Choosing a Lead practitioner in adult care provider: the evidence
Everything an employer needs to shortlist with confidence, on one page: the Department for Education's official 2024/25 achievement rates, the latest Ofsted findings, and verified provider-reported results where official data is suppressed. Compiled by Find a Training Provider; no provider can pay to appear here or change their position. Methodology
The shortlist, on the numbers
DH Associates leads the official table at 71.4% achievement against a 49.1% national average for this standard, from 30 learners. A defensible shortlist starts with DH Associates, The Training & Learning Company, Realise - then check each profile's Ofsted findings below before you talk to any of them.
| # | Provider | Achievement | Learners | Ofsted (latest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DH Associates | 71.4% | 30 | Requires improvement |
| 2 | The Training & Learning Company | 62.9% | 40 | Good |
| 3 | Realise | 58.3% | 60 | Good |
| 4 | T2 Business Solutions | 55.3% | 280 | Good |
| 5 | Steadfast Training | 54.8% | 30 | Good |
| 6 | Learning Curve Group | 51% | 50 | Good |
| 7 | HIT Training | 43.6% | 60 | Good |
| 8 | Paragon Skills | 41.8% | 290 | Good |
| 9 | Lifetime | 37.9% | 150 | Good |
| 10 | Tend Training Ltd | 32.2% | 90 | Good |
Achievement rates: DfE published data, 2024/25. Ofsted: latest published inspection - a single grade (Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement, Inadequate) for older inspections; area judgements such as "Strong" or "Expected" for inspections under the renewed framework from November 2025.
No verified provider-reported results for this standard yet. Providers whose official data is suppressed can submit theirs for verification.
Check the claims yourself
- GOV.UK Find Apprenticeship Training - reviews and participation, per provider
- Ofsted reports - read the inspection text, not just the grade
- The Lead practitioner in adult care standard page - funding band, duration, full provider directory