Leslie Frances Training

Leslie Frances Training is a specialist hairdressing training provider operating academies in Barnsley and Sheffield, Yorkshire. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality, work‑based hairdressing education, with a particular emphasis on apprenticeship routes for new and developing stylists. They offer Apprenticeships in Diploma Level 2 Hair Professional and Diploma Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional, combining one day per week training in the academy on real models with employment in a salon to build practical experience. Training is delivered by highly skilled tutors and supported by individual training plans, regular one‑to‑one training and assessment, and access to City & Guilds online knowledge resources for use in the academy and at home. Learners receive a free equipment starter kit and structured support from induction through to completion, with guidance on progression to higher qualifications and employment. For employers, Leslie Frances Training provides cost‑effective recruitment support and programmes designed to develop a well‑trained, motivated workforce, enhance staff skills through access to manufacturers and educators, and improve overall salon performance by upskilling employees through formal apprenticeship training. (hairdressers-barnsley.co.uk)