Established in 2006

Our experienced trainers bring real world experience to the classroom.

Affordable and Accessible

We know budgets are tight and we know training is essential to your business.

Friendly and Reliable

We believe that great educators inspire great learners, fostering an engaging and supportive environment.

Our Team

Meet Our Management Team

John James

Director

John is Director and Founder of Southwest Training Solutions. He set up the business in 2006 and has a staggering 34+ years experience of working and teaching in the Adult Health and Social Care sector.

John has worked in several roles from volunteer to management and is now responsible for the accounting side of the business. John specialises in Safe Handling of People but also has a passion for teaching First Aid and Health & Safety related topics. When John isn’t teaching or managing the business, he likes going to the gym and enjoys board games.

Amanda Briggs

Director

Amanda joined Southwest Training Solutions as a Director in 2019, she became a qualified instructor in 2003 and worked in domiciliary care and as a freelance instructor before joining our team, where she now, brilliantly, manages the marketing function for the business as well as tutoring where she specialises in First Aid and Safeguarding.

Before moving into the training sector, Amanda served in the Royal Navy as a Medical Assistant for 13 years. In her spare time Amanda enjoys going to the theatre and spending time with her 2 children.

Steph Randall

Office Manager

Steph is our amazing Office Manager, handling phone and email queries, booking training courses and sending out certificates to name just a few of her responsibilities.

Steph joined Southwest Training Solutions in 2019 with her wealth of knowledge of over 20 years in administration in the Charity and Education sectors.

Steph has visited 5 continents, can recall random facts and song lyrics and has 2 beautiful children.

Trusted by 100+ businesses across the South West

Hear What Our Customers Have To Say

Claudia P

"Did two courses, and both were done by Amanda. She was absolutely amazing, covered all the topics, had clear deep understanding of everything she spoke about and made the courses engaging and informative. You left the class feeling like you gained so much knowledge. Would recommend 100%."

Di N

"Have used this company for all my training needs for years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. A team of highly professional people who know their stuff and will go the extra mile to deliver instructive training whilst retaining a sense of humour and great customer service."