Norfolk grooming salon to become training school

A Kings Lynn grooming salon is set to become a training school for would-be pet professionals.

Owner Jo Wallace is using her background in the world of HR and people development to enhance Terrington Tails in St Clements, which will now offer Ofqual-regulated iPET Network training courses.

The salon has been open for two and a half years and already offers a range of grooming add-ons, including cat grooming and small animal care.

Wallace said: “I am so excited about becoming a training provider because I have a history in developing people, and at the salon all of our groomers are fully qualified.

“I took the iPET Network courses myself so I know the benefits of this kind of course, which has an emphasis on flexibility and welfare.

“Our business is also a really good model for students to look at as they may be inspired to set up their own successful salons in the future.”

Sarah Mackay and Fern Gresty of national awarding organisation the iPET Network, added: “We are so thrilled that Terrington Tails is becoming an iPET Network training provider.

“When we are looking for new training providers we always want to work with people who put welfare first, and that is at the heart of everything that Jo and her team does.

“We are so happy that they are now part of the iPET Network family.”