PETTY POOL HITS NATIONAL TOP 5 SPOT IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The team at Petty Pool are celebrating being named in the top five Best Companies to work for in the country in the Education and Training Sector.

Based at Sandiway Cheshire, the organisation run a vocational college for students with learning disabilities and difficulties as well as an outdoor education centre and a day service linking young people to leisure, vocational and community activities.

Representatives from across the organisation celebrated their achievement at an awards ceremony in London on 2^nd November. A special accolade was given to Sharon Young who has worked at Petty Pool for over 30 years, having started her time there as a student.

Inspirational leadership and professional growth for staff team members were two factors in which the organisation scored particularly highly.

Petty Pool CEO Sally Garratt comments:

“Set in 40-acress of woodland, Petty Pool is a unique working environment and it’s really important to us that our staff team are happy, inspired and motivated as this directly impacts the quality of experience for our learners.

I’m so proud of the team at Petty Pool who are leading the way nationally across the Education and Training Sector. It was fantastic to attend the awards and be inspired by other organisations that are thriving in their areas.”

Petty Pool has also been highlighted as being in the top 50 Best Companies to work for in the North West and top 100 companies nationwide.

Best Companies CEO and Founder, Jonathan Austin comments:

“Our Best Companies to Work for Lists recognise and celebrate all of the organisations who are helping to make the world a better workplace.

The Lists represent the commitment that these organisations show every day to their employees and how they have put investing in their people strategies at the forefront of their company culture.

Companies that prioritise their employees and organisational health will inevitably find success. By continuing to innovate their practices, improve their business strategies, and find new ways to show their employees how valued they are, these organisations are leading the way in engagement.

To make the Best Companies List is a remarkable accomplishment and Petty Pool should be proud of all that they have achieved this year.”

Pictured left to right - Sharon Young, Amber Philips, Sally Garratt, Theresa Keating, Emma Myles,   Danielle Griffin, Lucy Liddiard, Katie McGlynn, Wendy Bowyer, Gareth Edwards.