Acquisition of Acorn Training
06 February 2017The acquisition expands Babington’s footprint in the North of England, adding an additional 2 training centres delivering traineeships, study programmes and apprenticeships. Acorn shares Babington’s rigorous focus on quality and learner outcomes, demonstrated by the high level of learner success rates across its training programmes.
Carole Carson, CEO of Babington comments: “I am delighted to announce the acquisition of Acorn Training Consultants. Acorn has a fantastic reputation in the industry and will certainly compliment and extend our current offering, providing an enhanced portfolio to our clients. Our ambition is to partner with businesses that support our growth plans and provide opportunities for us to expand the business into new areas, ultimately enabling us to change the lives of more and more young people.”
Richard Caston, Managing Partner of RJD Partners comments: “We are very pleased that Babington has completed this transaction. The acquisition supports the business’ strategy of growing its national footprint and further underpins its position as a leading UK provider of apprenticeships and vocational training in the professional services niche.”