Loughborough College has been recognised with a College of Excellence award by a leading national Spa Resort.
The award is in recognition of outstanding practice in beauty training and certifies Loughborough College has high standards of training.
Ragdale Hall Spa was voted the UK’s ‘Best Spa for Guest Experience’ in the Best Spa Awards 2022 earlier this year.
Claire Springthorpe, Curriculum Manager for Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy & Sports Massage said:
“The college, the department, and the students are delighted to receive this award.
“We are grateful to our partners at Ragdale Hall Spa for consistently working with us and our students to provide work experience and enhanced employment opportunities.
“Mixing the tuition and classroom-based learning we offer with the real world experience our students gain at the nation’s best Spa Resort is so valuable. Our students enjoy working with the knowledgeable stylists, masseurs and beauticians and this experience helps them be ‘work ready’ “
Ragdale Hall Spa works with colleges to inspire students to excel in careers within
the beauty industry. Students benefit from a career presentation, work experience opportunities, open evenings, and treatment demonstrations.
Lynne-Marie Benzie, Ragdale Hall Spa Training and Development Supervisor, said:
“Each year we visit the students at college to carry out a career presentation and evaluate the skills of those who are interested in a five-day work placement with us – a valuable opportunity to experience one of the UK’s busiest and most highly regarded spa beauty environments.”