About Us
SS Educational Services Ltd is a sector specialist End-Point Assessment Organisation for the Early Years, Children, Young People and Families groups of Standards.
Meet the Team
Suzanne Sapsed
CEO
I became involved in Apprenticeships back in the 90’s when I employed Apprentices at my day nurseries. Since then I have been actively involved in Apprenticeships, either through teaching or assessing; also through supporting businesses working with Apprentices. At the same time, I maintained a hands-on approach working within the Early Years, Children and Young People sector.
Jeff Sapsed
Financial director
I started off my career completing an Apprenticeship, and then I supported Suzanne in various roles within the day nurseries we owned. In recent years I have also been a foster carer for children 0-18. My role within SSES is to ensure that employers and training providers receive excellent value for money and that we meet our financial obligations to all the relevant stakeholders.
Joy Baker
Non-exec director of qa
My name is Joy and I have a wealth of experience within the childcare and healthcare sector. I am a qualified RGN, experienced lecturer, assessor and IQA. In the past I have worked for both local colleges and private training providers. I look forward to being involved in the last step of your Apprenticeship journey.
Sandra D'Ambrosio
Chief admin manager
For many years during my career I have managed offices in senior roles, and I am looking forward to helping ensure the smooth running of all functions of the business.
Anna McMenamin
critical friend
I have a diverse background in education and Apprenticeships and I am currently a Quality and Compliance Manager for Degree Apprenticeships at a university. My role on the board is to critically assess and question the activities of SSES.
Josh Sapsed
trainee executive
I became interested in working with Early Years growing up when my parents owned day nurseries. I have worked in a primary school, a day nursery, and with foster children for a combined 8 years. I have always had a natural affinity with children and as such love the idea of being able to help new Apprentices on their journey towards working with Early Years, Children and Young People.
Joe Sapsed
Marketing manager
I am a marketing professional, both online and offline. Creating new strategies to improve ROI, and identifying opportunities analytically is what I do for fun.
SSES feel that the relationship between the employer, the Apprentice, the training provider and SSES is paramount to ensure a positive experience. As a small company and a small team, you can be confident that whenever you contact us, you will be dealing with someone who knows you, your Apprentice and your company. You can refer to us as much or as little as you need to during the process.
Who are SSES?
SS Educational Services Ltd is owned by Suzanne and Jeff Sapsed.
Suzanne is a Chartered Manager and has been involved in early years, children and young people throughout most of her working career, including starting her own day nurseries, and setting up training providers for other companies. She has worked with FE and HEI establishments supporting Apprentices. Suzanne’s qualifications include the NNEB, Playwork, L5 in Leadership and Management, as well as AQA and IQA qualifications.
Jeff started off his career completing an Apprenticeship in Electronic Engineering. In recent years he registered as a foster carer and has supported many children from 0-18 through difficult circumstances, as well as having extensive experience with ADHD, mental health issues, autism, and severe learning difficulties.
Due to their combined expertise and prior experience in the childcare sector, their specialism is aligned to the EY and CYPF
Our values
S - Support
Apprentices receive support throughout, and with a low turnover of team members, it means continuity
as well.
S - Skilled
SSES have a skilled and experienced team, with current competencies, to guide you through your chosen standard.
E - Excellence
The service you will receive from SSES will be nothing short of, well, excellent.
S - Success
Each Apprentice is unique and we will endeavour to support every individual to a successful outcome.
How we Work
SSES feel that the relationship between the employer, the Apprentice, the training provider and SSES is paramount to ensure a positive experience. As a small company and a small team, you can be confident that whenever you contact us, you will be dealing with someone who knows you, your Apprentice and your company. You can refer to us as much or as little as you need to during the process.
Please contact us as soon as you are considering an early years or youth specialist to deliver your Apprentice's EPA. Remember 'Focusing on the End is the Key to Success'.
What you can expect from us
Understand what’s expected with the new End-Point Assessment
Save time and stress by providing a specialist service, and a helping hand to get you set up
Providing your Apprentices with an easy to use online platform to complete their assessments
Get set up so all your Apprentices are following the correct assessment procedures
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