Professional Services - Bede Sixth Form College

Professional Services Prospectus

Welcome

Welcome to our Professional Services brochure.

I am delighted that you are interested in finding out more information about what we offer. Professional Services encompasses Business, Law, Coaching and Mentoring and Sport.

Within Business we currently offer level 3 and level 5 CMI business management qualifications, L3 Team Leader, L5 Operations Departmental Manager and L3 Business Administration apprenticeships.

Within law we offer CILEX professional qualifications, legal apprenticeships and a career focused law degree. The latter is in partnership with Teesside University, affording students the perks of being a TU student with the added benefits of studying at one of our Etc. sites, Bede Sixth Form College. Our legal provision offers a wide range of progression opportunities, from paralegal/legal secretary through to Qualified Chartered Legal Executive/CILEX lawyer. In addition to this, we also offer the new L7 Litigator and Advocate Apprenticeship. This caters for people new to the profession, fast tracking law graduates or people with well established careers looking to upskill.

We have recently added the L5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship to our portfolio offering, in response to the Local Skills Improvement Plan, which indicates a need in this area across the Tees Valley. This qualification will provide support to employers/employees so they feel equipped to hold high quality coaching conversations with staff. It is an opportunity for employers

to upskill the workforce and improve professional communication skills, therefore boosting recruitment and retention in staff.

We work closely with employers to offer a tailored programme to ensure that staff are upskilled with current knowledge and skills appropriate to their roles. Apprenticeships offer the chance for trainees to consolidate their learning during their off the job hours and apply their learning during their day to day role.

I hope you enjoy looking through this prospectus and get in touch if you require any further information.

Judith Myers Innersummit Strategic Lead Deputy Head of Sixth Form

All information in this guide is correct at the time of print. We reserve the right to change or withdraw courses.

Why choose us for Professional Services?

Our mission

Innersummit is a leading provider of employer focused training solutions that empower individuals and organisations to achieve their full potential. We offer a wide range of high-quality courses, that are designed and delivered by sector specialists to address skills gaps and enhance performance.

IMPACTFUL EMPLOYER FOCUSED TRAINING SOLUTIONS

We work with employers to design tailored programmes based on identified skill gaps.

DELIVERED BY SECTOR SPECIALISTS

Our staff have a wealth of industry experience and are always on-hand to help.

FLEXIBLE COST-EFFECTIVE PORTFOLIO

There are a range of courses allowing employers to access different funding options and flexible payment methods available.

HIGH-QUALITY COURSES

We’re proud to offer courses that go beyond just gaining a qualification. Allowing trainees to acquire the skills that are needed to enhance a current role or work towards a promotion.

LONG LASTING PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS

We regularly meet with employers to ensure strong collaboration and provide networking opportunities.

How you will learn...

INDUSTRY LINKS

We work closely with many leading employers as well as the local and combined authorities to ensure we are giving you the skills that matter.

FLEXIBLE DELIVERY

We offer a bespoke delivery model with blended and online learning available.

FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING

Our staff are always there to share expertise, answer any questions, chat through your ideas and offer support. Did you know we are among just a handful of colleges in the region to offer in-person CILEX courses?

CILEX and Innersummit Professional Services

Innersummit works in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX). We are currently the only training provider north of Leeds that offers these bespoke qualifications into legal practice and one of eleven in the whole country.

CILEX are a professional body who offers its members flexible routes to qualification, campaigns for better working permissions for CILEX legal professionals and provides ongoing support and representation for members post-qualification.

Our Professional Servies offering includes a wide range of legal training programmes in collaboration with CILEX. These include the CILEX Professional Qualifications, starting at Foundation Level right through to Professional Level to become a CILEX

lawyer, The CILEX Graduate Route to becoming a CILEX Lawyer and the CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice.

Innersummit also works with the Institute of Apprenticeships to deliver high quality training in law and legal services. We currently offer the Paralegal Apprenticeship at Level 3, the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship at Level 6 (for noncontentious law) and the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship at Level 7 (for contentious areas of law).

EMPLOYER RELATIONSHIPS

We work closely with employers to deliver training designed to upskill their workforce in a variety of legal disciplines, including, but not limited to, conveyancing, probate, family and civil litigation.

Some of the employers we currently work with are:

Case studies

CILEX STUDENT CHRISTINE

“I’ve had a 30 year gap between school and my apprenticeship. I was quite apprehensive but the support on offer from Bede Sixth Form College has been amazing.”

Tracy, Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive apprentice

After almost 30 years working in the industry, Christine said: “CILEX is perfect for people like me who didn’t go to university but have lots of work experience and want to better themselves and further their career.”

Travelling from York every week to the college in Billingham, she believes it’s been well worth it for the knowledge and support she has received from her teachers and fellow students.

Hoping to become a paralegal with her firm, the mum-of-one said: “It is the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s been worth travelling because everyone is so friendly and nice. I only had to come to college once a week, so the journey didn’t feel like a big deal.”

“The CILEx Paralegal Apprenticeship opened a door for me to learn and gain a recognised qualification in the legal profession and to make myself a valuable member in my workplace. It has allowed me to think with an open mind and develop my knowledge and skills. Bede College and my tutors are very supportive on my journey, and this is reinforced with the training and support I receive from my employer. I hope that with the hard work that I put in, I can further develop my career in this profession.”

Mohammed Sunny Cilex Level 3 Apprentice Newby’s Solicitors

“Here at Smith & Graham we are proud of our diverse, multitalented staff! Hiring apprentices at various levels, on a variety of courses has helped us maintain this. As well as a thirst for knowledge, our apprentices have brought with them a drive and passion to learn and develop in their prospective field that they wish to diversify in. We are able to nurture their learning and create a healthy working environment which enables us to aid their progression.”

