Workplace
Training in
Chesterfield.
Accredited courses for Chesterfield employers — first aid, fire marshal and PMVA training delivered on-site across S40–S44.
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Why Train With Us?
Choosing Ascend Learning means choosing high quality, compliant and engaging training that genuinely improves confidence and skills in the workplace. Every course is delivered by experienced and accredited trainers who specialise in real world scenarios, ensuring your team leaves fully prepared and confident.
We are trusted by schools, care organisations and businesses across the UK. Ascend Learning is committed to providing training that is simple, compliant and genuinely useful, giving your staff the skills they need to work safely and confidently.
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Courses we deliver in Chesterfield.
Six core categories, over 100 accredited courses. Mapped to CQC, Ofsted and HSE requirements.
First Aid
EFAW · FAW · Paediatric · Mental Health First Aid
Fire Safety
Fire Marshal · Fire Warden · Extinguisher training
Positive Handling & PMVA
Level 2 & 3 · De-escalation · Restraint reduction
Mental Health
MHFA England · Awareness · Manager’s training
Food Safety
Level 1–3 · HACCP · Allergen awareness
Health & Safety
IOSH Working Safely · Manual handling · Risk assessment
Built for the work Chesterfield actually does.
A read on the local economy, and how that shapes what we get asked to train.
Chesterfield’s economy combines major distribution and warehousing (with national operators along the M1 at Markham Vale and Junction 29), light engineering and manufacturing, and a fast-growing professional-services cluster around the town centre and the new Northern Gateway development. The area also has a substantial care-home and education estate.
Training demand follows: first aiders for distribution and manufacturing shifts, fire marshals for warehouses and production sites, paediatric first aid for the borough’s schools and nurseries, and CQC-mapped care and PMVA training for the residential-care providers across north-east Derbyshire.
Warehousing & Logistics
First aid cover, fire marshals, manual handling for distribution sites.
Schools & Academies
Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, positive handling, Team Teach refreshers.
Care Homes
CQC-compliant PMVA, dementia care, medication awareness, dignity training.
Children's Homes
Ofsted-aligned PMVA, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation.
Hospitality & Retail
Food safety, allergen training, conflict resolution, first aid at work.
Manufacturing
IOSH, fire safety, first aid at work, COSHH and emergency response.
Areas we cover around Chesterfield.
On-site delivery across the DN postcodes — and every nearby town has its own location page.
We cover the full S40–S44 postcode area, from Chesterfield town centre to Brimington, Staveley, Hasland, Walton and Newbold. On-site delivery, no travel surcharge within Chesterfield.
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Frequently asked questions about training in Chesterfield.
Plain answers to the questions HR teams, registered managers and headteachers ask before booking.
Do you deliver training on-site in Chesterfield?
Yes. We deliver to your premises across Chesterfield and the wider S40, S41, S42, S43, S44 postcode area — and across the UK. There is no surcharge for on-site delivery within Derbyshire.
What accreditations do your trainers hold?
Our trainers are RQF-accredited and NFPS-approved for physical intervention. Tony Umpleby, our founder, is a qualified teacher, ex-military Physical Training Instructor and former Home Office Personal Safety Trainer.
How quickly can you run a course?
Most courses can be delivered within 5–10 working days of confirmation. Urgent fire marshal and first aid bookings can sometimes be turned around inside a week — ask when you enquire.
Are your courses suitable for CQC and Ofsted inspections?
Yes. Our PMVA, safeguarding, first aid and medication courses are mapped to CQC fundamental standards and Ofsted’s Social Care Common Inspection Framework. We provide a full training matrix and certificates for your inspection file.
How are certificates issued?
Digital certificates are issued within five working days of course completion. Printed certificates follow by post. Replacement copies are free for the lifetime of the certificate.
Do you offer group discounts?
On-site delivery is priced per cohort, not per learner, so larger groups are typically more cost-effective. Speak to Tony directly for a Chesterfield-specific quote.
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