Focus Training has been awarded the status of National and Regional Academy Provider for Health and Fitness by the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure (NSA).

Focus has also been enlisted to deliver NSA's health and fitness training in the North West after being awarded Academy Provider for Health and Fitness in the region.

As an approved provider, Focus Training will be signposted by NSA to employers seeking training solutions.

Dan Rees, operations director at Focus Training, said: "Since the inception of the Skills Academy, the main focus has been on improving the quality of provision to employers and individuals.

"Academy Providers and Centres of Excellence must adhere to the high quality standards set by the Skills Academy and the impact of this will be seen with the improved workforce in our industry."