Jenny Bailly Practice Manager Smith & Graham Solicitors

CILEX career pathway

ENTRY POINT

NEW ENTRANT/COLLEGE LEAVER

FIRST JOB IN LEGAL PRACTICE/ UPSKILLING IN THE WORK PLACE

MEMBERSHIP GRADE TRAINING

STAGE

ROLE UPON COMPLETION TRAINEE JOURNEY

CILEX CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL PRACTICE

LEVEL 3 PARALEGAL APPRENTICESHIP STUDENT MEMBER

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

The CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice is a broad-based, practical introduction to Law and Practice covering mandatory key areas including Legal Systems and Professional and Legal Skills. You will then select one specialist pathway option based on your area of interest.

Student members who complete the CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice may embark onto the CPQ Foundation Stage to complete additional modules to become a CILEX Paralegal.

CILEX PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION – FOUNDATION STAGE STUDENT MEMBER

CILEX PARALEGAL/CASE HANDLER

The CILEX Professional Qualification – Foundation Stage is the first stage to become a CILEX Paralegal. It covers mandatory key areas including Legal Systems, Professional and Legal Skills, Tort Law, Contract Law and Introduction to Property and Private Client. Students will also complete an e-learning Professional Ethics and Responsibilities module and a professional experience portfolio, demonstrating specific competencies within the work place. Those who have completed the CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice or the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship will be exempt from relevant academic modules based on their chosen specialist pathway.

Student members who complete the CPQ Foundation Stage will be able to progress onto the CPQ Advanced Stage to become an Advanced Paralegal/Fee Earner.

CILEX PARALEGAL/LAW GRADUATE LLB/GDL

CILEX PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION –ADVANCED STAGE PARALEGAL MEMBER

CILEX ADVANCED PARALEGAL

The CILEX Professional Qualification –Advanced Stage is the second stage to become a CILEX Advanced Paralegal/Fee Earner. It covers mandatory key areas including Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law and Litigation, Land and Conveyancing and Professional and Legal Skills. Trainees will also choose one optional module from Family Law and Practice, Wills and Probate and Business and Employment. Trainees will also need to complete the second e-learning module for Ethics and Professional Responsibilities and a professional experience portfolio, demonstrating specific work0based competencies.

Those trainees who enter with a Qualifying Law Degree (LLB/GDL) will be able to embark on the Graduate Route, specialising in their chosen area of specialism from the start.

Successful completion of the CPQ Advanced Stage, or the CPQ Advanced Graduate Route, will be able to progress onto the CPQ Profession Stage to become a CILEX Lawyer.

CILEX ADVANCED PARALEGAL/ LAW GRADUATE LPC/BPTC

CILEX PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION –PROFESSIONAL STAGE ADVANCED PARALEGAL MEMBER

CILEX LAWYER

The CILEX Professional Qualification –Professional Stage is the final stage to becoming a CILEX Lawyer. It covers one mandatory module of Professional and Legal Skills. Trainees will need to choose one optional module to complete. The optional module must reflect the area of specialism that they trainee wishes to train in.

Trainees who select a litigation pathway (civil litigation, criminal litigation or family practice) will also be required to complete the additional advocacy qualification in order to become a CILEX Lawyer.

After a qualifying period (Fellows with 5+ years PQE), CILEX Lawyers are eligible to apply for appointment as a Coroner and can stand for the Judicial Appointments Commission post reserved for legal professionals.

CILEX Lawyers are able to become Partners or Managers in any recognised legal services provider and can set up their own practice subject to Entity Regulation.

CILEX LAW

Where could it take you?

Future jobs include:

• Legal administrator

• Paralegal

• Conveyancing practitioner

• Probate practitioner

• Chartered legal executive

• CILEX Lawyer

CILEX Certificate in Legal practice

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Length: 1 year, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• A minimum grade C in GCSE English and maths or equivalent

The CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice is an introductory legal qualification which allows you to explore the practical aspects of working in law. The course is ideal for those who are not currently in legal work but wish to explore that career option. The course is also perfect for those working in a junior position, e.g. legal assistant, wanting to increase their legal knowledge or begin their development to become a Paralegal. The course also allows employers to upskill their workforce within specialist areas and departments.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Trainees will start by completing two mandatory modules: Legal Systems, which covers the foundations of law and legal practice, and Professional and Legal Skills, which focuses on how to succeed working within a legal environment and how to conduct legal research. The third module will link to a relevant pathway, or specialism. The modules available include property and conveyancing, working in civil litigation, working in criminal law, working in family practice and working in probate practice.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

You will be assessed by a mixture of internal formative assessments and external examinations throughout the duration of your training programme.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates will receive a Certificate in legal practice based on your chosen specialism, e.g. Certificate in Civil Litigation. The Certificate allows you to progress onto the CPQ Foundation course to train to become a CILEX Paralegal and can even provide exemptions towards this qualification allowing you to qualify quicker. Alternatively, you may wish to enrol on out FdA Law and Practice Degree, in partnership with Teesside University. Information on these course are available within the prospectus.

CILEX Professional Qualification foundation stage

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Length: 18 months, part-time evening classes

Entry Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent is desired. By the end of the course you will need to have secured relevant work experience.

The Foundation Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) is the first stage of professional training to becoming a CILEX Paralegal, CILEX Advanced Paralegal or CILEX Lawyer.

