THE ACADEMY
SPECIALIST TRAINING PROVIDER

Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy

Training Courses

Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Barbering
Level 1 Diploma
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study

About Us

We are a government funded training provider working in partnership with apprentices, full time students, schools, colleges and employers across Yorkshire.

Since 1999 we have specialised in training for the hair, barbering, and beauty industry.

We deliver the apprenticeship standard drawn-up by employers for employers, now part of all level 2 and 3 apprenticeships. The standards are more learning focused against the assessment focus of the frameworks. Meaning the apprentice learns the skills they need to succeed in the role.

A standard contains a list of the skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need to have learned by the end of their apprenticeship where they sit their End Point Assessment. This end point exam is designed to prove to an external examiner that the apprentice has all the skills and knowledge needed to be a confident and successful employee.

Apprentices and students tell us they enjoy this supportive learning environment where they can learn new skills and form new friendships. They feel safe here and know who their Safeguarding Officers are.

Training takes place at purpose-built academies in Scarborough and Whitby. For apprentices, off the job training will also take place in the workplace as agreed with the employer.

We have a small team who can offer impartial advice and guidance so whatever your query we look forward to hearing from you.

Lindsay Burr MBE
Managing Director and salon owner

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Latest News

Commitment to sustainability with new professional beauty product launch!

The Academy is now proud to be working with Eve Taylor London. Eve Taylor believes in high-quality products at affordable prices, because everybody deserves beautiful skin. Products are not tested on animals and the majority of the range is vegan. The range contains 100% natural essential oils all sourced sustainably fromnature. Eve Taylor packaging is recyclable.

To reduce the impact of climate change and create a greener world, Eve Taylor will plant one tree for every Eve Taylor retail product sold and have pledged to plant aminimum of 100,000 trees per year. Working in partnership with Trees for the Future.

Find out more about the amazing work they do by visiting trees.org

Thinking about a career in hair, beauty or barbering? In Year 10 or 11 at school?

We are proud to work closely with a network of local schools and colleges. We regularly attend careers and information events to explain the options available after leaving school.

We also offer:

  • Taster evenings and day sessions
  • Weekly experience placements at The Academy
  • Level 1 qualifications
  • Traineeship scheme if you are aged 16-18 and need support finding an apprenticeship or work experience to help you decide your next steps

For more information on the Taster Events please contact us on 07790845794

Awards 2025

Hairdressing

Competition Apprentice of the Year 2024/5

Josie Cameron from Bang! in York

Josie was placed at the AHT National Finals in Blackpool

Level 3 Hair

Attainment - Marisha Christie from Malton

Endeavour - Rebecca Lee from Headrow in Bridlington

VRQ Endeavour - Jessie West from Studio 76 in York

Level 2 Hair

Apprentice Attainment - Demi Barron from Poppys Collective in Scarborough

Apprentice Endeavour - Molly Gardner, from Love My Hair in Kirkbymoorside

VRQ Hair Attainment - Mia Sutherland, from Crème de la Creme in Scarborough

VRQ Hair Endeavour - Georgina Farrow from SOTA in Malton

Beauty

Beauty Apprentice Attainment - Mollie Sampson, from Sephora salon in Haxby

Beauty Apprentice Endeavour - Isla Taylor, from Kristy's in Whitby

VRQ Attainment - Rachel Clark from Scarborough

Barbering

Apprentice Attainment - Teddy Aldrich from Aldrich Barbers in Malton

Apprentice Endeavour - Karbin Mahmoud from Baz Barbers

Maths and English

Endeavour - Emily Brown from Scarborough (Maths)

Attainment - Faith Inglis from The Fringe in Whitby (English)

Quality standard maintained

Once again staff at The Academy have been praised for the level of support they give to students. For the second time they have been awarded the matrix Standard, a unique quality standard used to measure the advice and support services offered to students in their choice of career, learning, work and life goals.

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Fees / Funding

If you are aged 16-18 your training will be funded/free. As an adult apprentice your course will be funded/free. All applicants receive an advice and guidance interview to make sure they move into the right programme of study and all must meet funding criteria.

The Academy now has its own bursary scheme for 16-18 study programmes which you can apply for by filling in the forms and providing evidence. We will need some information on your current circumstances, this could be your family/household income. If you are entitled to any of the bursary this money will be paid into your own bank account so please make sure you set one up if you don’t have one already. The money can be used to pay for transport, lunches and other things whilst you are going to work placement or coming to The Academy of sessions including maths and English.

For more information please talk to Julie Parker on 01653 699066.

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Policies

Complaints - Help us get it right

At The Academy we are committed to achieving excellence in standards and in the quality of service we provide for all our stakeholders, only you can tell us if we are achieving this. If you are unhappy with the service you have received, or it did not meet your expectations we need to know so that we can put things right.

A complaint can be made directly to:

  • An Academy Tutor or manager
  • For clients this may be to Reception
  • The Academy Director, Lindsay Burr in writing at The Academy, 23 Commercials Street, Norton, Malton YO17 9HX or via phone on 01653 699066

If an employer or apprentice is not satisfied with The Academy Director’s decision and actions or requires further clarification then a complaint can be made to the ESFA

We have a separate complaints procedure for apprentices and learners, clients and staff

Full Policy (PDF)

Equality and Diversity Statement

What is Equality?

All equal all different - We are committed to providing equality of opportunity. Equality is often described as treating everyone the same. However, sometimes treating people differently is the best way to treat everyone equally.

