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Course Guide January – March 2021 Day and Evening courses, Study Programmes and Apprenticeships
Welcome
Welcome to our new adult learning brochure need it. We’ve included some stories
for January 2021 and the Spring Term ahead. from current learners who have been
surprised at how easy it is to learn online
Adult learning has been in the news recently and it’s great and we would encourage you to give
to see that people recognise the importance of retraining, it a try. We are also running lots of free
especially in a post-Covid world. It’s always been our view that sessions to help you become familiar
those with qualifications and skills are more likely to find work with the systems we use.
and adult learning has many other benefits too. It can help us If you are taking a course with the aim of getting back into
adapt to change, exercise our minds, create social connections employment or have a low income, your class may be free. We
and feed our creativity. Adult learning also gives people a can also arrange instalment options for those who need to pay.
second chance if they have been out of education for some
Please enrol online using our website
time for family, health or financial reasons or if they did not
www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk
enjoy their earlier time at school or college.
You can also call our helpful staff on the numbers advertised
So come and join us in 2021 to gain the skills needed by on page 36 if you need help with this process. We look
employers. This brochure is packed with part time courses forward to welcoming you onto one of our courses.
for work and pleasure and we have Study Programmes and
Apprenticeships too. Lots of our learning is online currently, Melissa Middleton, Chair of the Governing Body for
however face to face support is always available should you Newcastle City Learning.
How does online learning work?
We are all learning how to do things differently due to social distancing and COVID-19 restrictions and lots of
our courses have moved to online delivery. At Newcastle City Learning we are proud that we can continue to
provide our courses, just in a slightly different way.
You may have concerns that learning online may leave you feeling alone, isolated and unsupported. What we are finding is the opposite,
and that it’s actually a great way to stay connected, and to develop new digital skills alongside your course content, which is increasingly
important in the current work climate. And lots of our learners are also telling us how easy they found it, despite their initial worries. Here
are some of the things that could happen with your learning with us. Remember, face to face support is always available if you need it.
Live class discussions Group work Work with other organisations
Live, supported and recorded Verbal and written feedback You might be home, but you are
demonstrations not alone!
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Index Page Page
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 22
Centre information 36
Family Learning 23
Fees and Concessions 35
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities 24 – 25, 26 – 27
How to get started with your online course 4
Maths 20
Daytime and Evening Courses Photography 17
Access to Higher Education 33 Study Programmes
Accountancy and Business 5, 32 Supported Internships 26
Art, Craft and Design 6–7 New Trax 27
Beauty 8 16 – 18 year olds 28
Cookery and Catering 8 Apprenticeships
Counselling 9 Apprenticeships for you 29
Courses in the Community 19 Apprenticeships for employers 30
Creative Writing 9 Additional information
Digital Skills 9 – 11, 31 Advanced Learner Loans 33
Education and Training 12 NCL News 18
English 21 Newcastle City Learning Careers Service 34
Health and Social Care 13, 19 Skills Hub 32
Languages 13 – 16 Support for your learning 34
Course Levels
Level 3 (Advanced)
1, 2, 3
An example of a qualification at this level would be the Access to HE Diploma
Level 2 (Intermediate)
1, 2, 3
An example of a qualification at this level would be GCSE (grades A*-C)
or new GCSE Grade 4 and above or equivalent
Level 1 (Improvers)
1, 2, 3
An example of a qualification at this level would be GCSE (grades D-G)
or new GCSE Grade 3 and below or equivalent
Pre-Entry and Entry Level (Beginners ) Pre-Entry, 1, 2, 3
Ideal for those returning to learning or just starting out
Fees and Concessions
Some of our courses are free. For other courses we must charge a fee. Where a fee applies (unless it is a full cost course) subject to
eligibility, you may qualify for a concession. You may also be able to pay by instalments and we have limited funds available to help
you study if you have a low income. For more details see our Fees and Concessions section on page 35, our Support section on page
34 and our website www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 3
How to get started with your
online course
After you enrol you will receive a new college email to use for your college work. You will be able to attend
class online, access your work and contact your teacher using this email.
When you receive your new email information, please sign in. If you already have a Gmail account, it may help if you sign out before
following the instructions below.
1. Visit the following 3. Type in the password: Newcastle123?
website: 4. Click to accept the terms and conditions.
classroom.
google.com
2. Type in the email
address you were
given to sign into
Google Classroom.
Click Next.
5. You will be asked to change your password. 8. Click the Plus sign at the top of the
Tip: A good password has a mix of numbers, page to Join your First Class.
Capital letters, lower-case letters and even symbols
9. Type in the Class
6. Click Code given to you
Continue. by your tutor.
7. Select Note: if you have
‘Student’ already completed
as your role. this, you will see
your new class
homepage.
10. You will see your new class. 11. To join a meeting click on the Meet Link at the
Click on your class button. top of page at the time you were asked.
How to join your You can also use this QR code to watch our short video about joining your
class. We are also running lots of free sessions for you to come and try
class video Google Classroom with us, so you feel confident and prepared before your
class starts. See our Digital Skills section in the listings for more details.
