Find out what our ethos is and where we have come from!

Good Skills Training was set up in 2004 by Ian and Ruth Bodsworth, a mother and son duo who wanted to set up a training company that delivered ‘quality training at affordable prices’.

What quality means to us is:

• Getting the course that is right for you – we will let you know if we feel there is something that meets your needs better … even if it is cheaper!
• Having training where you feel you have learnt something not just ticked the box.
• Enjoying your training … this is very important to us, we are passionate about ensuring that the learner has actually enjoyed being there as this helps with the whole learning experience.
• Excellent admin staff, from helping you book the course, to getting out confirmations making sure the trainer has everything they need (and know where they are going) and making sure you get the post course paperwork, certificates and follow up you require.

Today we have 4 directors (all Bodsworth’s!) backed up with office admin staff and trainers who all work together to deliver this excellent service. All of our instructors are professionally qualified and regularly monitored.

Good Skills Training is registered with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for first aid, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for health and safety, food safety and ptlls training and Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance (HABC) for health and safety, food safety, haccp, substnace awareness, conflict resolution and ptlls training. We also have experience in writing and delivering courses that still meet our clients legal obligations whilst being tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

So Meet the Management Team

Ian Bodsworth, Managing Director

Ian teaches First Aid, defib (AED), Health and Safety, Substance Misuse and Licensing.

Ian was one of the co-founders of Good Skills Training with his mother Ruth Bodsworth and is responsible for the day to day running of the administration and sales team.

Ruth Bodsworth, Director

Ruth teaches first aid, defib, food safety, HACCP and PTLLS. Ruth is also our kitchen management consultant giving organisations assistance in writing, implementing and reviewing their HACCP systems and training regimes.

Helen Bodsworth, Director

Helen teaches first aid, defib, health and safety and fire safety. Helen is also our resident consultant on fire safety, going out to organisations and assisting them with carrying out their Fire Risk Assessments.

Phill Bodsworth, Director

Phill teaches first aid, defib, PTLLS and runs our First Aid Instructor Programs. He holds a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and CNAA Diploma in Management Studies.

Phill is also in charge of CPD for our company.

HSE Approval Number: 1765/97
ELCAS Approval Number: 4045
We are also a registered centre with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Highfield Awarding Body of Complaince (HABC) and Royal Yachting Association (RYA)