The Foundation Stage of the CPQ is broken down into three elements: core legal knowledge, practice and skills; ethics and professional responsibility; and professional experience.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

As part of your academic study you will need to complete five mandatory modules:

• Legal Systems

• Contract Law

• Law of Tort

• Introduction to Property and Private Client

• Professional and Legal Skills

In addition, you will be required to evidence your competence via a professional experience portfolio, carried out with a legal employer, and complete the first ethics and professional responsibility e-learning module. Please note, there is no requirement for you to be working in the legal sector when first embarking on the CPQ Foundation Stage. However, in order to complete the full qualification,

you will need to have secured some work experience which covers the requirements of the professional experience element of the programme.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates of the Foundation Stage will be able to hold the professional status of CILEX Paralegal. CILEX Paralegals can then progress onto the CILEX Professional Qualification – Advanced Stage to complete further training and begin specialising in a chosen legal area. You can apply to complete the Advanced Stage by visiting our website.

CILEX professional qualification advanced stage

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Length: 2 years, part-time evening classes

Entry Requirements:

• Foundation stage CPQ or CILEX Level

3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice

The Advanced Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) is the second stage of professional training to becoming a CILEX Advanced Paralegal or CILEX Lawyer.

Those of you who have a qualifying law degree will be able to start your CILEX training on the CPQ Advanced Stage. Successful completion of the CPQ Advanced Stage will qualify you as a CILEX Advanced Paralegal. Following on from this you will be able to progress onto the CPQ Professional Stage to become a CILEX Lawyer.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

As part of your academic study you will need to complete four mandatory modules:

Professional and Legal Skills Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Criminal Law and Litigation Property and Conveyancing

In addition, you will be required to select at least one optional module from the following:

• Business and Employment Law

• Family Law and Practice

• Wills, Probate and Private Client

You will be required to evidence your competence via a professional experience portfolio, carried out with a legal employer, and complete the second ethics and professional responsibility e-learning module. If you have not completed the Foundation Stage of CPQ you will also be required to complete the first ethics and responsibilities module in order to progress.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates of the Advanced Stage will be able to hold the professional status of CILEX Advanced Paralegal and will become a regulated Fee Earner. CILEX Advanced Paralegals can then progress onto the CILEX Professional Qualification – Professional Stage to complete further training to become a CILEX Specialist Lawyer. You can apply to complete the Professional Stage by visiting our website. For all of the latest law course updates and news, please visitwww.bede.ac.uk/ higher-education

CILEX Professional Qualification Professional Stage

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Length: Minimum of 1 year, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• CPQ Advanced Stage, LPC or BPC

• Alternatively you can enter upon completion of a CLE Apprenticeship

The CPQ Professional Stage is the third and final stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification. It is open to CILEX Advanced Paralegals or those with an LPC or BPC. You will enter the CPQ Framework as a trainee CILEX lawyer and will study the Professional Stage to become a CILEX Lawyer. This programme takes your legal education to the highest level, building on your previous study and enabling you to complete your specialist training to achieve practice rights in your chosen specialism.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Trainees will complete a mandatory module entitled Professional Skills. This module will require you to complete legal research on a given case study. You will then select your chosen specialist pathway module. Examples of pathways include, but not limited to, residential conveyancing, commercial conveyancing, probate practice and family practice. The modules of criminal litigation, family practice and civil litigation also have an advocacy requirement attached to them which will need to be completed.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

You will be assessed by a mixture of internal formative assessments, case study portfolio, professional experience portfolio and external examinations throughout the duration of your training programme.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates will be qualified CILEX Specialist Lawyers in their chosen legal area and receive all relevant practice rights. Graduates can choose to specialise in additional areas by completing additional modules.

CILEX Professional

Qualification Graduate Route

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Length: Minimum of 2 years, part-time blended learning

Entry Requirements:

• Qualifying Law Degree (LLB) at 2:2 or above or a Graduate Diploma in Law

• A minimum grade C in GCSE English and maths or equivalent

The CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) Graduate Route allows trainees with a qualifying law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law to become a CILEX Specialist Lawyer through a streamlined training programme. The CPQ Graduate Route is designed to reflect the legal knowledge you have already acquired as part of your degree and to allow you to focus on your chosen area of practice. You will specialise from day one of your programme and can qualify as a CILEX Lawyer within as little as two years. The course is also designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to study through a blended delivery model consisting of face-to-face delivery and online learning. All trainees will be required to become members of CILEX and, as a law graduate, you’ll join CILEX as a CILEX Paralegal and begin specialising immediately.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Trainees will enter the programme at Advanced Stage and will complete a variety of modules including civil litigation and criminal practice, as well as conveyancing and wills & probate, with some additional material on legal accounts and legal technology. You will then select modules based on your chosen area of practice, for example, conveyancing, family law and wills& probate. You will also be required to complete two e-learning modules which focuses on professional ethics and responsibilities alongside completing a professional portfolio demonstrating specific work-based competencies.

Upon completion of the Advanced Stage you will progress onto the Professional Stage where you will be required to complete a Professional Skills Portfolio alongside your chosen pathway module, based on your specialist area of practice, for example, civil litigation, residential conveyancing and commercial conveyancing. You will also be required to complete a further professional portfolio which consists of demonstrating higherlevel work-based competencies.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

You will be assessed by a mixture of external examinations, portfolio building and e-learning courses throughout the duration of your training programme.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates will be qualified CILEX Specialist Lawyers in their chosen legal area and receive all relevant practice rights. Graduates can choose to specialise in additional areas by completing additional modules.

