Reaseheath Is Extreme Sports Leader

The Nantwich college is one of the first in the country to have won recognition and approval as an outdoors training provider from the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure.

The accolade will enable the adventure sports department to work even more closely with employers and to expand its courses to meet their training needs.

Head of adventure sports Tim Reeves said: “We are delighted to have received this accreditation, as it will encourage businesses and individuals to use Reaseheath as their first port of call when looking for first class outdoor training.

“This is not just about providing relevant training for outdoor activities, such as coaching qualifications, but about all other aspects of running a successful enterprise.

"This could include growing the business, management training, risk assessment or even catering.

“We want to help both employers to train staff and individuals to gain skills to match what employers want.

"We will put on new courses where there is a demand and also aim to link in to the national apprenticeships scheme.”

Lucy Harrison of the National Skills Academy, said: "Reaseheath College is now part of an established network of quality assured providers delivering the very best training across the country.

"Led by employers, the Academy is offering a co-ordinated approach for training across the outdoors sector.”

Reaseheath’s adventure sports department already offers training for nationally recognised leadership and first aid qualifications and delivers a range of coaching awards.

The department is recognised as a training provider for the British Canoe Union and the Royal Yachting Association and is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service.

Former students include James Bebbington and brothers Ben and Dom Brayfield, who represent Britain in freestyle kayaking, and Ryan Morris of Nantwich, a member of the GB Junior Triathlon team.