Testimonials

100% of Leadership and Management learners would recommend Runway Training to another person, beloved the training helped to improve their knowledge & confidence and found it easy to communicate with Runway Training.

To co-facilitate 1 x day Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions, as required, with the Lead Trainer. (These sessions will always be delivered in person*, no online facilitation is required).

To contribute to the sessions as guided by the lead trainer, following a pre-planned schedule of training activities.

To authentically share your lived experience of living with Autism and / or a Learning Disability, in a safe, expert-led environment.

To represent Runway Training to the best of your ability, reflecting the ethos and expectations of the OMMT guidelines at all times.

*Runway Training is committed to supporting all Facilitators with ensuring that all training venues are as accessible as possible. Location and travel preferences will be accounted for when allocating facilitators to scheduled sessions.

Delivery Facilitator – 
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training,

Multi award-winning entrepreneur, who founded the company in 2008, Oliver has a keen interest in Functional Skills and identified the lack of flexible learning opportunities leading to the company being formed. Today he oversees Runway’s extensive portfolio and continues to innovate, most recently developing the Runway Direct service which offers distance learning across the UK.

Oliver Trailor,

Over 14 years experience working in Education and Employment & Training. This has ranged from Secondary Schools, Further Education, Higher Education, National Careers Service and the last 4 years have been in Employment and Training. Aside from this, my career also includes Business and Operations Management. A wealth of Senior Management experience with over 13 years in the world of Leisure, Fitness, Facilities and Sales Management. Outside of work, a keen sportsman, family and charity man. Successfully completed the London Marathon on 3 occasions (2011, 2012, 2015) and in doing so raised much needed funds for many charities. I have 3 daughters (which includes Twins) and Ronnie the Labrador!

Marcus Cogger,

I am the BDM at Runway training and have been in sales for the last 20 years. I My background is in B2C sales and B2B having worked in the charity sector fundraising. I live in Kent with my husband and two beautiful dogs although I accept, I am biased! When I am not working, I love nothing more than spending time with the family and walking with the dogs on the beach.

Lesley Blackband,

Spadework provides invaluable services, offering a range of activities that help individuals develop skills, gain confidence, and achieve greater independence. Their commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment aligns perfectly with our values and mission.

Throughout the year, we will be organising various fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and awareness campaigns to support Spadework’s initiatives. We encourage everyone in our company to get involved and make a positive impact in our community.

Together, we can contribute to the amazing work Spadework does and help create a brighter future for those they support. Let’s make this year one of meaningful collaboration and giving back!



We’re incredibly excited to be fundraising for Spadework this year. They won our staff vote with an overwhelming majority; I think due to a shared mission of empowering and equipping people to fulfil their potential through meaningful interactions. We’ve had a strong start to the fundraising year with a student led event, Dino golf and raffles. We look forward to working closely with Spadework to maximise our fundraising opportunities!

Rebecca Bowen

Spadework - Charity of the Year,

Matrix Dispensers,

Angel, Ben & Joshua,

Ryan & Alex,

JJD,

Work Experience Testimonial,

Ukraine Charity Month,

Charity Walk,

Meet the Tutor Ali,

Top Tips for FS Writing,

Top Tips for FS Maths,