Life skills
Planning your day, timekeeping, personal responsibility, practical problem-solving and dependable everyday routines.
NEMMA ESTATES TRAINING SCHOOL
Skills for life.
Standards for a career.
A fresh start for school leavers and young people seeking work — building confidence, motivation and practical skills through thoughtful, high-standard hospitality training.
STARTING WITH POTENTIAL
You do not need experience.
You need an opportunity to learn.
Our purpose is to help young people start from the beginning: learning how to look after themselves, work well with others and take pride in doing a job properly. We welcome interest from school leavers, young people who are unemployed and those looking for a clear direction into working life.
Built on our founder’s 40+ years of personal experience in hospitality, catering, customer service and business management, the school brings practical learning together with high expectations, encouragement and respect.
THE FOUNDATIONS THAT MATTER
Confidence. Character. Capability.
Personal & interpersonal skills
Confidence, communication, listening, personal presentation, courtesy and respect for people from different backgrounds.
Self motivation
Setting goals, building good habits, taking ownership, responding to feedback and finding the determination to improve.
Team motivation
Cooperation, supporting colleagues, shared responsibility and learning how positive leadership brings out the best in others.
Quality & standards
Attention to detail, consistency, professional conduct, safe working practices and pride in delivering work to a high standard.
Hospitality foundations
A warm welcome, guest care, discretion, service etiquette and understanding what makes someone feel properly looked after.
Practical departmental skills
Supervised learning across kitchens, food service, housekeeping, reception, concierge, events and the everyday running of a hotel.
Development & work readiness
Recognising progress, preparing for interviews, understanding workplace expectations and identifying the right next step.
IN THE TRAINING KITCHEN
Preparation. Cooking.
Care in every detail.
From preparing ingredients and learning cooking techniques to keeping workspaces clean, trainees practise the routines, teamwork and attention to detail that underpin a professional kitchen.
LEARNING BY DOING
Real skills.
A clear path forward.
Build the foundations
Develop confidence, routines, communication and an understanding of professional behaviour.
Practise the standards
Learn through demonstrations, supervised tasks, departmental experience and constructive feedback.
Prepare for the next step
Review skills and progress, then explore suitable employment, apprenticeships or further training.
Learning is structured around clear expectations, supervision and regular feedback. Progress comes from understanding a standard, practising it and learning to deliver it consistently.
HOUSEKEEPING & PRESENTATION
A room prepared
with pride.
Learning to make a bed properly is part of a wider standard of care. Trainees practise linen handling, room presentation and the small details that make a guest feel comfortable and welcome.
RECEPTION & GUEST CARE
Confidence behind
every welcome.
With guidance from an experienced colleague, young receptionists learn to check in guests, handle reservations and communicate clearly — combining practical systems knowledge with courtesy and discretion.
A SURE LIFE · OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION
A chance to build
a more secure future.
The Training School connects our hospitality experience with our wider commitment to A Sure Life: helping people develop confidence, independence and the practical foundations for a fulfilling life.
We seek partnerships with schools, colleges, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities and approved training providers to connect young people with appropriate training and employment routes. Government funding and funded places are explored where the programme and learner meet the relevant requirements.
Course locations, intake dates, age eligibility, qualifications, placement arrangements and any funded routes are confirmed before enrolment. Partnerships and funding are announced only when agreed.
LEARNERS, FAMILIES & PARTNERS
Help someone find
their next step.
Whether you are a young person exploring your future, a parent or carer, an employment adviser, a school, a college or a potential training partner, explore our approach and the opportunities we are building together.
Employment, qualifications and funded places are subject to the terms of the individual programme.