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Daytime and Evening Courses
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
Accountancy and Business
AAT Accountancy Level 2 Intermediate 3 Tu 3 – 7pm 28 Online Learning 839.00 5.00 Q2P6029B 01/12/20
AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 Improvers 3 Mo 3 – 6pm 8 Online Learning 158.00 5.00 Q1P6028B 01/02/21
AAT Bookkeeping Level 2 Intermediate 3 Tu 3 – 7pm 13 Online Learning 349.00 5.00 Q2P6028B 01/12/20
Business and Finance Academy 1 Improvers Mo 10am – 2pm 4 Online Learning Free Free Q1A6056B 18/01/21
Business and Finance Academy 2 Improvers Mo 10am – 2pm 4 Online Learning Free Free Q1A6057B 01/03/21
NCFE Level 1 Award in Managing Improvers 3 Mo 1 – 3pm 10 Online Learning Free Free Q1P6108B 11/01/21
your Money
For more information about our Business and Finance Academy see page 32.
“A fantastic course which I hope will lead to future employment for me.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 5
Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Apprenticeships – see pages 29 – 30
Art, Craft and Design
Crafts
Get started with Japanese Craft Beginners 1 Tu 10am – 12noon 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 G2A5225Y 12/01/21
and Culture
Drawing
Come and try Drawing Beginners Fr 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G5P5271Y 11/12/20
Get started with Drawing Beginners 1 Fr 1 – 3pm 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 G5P5264Y 15/01/21
Develop your Faces and Figures Beginners 3 Th 10am – 12noon 11 Online Learning 77.00 5.00 I4A5255B 14/01/21
Improve your Drawing Improvers 1 We 10.15am – 12.15pm 11 Online Learning 77.00 77.00 G3A5236G 13/01/21
“Kit is an excellent teacher and being part of this course has really been a major
benefit in lockdown.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
Painting
Come and try Painting Beginners Tu 10am – 12noon 1 Online Learning Free Free G2A5268Y 08/12/20
Get started with Watercolour Beginners 1 Fr 1 – 3pm 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 G5P5263Y 15/01/21
Next steps with Painting Beginners 2 Th 6 – 8pm 11 Online Learning 77.00 5.00 G4E5256Y 14/01/21
Next steps with Art Beginners 2 Fr 10am – 12noon 10 Online Learning 70.00 5.00 G5A5261Y 15/01/21
Level 2 Certificate in Watercolour Intermediate 1 We 6 – 8pm 20 Online Learning 140.00 5.00 I3E5244B 13/01/21
Painting
Level 2 Certificate in Watercolour Intermediate 3 Tu 1 – 3pm 11 Online Learning 77.00 5.00 G2P5230B 12/01/21
and Acrylics
Level 2 Certificate in Drawing Intermediate 1 Mo 10am – 12noon 20 Online Learning 140.00 5.00 G1A5212B 11/01/21
and Painting
Level 2 Certificate in Painting Intermediate 1 Th 2.30 – 4.30pm 20 Online Learning 140.00 5.00 G4P5252B 14/01/21
and Drawing
Further Painting with Acrylics Mixed Tu 10am – 12noon 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G2A5223G 12/01/21
Further Painting with Acrylics Mixed Tu 10am – 12noon 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G2A5224G 23/02/21
Textiles and Needlecraft
Come and bring your Sewing Beginners We 10am – 12noon 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A5273Y 13/01/21
Machine to Google Classroom
Make better use of your Mixed Tu 10am – 12noon 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 Q2A5222Y 12/01/21
Sewing Machine
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
Beauty
ABT Certificate in Gel Nails Beginners 3 Mo 9.30am – 4.30pm 1 Online Learning 60.00 60.00 Q1A6074G 22/03/21
ABT Certificate in Lash Lift Beginners 3 Mo 9.30am – 4.30pm 1 Online Learning 60.00 60.00 Q1A6079G 26/04/21
ABT Certificate in Spray Tan Beginners 3 Mo 9.30am – 4.30pm 1 Online Learning 60.00 60.00 Q1A6075G 29/03/21
Introduction to Aromatherapy Beginners 3 Fr 9.30am – 1pm 3 Online Learning 36.75 5.00 Q5A6077B 12/02/21
Massage
Introduction to Body Massage Beginners 3 Fr 9.30am – 1pm 6 Online Learning 73.50 5.00 Q5A6078B 23/04/21
Introduction to Indian Head Beginners 3 Fr 9.30am – 1pm 2 Online Learning 24.50 5.00 Q5A6076B 26/02/21
Massage
Level 1 Beauty Therapy Improvers 3 Mo 10am – 1pm 10 Online Learning 105.00 5.00 Q1A6072B 04/01/21
Level 2 Beauty Therapy Intermediate 3 We 9.30am – 4.30pm 29 Online Learning 710.50 5.00 Q3A6073B 06/01/21
Cookery and Catering
Get started with Cooking on a Budget Beginners 1 We 1 – 3pm 5 Online Learning 35.00 5.00 G3P5238Y 13/01/21
The Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety (industry standard) is available via flexible distance learning. Study online at your own pace at a time that suits
you. Contact maria.hawthorne@newcastle.gov.uk for more information.
“The course is giving me new career opportunities for the future.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Counselling
Level 1 Introduction to Counselling Improvers 3 Fr 10am – 1pm 10 Online Learning 105.00 5.00 G5A6109B 15/01/21
Level 1 Introduction to Counselling Improvers 3 Th 5.45 – 8.45pm 10 Online Learning 105.00 5.00 G4P6106B 14/01/21
Level 2 Counselling Intermediate 3 Tu 4.45 – 8.45pm 15 Online Learning 210.00 5.00 G2P6017B 23/03/21
Level 2 Counselling Intermediate 3 Th 10am – 2pm 15 Online Learning 210.00 5.00 G4A6022B 25/03/21
Level 3 Counselling Advanced 1 We 10am – 2pm 23 Online Learning 1,100.00 5.00 G3A6019B 03/02/21
Level 3 Counselling Advanced 1 We 4.45 – 8.45pm 23 Online Learning 1,100.00 5.00 G3P6021B 03/02/21
Creative Writing
Get started with Creative Writing Beginners 1 Th 3 – 5pm 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 Q4P5251Y 14/01/21
“I am very happy that I’ve done this course and looking forward to do the next one.”
