Ascend Learning Solutions Ltd

07/01/2026

Report | Ageing Britain: How demand for care homes is changing

This report is the first in a series on Ageing Britain that carehome.co.uk will be releasing throughout 2026 and beyond..

05/01/2026

Never stop learning, never stop training!

"Tony made it interesting and engaging... we learned a lot and we had fun as well!"
That's what care home staff say about Ascend Learning's training sessions. Not "it was fine" or "we got through it"—but that they actually enjoyed it.

Here's why care homes across the UK choose us:
🎯 Expert trainers with real-world care experience
🎯 Practical learning that applies to everyday situations
🎯 Comprehensive coverage from dementia care to safeguarding
🎯 Flexible delivery at your premises or online
🎯 Full CQC compliance for peace of mind

Whether you need mandatory training, specialist courses, or bespoke packages for your team, we're here to help.

Get in touch to discuss your care home's training needs:
☎️ Call 01302 969614 or
📩 Email info@ascendlearning.co.uk

04/01/2026

‘It’s brutal’ – Nathan Aspinall warns darts chiefs must ‘step in now’ to help players amid mental health crisis in sport
Aspinall revealed how things have changed for darts stars

NATHAN ASPINALL has urged the PDPA to step in and protect darts players amid what he believes is a growing mental health crisis in the sport.  The two-time major winner, who has previously spo…

02/01/2026

Uno bus driver wins award for first aid at scene of crash

Hertfordshire bus driver Nana Kyeretwie has been presented with a prestigious Royal Humane Society Award for providing first aid at the scene of a…

31/12/2025

Happy New year everyone. Thanks for your support in 25. Looking forward to a bigger and brighter 26.

31/12/2025

29/12/2025

Ensuring our children's mental well-being is more important than ever.
At Ascend, we offer comprehensive training courses designed to equip professionals and caregivers with the skills to support children's mental health effectively.

Over the New Year period, look after yourselves and look in on your friends.

☎️ Call 01302 969614 or
📩 Email info@ascendlearning.co.uk

24/12/2025

Thank you for all your support throughout the year, means the world and we wish you a happy and safe Christmas 🎅

22/12/2025

The overlooked link between poverty and domestic abuse in child protection: findings from research

by Brid Featherstone and Kate Morris While welfare reform is at the centre of current UK political debate, the relationship between poverty and domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is little understood. As part of the team behind the Child Welfare Inequalities Project (CWIP), which reported in 2020, we...

21/12/2025

At Ascend Learning, we’re proud to deliver expert Positive Handling and behaviour-management training to children’s care homes across the UK.

Our approach focuses on de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, and safe, respectful interventions that protect both young people and staff.
Every child deserves adults who respond with confidence, compassion, and consistency — and that’s exactly what we help teams achieve.

If your children’s home is looking to strengthen behaviour management, boost staff skills, and ensure safer outcomes, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
☎️ Call 01302 969614 or
📩 Email info@ascendlearning.co.uk

19/12/2025

Scotland worst in UK for violent injuries to school staff

In the 10 years to 2024 there were almost 500 reports of serious injuries to Scottish school staff caused by violence, including fractures, dislocations and loss of consciousness