Local Universities

Thinking of taking the CILEX graduate route? Our campus sits centrally in relation to other local university providers.*

WE ARE HERE

DARLINGTON

RICHMOND BEDALE

HARTLEPOOL SUNDERLAND

DRIFFIELD

FILEY

RIPON HARROGATE

ROBIN HOOD’S BAY

GUIDBOROUGH M62

BEVERLEY LEEDS

Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE1 7RU

Tel: 01904 320 000

University of Sunderland

Chester Road

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Tel: 01915 153 000

Teesside University

Southfield Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 3BX

Tel: 01642 218 121

University of York

Heslington

York

YO10 5DD

Tel: 01904 320 000 1 hour

*Travel times listed above are approximate and may include train change overs.

Northumbria University

Ellison Pl

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 8ST

Tel: 01912 326 002

Durham University

Stockton Road

Durham

DH1 3LE

Tel: 01913 342 000

CU Scarborough University Ashburn Road

Scarborough

YO11 2JW

Tel: 01723 336 700

Paralegal Apprenticeship

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), Level 3

Length: 24 – 27 months

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, trainees should have already achieved a level 3 qualification, although previous experience will also be considered when applying

• Trainees who do not currently possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths will be required to obtain them before completion on the apprenticeship

This programme is aimed at those who want to begin a career in the legal sector or those who are currently working in the legal sector who is looking to upskill in the workplace. The course will help develop a trainee’s knowledge of the law and procedures from a selected pathway including:

• Conveyancing

• Civil Litigation

• Criminal Litigation

• Family Practice

• Probate Practice

The course is also designed to help trainees develop their skills in dealing with client issues, managing workload, engagement with stakeholders, drafting legal documents and developing their digital competencies within the workplace. Trainees embarking on the Paralegal apprenticeship can also opt to complete the CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice alongside the apprenticeship, leaving them with a recognised professional qualification upon successful completion.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

You will study two compulsory modules as part of the apprenticeship. These include:

• Legal Systems

• Professional and Legal Skills

The trainee will also be required to study an additional module linked to your chosen pathway, for example, Working in Family Practice or Working in Property and Private Client.

Trainees will also develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviours, including:

• Managing data records

• Carrying out legal research

• Drafting and producing legal documentation

• Communicating with clients and stakeholders

• Using and supporting the use of digital technology and tools within the organisation

WHAT’S NEXT?

Upon successful completion, trainees will be awarded CILEX Paralegal status. Trainees and employers will have the option to progress onto the Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship (for non-contentious law) or the Level 7 Chartered Legal Executive Litigator and Advocate Apprenticeship (for contentious law). Alternatively, trainees may wish to progress outside of the apprenticeship and complete the CILEX Professional Qualification or enrol on our career focused law degree in partnership with Teesside University. Details of our CILEX Professional Qualifications and our Law and Practice Degree are available within this prospectus.

Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), Level 6

Length: 60 months

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, trainees should have already achieved the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship or have achieved the CPQ Foundation Stage. Those who have completed the CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice will also be eligible

• Graduates who have achieved a degree in law (LLB) with a minimum classification of a 2:2 will be eligible for this apprenticeship through our Graduate Route

• Trainees who do not currently possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths will be required to obtain them before completion on the apprenticeship

This programme is aimed at those who wish to progress further in their law career or those who have graduated from university looking to start their career in the legal sector. The course will help develop a trainee’s knowledge of the law and procedures from a selected pathway including:

• Residential Conveyancing

• Commercial Conveyancing

• Probate Practice

• Employment Practice

The course is also designed to help trainees develop their skills in setting out legal research strategies, taking instructions from clients and offering legal advice, analysing and evaluating data to inform strategies and decision making in legal casework and drafting and producing

legal documents using precedents and other documents.

Trainees will also complete the mandatory CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) as part of the apprenticeship, which provides them with a greater knowledge of different areas of practice before specialising in their chosen pathway.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Trainees will complete the CILEX Professional Qualification alongside the apprenticeship. Those trainees who carry a LLB Law Degree classified at 2:2 or above will complete the CILEX Graduate Route alongside the apprenticeship. For additional information on these courses please refer to the relevant pages within this prospectus.

Trainees will also develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviours, including:

• Setting out legal research strategies and applying research to inform casework and decision-making strategies.

• Making decisions in legal matters based on legal principles and rules of law.

• Communicating with internal and external clients and stakeholders

• Providing ethical legal advice to clients appropriate to the circumstances and objectives

• Drafting and producing legal documentation

• Using and supporting the use of digital technology and tools within the organisation

WHAT’S NEXT?

Upon successful completion, trainees will be Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer status. CILEX Lawyers will work unsupervised within their area of specialism and will become an integral part of the business.

Chartered Legal Executive

Litigator and Advocate Apprenticeship

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), Level 7

Length: 66 months

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, trainees should have already achieved the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship or have achieved the CPQ Foundation Stage. Those who have completed the CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice will also be eligible

• Graduates who have achieved a degree in law (LLB) with a minimum classification of a 2:2 will be eligible for this apprenticeship through our Graduate Route

• Trainees who do not currently possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths will be required to obtain them before completion on the apprenticeship

This programme is aimed at those who wish to progress further in their law career or those who have graduated from university looking to start their career in the legal sector. The course will help develop a trainee’s knowledge of the law and procedures from a selected pathway including:

• Civil Litigation

• Criminal Litigation

• Family Practice

The course is also designed to help trainees develop their skills in setting out legal research strategies, taking instructions from clients and offering legal advice, analysing and evaluating

data to inform strategies and decision making in legal casework and drafting and representing clients in court using relevant communication skills and techniques used by advocates.

