Realise has taken over FW Solutions, which was formed in 2008 by husband-and-wife partnership Rodney and Sandra Hardy, and that delivers apprenticeships and training to more than 100 early years settings.
The deal will enable Realise, which delivers apprenticeships at Level 2, 3 and 5 across the UK, to extend its offering by providing training in residential childcare.
It comes two years after Realise secured private equity investment to support a management buyout.
Managing director of Realise Gregg Scott said, ‘We are delighted to have acquired FW Solutions and to be trusted by Rodney and Sandra to continue the outstanding work they have overseen in recent years.
‘The early years sector is a huge passion for everyone associated with Realise and we are determined to play our part in helping develop the careers of those people working in the sector, as well as helping to retain talent in early years settings.
‘We are thrilled to be strengthening our team by welcoming colleagues from FW Solutions into the Realise fold.’
Departing owner Rodney Hardy commented, ‘It is with a heavy heart that we are leaving FW Solutions but it’s the right time for Sandra and I to retire.
'We will miss all members of our highly qualified team, who have shown such loyal support and dedication over the last 14 years, as well as the expanding number of settings we have been fortunate to partner with.’