Digital Skills
Ace your next Interview face to Mixed Fr 9.30am – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q5A6087B 08/01/21
face or Online
Ace your next Interview face to Mixed Fr 9.30am – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q5A6088B 29/01/21
face or Online
Ace your next Interview face to Mixed Fr 9.30am – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q5A6089B 12/02/21
face or Online
Ace your next Interview face to Mixed Fr 9.30am – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q5A6090B 19/03/21
face or Online
Come and try Google Classroom Beginners Mo 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G1P5265Y 14/12/20
Come and try Google Classroom Beginners Tu 6 – 8pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2E6059Y 15/12/20
Come and try Google Classroom Beginners We 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6060Y 16/12/20
Come and try Google Classroom Beginners Tu 6 – 8pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2E6061Y 05/01/21
Come and try Google Classroom Beginners We 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6062Y 06/01/21
Come and try Google Classroom Beginners Th 6 – 8pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G4E5272Y 07/01/21
Learn to use Google Documents Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6064Y 12/01/21
Learn to use Google Documents Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6096Y 02/03/21
Learn to use Google Draw Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6099Y 23/03/21
Learn to use Google Draw Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6067Y 02/02/21
Learn to use Google Drive Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6063Y 05/01/21
Learn to use Google Drive Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6095Y 23/02/21
For many of our Digital Skills courses, you also have the option of attending class in one of our centres if you prefer. Please ask for details.
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Learn to use Google Forms Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6100Y 30/03/21
Learn to use Google Forms Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6068Y 09/02/21
Learn to use Google Sites Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6066Y 26/01/21
Learn to use Google Sites Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6098Y 16/03/21
Learn to use Google Slides Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6065Y 19/01/21
Learn to use Google Slides Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6097Y 09/03/21
The complete Google Apps Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 6 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6069Y 05/01/21
The complete Google Apps Beginners 1 Tu 1 – 3pm 6 Online Learning Free Free Q2P6101Y 23/02/21
For many of our Digital Skills courses, you also have the option of attending class in one of our centres if you prefer. Please ask for details.
“I learned more skills. After the course I’m more prepared for work now.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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£ £ Code Date
Make Social Media land a job for you Mixed We – Th 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6081B 02/12/20
Make Social Media land a job for you Mixed We – Th 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6082B 16/12/20
Make Social Media land a job for you Mixed We – Th 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6083B 20/01/21
Make Social Media land a job for you Mixed We – Th 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6084B 03/02/21
Make Social Media land a job for you Mixed We – Th 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6085B 10/03/21
Make Social Media land a job for you Mixed We – Th 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free Q3A6086B 24/03/21
BCS Entry Level Award in Computer Beginners 3 Mo 10am – 2.30pm 5 Online Learning Free Free Q1A6102B 11/01/21
and Online Basics
BCS Entry Level Award in Computer Beginners 3 Fr 10am – 2.30pm 5 Online Learning Free Free I5A6104B 15/01/21
and Online Basics
BCS Entry Level Award in Digital Skills Beginners 3 Mo 10am – 2.30pm 5 Online Learning Free Free Q1A6103B 22/02/21
BCS Entry Level Award in Digital Skills Beginners 3 Fr 10am – 2.30pm 5 Online Learning Free Free I5A6105B 26/02/21
NCFE Level 1 Essential Digital Skills Improvers 3 Mo 10am – 2.30pm 10 Online Learning Free Free Q1A6109B 11/01/21
NCFE Level 1 Essential Digital Skills Improvers 3 Fr 10am – 2.30pm 10 Online Learning Free Free I5A6110B 15/01/21
Beginners Excel Spreadsheets Beginners 3 Tu 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning 15.75 5.00 Q2A6091B 12/01/21
Intermediate Excel Spreadsheets Improvers 3 Tu 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning 15.75 5.00 Q2A6092B 19/01/21
Advanced Excel Spreadsheets Intermediate 3 Tu 10am – 2.30pm 1 Online Learning 15.75 5.00 Q2A6093B 26/01/21
Complete Excel Spreadsheets Course Intermediate 3 Tu 10am – 2.30pm 3 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 Q2A6094B 12/01/21
For many of our Digital Skills courses, you also have the option of attending class in one of our centres if you prefer. Please ask for details.
Do you want to improve your digital skills?
If so, why not try one of these new courses…
BCS Entry Level Computer and Online BCS Entry Level Award in Digital Skills NCFE Level 1 Essential Digital Skills
Basics Learn about: Learn about:
Learn about: • Searching for jobs online • Using devices and handling information
• Understanding basic computer parts, • Using social networks to find jobs • Creating and handling documents and
terminology and how to use a computer, • Applying for jobs online information
keyboard and mouse • Online communication
• Sending and receiving email
• Introduction to the desktop • Online transactions
• Formatting documents and letters
• Introduction to documents • Being safe and responsible online
• Using digital media and devices
• How to use the internet
Venue: Heaton Centre and Westgate College Venue: Heaton Centre and Westgate College
• How to use email
Dates: Westgate (Mondays) 22/02/21 – 22/03/21 Dates: Westgate (Mondays) 11/01/21 – 22/03/21
Venue: Heaton Centre and Westgate College
Heaton (Fridays) 26/02/21-26/03/21 Heaton (Fridays) 15/01/21 – 26/03/21
Dates: Westgate (Mondays) 11/01/21 – 08/02/21
Times: 10am – 2.30pm Times: 10am – 2.30pm
Heaton (Fridays) 15/01/21 – 12/02/21
Cost: Free Cost: Free
Times: 10am – 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Learn online or face-to-face if you prefer.
