School Leavers and Sixth Form College
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* Source: Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2009, excludes independent schools.
ENROLLING NOW – exciting courses in 2010
Welcome to Newcastle College and thank you for taking the time to look through our information for school leavers. Whatever you want to do in the future, there's so much on offer. With over 3,000 courses leading to new skills, new jobs and even higher education, we're sure to have what you're looking for. From the minute you step on campus you'll be impressed by so many aspects of Newcastle College. Here's just a few reasons for you to consider:
- Our students - join nearly 30,000 students who tell us that our excellent reputation, student support and friendly tutors are second to none.
- Our courses - choose from the widest range of school leaver courses at the largest college in the north east.
- Our facilities - experience our brand-new £16 million Lifestyle Academy, £21 million Performance Academy and loads of other cutting-edge facilities.
- Our ongoing £250 million campus investment programme - access a world-class learning environment.
- Our high quality education - join a college recognised by the Government as outstanding. We have been awarded Beacon Status (along with only a select few other colleges in the UK) and in July 2008 receive a Grade One Ofsted inspection, the best of any college in the north east.
- Our award-winning student support - access the help of a dedicated Student Services team and your very own personal tutor.
- Our free courses and financial help - benefit from free school leaver courses and the chance to receive an Educational Maintenance Allowance worth £1,100 annually.
- Central location - based five minutes from the centre of Newcastle, Our location is unrivalled.
- Get out of the school routine - at Newcastle College you'll meet loads of new friends from many different backgrounds. We'll treat you like an adult and you'll be responsible for your own success - with help and support from us along the way.
An exciting future, new friends, new experiences and new prospects are waiting for you at Newcastle College.
STEM Outreach at Newcastle College
Newcastle College STEM Outreach (formerly Setpoint Tyne and Wear) are the Stempoint and SEAs contract holders for the Tyne and Wear region. We provide teachers, schools, colleges and young people with easy access to an extensive and balanced range of STEM curriculum enrichment opportunities. These activities are designed to:
- Encourage young people to pursue STEM subjects by enthusing them about the value and opportunities they offer.
- Help young people find out about what STEM careers in are really like through contact with our Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs).
- Give students valuable experiences by helping to arrange industrial visits, work experience placements and student involvement in work related schemes and events.
- Have a positive influence on pupils' attainment in STEM subjects.
- Address the under-representation of various groups in STEM.
- Encourage young people to raise their aspirations.
To find out more, please visit http://stem-ncl.org