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System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.AssemblyBuilder.Compile() at System.Web.Compilation.BuildProvidersCompiler.PerformBuild() at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.CompileWebFile(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
System.Web.HttpCompileException (0x80004005): D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\app_plugins\leblender\editors\leblendereditor\views\base.cshtml(2): error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'Lecoati' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.PostProcessFoundBuildResult(BuildResult result, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetBuildResultFromCacheInternal(String cacheKey, Boolean keyFromVPP, VirtualPath virtualPath, Int64 hashCode, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultFromCacheInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultInternal(VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVPathBuildResultWithNoAssert(HttpContext context, VirtualPath virtualPath, Boolean noBuild, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean allowBuildInPrecompile, Boolean throwIfNotFound, Boolean ensureIsUpToDate) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetVirtualPathObjectFactory(VirtualPath virtualPath, HttpContext context, Boolean allowCrossApp, Boolean throwIfNotFound) at System.Web.Compilation.BuildManager.GetCompiledType(VirtualPath virtualPath) at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at Umbraco.Core.Profiling.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData) at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_base_cshtml.Execute() in D:\Umbraco_Sites\DBC_TEST\Darlington_TEST\Views\Partials\grid\editors\base.cshtml:line 20
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“Choosing an apprenticeship is great as you can learn and gain a qualification alongside working in that area, which makes for better opportunities in the future when employers are asking for staff with experience”
Aimee - Business Administration Apprentice
"This apprenticeship has really opened the door and my eyes for a lot of new tasks. It has made me develop a whole bunch of skills and has really brought the best out in me. Learning and working is the best way to gain experience and learn my trade. It has made me develop a lot more confidence in what I do and has really tested me to bring out the best. Working through a pandemic has taught me a lot and has taught me to be mentally stronger too. The Apprenticeship team and staff have all been a massive help and have always been there. It has been a massive challenge but to overcome it is great"
Kieron - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
"Having this apprenticeship has allowed me to see where I want to go in my career. I have been able to learn multiple things from lots of different angles. No two days have been the same and I have loved every minute of it"
Gemma - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
"My apprenticeship has given me the support and qualifications to begin my chosen career. It gave me a wide range of experiences to progress straight into a job working as a Teaching Assistant for children with SEN. It has also given me the confidence to go to University and study Primary Education, becoming a qualified teacher in 3 years"
Phillipa - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
"I feel more confident diagnosing and fixing faults. They have developed and improved a lot. I have used what I have learned and put in to practice in my job. Yes, I strongly say that my knowledge and personal skills have improved"
Motor Vehicle Apprentice
"My skills and knowledge have developed a lot and I have a better understanding of what is involved in Business Admin. Darlington Borough Council was a great place to start my apprenticeship and I had all the support and help I needed”
Louise - Business & Administration Apprentice
"My Level 3 apprenticeship with Learning and Skills has helped me begin my career pathway in Housing. Learning in the centre has allowed me to put my skills and knowledge into practice and I feel I have been fully supported throughout"
Chloe - Business & Administration Apprentice
"Learning & Skills Service gave me a great opportunity to learn valuable knowledge and skills to further develop the skills needed in the workplace. I have successfully completed both a Level 2 in Business and Administration and a Level 3 NVQ in Customer Services. The support given by both the management and colleagues in the workplace and the supportive guidance and training from Barbara, has helped secure a full-time position within the Customer Services environment and has also widened the horizon for future prospects"
Daniel - Customer Service Apprentice
“Apprenticeships are not just for young people - It’s never too late to learn and an apprenticeship can give anyone the opportunity to gain the skills they need to succeed. It was daunting entering the world of learning again as an adult. Especially to be classed as a apprentice, which is pre-conceived to be for younger students... Then COVID19 hit and I no longer had the comfort of the classroom. My tutor is amazing. All classes and learning continued regardless. The course was adapted to be online and Amanda introduced new ways of keeping the group motivated and together, making things more imaginative. Her support has been inspirational. I look forward and my Teams classes. I feel that I have made firm friends and wish I had continued my learning a long time ago. I am proud of what I am achieving"
Naomi - Business Administration Apprentice
"Although I liked the face to face interactions from my course I have found Amanda (Tutor) made the transaction to moving our course online a very simple and straightforward process. We use Microsoft Teams for our college days and to share presentations. I feel the students have interacted more as a group since moving online and I also enjoy 1:1's as it's easier to connect for a quick catch up via Teams if needed than to think about arranging a meeting"
Helen - Business Administration Apprentice
"My skills have massively developed since I started with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. I have gained a wide range of new skills not only within the business support aspect, but also with all the training I have received, in aspects such as safeguarding, health and safety and first aid. I have become more confident on the telephone and dealing with tricky customers. The advice I got from Barbara helped both in a workplace environment and in general day to day life. I have grown so much as a person, especially surrounding social skills. I cannot thank the L&S team enough for what they have done for me personally, they will never truly know how much it means to me"
Business & Administration Apprentice
"I have been teaching Motor Vehicle Apprentices for over 20 years and feel honoured to have passed on my knowledge and expertise to the many learners I have taught during that time. I personally get as much of a buzz hearing a learner has passed an exam as they do, observe them using skills I have helped develop or to see their reaction when they have become a fully qualified Motor Vehicle Technician.