We also have a number of programmes to help learners with ICT skills for job searching. You can get help with using Universal JobsMatch or gaining ICT
qualifications. We will arrange an initial assessment with you. We can also arrange customised ICT private tuition – prices vary. For any of the above please
email garry.nicholson@newcastle.gov.uk or call any of our contact numbers for more details.
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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£ £ Code Date
“Studying has helped massively with confidence, focus, and in being able to form
long term goals.”
Education and Training
NCFE Level 3 Award in Education Advanced 1 Mo 6 – 8.30pm 11 Online Learning 300.00 300.00 Q1E6058G 11/01/21
and Training
English – see page 21
ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) – see page 22
Family Learning – see page 23
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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£ £ Code Date
Health and Social Care
Care Academy 3 Intermediate 3 We – Fr 9.30am – 2.30pm 4 Online Learning Free Free I0A6070B 13/01/21
Care Academy 4 Intermediate 3 We – Fr 9.30am – 2.30pm 4 Online Learning Free Free I0A6071B 03/03/21
Languages
Chinese Mandarin
Get started with Chinese Mandarin Beginners 1 We 6 – 7.30pm 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 G3E5242Y 13/01/21
French
Come and try French Beginners Mo 12noon – 1.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G1P5267Y 14/12/20
Get started with French Beginners 1 Mo 12noon – 1.30pm 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 G1P5214Y 11/01/21
Next steps with Reading and Writing Beginners 2 Tu 6 – 7.30pm 11 Online Learning 57.75 5.00 G2E5232Y 12/01/21
in French
Improve your Reading and Writing Improvers 1 Tu 4 – 5.30pm 15 Online Learning 78.75 5.00 G2P5231B 12/01/21
in French
Advanced French Mixed Fr 10 – 11.30am 10 Online Learning 105.00 105.00 G5A5262G 15/01/21
“Really enjoyed the online course and think it has a good number of advantages.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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£ £ Code Date
German
Come and try German Beginners Th 6.30 – 8pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G4E5270Y 10/12/20
Get started with German Beginners 1 Th 6.30 – 8pm 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 I4E5260Y 14/01/21
Intermediate German Conversation Intermediate 2 Tu 12noon – 2pm 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G2P5228G 12/01/21
Intermediate German Conversation Intermediate 2 Tu 12noon – 2pm 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G2P5229G 23/02/21
Italian
Come and try Italian Beginners Mo 12noon – 1.30pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G1P5266Y 07/12/20
Get started with Italian Beginners 1 Mo 12noon – 1.30pm 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 G1A5213Y 11/01/21
Improve your Reading and Writing Improvers 1 We 3 – 4.30pm 15 Online Learning 78.75 5.00 G3P5240B 13/01/21
in Italian
Progress your Speaking and Improvers 2 We 12noon – 1.30pm 15 Online Learning 78.75 5.00 G3P5237B 27/01/21
Listening in Italian
Intermediate Italian Intermediate 2 Th 10.30am – 12.30pm 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G4A5247G 14/01/21
Intermediate Italian Intermediate 2 Th 10.30am – 12.30pm 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G4A5248G 25/02/21
Japanese
Get started with Japanese Beginners 1 Mo 10 – 11.30am 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 G1A5210Y 11/01/21
We also have a course about Japanese Craft and Culture. See page 6 for details.
Russian
Get started with Russian Beginners 1 Mo 6 – 7.30pm 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 G1E5243Y 11/01/21
Russian Folklore and Magic* Beginners 1 Th 6 – 8pm 5 Online Learning 35.00 5.00 G4E5257Y 14/01/21
Russian Culture through the Centuries* Beginners 1 Th 6 – 8pm 5 Online Learning 35.00 5.00 G4E5258Y 25/02/21
Intermediate Russian Intermediate 3 Mo 7.30 – 9pm 5 Online Learning 52.50 52.50 G1E5219G 11/01/21
Intermediate Russian Intermediate 3 Mo 7.30 – 9pm 5 Online Learning 52.50 52.50 G1E5220G 22/02/21
* These courses will be taught in English, and Russian materials will be translated.
Spanish
Come and try Spanish Beginners We 12.30 – 2pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G3A5269Y 09/12/20
Get started with Spanish Beginners 1 We 12.30 – 2pm 9 Online Learning 47.25 5.00 G3A5249Y 13/01/21
Next steps with Reading and Writing Beginners 2 Tu 10.30am – 12noon 11 Online Learning 57.75 5.00 G2P5226Y 12/01/21
in Spanish
“It was good to have a routine to follow, with homework to do, as it felt quite
structured in an unstructured time. Good to be able to catch up with other class
members and the tutor.”
