The structure of the matrix Standard means that in order to achieve accreditation organisations must plan effectively to be able to review, evaluate and develop their service; encourage the take up of professionaly recognised qualifications and the continous professional development of their staff and services.
In addition accreditation to the Standard provides partners, stakeholders, staff and the public the clear indication that the services the organisation delivers are of the highest standard and subject to rigorous external assessment.

ILM - Institute of Leadership & Management - www.i-l-m.com
ILM is Europe's largest independent organisation focused on leadership and management development.

City & Guilds - www.cityandguilds.com
City & Guilds is a world leading vocational education organisation providing qualifaications for anyone in order to succeed in all aspects of life, work and other learning.

OCR - www.ocr.org.uk
OCR is a leading UK awarding body providing qualifications which engage people of all ages and abilities. The general and vocational qualifications equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need for their future, helping them achieve their full potential.

EDI - Educational Development International - www.ediplc.com

EDI is a leading provider of education and training qualifications. In the UK EDI is accredited by the Government to award a wide range of vocational qualifications. EDI's expertise is quality assuring work-based training programmes working closely with training providers.

The Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare and pension policy. It is the largest public service delivery department tin the UK and serves over 20 million customers.

The JobCentre Plus helps people move from benefits into work via delivery through training providers of the work programme under the 'Get Britain Back to Work' initiative.

Since 2002 Ingeus UK has now become a leading provider of employment and training services. Ingeus UK is a leading provider of the Work Programme, the Government's flagship initiative to tackle long-term unemployment.

Reed in Partnership is a public service provider which aims to be the preferred partner of choice for developing people and their communities. This is done through delivery of various programmes.

A4e is a leading public service provider, serving tens of thousands of people across Europe, Australasia and Asia. This is done by running a range of 'frontline' public services including employment and welfare. A great deal of which A4e provides through partnership with a variety of public sector, not for profit and private sector organisations.

Richmond Upon Thames College - www.rutc.ac.uk

The college is one of London's most successful colelges providing a variety of courses including skills for life courses which incorporates ESOL.

Waltham Forest College is a major provider of learning in North and East London offering a wide range of courses to suit the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.