Trainees will also complete the mandatory CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) as part of the apprenticeship, which provides them with a greater knowledge of different areas of practice before specialising in their chosen pathway.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Trainees will complete the CILEX Professional Qualification alongside the apprenticeship. Those trainees who carry an LLB Law Degree classified at 2:2 or above will complete the CILEX Graduate Route alongside the apprenticeship. For additional information on these courses please refer to the relevant pages within this prospectus.

Trainees will also develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviours, including:

• Setting out legal research strategies and applying research to inform casework and decision-making strategies.

• Making decisions in legal matters based on legal principles and rules of law.

• Communicating with internal and external clients and stakeholders

• Providing ethical legal advice to clients appropriate to the circumstances and objectives

• Advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients in legal matters

• Represent clients in court and deal with witnesses

• Using and supporting the use of digital technology and tools within the organisation

WHAT’S NEXT?

Upon successful completion, trainees will be Chartered Legal Executive Litigator and Advocate Lawyer status (CLELA). CILEX Lawyers will work unsupervised within their area of specialism and will become an integral part of the business. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for managing a caseload of legal matters, providing advice to customers and advocating for clients in courtroom settings.

Where could it take you?

Future jobs include:

• Operations Manager

• Project Manager

• Team Leader or Supervisor

• Coach or Mentor

• Project Manager

• Events Manager

Did you know?

All of our study programmes and apprenticeships for Management and Leadership can be designed to be bespoke, depending on your business needs. This includes venue, time scale and modules.

In addition we can deliver all modules individually or we are happy for employers to select bespoke modules relevant to the needs of their business.

For more information contact us by email at bede.enquiries@ stockton.ac.uk or call 01642 373 250.

Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership

Course Type: Chartered Management Institution (CMI), Level 3

Length: 34 weeks, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, you should have already achieved a level 2 qualification although your previous experience will also be considered when applying for this course

This qualification has been developed for junior managers, supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity and who wish to build on and develop their existing management skills and knowledge. This qualification gives junior managers the communication and motivational skills to help improve operational efficiency.

Upon completing the qualification, you will be awarded Foundation Chartered Manager Status. Putting aspiring and earlycareer managers on a guided development pathway to becoming a fully-fledged Chartered Manager.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Taught by industry professionals, you will explore the key concepts and elements of first line management. Modules included are:

• Principles of Management and Leadership

• Managing a team to achieve results

• Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication

• Contributing to the Delivery of a Project

• Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results

• Managing Own Personal and Professional Development

• Managing Budgets and Resources

• Managing Data and Information

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Your learning will take place through a range of methods including classroombased lectures, workshop activities, small group work, practical case studies and individual tutorials.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once you have successfully completed the course you can progress onto the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management.

Diploma in Management and Leadership

Course Type: Chartered Management Institution (CMI), Level 5

Length: 18 months, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, you should have already achieved a level 2 qualification although your previous experience will also be considered when applying for this course

This qualification is designed for practising middle managers and those aspiring to senior management who want to develop their core management skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management.

It is a formal, professional qualification which will reinforce existing knowledge, build on current work experience and prepare for future career advancements.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

With a comprehensive structure, our Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

is taught by industry professionals and provides all the key skills and competencies you’ll need to become an effective manager.

• Principles of Operational Leadership and Management in an Organisational Context

• Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success

• Managing Stakeholder Relationships

• Managing Projects to Achieve Results

• Managing Change

• Creating and Delivering Operational Plans

• Managing Finance

• Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Your learning will take place through a range of methods including classroombased lectures, workshop activities, small group work, practical case studies and individual tutorials.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once you have successfully completed the course you can progress onto the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management.

Apprenticeship in team leadership and supervision

Course Type: Level 3

Length: 15-24 months

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, you should have already achieved a level 2 qualification although your previous experience will also be considered when applying

This programme has been developed for junior managers, supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity and who wish to build on and develop their existing management skills and knowledge. This qualification gives junior managers the communication and motivational skills to help improve operational efficiency.

In addition, you will be awarded Level 3 CMI Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership. It is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. With a member community of over 100,000, CMI gives managers and leaders, and their organisations, the skills they need

to improve their performance and create an impact.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Knowledge, skills and behaviours include:

• Team building and development

• Communication

• Organisational culture & strategy

• Problem solving

• Data analysis

• Building a high performance team

• Project management

• Organisation governance

• Managing self

WHEN DO COURSES START?

This apprenticeship can be started at any point in the year and you will attend one evening per week, Tuesdays from 5.00pm8.00pm, at our Bede Sixth Form Campus.

Dependent upon demand, this course can be delivered to employees directly within the workplace. This is facilitated with study that is more intensive over a shorter period.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Upon completing the qualification, you will be awarded Foundation Chartered Manager Status. Putting aspiring and earlycareer managers on a guided development pathway to becoming a fully-fledged Chartered Manager.

Apprenticeship in Operations and Departmental Manager

Course Type: Level 5

Length: 15-30 months

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, you should have already achieved a level 3 qualification, although previous experience will also be considered when applying

This programme is designed for practising middle managers and those aspiring to senior management who want to develop their core management skills such as managing resources, recruitment, and information management. It is a formal, professional qualification which will reinforce existing knowledge, build on current work experience, and prepare for future career advancements.

In addition, you will be awarded Level 5 CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership. The Chartered Institute of Management (CMI) is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. With a member community of over 100,000, CMI gives managers and leaders,

and their organisations, the skills they need to improve their performance and create an impact.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

With a comprehensive structure, our Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is taught by industry professionals and provides all the key skills and competencies you’ll need to become an effective manager.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours include:

• Operational planning and management

• Managing teams

• Communication skills

• Personal & professional development

• Planning and delivering a project

WHEN DO COURSES START?

