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The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university.

If you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE course could be for you. There is no upper-age limit for Access to HE courses, all Access to HE courses can be completed in one year.

All courses are part time and students can complete the course in one year, but this does not mean that you will be in college all day throughout the week.

Contact us for more information: T: +44 (0) 1642 865 400 E: info@stockton.ac.uk www.stockton.ac.uk

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Pre Access to Higher Education

Pre Access to Higher Education Science

Access to Education

Access to Health

Access to Humanities & Social Sciences

Access to Social Care

Access to Science

Access to Business & ICT

The government recently announced that additional funding support will be Did you made available to all new and current preknow? registration students on nursing, midwifery and some allied health professional courses from September 2020.

This means all eligible students will receive at least £5,000. Some will receive additional payments of up to £3,000. This

Student Success

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PRE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Have you struggled with the initial maths and English screening tests for your Access choice?

Pre Access is an excellent stepping stone for those wanting to enter the Access to Higher Education route into university!

Learning Support Our Learning Support Team are dedicated to making sure our learners receive the support they need. We can arrange a support interview and make sure the appropriate support is put in place.

Our aim is to make sure our learners are respected and cared for as individuals and are encouraged and supported to reach their potential at all times.

Learning support services include support for students who are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment, those with mobility issues, dyslexia, autism or any learning or physical difficulty and/or disability.

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This course includes; • Using Calculations • Career Preparation • Punctuation and Grammar Skills

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GEORGE WORKS HARD TO PURSUE HIS GOAL OF BECOMING A NURSE Nam e: George Aspiration: Nurse Cours e: Pre Access foatlloionweHed altbyh Access to Higher Ed

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Having been out of education for 15 years, it was a challenge for me but the pre access course was amazing, we looked at grammar, language and communication, to make sure we could go on to meet the requirements of the health access course.

It changes your approach to study.

Why I chose SRC...

• Amazing course • The level of support offered has been second to none

Next Steps...

After working in care for a hospital George was inspired to develop his skills.

He has now taken his place on the access to higher education health course, and hopes to go on to studying nursing at university.

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PRE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION SCIENCE On this course you will develop scientific knowledge and skills as well as improving your maths and English to the level 2 requirement.

Pre Access is an excellent stepping stone for those wanting to enter the Access to Higher Education route into university!

SEND/EHCP At Stockton Riverside College we are committed to supporting you to meet your individual goals and aspirations.

We welcome applications from students with special education needs, learning disabilities/difficulties and/ or other support needs. We will work with you to provide you with the right resources, support and services to meet your needs. To ensure we can provide the best support we will ask to see a copy of your Education and Health Care Plan or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) code of best practice Support Plan. This will allow us to understand your support needs and provide appropriate support.

We work closely with the local authorities to adhere to the special educational needs code of practice to meet the needs of our students.

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WITNESSING POVERTY INSPIRED ANNA TO LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION Nam e: Anna Lives: Stockton Aspiratioann:woForkod nutrition and humanitari Cours e: ScPreienAccecess to Higher Education

Choosing this course at SRC is giving me the step up I needs to pursue University.

Seeing the impact of poor nutrition and malnourishment in both Bonton and in deprived areas of Mexico made me think, wow you can really make a difference.

Why I chose SRC...

• Local location • The Course allowed Anna to work part time while she studied • Learn more about nutrition

Next Steps...

After witnessing poverty Anna is now hoping to study dietetics or food nutrition at university. She also currently organises agricultural and conservation projects abroad in areas where food is scarse.

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ACCESS TO EDUCATION With Access to Education you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a;

• Assessor • Educational psychologist • Education welfare officer • FE lecturer • Learning support • Nursery worker • Primary teacher • Private tutor

• School librarian • Secondary school teacher • Special educational needs and disability teacher • Supply teacher • Teaching assistant • Work based learning mentor

High paid jobs...

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Job Title

Educational psychologist Education welfare officer FE lecturer Secondary school teacher Nursery worker Primary teacher School librarian SEND teacher

Annual Salary £30-65 £26-30 £25-40 £30-40 £20-30 £25-35 £25-28 £23-35

Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.

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An educational psychologist is employed to support children and young people with their emotional and social wellbeing. This also includes children who are experiencing problems that hinder their learning and participation in school and other activities.

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JULIET FOLLOWS HER DREAM OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING Nam e: Juliet Why I chose SRC...

Lives: Stockton • Friendly environment r he Aspiration: School Teac l • Challenging workload to prepare for University Cours e: Access to Educationa • Great learning facilities Studies

I can’t thank Richard and the staff at Stockton Riverside College enough for helping me realise my potential and teaching me that the sky is the limit.