So what is Diversity?

Diversity is about recognising, valuing and taking account of people’s different backgrounds, skills, and experiences. Diversity is important because it allows everyone’s skill and contribution to be used and valued. The experiences and skills of different people makes a real difference to the effectiveness of The Academy and its impact on learners, staff and the community as a whole.

What does the law say?

In October 2010 a new piece of legislation called the Equality Act came into force. This law has replaced, strengthened and added to the existing equality legislation. The Equality Act outlines a number of duties that The Academy must adhere to, and also spells out the rights, and responsibilities of the people that form The Academy community.

It also lists 9 protected characteristics, the act makes it illegal to treat someone less favourably because their ‘protected characteristic’ It also bans bullying, harassment or victimisation based on their protected characteristic.

Equality and Diversity Protects Everyone – Report it

If you are the victim of a hate incident or hate crime, or have witnessed one and want to report it, then please report it to main reception. Your report can be anonymous and, if you wish, passed on to relevant agencies such as the Police.

A hate incident is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by the offender’s hatred of someone because of their race, sexual orientation, disability and/or faith and religion. A hate incident becomes a hate crime when there is a criminal offence attached to it (such as a physical attack, a threat of attack or verbal abuse and insults)

We will monitor this policy periodically to judge its effectiveness and it will be updated in accordance with relevant changes in the law. Information provided by job applicants and you for monitoring purposes will be used only for these purposes and will be dealt with in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Safeguarding and Prevent

Safeguarding is about doing everything we can to make sure you are kept safe and protected from harm. Safeguarding contacts are on display in The Academy and in your induction information.

  • Lindsay Burr (Designated Safeguarding Lead) 07979748366
  • Sophie Burr Safeguarding Officer 07790845794
  • Phone reception on 01653 699066/01723 373138
  • Julie Parker admin@academyhairandbeauty.com
  • Wayne King – can be contacted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • John Deacon – safeguarding and counselling through referral

We are off site on Fridays, weekends and bank holidays but you can still contact us:

  • Employers and Apprentices 07979748366
  • Safeguarding text/call/WhatsApp 07790845794

Concerns about personal safety. Contact the police 999 or 101.

Concerns regarding health and wellbeing contact your out of hours doctors or call the hospital on 111.

Out of hours North Yorkshire County Council social services for children and adult. Contact 01609 708708.

Report online abuse

CEOP helps any child or young people under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by following the link

Safeguarding – Academy approach

  • The Academy has a dedicated Safeguarding Team with lead members trained to Level 3.
  • Staff safeguarding and prevent training is updated every year.
  • The Academy has representation on both the Children’s and Adult Safeguarding Board and relevant Sub-Groups.
  • We have strong partnerships with the Local Authority, Social Services and Police.
  • We have internet filters and monitoring is in place.
  • There are strong procedures in place to ensure those who access our Academy have a legitimate reason for being there.
  • The Academy has an external speakers policy.
  • The Academy has a robust safeguarding policy which is updated throughout the year.

Privacy Notice

Training providers should ensure that all learners have seen this privacy notice as part of their enrolment process.

Full Policy (PDF)

Awards

British Hairdressing Awards
North East Finalist
2010 Most Wanted
Most Wanted Look Finalist
Most Wanted Local Salon Winner
British Hairdressing Business Awards
British Hairdressing Business Awards
Salon of the Year Finalist
Lindsay Burr MBE
Lindsay Burr MBE
Winner of Local Business Awards
Pride of Malton
Business Personality of the Year Award
Matrix Standard
Matrix Standard
Work Experience Quality Standard Fair Train Gold Standard
Work Experience Quality Standard Fair Train Gold Standard
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Stars Award 2017
STARS Awards 2017
Winner of Hair and Beauty Apprentice Award
Runner up in Small Business Category
Matrix Standard
The Academy Apprenticeships Team won Award for Training and Support of Apprentices 2023
Lindsay Burr won Award for Contribution to Local Community 2023

Opening hours and Term Dates

The office in Norton is open throughout the year we do not close for the holidays except for Christmas - hours are 9.00 - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday but you can contact us via email admin@academyhairandbeauty.com or call/text 07790845794 out of hours. The Scarborough Academy is closed on Fridays all year round.


Spring term 2025

AHT skills competitions trip: Tuesday 1st April 2025

Easter holiday: Monday 7 April 2025 to Friday 18 April 2025

Bank Holiday: Monday 21 April 2025

Summer term starts: Tuesday 22 April 2025

Bank Holiday: Monday 5 May 2025

Half term holiday: Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 30 May 2025

Last teaching day: Thursday 17th July

Tasters for new starters: Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July 2025 email or call to book.

Autumn term starts: Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Professional development training day: Monday 1 September 2025

Half term holiday: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025

Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026

Spring term starts: Monday 5 January 2026

Professional development training day: Monday 5 January 2026

Half term holiday: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026

Easter holiday: Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026

Summer term starts: Monday 13 April 2026

Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026

Half term holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026

Professional development training day: Monday 20 July 2026

Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026

Maps and Directions

Scarborough

Academy Hair & Beauty
69 Roscoe Street
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO12 7BY

Contact Us

Call/text Monday to Saturday

07790845794

For absence and general enquiries Monday to Thursday please phone the office on 01723 373138.

For Scarborough Academy and Training salon call 01723 373138.

Email

admin@academyhairandbeauty.com

Apply online and we will contact you to arrange a Covid safe interview