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Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, has paid a visit to Tredomen-based training firm Educ8.

Earlier this year the company achieved the Princess Royal Training Award in recognition as one of Wales’ leading training provider.

The Princess Royal met staff and learners from across the company who were taking part in practical learning sessions. She was shown how Virtual Reality technology is being used to enhance the health and social care of patients with dementia.

Colin Tucker, Chairman of Educ8 Training Group said: “It was an honour to welcome HRH to Educ8 Training and demonstrate the quality educational and growth opportunities we are providing to employers and learners.

“We are proud to have our internal workforce development programme recognised. Our incredible colleagues who have gone through the programme, have been recognised for excellence in the Princess Royal Training Awards.”

In the last 18 months, Educ8 has celebrated expansion into England, becoming the best company to work for in the UK and moving to employee ownership.

Since Educ8 was founded in 2004 to address skills shortages in Wales, it has become a key provider of apprenticeships and vocational learning. It works with employers of all sizes, from micro-organisations, through to SMEs and global multi-national corporations.

The visit concluded with the presentation of a memorial bench in remembrance of Educ8 employees Ceri Ann Tracey and Amanda Dennis.