Education for the Modern World
Since 1998, The Colleges’ Partnership has given employers access to first-class vocational and professional training. Our unique group structure, with our parent companies being two of the most successful Further and Higher Education Colleges in England, enables us to deliver a wide curriculum, with the trusted quality assurance of a college, combined with the footprint of a national training provider. In 2020 we added an Ofqual approved End Point Assessment Organisation to the group.
By working with us, you can develop a workforce your competitors simply can’t match.
About us
“Leaders have worked closely with employers to devise curriculums that fill nationally recognised skills gaps. Employers rapidly see how the training apprentices receive makes them more effective employees.”
Ofsted Report – May 2023
Leadership Team
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Tony Basham
Tony joined the company in May 2020 as Executive Director and was appointed CEO in August 2022.
Prior to joining The Colleges’ Partnership, Tony has held senior leadership roles within large Ofsted grade 1 and 2 Colleges, including most recently as Executive Director at Wiltshire College and University Centre. Tony has worked across all funding streams and provision types, as well as extensively in the private training sector.
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Ann Casserly
Ann joined the company in September 2022 as Senior Management Accountant and now oversees administration & MIS as the Head of Finance.
Prior to joining The Colleges’ Partnership, Ann has held senior finance roles within UK and US global Corporations. Ann has extensive experience working across all areas of finance including both large multinationals and family run businesses.
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Scott Phillips
Scott joined the Company in May 2016 as a Temporary HR Assistant and has advanced from HR Officer to his current role as Head of HR & Business Support working with the Strategic Management Team to lead on the Company’s People Strategy.
Building on his prior management knowledge, Scott has experience and expertise across various HR functions, including training and development, performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and health and wellbeing. Scott is also responsible for overseeing Business Support functions including IT.
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Sarah Lynch
Sarah joined the company in January 2024 as Head of Progress & Achievement and now oversees the delivery of TCP’s contracts with the MOD as Head of Infantry & Functional Skills.
Sarah is an accomplished leader in digital learning and organisational development, with nearly 10 years of experience driving strategic change in educational environments, Sarah has expertise in designing and implementing AI-enhanced learning frameworks and leading large-scale transformation projects.
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Kerri Doherty
Kerri joined the company from RACPD in August 2023 as a Coach and has progressed from Contract Manager for the Royal Artillery to overseeing a number of contracts as Head of Technical Apprenticeships.
Kerri brings over a decade of knowledge working within the Royal Artillery contract and has experienced a wide range of roles across the apprenticeship journey, including administration, MIS, and delivery alongside management.
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Andrea Hill
Andrea joined the company in January 2025 as Head of Business Development, developing and managing the growth of TCP’s commercial operations.
Andrea specialises in apprenticeships and has previous experience across the wider skills sector including ITPs, Colleges, and C.I.C.s. Andrea is passionate about creating opportunities for learners and employers and developing innovative approaches to work-based learning.
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