This apprenticeship can be started at any point in the year and you will attend one evening per week, Thursdays from 5.00pm - 8.00pm, at our Bede Sixth Form Campus.

Dependent upon demand, this course can be delivered to employees directly within the workplace. This is facilitated with study that is more intensive over a shorter period.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Upon completing the qualification, you will become a fully-fledged Chartered Manager.

Business Administration Apprenticeship

Course Type: Level 3

Length: 18 months

Entry Requirements:

• Level 2 maths and English

• If you don’t hold the above qualifications, previous experience will be considered when applying. If accepted, you should be prepared to complete the level 2 qualifications before you finish the Business Administration apprenticeship

This qualification is intended to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to excel as a Business Administrator across various sectors or industries. Tailored to meet the requirements of the Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, it also serves as a standalone qualification

for individuals seeking to obtain proficiency in business administration.

The qualification is well suited to individuals who are currently employed in a business administration capacity or those aspiring to enter this field.

Appropriate for all levels, from newcomers in the industry to more experienced team members looking to expand their skill set and progress for their professional development needs.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Knowledge, skills, and behaviours include:

• Organisational Planning and Processes

• Legislation, Structure and Finance in a Business Environment

• Communication in a Business Environment

• Decision Making and Problem Solving in a Business Environment

• IT Skills for Business

• Project Management Skills for Business

• Development of Self and Others

Professional Coaching Practice Apprenticeship

Course Type: Level 5

Length: 12 months

Entry Requirements:

• Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment

• Two coaches in the workplace must be assigned to the apprentice as delivery of coaching sessions with an individual is observed as at End-Point Assessment

With a focus on collaboration in a diverse environment, this apprenticeship seeks to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to empower and engage teams within organisations.

The qualification is ideal for individuals who primarily interact and mentor others and service as a point of contact. This apprenticeship will enable learners to offer a fresh, independent perspective to support an individual, team, or organisation in developing its people.

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, participants will have fulfilled the requirements for registration as a Coaching Professional with one of the following professional bodies:

• The European Mentoring and Coaching Council

• The Association for Coaching

• The International Coach Federation

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Knowledge, skills, and behaviours include:

• Coaching Fundamentals

• Coaching Principles

• Coaching Effectively

• Evaluations and Return on Investment (ROI)

• Coaching Practice

EMPLOYERS

Some of the employers we currently work with are:

Sport

Where could it take you?

Future jobs include:

• School Sports Coaches

• High Performance Sports Coaches

• Community Sports Coaches

Community Activator Coach apprenticeship

Course Type: Level 2

Length: 14-18 months

Entry Requirements:

• A coaching qualification or work experience in a coaching environment

• Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (minimum grade D/3 in English and maths or Level 1 equivalent)

The apprentice will work in a coaching or activity leadership role, learning a range of skills and knowledge to help them to potentially progress on to community jobs, sports coaching, or teacher training.

The Community Activator Coach promotes, delivers and coaches fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help whole communities to change their behaviour to adopt and keep to a physically active lifestyle.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Modules include:

• The Coaching Framework

• The Coaching Process

• Coaching Process

• Coaching in the Community

• Technical coaching requirements for sport and physical activity

Sports Coach apprenticeship

Course Type: Level 4

Length: 18-24 months

Entry Requirements:

• Experience of coaching in the pathway setting

• Coaching Qualification (ideally, but not mandatory)

• Applicants without English and math GCSE at 4/C or above will be required to complete and pass Functional Skills Level 2

The apprentice can work in a school, the community or a high performance role, learning advanced coaching skills and knowledge to help them to potentially progress as professional sports coaches, into teacher training or sports development manager roles.

The Sports Coach has three main strands;

School Sport Coaches

Collaborate with teachers to develop pupils’ mastery of psychomotor skills by applying a whole child approach in their coaching. They work in all categories of school and registered childcare environments.

High Performance Sport Coaches

Develop athletes and players in highperformance settings, including those on talent or development pathways, national or international programmes, professional or podium environments.

Community Sport Coaches

Motivate and engage people of all ages and abilities in community sports and physical activity settings. Community sport includes local authority, charity and national governing body of sport community initiatives or clubs.

Finance and funding

CILEX COURSES

Student Loans from Lendwise

• Lendwise is a peer-to-peer lending system, which matches each applicant to a finance provider, depending on their circumstances and funding requirements.

• As such, the amount you are able to borrow, the interest rate, and the repayment period will be a unique proposal for you.

• For more information go to: www.lendwise.com

Employer Funding

• Employers may wish to invest in their staff by subsidising their course fees or by paying their course fees in full.

Self-Funding

• You can choose to pay for your course fees yourself.

• You can choose to pay in full or spread the cost over the duration of your programme by direct debit.

• If you wish to spread the cost of your course this way, we would require a 10% deposit upon enrolment.

• Your monthly direct debit contributions will then be assessed by our finance team.

CILEX Lawyer Scholarship

• Provides up to £12,500 to fully cover the cost of training to become a CILEX Lawyer.

• Assessed on the basis of an applicant’s financial and life circumstances, with support targeted at those most underrepresented in the legal profession and/or from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Applications are made directly to CILEX Foundation.

Millicent Grant Scholarship

• Provides up to £12,500 to cover the training costs to become a CILEX Lawyer.

• Assessed on the basis of an applicant’s financial and life circumstances, with support targeted at those most under-represented in the legal profession and/or from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Available to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants.

• Applications are made directly to CILEX Foundation.

CILEX Foundation Bursary Programme

• Awards are means tested and may represent the full or partial cost of your chosen course.

