About HTP

Company Profile

Introduction

HTP was founded in 2000 and is now one of the leading training providers in the South of England. We operate from 5 locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

We deliver training in all areas of Hospitality, Management, Retail, Customer Service and Business Administration. In addition to providing Apprenticeships we offer a full range of vocational programmes ranging from ½ day to 18 months in length to enable our clients to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Mission/Vision Statement

HTP aims to raise participation and attainment through high quality training, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors, which meets the needs of learners and employers by developing innovative training solutions with its partners.

To achieve this HTP have four strategic objectives:

  1. Extend participation in learning by young people and increase achievement
  2. Extend adult participation in learning and increase achievement
  3. Increase the engagement of employers in workforce development
  4. Raise the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of learning provision 

Support and Funding

As a Government Contract holder HTP is able to access funding for training through the Skills Funding Agency and Young People’s Learning Agency. We also work closely with a range of local and regional agencies to ensure our clients receive the support they require to achieve their aspirations.

Business Consultancy

HTP specialises in working with employers to assist them in the achievement of their business goals and objectives. Staff are recruited from industry and then developed as Training Consultants to ensure they have up to date sector knowledge and experience. Therefore, we are able to work with employers to assist to ensure their business goals and objectives are achieved within the training budget available.

Accreditation held by HTP

At the last Government Ofsted inspection HTP was awarded the top Outstanding Grade 1 overall and in all 9 areas of the business inspected.

HTP was the first of all the colleges and training providers in the UK to achieve full accreditation of the Government’s Training Quality Standard and currently also holds Matrix and Investors in People accreditation and are one of the very few providers in the country to hold the National Union Learning Award.

HTP is an Accredited Centre for the following Awarding Bodies:

  • City and Guilds
  • EDI
  • Institute of Leadership and Management

Managing Director Rachael Fidler
Company Secretary Malcolm Randall

Registered in England & Wales Registration Number 3949579

Key Addresses

HTP Head Office

The Courtyard,
St Cross Business Park
Newport,
Isle of Wight
PO30 5BF

Tel: (01983) 533926

HTP Skills Centre

15 Little London,
Newport,
Isle of Wight
PO30 5BS

Tel: (01983) 824930

HTP Training Centre

7/8 High Street,
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2PN

Tel: (01983) 618898

HTP Professional Development Centre

1000 Lakeside,
North Harbour,
Western Road,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO6 3EN

Tel: 0844 3244144

Albert Cottage Hotel

York Avenue,
East Cowes,
Isle of Wight
PO32 6BD

Tel: (01983) 299309

HTP Website: www.htptraining.com 
HTP Equality and Diversity Helpline: htphelp@aol.com