During progress reviews it is nice to hear an employer/ supervisor praise the learner on a subject or area I have taught them recently and to hear how the off and on the job training have linked to benefit the learner and also the organisation.
The introduction of the new Apprenticeship standards is a new challenge, but I am confident the learners will be more than capable of showcasing their skills, knowledge and behaviours, which I have monitored and help develop to ensure they pass the End Point Assessment."
Graham Curry, Motor Vehicle Mechanics Tutor and Apprenticeships Manager
"Well done Lana! Many congratulations to Lana Kasagic, who recently passed Level 3 Business Administration with distinctions in all areas. Lana now works for law firm Watson Woodhouse Solicitors in Middlesbrough. The company is paying for her to go to university, which she started on 18th September. Lana was in Leeds last week helping her new manager with a big legal case. Lana is super excited about her new role as a Trainee Solicitor – we wish her the very best for her future legal career."
Barbara Steggles, Business Administration Tutor
"Daniel has been an excellent addition to our team, blossoming in his confidence and knowledge as his apprenticeship developed. He has taken on board a variety of new skills, from both his time with the team in work and his college days amongst his fellow peers. He has been professional and polite throughout, but it’s his self-belief which has been the most rewarding trait to see flourish. Daniel finishes his apprenticeship with a very welcome permanent role in our team, and I can’t wait to see what more he can do with us.
Daniel is a highly valued member of our team now, he’s a credit to the apprenticeship scheme!"
Romy Ward - Xentrall Shared Services
"Sara has been an asset to the team and has developed really well, learning lots of new skills and I feel she is now well placed to aspire to a band 4 in the organisation within the near future. She has embraced all learning and been a real team player contributing really well to whole team development, showing initiative where appropriate. Sara has “hit the ground running” since starting with us in a quite frankly very challenging role."
Sarah Simpson - NHS
“We have gained so much through the apprenticeship scheme. Not only has it enabled us to take on more work but we are actively contributing to the future of the motor trade.”
Steven Mair, S & L Motor Vehicle Services
"Both apprentices employed through Learning & Skills Darlington have been fantastic, they have been coached by tutors to an excellent standard and are an asset to the company."
Katie, Prefer Homes Trainee Manager
"At Moorlands we often use Darlington Borough Council to recruit apprentices for our vacancies. The reason we use apprentices is that we have always found them very keen and willing to learn from the outset. It also allows us to train them in our ways of working, in line with our company ethos. Sometimes people with prior experience in the sector already have established ways of working and it can be difficult to incorporate this into our business and practices.
Another positive is seeing them grow in confidence, not just within their work, but also in day to day life due to the experience they’re gaining in the workplace.
The apprentice wage rate also helps us to ensure more in depth and one to one training is given, without worrying about the financial constraints it has on the business. Overall this leads to a more competently trained member of staff."
Greg Smith, Moorlands Care Home Manager
"We have used Darlington Borough Council for a few years now and have gained some excellent staff through them."
Kids 1st Nursery
National Apprenticeship Week 2022
Apprenticeship Week took place from 7th to 13th February 2021 with the theme of 'Build the Future', aiming to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships help individuals to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual occurrence with the aim of celebrating apprentices’ achievements and their positive effect on local businesses.
Apprenticeship Week took place from 8th to 14th February 2021. We celebrated Apprenticeship Week with a variety of different activities, including hosting a live Q&A with budding apprentices and taking part in the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge. We spoke to a range of local employers and apprentices in regard to the positive impacts the apprenticeship has had on them and showcased the impacts on our website and social media.
Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge 2021
This year Stockton Learning & Skills hosted the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge. This year we couldn't take part in a 'normal' challenge due to the pandemic, so they arranged an online quiz between the five local authorities. Good news - #TeamDarlo won and we have been passed the baton to host the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge 2022. Thanks you to all the participants for making this years apprenticeship week happen.
National Apprenticeship Week 2020
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual occurrence with the aim of celebrating apprentices’ achievements and their positive effect on local businesses.
This year Apprenticeship Week took place from 3rd February to 7th February 2020 with the theme of “Fire It Up”. The theme aimed to fire up conversations between apprentices, teachers and parents around apprenticeships.