• Can get up to 60% bursary funding towards your course.

• Applications are made directly to CILEX Foundation.

Finance and funding

Payroll bill over £3m.

You’ll pay 0.5% of your annual payroll and receive a £15k allowance.

Government will top up your contribution with an extra 10%

Use funding for existing staff or new apprentices.

£1000 incentive for recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 or for someone aged 19+ who requires additional support.

Payroll bill under £3m.

You’ll pay 5% of apprenticeship training costs.

Government pay 95% of apprenticeship training costs.

Use funding for existing staff or new apprentices.

£1000 incentive for recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 or for someone aged 19+ who requires additional support.

Less than 50 employees, employing apprentices aged 16-21 and payroll bill under £3m.

No contribution fully funded apprenticeship training.

Government pay 100% of apprenticeship training costs.

Use funding for existing staff or new apprentices.

£1000 incentive for recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 or for someone aged 19+ who requires additional support.

Finance and funding

TVCA Apprenticeship Grant

The Apprenticeship Support Grant is designed to help employers fund trainees on new apprenticeships, or progress their existing apprentice onto a higher level.

The grant supports SMEs who create apprenticeships in sectors facing high demand and growth from employers, as identified in the Tees Valley’s Strategic Economic Plan.

The Priority Sectors being supported by the grant are:

What funding is available?

For the latest funding information please visit: www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/work/skillssupport/apprenticeships/tees-valley-apprenticeship-support-grant/.

Tees Valley Combined Authority will assess the application and will advise on which grant, if any, you could be eligible for.

Bootcamps

We deliver flexible and bespoke training programmes lasting up to 16 week, based on employer/sector ‘in demand’ skills needs which may be either regulated (i.e. qualification based) or non-regulated (e.g. based on alignment with industry standards).

Bootcamps are co-funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority with an employer contribution of 10% for SME’s (less than 250 employees) and 30% employer contribution for those with above 250 employees. To discuss these bespoke programmes and the additional eligibility criteria please contact us.

For any additional information on funding please contact us.

Welcome to Higher Education

We know that when it comes to choosing higher education there’s much to consider. Our aim is to make the process as simple as possible for you.

Offering higher education in a college setting, this guide offers an overview of the courses available at Bede Sixth Form College.

Part of the Teesside University College Partnership, for you, this means all of the exceptional teaching and expertise you would expect from a university, but with the benefit of smaller class sizes, closer links with your lecturers and lots of opportunity for one-to-one support and discussion.

For us, it means the chance to share your hopes and ambitions, with staff who care about every individual’s success.

Are you looking for a great place to study?

Bede Sixth Form could be the best choice for you.

Our facilities

Welcome to our new £2.4 million Mark White Annexe!

The all-new facility is named after Mark White CBE DL. After a career littered with accolades, it shows the level of affection Mark has for the college in Billingham, where he started what would be a 27-year commitment to further education in the Tees Valley. Mark, former chair of governors at the Education Training Collective (Etc.) said “this feels like an extraordinary honour. It means the world to me.”

The annexe is open to learners studying professional services at the college and allows access to nine new classrooms, specialist suites and breakout spaces.

Bede’s principal Patrick Jordan said: “We are incredibly proud and excited to see work on the development complete and to now be welcoming returning students and new starters to learn in fantastic state-of-the-art facilities.

“This welcome investment in our facilities enables us to accommodate more students and also offered the exciting opportunity to create new and innovative learning environments, designed to meet key-sector skill demands.”

Mark White CBE DL

Law and Practice

Career Focused Law Degree

Course Type: FdA

Length: 2 years, full-time

Entry Requirements:

• 40-48 UCAS points from a relevant level 3 qualification

• A minimum grade C/4 in GCSE English and maths or equivalent

• Alternatively you would have work experience in the legal sector for a minimum of 12 months

The FdA in Law and Practice is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in law and legal services within the English Legal System. Graduates will develop skills which are necessary to deal with current legal issues in a practical way across a wide variety of legal areas including, but not limited to, criminal law and litigation, contract, tort and civil litigation and land law and conveyancing. The course has been designed with flexibility in mind, allowing potential graduates to continue with their study programme by topping up to complete the full LLB Hons. There will also be opportunities for learners to become members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and complete a professional paralegal qualification

alongside their degree, increasing the employability skills of our graduates.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The FdA in Law and Practice will consist of a variety of modules including legal foundations, tort law, criminal law, land law and more. Learners will also embark on practical modules such as criminal litigation, civil litigation and conveyancing where they will apply the relevant areas of law in a practical manner. Learners will also complete modules relating to practical legal skills, such as client care, legal research, mooting and debating. In your second year, learners will be able to choose optional modules which include wills and probate and family law and practice.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

You will be assessed by a mixture of external examinations and written coursework. You will sit exams in January and June in any one academic year.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates will be able to top up at Teesside University to complete their LLB (Hons) in Law in order to achieve their qualifying law degree.

Those learners who wish to go straight in to practice may wish to top up on our CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) or apply for a higher level legal apprenticeship.

A guide to Tariff points

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the central organisation that processes student applications for full-time higher education courses. UCAS uses a tariff system, known as UCAS points, which converts a wide range of qualifications into points.

This means you can use a variety of qualifications to help secure your place on an undergraduate course. Use this guide to work out how many tariff points you have and whether you meet our entry requirements.

www.ucas.com/tariff

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Tariff points table ( copy from HE prospectus)

Teesside University College Partnership

We are part of the Teesside University College Partnership (TUCP) which means that many of our higher education courses are delivered in partnership with the University.

