Testimonials
"ATT going very well..., kids love it and it is more user friendly than CDX. They can also access from home and use it for projects/assessments etc. Easy to monitor progress, learning and assessments a jolly good tool!" (Stewart Allison, Lecturer, Guernsey College)
"...the info and layout of the [2009] DVD as a resource is fantastic." (Paul Hallatt, Motor Vehicle Skills + Professional Tutor, Darlington College)
"Just want to email to thank you and Tom for the training sessions yesterday. Both John and I found the session excellent and very informative." (Anthony Robinson, Lecturer, Skelmersdale College)
“In the better lessons, teachers use an appropriate variety of teaching methods and make good use of specialist software packages, especially in […] automotive engineering [Automotive Technician Training].” (2005 OFSTED Report on Liverpool Community College on the Quality of Education and Training)
“...Christmas cheer to all at ATT Training. Thank you for a wonderful product, keep it up.” (Ronnie Dawson, Lecturer, City College, Brighton & Hove)
“...I just wanted to say thanks for all the help and support you have given me this year...” (Steve Macarthy, MV Technical Instructor, Rathbone Training)
“The team have been using your material along with the textbook for the Progression Award Level 2. One group of 16 took an exam yesterday and 14 passed with 3 distinctions and 6 credits.” (Ian Hart, Motor Vehicle Lecturer, Wigan and Leigh College)
“An essential part of the agreement with the training company is that they use the ATT learning material.” (Mike Jones, Senior Instructor, Citroen UK )
“A special thing happened the other day, motor vehicle students were working quietly in the library thanks to your ATT software!” (Steve Cropper, Senior Librarian, Wirral Metropolitan College)
“...the [team] are chuffed with the resources. I don't know how much they cost, but they look to be worth every penny!” (Trevor Harding, E-Learning Coordinator, Central Sussex College)
“Keep up the good work as we much prefer it to CDX!” (Lee Vickery, Curriculum Manager, Accrington and Rossendale College)
"We have been using your fab hairdressing DVD in our college... [and] have found this to be a really useful resource..." (Katie Lomas, Lecturer, Stockport College)
"...keep the [newsletters and info] coming as I do pass on to my staff who find your service valuable" (Steve Bassingthwaighte, Curriculum Centre Head, Suffolk New College)
"...I love the Pod cast idea and think it is the way forward regarding students, I will try and direct my students to the sight as often as I can, and will keep you in touch with the students reactions to them." (Jim Mudie, Lecturer, Basingstoke College of Technology)
"Just to say thank's for a most inspiring and informative training session! Everyone involved was impressed with the presentation you gave and enthusiastic as to the possibilities of using the program. ...I am a great believer in your product, [and] wish to see all of us ...develop it in an appropriate way." (Phil Woodhead, Lecturer, Huddersfield Technical College)
"My evening students really like ATT, they work on their own and learn really well - this means we can spend more time in the salon." (Debbie Lillywhite, Lecturer, East Surrey College)
"Many thanks Tom it's refreshing to see such good support with bought in content." (Neil Spaxton, Web Technology Developer, Kirklees College)
"Hi Tom, I have received the updated DVD and have to say that it is fantastic. Keep up the good work and please keep me informed about any future developments. Many many thanks." (Karl Hardaker, Lecturer, Kirklees College)
[In an email to Senior Librarian, Steve Cropper] "Dear Steve, Just had absolutely terrific teaching by Charlotte and her colleague from ATT, the new digi up has some amazing features many thanks for your support..." (Phil Law, Hairdressing Lecturer, WMC)
Company management
Alan Church: Director
Alan Church is a former IT Director of Gateway Supermarkets. Alan was the youngest director of this public company. His first business, established in 1981, is still operating successfully under totally separate management following a merger. Alan also founded and managed several other organisations. One of these, International Bank and Trust was sold in December 1996. Another IT business has recently been sold to the Daily Mail newspaper group after many years successful trading. Experienced in raising investment capital and negotiating major international contracts.
Tom Denton: Director
Tom has experience in all aspects of the automotive industry. He is a leading automotive author. After six years service in the armed forces he then worked as an advanced automotive technician until he became the company director of a large repair and service centre/garage. After this he became a lecturer in automotive engineering, progressing to senior lecturer and then head of a large automotive engineering college. Tom is currently a technology staff tutor with the Open University teaching information and communication technologies. He does consultancy work for the QCA, C&G, IMI and many others. His nine automotive textbooks published since 1995, are best sellers and led to his authoring of the Automotive Technician Training multimedia products published 2002/3 in the UK and USA .Tom is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry, and a full member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (UK), Society of Automotive Engineers (UK/USA), British Mensa and the Association of University Teachers. He is currently undertaking further study in virtual learning technologies.