We celebrated Apprenticeship Week with a variety of different activities, including hosting the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge 2020. We spoke to a range of local employers and apprentices in regard to the positive impacts the apprenticeship has had on them and showcased the impacts on their website and social media.
Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge 2020
This year, as #TeamDarlo won the 2019 Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge, we were passed the baton to host the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge 2020. We thought we'd try something a little different this year and went for brain power over physical power. We arranged for the teams to compete in two escape rooms and a mystery trail around Darlington all hosted by Cluedini Live Escape Rooms Darlington [external link] (thanks guys!).
Congratulations to #TeamStockton who won this year's challenge by escape booth escape rooms in the quickest combined time. We'll see you in Stockton for the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Challenge 2021. Thanks you to all of the apprentices and staff from Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Darlington for participating. Commiserations to us here at #TeamDarlo who fell from grace this year and came dead last. We'll make sure to come back bigger and better next year!
Apprenticeship Week Competition Winners!
During National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we asked our apprentices to come up with a quote or myth-busting fact about their apprenticeship. We had many quotes submitted and we are happy to say congratulations to both Jack Thompson and Saskia Foster who have each won a £10 Greggs gift card.
Saskia's quote
"I think the common misconception about apprenticeships is that once you have finished you are left to find a job for yourself, personally I don’t think this is the case. My Level 2 gave me the confidence and knowledge to secure a permanent job whilst finishing my apprenticeship. I then continued onto a Level 3 and now 4 years later I have been give the opportunity to go onto a Level 4! As scary as it first seemed to be classed as an ‘Apprentice’ again, I am so glad I made the decision as already I can see the benefits and have made some lovely friends along the way!"
Jack's quote
"When you start your apprenticeship by asking questions you can learn a lot more."
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National Apprenticeship Week 2019
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual occurrence with the aim of celebrating apprentices’ achievements and their positive effect on local businesses.
This year Apprenticeship Week took place from 4th March to 8th March with the theme of “Blazing a Trail”. The theme aimed to showcase the new energy and passion that apprentices can bring to the workplace, promoting apprenticeships as a positive route for anyone looking to gain new skills or change their career.
Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills has celebrated Apprenticeship Week with a variety of different activities. They have spoken to a range of local employers and apprentices in regard to the positive impacts the apprenticeship has had on them and showcased the impacts on their website and social media.
During apprenticeship week, current apprentices have taken part in a competitive step challenge to encourage health and well-being. They have also arranged a drop-in event at the Town Hall where members of staff could gain more information about apprenticeships and the positive effect they could have on their department, looking at success stories and the opportunity for up-skilling staff.
The biggest event of the week was the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Week challenge which involves teams of apprentices from all five Tees Valley local authorities competing in a range of mental and physical tasks. Middlesbrough Council Community Learning hosted the event at Middlesbrough Sports Village on Thursday 7th March.
During the day the apprentices had to communicate effectively in relay challenges with Functional Skills twists, undertake team building exercises and sprint challenges as well as other physical activities. Darlington Borough Council apprentices were the overall winners of the event and will assume responsibility of hosting next year’s challenge.
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Best Apprenticeships in the Tees Valley
Learning & Skills has the best success rate across all age groups for all levels and all types in the Tees Valley compared to all other local authorities and colleges. It is in the top 3% of highest achievement rates of all institutions in the country (22/735), in all areas for 16-18, 19-23 and all age apprenticeships. This is fantastic news and testament to hard work put in by the staff and learners involved.
Apprentice of the Year
Darlington Borough Council, Learning & Skills Apprentice, Luke Reynolds, has been awarded Aycliffe Business Park’s Apprentices of the Year, beating competition from large companies such as Gestamp Tallent and Hitachi Rail Europe, to scoop the accolade at the Make Your Mark business awards event, held at the Xcel Centre in Newton Aycliffe.
Luke, originally from Branksome School, joined the Diploma Motor Vehicle Level 2 Programme with Learning & Skills. The course did not include mandatory work experience, but it was introduced to provide an insight into the world of work in the garage environment and to develop transferable skills. An arrangement was made for Luke to work 3 days a week on a voluntary basis at Gregg Little Testing Centre in Newton Aycliffe.
Luke completed the Diploma and was offered employment at Gregg Little Testing. He then joined the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 Apprenticeship with Learning & Skills. Luke always received glowing reports from his placement and he completed the Level 2 Apprenticeship. He then enrolled on the Level 3 Apprenticeship and gained 3 Distinctions and 1 Merit in his exams. On completion of the course he was offered a full-time position as Technician and Transport Manager with Gregg Little Testing.
Graham Curry, Apprenticeship Trainer said, "During the three and a half years I have taught Luke he has always worked to the best of his ability both in the classroom and workshop environment and been a pleasure to teach. He deserves this award for all of his hard work with Darlington Borough Council Learning and Skills and Gregg Little Testing Centre."