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Access Creative College Reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(48 total reviews)

40% positive business outlook

Access Creative College has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 48 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there.

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48 reviews
1.0
5 Nov 2023
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Pros

- Tutors are genuinely invested and supportive of the students

Cons

- There is a noticeable disconnect between the head office and centre management. They often remain secluded in their offices, rarely engaging with staff and students. Obtaining a response from my 'bosses' based in the Manchester head office is nearly impossible. I've received no performance feedback since I started. This lack of communication and disconnection felt among both staff and students will ultimately lead to the company's demise. - The staff at my centre are undervalued and underpaid. Most employees you speak to are miserable, leading to a high turnover rate and constant discussions about leaving. - The company feels out of touch with the creative industries, which can mislead potential new students and staff. The head office seems disinterested in nurturing creativity or improving the career prospects of students and staff. It's evident that the company prioritizes profit over everything else. They seem oblivious to the fact that people can see through their attempt to capitalize on Ed Sheeran's brief attendance 20 years ago.

1.0
9 Apr 2024

Most creative thing from this company is justifying how it treats its staff

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The passion and dedication of the staff at the bottom of the pile, on the front line, holding the entire company together.

Cons

Poor senior leadership and management - particularly transparency and treatment of lower level staff. High staff turnover Regular changes in staffing structure poorly justified. Staff regularly working beyond their contract.

1.0
14 Oct 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great local staff - Great students -Good BTEC spec (2020)

Cons

Greedy central office managers - Overworked staff and support staff- Lack of care for students pastoral needs from head office - Lack of funding of EHCP learner, ill spent by management - Below London living wage unless super super qualified - Poor rooming and buildings within London - Lack of care for staff mental health and personal conditions by management- It’s a music college disguised as a creative media college - Also most of the positive reviews posted in the last year are fake reviews by head office and HR.

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