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
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£ £ Code Date
Next steps with Reading and Writing Beginners 2 We 6 – 7.30pm 11 Online Learning 57.75 5.00 G3E5241Y 13/01/21
in Spanish
Improve your Reading and Writing Improvers 1 Tu 6 – 7.30pm 15 Online Learning 78.75 5.00 G2E5234B 12/01/21
in Spanish
Progress your Speaking and Improvers 2 Th 6 – 7.30pm 15 Online Learning 78.75 5.00 G4E5259B 28/01/21
Listening in Spanish
Intermediate Spanish Intermediate 1 Th 2.30 – 4.30pm 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G4P5253G 14/01/21
Intermediate Spanish Intermediate 1 Th 2.30 – 4.30pm 5 Online Learning 70.00 70.00 G4P5254G 25/02/21
Intermediate Spanish Intermediate 2 Mo 12.30 – 2.30pm 10 Online Learning 140.00 140.00 G1P5215G 11/01/21
Intermediate Spanish Intermediate 2 We 10am – 12noon 10 Online Learning 140.00 140.00 G3A5235G 13/01/21
“I was a bit apprehensive about studying a language virtually instead of face to face,
but the lessons have been great. Valentina has made the lessons structured but very
interactive and we have homework every week which keeps us focused. Excellent.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 15Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
Advanced Spanish Conversation Mixed Tu 10 – 11.30am 10 Online Learning 105.00 105.00 G2A5221G 12/01/21
(at B1 level)
Advanced Spanish Conversation Mixed Tu 12.30 – 2pm 10 Online Learning 105.00 105.00 G2P5227G 12/01/21
(at B1 level)
Advanced Spanish Conversation Mixed Mo 5.30 – 7pm 10 Online Learning 105.00 105.00 G1E5217G 11/01/21
(at B2 level)
Advanced Spanish Conversation Mixed We 6 – 7.30pm 10 Online Learning 105.00 105.00 G3E5246G 13/01/21
(at B2 level)
Spanish through Art Mixed Th 12.30 – 2.30pm 10 Online Learning 140.00 140.00 G4P5250G 14/01/21
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities focused provision – see pages 24 – 25
Maths – see page 20
All of our courses will be delivered online, using a virtual classroom (in which you will be able to see, hear and interact with other course
members) and online resources for independent study. If your class is two hours long, it is likely that your online classroom session will
also be two hours, but precise delivery will vary between courses. Please see the individual course information available on our website
for full details of what is covered in your course and how it will be delivered. During the term when elements of face to face teaching
can resume this will be discussed with you, and will take place at one of our centres.
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
16 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021Key Course Title Level Day Time Weeks Delivery Mode Full Fee Conc Course Start
£ £ Code Date
Photography
Come and try Digital Photography Beginners Mo 6 – 8pm 1 Online Learning Free Free G1E5274Y 14/12/20
and Image Editing
Get started with Digital Photography Beginners 1 Mo 1 – 3pm 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 G1P5216Y 11/01/21
and Image Editing
Get started with Digital Photography Beginners 1 Mo 6 – 8pm 9 Online Learning 63.00 5.00 G1E5218Y 11/01/21
and Image Editing
Develop your Digital Photography Beginners 3 We 6 – 8pm 11 Online Learning 77.00 5.00 G3E5245B 13/01/21
and Image Editing
Develop your PhotoShop Beginners 3 We 1 – 3pm 11 Online Learning 77.00 5.00 G3P5239B 13/01/21
Advanced Digital SLR Mixed Mo 10am – 12noon 10 Online Learning 140.00 140.00 G1A5211G 11/01/21
Advanced Digital SLR Mixed Tu 6 – 8pm 10 Online Learning 140.00 140.00 G2E5233G 12/01/21
“My increased skill in photography has changed how I see the daily world around
me. I pay more attention and am more aware of art and beauty. I am more motivated
to go and see the world round me, even if it’s only in the garden.”
Face to face support is always available if you need it.
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 17NCL news
The winning entry of our Art
Competition is called ‘Unite’
by Margaret Hunter.
Margaret is now retired, having worked
previously as a Florist and a Learning Support
Assistant for children with learning disabilities.
She has 9 grandchildren and has completed a
number of art classes with us in the last few years.
She continued her learning with us online throughout
lockdown and entered our competition to create a
piece of art for the Skills Centre building where our
study programme learners attend their courses.
Margaret says “I hope my artwork sparks imagination
about the possibilities that art can open up in life. You are never too old
to learn new skills and broaden your mind. Painting enriches the soul
and as well as developing a skill, it soothes the mind and improves mental health.
Art is for everyone; it doesn’t discriminate no matter who you are. It makes me extremely
proud to have had my work selected for display in an environment dedicated to the younger generation”.
Nothing is going to stop us now – our learners tell their online learning success stories
“I was a bit apprehensive with the distracting in the straightforward and effective. I would
initial thought of online learning as my classroom, but definitely recommend this to anyone
IT skills aren’t the best (probably an this means you looking for an outlet after retirement.”
understatement!), but with the help can just focus on John Kimmitt
and support of my tutor along with a your own group.”
“I’ve surprised myself at how easy
great set of Sally Taverner and enjoyable it is … I strongly resisted
classmates
“It looks like your having a go last term, but it’s so
I’ve enjoyed
implementation of Google Classroom easy, and great to join in with other
continuing
has been a success. This application classmates and see their work.”
my learning
much more is very user friendly and convenient Anne Tonge
than I’d for the student. It’s nice to have all the
imagined.” class material, comments and notes in
Keith Brown one place.”
