Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

Judges praised ATTFE’s Stop the Bleed initiative, which gives local people the confidence and skills to respond in an emergency. The training helps bystanders provide immediate support in serious incidents, including stabbings, shootings, traffic accidents and terrorist attacks. ATTFE has worked with a wide range of partners, including police, fire and rescue, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Citizens Advice, schools, colleges, universities, pubs, care homes, sports clubs and community groups.

Launched in September 2025 with a target to train 2,025 people, Stop the Bleed has already trained almost 6,500 people across the East Midlands. ATTFE has also raised awareness nationally, with a campaign video shown at football matches and seen by nearly 48,000 people. The Get the Nation Learning Awards are part of Get the Nation Learning Week, running from 2–6 November. Led by Learning and Work Institute and backed by more than 220 organisations, the Get the Nation Learning campaign celebrates the power of lifelong learning to change lives, strengthen communities and support better work.

Liz Barrett OBE DL, Principal of the Academy Transformation Trust Further Education, said:
“I am beyond thrilled for the ATTFE College ‘stop the bleed’ campaign to win this prestigious award. The impact of this project is huge within Nottinghamshire and growing on a national level. It feels important that we continue to teach people of all ages how to ‘stop the bleed’ to add in national resilience and strengthen our communities.”

Andrea Reeves, a Community Ambassador with the Academy Transformation Trust Further Education, said:
“Having attended the Stop the Bleed training with ATTFE College, it has given me more confidence in being able to help someone if needed, potentially saving someone’s life. The training demonstrated techniques using everyday items that can be used in an emergency to stop blood loss. Having someone demonstrate the techniques and answer questions at the same time made it easier to remember.”

Stephen Evans, Chief Executive of Learning and Work Institute, said:
“The Academy Transformation Trust Further Education is incredibly inspiring in its approach to strengthening communities through delivering lifesaving training. By partnering with a wide range of organisations, it has made the training accessible to all and brought the local community together. It’s a privilege to award them the Stronger Communities Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards this year.”

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, said:
“Developing skills for employment is vital for the East Midlands – but so too is developing skills for life and community. ATTFE recognise this and have put it into practice through their Stop the Bleed campaign, so that no-one needs to be a bystander when the worst happens.”

“Having done this training with them myself last year, I know its value, and so do the thousands of other people that have participated over the past year. I am proud to have such compassionate, community-focused practice in this region and delighted that this has been recognised by the Get the Nation Learning campaign and awards.”