Who We Are
A Mission with Impact
ESTAR Education is a specialist training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeships and skills programmes across engineering, construction, business and management.
Our mission is to unlock individual potential through education that leads to real jobs, real skills, and real change. Whether you’re a young apprentice, an adult learner, or a business partner, we’re here to help you grow.
Quick Stats Region
Delivering consistent results through a strong workforce and decades of industry expertise.
280+
Delivered training to 280+ learners in 2025
Top National Employers
Worked with national employers including Siemens, Specsavers & the NHS
67%
of learners progressed
into employment
Progression breakdown:
- 18% to apprenticeships
- 16% to further study
21% to full-time employment
Our Approach
Learner-First, Employer-Focused
We design our programmes with both the learner and employer in mind. With wraparound support, 1:1 coaching, and employer collaboration, our training leads to real-world success — not just certificates.
Compliance & Quality
Backed by Compliance & Quality
ESTAR Education is Cyber Essentials certified and actively pursuing Matrix accreditation, with robust safeguarding, quality assurance, and data security frameworks in place.
We are an APAR-approved apprenticeship provider and align our delivery with Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework.
Our Team
At ESTAR Education, we’re not just educators — we’re industry leaders, innovators, and passionate people who believe in delivering real results for learners and employers.
Keiran Casey
Chief Executive Officer
Keiran is one of the founders and Chief Executive Officer of ESTAR Education, providing the strategic vision and leadership that drives the organisation’s growth and success. He leads the development of innovative apprenticeship programmes, builds strong partnerships with employers and stakeholders, and ensures ESTAR delivers outstanding outcomes for learners and businesses. Passionate about transforming lives through skills and education, Keiran is committed to creating opportunities, driving innovation and building an organisation recognised for excellence, integrity and lasting impact.
Emma Brett
Chief Education Officer
Emma leads the educational strategy and quality assurance across ESTAR Education, ensuring every learner receives an exceptional learning experience. She oversees curriculum development, teaching and learning, safeguarding, quality improvement and compliance, working closely with the education team to maintain the highest standards of delivery. Passionate about developing people and driving excellence, Emma ensures ESTAR’s programmes equip learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in their careers while meeting the needs of employers and industry.
Phoebe Frederickson
Business Operations Controller
Phoebe oversees the day-to-day operations that keep ESTAR Education running efficiently. From business operations, finance administration and compliance to systems, facilities and organisational improvement, she ensures the organisation operates to the highest standards. Working closely with the leadership team, Phoebe drives operational excellence, supports strategic projects and helps create an outstanding experience for learners, employers and colleagues alike.
Jonathan Smith
Head of Employer and Learner Engagement
Jonathan leads ESTAR Education’s employer and learner engagement activity, building strong partnerships that create high-quality apprenticeship opportunities. He works closely with employers to understand their workforce needs, supports learners throughout their apprenticeship journey and helps develop programmes that deliver real business impact. Jonathan is passionate about connecting people with opportunities and ensuring every employer and learner receives an exceptional experience from enquiry through to achievement.
Daniel Lee
Professional Skills Tutor & Assessor
Daniel delivers high-quality teaching, coaching and assessment across ESTAR Education’s professional skills programmes, supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in their careers. He works closely with apprentices and employers to provide personalised guidance, monitor progress and ensure learners achieve their full potential. Passionate about helping others grow, Daniel creates engaging learning experiences that build confidence, competence and long-term career success.
Maureen Casey
Chair of the Independent Advisory Board
As Chair of the Independent Advisory Board, Maureen provides strategic oversight, independent challenge and expert guidance to support ESTAR Education’s long-term vision and growth. She works closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen governance, promote continuous improvement and ensure the organisation remains focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for learners, employers and stakeholders. With a wealth of leadership experience, Maureen plays a key role in shaping strategy, maintaining accountability and supporting ESTAR’s commitment to excellence.
Our Story
 We’ve been delivering work-based learning since our start over 40 years ago in Sheffield.
ESTAR’s journey began in 2022, supporting the delivery of apprenticeships through an existing training provider. These early partnerships helped lay the foundation for our employer-led, high- impact model focused on learner outcomes and workplace readiness.
In 2023, ESTAR Group was officially incorporated. The year was focused on business setup, building systems, piloting short courses, and developing our first curriculum plans across Engineering, Business and Education.
We focused on growth and delivery: launching non-funded training courses with charities and employers, piloting internal systems, building our quality framework, and preparing for regulated delivery.
In July 2025, ESTAR was officially approved on the APAR register, marking a major milestone. We launched our first regulated apprenticeship programmes, began hiring staff, and secured our first major contracts for Engineering and Low Carbon delivery.
In 2026, we launched our custom-built Head Office and Skills Centre — home to our Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Low Carbon Engineering training spaces. With new classrooms, workshops and employer spaces, we now deliver a fully ndependent, Ofsted-ready offer.
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