David Allwright
“I have found it very straightforward. It
is good to be able to see everyone else “It keeps my brain active and I get to
in the class and for the tutor to control meet interesting new people who are
what is seen on screen – including all friendly and helpful. I’ve learned a lot
PowerPoints etc. One of the most about Italian culture. The switch to online
beneficial aspects is when we are put learning has clearly involved a lot of
into twos or threes to work together. work behind the scenes but it has been
The system means that our tutor can very successful. The fellow students
‘pop in’ and guide discussions but we keep in contact via WhatsApp outside of Anne Tonge’s piece of work in
cannot hear or see any other group formal lesson time and communication the surrealist style, influenced by
during that time. I used to find it a little with the tutor online has been studying Paul Nash
18 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021Learning for your community
Hi, I’m Donna Stokes, the Adult online, there are various types of courses
Learning and Skills Coordinator for we can offer your groups:
Community Learning. • arts, including painting, drawing;
• cookery;
Do you work with a local charity or
community group, or are you looking • textiles and crafts;
to help a specific group of Newcastle • modern foreign languages;
residents develop their skills? • photography;
We work with a wide variety of • creative writing
community-based groups and services to We will work directly with you to
organise free courses throughout the city. ensure that we tailor our online course
We may be able to help you. content and delivery to suit your group’s
In these difficult times we are striving requirements. We have skilled and
to help community-based groups and experienced tutors, who can cater for all
services promote positive mental health, abilities. We can plan course lengths and
social inclusion by providing enjoyable times to suit your group and help them
online learning experiences. If you are progress their knowledge and skills with
looking to engage community groups follow-on programmes if required. Email donna.stokes@newcastle.gov.uk
Health and Social Care
Academy in Newcastle
• Did you know that health and social care is the
largest employment sector in Newcastle upon Tyne?
• Are you interested in a career caring for others?
Why not enrol onto our free 4 week blended learning course?
The course is designed to help you find out if a career in the sector is for you.
The course includes:
• online tutor led sessions using Google Classroom
• knowledge needed for the care certificate
• Q&A with care professionals
• interview preperation
• guaranteed interview with a local care provider
• free DBS check
Care Academy Course details:
Course dates: 13/01/2021 – 05/02/2021 9.30am – 2.30pm
03/03/2021 – 26/03/2021 9.30am – 2.30pm
Days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
If you are interested and you need a little more
information, or you would like to enrol please
contact ann.weatherby@newcastle.gov.uk
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 19Maths
Newcastle City Learning’s Our courses will be
taught by our team of
Functional Maths courses can highly qualified maths
be delivered as a blended teachers. In blended
model or online. classes, you will attend
Westgate College for
a 90 minute session
with your tutor and a
small group of adult
Level Level 2: learners. Additional
equivalent to work will be set on
2 Grade C GCSE
or Grade 4
Google classroom
for you to complete
and submit. Workbooks
maybe available in some instances. Our Level 1 and 2
classes are also available online. Online classes will require you to attend a weekly Google
Level 1: Meet session. This is in addition to work set on Google Classroom.
Level
equivalent to
1 Grade D GCSE
or Grade 3
Subject to eligibility, you can choose to work towards a Functional Maths qualification.
Typically it takes 60-90 hours to achieve a qualification; your teacher will be able to advise
you on the length of your course based upon your starting point and your end goal.
All maths courses will support adult learners to develop both their underpinning maths
and problem solving skills; with and without a calculator.
Entry During your course you will have access to:
3 • Diagnostic assessment
• Weekly Google Meet or face to face sessions with your teacher and peers – these will
be interactive and will be available on different days and times
• Regular small group or individual tutorials
• Videos and PowerPoints which demonstrate and explain maths concepts and methods
Entry
2
• A variety of tasks and activities to develop your maths skills
• Interactive quizzes and knowledge checks
All learners will be required to:
• Commit to and evidence a minimum of 3 hours of study each week
• Attend at least one weekly Google Meet session – lasting approximately 60 minutes
Entry • Complete and return work to your teacher no later than the agreed deadlines
1 • Attend sessions in college as necessary
Pre-course Learner quotes:
interview
“Maths has always been my worst subject but now I am making progress with
During this
interview, we it. My teacher always makes me feel welcome and she is there to support me
Diagnostic will assess – I never feel like a question is stupid and she does not judge me. If I ask her
Assessment your skills, something, she will go over and over it until I understand it and it sinks into
work with you my brain.”
to identify Kim
your personal
needs and “When Covid-19 closed the college, I found continuing my studies online very
the most productive. Being in the classroom has its advantages but learning from home
Initial appropriate takes away all the pressure and I could work with better concentration.”
Assessment classes and
Ash
qualifications.
Call 0191 277 3520 or email ann.weatherby@newcastle.gov.uk for more information.
20 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021English
Newcastle City Learning’s Our courses will be taught
by our team of highly
Functional English courses qualified English teachers.
can be delivered as a blended In blended classes, you
model or online. will attend Westgate
College for a 90 minute
session with your tutor
and a small group of
adult learners. Additional
Level Level 2: work will be set on
equivalent to Google classroom for
2 Grade C GCSE
or Grade 4
you to complete and
submit. Workbooks
maybe available in some
instances. Our Level 1 and 2 classes are also
available online. Online classes will require you to attend a weekly Google
Level 1: Meet session. This is in addition to work set on Google Classroom.
Level
equivalent to
1 Grade D GCSE
or Grade 3
Subject to eligibility, you can choose to work towards a Functional English qualification.
Typically it takes 60-90 hours to achieve a qualification; your teacher will be able to advise
you on the length of your course based upon your starting point and your end goal.
All of our English courses will support adult learners to develop their reading, writing
and speaking and listening skills; with a heavy emphasis on spelling, punctuation and
Entry grammar (SPaG).
