Elev8 – Hair & Beauty in Schools
ISA Training, part of the Educ8 Group, is proud to deliver our Elev8, our new Hair & Beauty programme, offering a a hands-on, City & Guilds-accredited course designed for learners aged 14–16.
Delivered directly in schools, this programme offers a practical, engaging alternative to traditional academic routes, helping young people gain real-world skills, recognised qualifications, and the confidence to progress into further training or employment.
What is Elev8?
Elev8 Hair & Beauty is designed to ignite your passion for hair and beauty, covering a wide range of skills from styling and plaiting to makeup and nail art. These qualifications are ideal for those seeking to start their journey in the industry, providing a solid foundation for further study or career progression.
Our Hair and Beauty course blends theory and practice in a realistic salon environment, led by experienced, industry-qualified tutors. Weekly 5-hour sessions cover:
• Shampooing and styling
• Skincare and basic beauty techniques
• Health, safety, and hygiene
• Customer service and client care
• Alongside technical training, learners build transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, literacy, and numeracy
Pathways
From Entry 3 to Level 1, with flexible unit-based accreditation, many learners progress into Level 2 courses, apprenticeships, or roles within the hair and beauty sector
Why choose Elev8?
Learners will build a strong foundation in both the theory and practical skills needed for success in the Hair and Beauty industry. Through hands-on salon sessions, they’ll practise core techniques while gaining knowledge of health, safety, and customer care.
Alongside technical skills, the programme develops confidence, teamwork, communication, and embeds literacy and numeracy, with progress showcased through practical assessments and reflection.
- Industry-relevant and accredited – Aligned to City & Guilds standards.
- Skills for careers and life – Teamwork, professionalism, literacy, numeracy.
- Flexible delivery – Fits within the school timetable.
- Inclusive and supportive – Tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
Other Elev8 courses
While ISA Training leads the Hair and Beauty strand, Elev8 is a group-wide initiative from Educ8 Group, also offering:
• Digital Tycoons – Entrepreneurship and digital skills (Aspire 2Be)
• Design for Life – Sustainability and citizenship via Minecraft (Aspire 2Be)
• Create Academy – Multimedia and content creation (Aspire 2Be)
• Engineering – Practical and theoretical foundations covering core tools, techniques, and industry processes (Educ8 Training)
If you’re interested in exploring digital or engineering courses for your school, simply tick the relevant boxes in our Enquire Now form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Next Steps
If you’re looking to inspire learners, enhance your curriculum, and offer a route into vibrant, creative careers in Hair and beauty, Elev8 could be the perfect fit!
" The Hair and Beauty courses have had a transformative effect on the students at West Monmouth School, engaging them not just in the subject, but across their entire school experience. "