Students on these courses can access services and facilities both at the College and the main Teesside University campus, these include information and advice, the

careers service, library services, the Student Life building, Teesside University Students’ Union and disability services.

The partnership enables us to bring together teaching excellence and provide stimulating and challenging programmes, meeting the needs of the business community and responding to the economic and educational needs of the area.

All of our higher education courses which are delivered in partnership with Teesside University feature this icon: For details visit www.tees.ac.uk or contact the University on 01642 342171 or studentlife@tees.ac.uk

What it means for you...

Studying one of our courses, delivered in partnership with Teesside University, will give you access to a wide range of student facilities at the University campus in Middlesbrough. This includes…

• The University’s £13.2m Student Life building. Providing help and support for student life outside of the classroom, it has a range of flexible learning spaces for individual and collaborative study.

• Access to the University library where you will find PCs on every floor and millions of learning resources, including print books, journals, ebooks, ejournals and databases.

• The chance to join the many clubs, societies and events taking place at Teesside University Students’ Union.

• Confidential counselling services.

• Teesside University Students’ Union Student Support, providing confidential and independent advice on housing, money, personal problems and more. Careers advice and enterprise opportunities.

Above: Students inside the University facilities

Left: Students inside the University library

How to apply for HE

1. COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

To apply for a degree qualification please visit the website, select your chosen course and click ‘Apply Now’. You will be directed to Teesside University’s website to complete your application via the UCAS online system.

Alternatively you can contact Innersummit and request a paper application form.

2. ATTEND AN INTERVIEW

After we have received your application, you will be invited for an interview. To help guide you to the appropriate level of learning we will assess your current skill levels, previous qualifications and experience. Please note, for some courses you will need to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

3. RECEIVE AN OFFER

Following your interview, we will let you know whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer.

4. ENROL

We will provide you with further details on how, when and where to enrol. We look forward to welcoming you on campus.

Paying for HE courses

PAYMENT PLAN

If you are paying for your course, the College can arrange for an upfront payment in full or set up a payment plan.

WHAT ARE THE LOAN OPTIONS?

Advanced Learner Loan

If you are planning to study a level 3-6 further education course or Access to Higher Education programme and you are aged 19+ you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. Students can apply for a loan to meet the upfront costs of their qualification, which will be paid directly to the College on their behalf.

Repayments only start when earning an annual salary of £27,295* or more. If the loan is for an Access to Higher Education programme and you subsequently go on to successfully complete a higher education course you won’t have to pay back your Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information and eligibility criteria, visit the Student Loans website: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan Part-Time Student Finance

Part-time students undertaking designated higher education courses may be eligible to take out a yearly tuition fee loan from Student Finance England.

Take a look at the table to see some examples of what you might repay based on the current threshold of £27,295* a year.

All our courses have an attached fee. You have a number of payment options including:

• Paying for the course yourself

• Applying for a student loan

Your course will be free at the point of entry and you only make repayments if you are earning over £27,295* per year once you have completed your course.

The courses in this guide designated for tuition fees are First Degrees, Foundation Degrees and Higher National Certificates. The amount of fee loan a student can apply for cannot exceed the fee charged by the university.

For further information and eligibility criteria visit: www.gov.uk/studentfinance

If You Are Studying For A Teesside University Award

You may be eligible for a student loan from the Student Loan Company (SLC) to cover the cost of fees. Students on full-time programmes can also apply to the SLC for a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. You will only start repaying your tuition fee and maintenance loans once you’ve left your course and your income is over £27,295* per year. Further details regarding student loans and funding can be accessed via: www.gov.uk/student-finance

For more details or if you have any queries visit tees.ac.uk/funding or contact Teesside University on 01642 342 297 or email: studentfinance@tees.ac.uk

*Correct at time of going to print. Annual

How to find us...

Bede Sixth Form College is easily accessible by main routes and our campus is well served by bus and train travel. To find the most convenient route for you visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk www.connectteesvalley.com BEDE

Train Station - Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 3TA

Bus stop (North) - Bede Sixth Form, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 3ET

Bus stop (South) -Low Grange, Bede Sixth Form, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 3ES

Supporting you

We want you to enjoy your time with us and feel safe and supported at all times.

CAREERS ADVICE

Our team can help with advice, job searches and planning a study route to your chosen career.

For any queries please contact us at bede.enquiries@stockton.ac.uk.

YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We have teams dedicated to your wellbeing across all of our sites. If you need advice, guidance or support, for any issues which are worrying you, talk to a member of our team. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff. We have signed up, and are committed to, the Association of Colleges’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter.

YOUR SAFETY

We prioritise your safety at all times. We have a safeguarding and welfare team at all of our sites. We can offer advice, support and ensure that help can be sought from external agencies to enable the best outcomes for our students’ safety. If you should feel unsafe or feel you need to access support, we are here to make sure you are heard and safe at all times.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

We value the diversity of our college communities and we are committed to inclusion for all in everything we do. We ensure that all of our students receive the same provision and access to our services.

We encourage a culture of respect and commit to tackling prejudice at all levels. By encouraging students and staff to share their own experiences, we aim to promote mutual understanding.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Our Learning Support Services team can provide support to students who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, those with mobility issues, dyslexia, autism or any learning or physical difficulty and/or disability. Students can choose to have their support provided by the College. For any queries please contact our Group Head of Learning Support Services at val.wintersgill@the-etc.ac.uk.

Teesside University has a team of disability advisers who can provide information, advice and guidance regarding support and choice of provider.

To find out more visit: www.bede.ac.uk/ college-life/student-support-wellbeing/ learner-support

www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/ safeguarding