3 During your course you will have access to:
• Diagnostic assessment
• Weekly Google Meet or face to face sessions with your teacher and peers – these will
be interactive and will be available on different days and times
• Regular small group or individual tutorials
Entry
2
• Subject specific PowerPoints
• A variety of tasks and activities to develop and apply your English skills
• Interactive learning resources including quizzes and knowledge checks
• Personalised SPaG workshops and resources
All learners will be required to:
Entry • Commit to and evidence a minimum of 3 hours of study each week
1 • Attend at least one weekly Google Meet session – lasting approximately 60 minutes
• Complete and return work to your teacher no later than the agreed deadlines
Pre-course • Attend sessions in college as necessary
interview
During this
interview, we Learner quotes:
Diagnostic will assess
Assessment “Before my English course, I felt embarrassed about going back to ‘school’.
your skills,
However, after a few weeks I was progressing quicker than I thought I would.
work with you
The course is a great refresher in topics I cannot remember.”
to identify
your personal Kayleigh
needs and
the most “Learning during lockdown was a hurdle for all of us but that was overcome with
Initial appropriate the help and support of our teachers. I am now waiting for my exam results.”
Assessment classes and Sam
qualifications.
Call 0191 277 3520 or email ann.weatherby@newcastle.gov.uk for more information.
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 21ESOL
English for speakers of
other languages
Do you need help improving your English?
We offer a blend of classroom and online English courses and will help
you with reading, writing, speaking and listening. We will also help you
with the skills you need to learn online.
All our teachers are qualified, and we offer Skills for Life ESOL
qualifications at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
We also provide:
• information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues
• support looking for work
• courses for international students
Most courses are free. If you are interested, contact us on: 0191 277 3520
Are you an ESOL learner and want to work, or need additional
support to help you to move successfully towards the labour
market. Do not know where to start?
JET is a registered charity who work in Newcastle City Learning to
support their ESOL learners and others from an ethnic minority
background. We can give you support to help you to move nearer to
finding work, and we may also be able to help you to address additional
issues which you are currently facing, at home or personally, which may
affect you looking for work now and in the future.
JET is a FREE service that can help you by:
• Providing 1:1 support from our advisors who speak a variety of community languages
• Helping you to know how to look for work more effectively
• Discussing opportunities for further training and qualifications
• Finding work placements and volunteering opportunities to learn relevant work skills
• Join in community activities and find more services to support you and your family
• Confidence building activities
• Support you to find the right help when you need it most
JET (Jobs, Education and Training), 81 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB.
Tel: 0191 273 5761. Email: julie22@jetnorth.org.uk Website: www.jetnorth.org.uk
Company Number: 5775686 l Charity Number: 1117026
22 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021Family
Learning
Online courses available:
How to deal
with challenging
behaviour
Looking after
ourselves and our Online Courses coming
children’s well-being soon:
• Using IT and computers
• Keeping up with the
Phonics
Children – English for KS1
and KS2
• Keeping up with the
Stories and Children – Maths for KS1
games and KS2
• Arts and Crafts
Have you struggled with ideas for things to do at Then join our online workshops and courses to have fun and
home with your children? at the same time help your children to learn. Each session has
a video with ideas and activities to do at home. You can watch
Do you feel your family’s well-being and children’s them anytime of the day, so it can fit in with your lifestyle. Some
behaviour have been affected by COVID? sessions will also arrange online video or voice calls with the
group, where you can take some time to support your mental
Would you benefit from guidance and ideas on how health with a chat, share top tips and make new friends.
to help your children catch up with school work?
All sessions will be led by qualified tutors, who you can get in
Would you like to connect with others in the touch with if you have any questions or ideas.
community to learn new skills for yourself and your You can enrol on more than one course and will share what you
family? have done on the teaching platform.
Here’s what some of our Family Learning parents have said about our courses
The Reader family The Begum family
“We printed out some phonics resources our “The Stories and Games course has benefited us
tutor suggested and worked with our daughter. a lot as before I was just reading the story to my
She really enjoyed it, especially the caterpillar daughter but now we are both interacting with the
activity. It gave us something to learn together story. We have played games based on the story,
during these hard times and support the work acted out scenes and made things from the book to
sent from school.” help with her 5 areas of learning.”
See website www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk or Newcastle City Learning Facebook for event links.
Phone 0191 277 3520 or email nclfamilylearning@newcastle.gov.uk
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 23Learning Difficulties
Jack Askew, Enterprise Skills
All of these courses will be delivered
remotely with face to face attendance
when possible whilst adhering to
Government guidelines.
We offer a range of programmes from Pre-entry
to Level 2 focusing on independent living skills,
social and community involvement and work
and life skills:
• Cookery for beginners Emma Leonas,
• Improvers Cookery Cookery
• ICT for beginners
• Improvers ICT
• Art/Art Award Improvers Cookery
• Performing Art This is the next step in becoming a more independent
• English cook and further developing a range of skills to
• Maths support your independence in the home.
• Enterprise skills – preparing for life and work ICT for beginners
• Independent Living in the home and Community This is aimed at learners who have very little knowledge
• Wellbeing and experience of ICT and will give you basic skills such
as creating an email account.
Cookery for beginners
This is a cookery based programme where you will ICT for improvers
improve and develop specific skills within catering This course is an improvers course aimed at learners
to encourage more independence in the kitchen, with some knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Email
as well as developing a range of soft skills such as and Internet. It will further develop your knowledge
communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. and understanding within these elements.
24 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021and Disabilities
Art Award Enterprise Skills – preparing hygiene, telling the time, practical
Aimed at 19-25 year olds who for life and work maths and English, accessing the
want to work towards the Art This is aimed at learners who want community, healthy living and
Award, Bronze, Silver and Gold. to improve their knowledge and maintaining a house and garden.
