogue full of products commissioned by the F.H.T for its Membership (e.g. association badged clothing, aromatherapy and reflexology charts, videos and couches etc.)
  • Members can call a free support line for information regarding treatment procedures, marketing and general enquiries (access to F.H.T's legal helpline and counselling helpline is provided for a small annual premium).
  • Access to the F.H.T member's site where you can communicate with other therapists throughout the World.

F.H.T Accredited Courses

  • ASET Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology Diploma Course
  • ASET Level 3 Diet and Nutrition Advisor Diploma Course

Today's clients expect Therapists to be professional. When they visit you, they want to be advised and treated by a fully trained and qualified therapist. Full Membership of The Federation of Holistic Therapists shows them that you are a true Professional. For more information please visit the F.H.T's website at www.fht.org.uk

Fitness Industry Association

The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is the industry body which represents almost 2,500 public and private organisations across the UK.
The FIA's mission is to continually raise standards, promote and represent the health and fitness industry in the pursuit of a more physically active and healthier nation.

For more information please visit the FIA website by clicking here.

Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists

Stonebridge is a Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Accredited Training College

Launched in 1994, The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists is the UK's biggest professional beauty trade body. The Guild has over 5,000 members who are all fully qualified beauty and holistic therapists. All Members of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists work to a strict code of ethics.
This is great news for students who complete one of our courses that have been accredited by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists as they are now able to secure full membership to the Guild starting from only £85 per annum.

Benefits of membership include:

  • Insurance Benefits - Negligence claims against Beauty Salons and Nail Technicians are rising dramatically and so insurance is vital to safeguard the future of your business. The Guild's insurance cover is tailor made for Beauty Therapists and Salon Owners. Full membership of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists automatically covers you for Treatment, Public and Product Liability cover (£2 million).
  • Beautyguild.com - The Guild's web site provides members with a wealth of news and information. Including features on the benefits of professional salon treatments.
  • Salon directory - Guild Salon Directory is a unique service available exclusively to Guild Members. It gives you the opportunity to advertise your salon or mobile business to a wide audience, and is a valuable new addition to our package of membership benefits. Enhanced entries on Guild Salon Directory allow you to write a short promotional description of your salon and the services you offer. You can link your entry to your own e-mail and website, and a directional map will mean clients are sure to be able to find you.
  • Professional and Business Helpline - The Guild's dedicated team of staff are beauty and business professionals who can provide business advice and support. Members can call during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm for expert advice.
  • Yellow Pages and Thomsons Directories Advertising - Most Salons advertise in Yellow Pages or with Thomson Directories but as a Guild Member, you can stand out from the rest by taking part in the Guild's corporate advertising scheme, which allows you to advertise at special rates under The Guild's banner.
  • Guild Gazette - Guild Gazette is the official Journal of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists. It is published bi-monthly and is the only magazine mailed exclusively to members. In each issue of Guild Gazette, you will receive the latest news on products, industry developments, legislation and training. There are treatment fact files, current issues and affairs and articles from industry experts.
  • MGPBT (Member of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists) - Students who complete one of our courses accredited by the Guild will also be able to use the letters MGPBT after their names.
  • GPBT logo - The GPBT logo artwork is available upon request for you to use on your stationary. All new members receive a Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists membership certificate to display in their treatment area.

The following courses have been accredited for Guild Membership, insurance and CPD (Continuing Professional Development):
Course Name (No. of CPD points)

  • ASET Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Diploma Course
  • ASET Level 4 Aromatherapy Diploma Course
  • ASET Level 3 Beauty Therapist Diploma Course 
  • ASET Level 3 Indian Head Massage Diploma Course
  • ASET Level 3 Nail Technician Diploma Course
  • ASET Level 3 Professional Beauty Makeup Diploma Course  

About Stonebridge

Stonebridge distance learning college offers over 600 home study courses, so whether you're looking to broaden your skills, update your expertise in a particular field or get a competitive edge on that job you're after, Stonebridge has the perfect distance learning course to fit your needs. We are based in the UK but offer courses to students world-wide.

Stonebridge is one of the largest distance learning colleges in the World, offering you an unrivalled range of correspondence courses that can be studied from home without having to physically attend our campus. All of our distance learning courses can either be studied via the traditional postal system, or you can study online, offering you the most flexible methods of home study available from any distance learning college.

With Stonebridge distance learning college you not only study what you want, when you want, but can be confident of receiving all the help and support you need as your studies develop. All of our students have access to their own personal distance learning course tutor who specialises in their field of education and who is totally committed to helping you succeed in your home learning course 

Once you have completed your home learning course, you will receive a recognised qualification and your Professionally Recognised Stonebridge Diploma, which is guaranteed to open a new set of doors for you.

Our uniquely flexible distance learning courses allow our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

Stonebridge distance learning college offers you an unrivalled selection of quality distance education courses that are recognised and accredited by Professional Bodies in the UK and Internationally. We have over 600 home study and distance learning courses covering subjects such as...

  • Child Care Course
  • Advertising Course
  • Aromatherapy Course
  • Marketing Course
  • Homeopathy Training
  • Bookkeeping Course
  • Writing Short Stories
  • Carpentry Course
  • Psychology Course

 

.....and 100's more.

The Stonebridge Advantage:

  • Unrivalled student success due to our focus on dedicated tutor support       
  • Years of experience educating tens of thousands of students        
  • Global reputation for quality distance education course materials
  • Choose between traditional postal based study or online learning
  • Competitive prices and affordable study plans
  • Unlike other distance learning providers, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your home study course. You study in your own time and at your own pace 
  • Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year
  • Nationally accredited courses leading to internationally recognised awards
  • Continuous commitment to student satisfaction through an ongoing process of education, communication, evaluation and constant improvement.

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