Through Arts Award, you will understanding of enterprise skills Wellbeing
achieve a national qualification and how to work within a team as
that will build confidence well as leadership skills. You will This course is aimed at learners
through nurturing your individual explore charitable organisations who may struggle with poor
interests, while also equipping and research, plan and run an mental health and will look at
you with life skills that will enterprise activity. triggers and coping strategies.
support you education and future The programme will be
Independent living in the individualised to your needs and
employment.
home and community will explore a variety of activities
Art This is a life skills based course for to reduce anxiety and stress.
This is a practical arts based you to develop a sense of
course where you will have the who you are and your place
opportunity to have a go at in the wider community.
a variety of art forms such as Courses in this pathway are
painting, sculpting, printmaking designed for learners for
and mosaics as well as accessing whom vocational courses
the community and finding out and full time work may
what is going on locally. not be an option. Course
themes include basic
Performing Art cooking and household
This course is designed for you tasks, enrichment events,
to be able to explore different managing a personal
types of performance including budget, communication
movement, mime, character and skills, personal and
storytelling as well as all of the social development.
roles behind the scenes. You You will also develop
will work towards an actual live advanced independence
performance. skills to prepare you
for supported, semi or
English and maths independent living.
We have a number of Maths This course aims to
and English classes which are from empower you to function
pre entry to Level 2 to enable as independently
you to improve your skills in as possible, whilst
these areas. embracing your
own personal needs.
Course themes include personal Liam Dacre, Enterprise Skills
For more information please contact samantha.riley@newcastle.gov.uk or call us on 0191 277 3520.
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 25Supported Internship –
New Venture
Our supported internship programmes provide individuals As an intern you will:
with learning difficulties and disabilities and/or autism real • Develop employability skills
work experience within Newcastle City Council and other • Improve your confidence and independence
organisations in and around Newcastle. You will be fully • Develop social skills
supported within employment and have the opportunity • Expand your CV and gain interview skills
to gain a recognised qualification. The main aim of the • Improve time management skills
programme is to gain paid employment. In the last 3 • Develop problem solving skills
years 15 out of 16 interns have successfully secured paid
employment. Some of the businesses that we currently work with:
• Newcastle Libraries • The Grange
• YHN • Rymans Stationary
• Palatine Beds • M&S
• Lakeland • Waitrose
• Newcastle University • Engie
For more information contact Samantha Riley – Adult Learning and Skills Manager
Tel: 0191 277 3520 Email: samantha.riley@newcastle.gov.uk
26 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021Study Programme –
New Trax
(16-24 year olds with learning difficulties and disabilities)
Newcastle City Learning’s New Trax bespoke study What will be included in the programme?
programmes are for those aged 16-24, who have learning
difficulties or challenges, providing an opportunity to get a • English and Maths (where learners have not yet achieved
step closer to employment. a level 2 or equivalent qualification).
• A vocational course.
There are five elements to the New Trax Study Programme,
as well as gaining qualifications learners will take part in • Preparation for Work (specifically designed to give you
enrichment, non-qualification activities, such as tutorials, the skills you need to move into employment).
work experience and work-related learning that is relevant • Preparation for Life (specifically designed to give you
to the programme goals. knowledge, guidance and skills for daily living and
creating independence).
• Work experience.
For more information contact a member of our Pastoral Team on:
Tel: 07813 395 298 (Jon) or 07970 187 320 (Ryan)
Email: nclsp@newcastle.gov.uk
January – March 2021 Enrol online at www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk 27Study Programme –
New Direction
(16-18 year olds)
Newcastle City Learning’s New Direction Study Programmes What will be included in the programme?
are for those aged 16-18, to support progression into skilled
employment, apprenticeships or further education. • English and Maths (where learners have not yet achieved
a level 2 or equivalent qualification).
There are five elements to the New Direction Study
• A vocational qualification.
Programme, as well as gaining qualifications learners will
take part in enrichment, non-qualification activities, such as • Preparation for Work (specifically designed to give you
tutorials, work experience and work-related learning that is the skills you need to move into employment).
relevant to the programme goals. • Preparation for Life (specifically designed to give you
knowledge, guidance and skills for daily living and
creating independence).
• Work Experience.
For more information contact a member of our Pastoral Team on:
Tel: 07813 395 298 (Jon) or 07970 627 514 (Julie)
Email: nclsp@newcastle.gov.uk
28 www.newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk January – March 2021What will you get from an
apprenticeship?
The new apprenticeship standards develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours
helping you to start a new career or advance in your current position.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to train again.
I feel a sense of achievement and gained new skills
and knowledge for the apprenticeship.”
Julie Darby, Business Administration Level 3,
Walbottle Campus
“Throughout my apprenticeship, I was able to learn
all the necessary skills which have helped me gain a
full-time administration position within Newcastle City
Council.”
Stephen Mugford, Business Administration Level 3, Newcastle City Council
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, we are still
recruiting and training apprentices. Many new
techniques have been implemented for remote
training and support which we will continue
to use until we can fully return to classroom
teaching.
All teaching, learning and support will be “Covid
safe” for our staff and learners.
This does mean we can offer this training to
those a little further afield.
Join a class remotely using Google Classroom
Want to find out more about apprenticeships?
Get in touch with Elaine on 07817 765 419 or email
elaine.withycombe@newcastle.gov.uk
newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk
#ApprenticeshipsWork
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