Next Steps...

Juliet is studying at Durham University with the end goal of becoming a Primary School teacher.

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ACCESS TO HEALTH With Access to Health you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a;

• Adult nurse • Community development worker • Counsellor • Dental hygienist • Dental therapist • Diagnostic radiographer • Further education teacher • Health service manager

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High paid jobs...

Job Title

Dental hygienist Dental therapist Diagnostic radiographer Further education teacher Medical sales representative Occupational therapist Prosthetist/orthotist Social worker

Annual Salary £28-36 £35-43 £28-36 £37-41 £30-40 £28-35 £30-37 £26-35

Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.

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• Medical sales representative • Naturopath • Occupational therapist • Personal trainer • Prosthetist/orthotist • Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) • Social worker • Youth worker

A naturopath is a natural health practitioner who specialises in nutritional therapy, osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, or herbal medicine. As a naturopath, you’ll use an approach to healthcare which blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional, natural forms of treatment.

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DANIELLE WORKS TOWARDS HER DREAM CAREER AS A TRAUMA NURSE Nam e: Danielle Lives: Norton Aspiration: Trauma Nurse Cours e: Access to Higher Education Health

I have always had a passion for nursing but I never had the confidence to do anything about it, Stockton Riverside College has given me the skills I need to pursue my dream career.

Why I chose SRC...

• Supportive and knowledgeable staff • Flexible hours • Challenging workload to prepare for university

Next Steps...

Danielle is studying Adult Nursing at Teesside University with the dream of becoming a trauma nurse at James Cook Hospital.

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ACCESS TO HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES With Humanities & Social Sciences you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a;

• Advertising sales agent • Advertising manager • Artist • Counsellor • Editor • Foreign correspondent • Genealogist • Journalist

• Lawyer • Museum worker/Curator • Public relations manager • Teacher • Technical writer • Translator and/or Interpreter • Travel agent

High paid jobs...

Did you know?

Job Title

Annual Salary

Advertising manager £19-55 Advertising sales agent £20-40 Councillor £20-40 Foreign correspondent £15-60 Genealogist £21-55 Lawyer £18-50 Public relations manager £18-40 Technical writer £25-45

Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.

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A genealogist studies families, family history, and the tracing of lineages.

Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family. The results are often displayed in charts or written as narratives. Genealogy research can be performed for scholarly or forensic purposes.

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CLAIRE RUNS HER OWN COMMUNITY ORGANISATION, RED BALLOONS TO SUPPORT GOOD MENTAL HEALTH

Nam e: Claire Lives: Stockton Aspiration: Start her own

tion community organisa es Access to Humaniti

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& Social Sciences

I have suffered quite badly through mental health in my life, everybody struggles from time to time and it can help to have a chat or just to get out of your routine. I’ve decided to use my experiences to help others.

Why I chose SRC...

• Local location • Flexible hours were useful

Next Steps...

Claire moved on to study a psychology degree at Teesside University. Since launching Red Balloons as a social media platform, Claire also introduced talking sessions, as well as small running groups, aptly titled Run and Rant, along with mental health friendly personal training sessions from their base at Ragworth Community Centre.

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ACCESS TO SOCIAL CARE With Access to Social Care you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a;

• Adult guidance worker • Advice worker • Arbitrator • Careers adviser • Chaplain • Community development worker • Counsellor • Detective

• Education consultant • Family support worker • High intensity therapist • Life coach • Mediator • Play therapist • Social worker • Volunteer coordinator • Youth worker

High paid jobs...

Did you know?

Job Title Annual

Salary Arbitrator £28-65 Councillor £20-40 Education consultant £25-40 Family support worker £18-45 High intensity therapist £35-45 Play therapist £25-60 Social worker £22-40 Careers advisor £18-35

Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.

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A play therapist is a person who works with children aged 3 to 11, using play as a communication tool to understand their world and to help them deal with emotional distress and trauma. You will help children and their families work through difficult life issues and experiences.

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INFO SOCIAL WORKER Nam e: Emily Lives: Billingham Aspiration: Social Worker Cours e: Access to Higher Education Health

The course offered flexible nights and a route towards my dream career as a Social Worker. The assignments helped me to identify my strengths and demonstrate my skills.

Why I chose SRC...

• Friendly staff • Exceptional tutors • Flexible hours including night courses • Group dynamic of the course

Next Steps...

Emily plans to continue her studies at university to reach her ideal career goal as a Social Worker.

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ACCESS TO SCIENCE With Access to Science you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a;

• Archaeologist • Dietician • Environmental scientist • Food and nutrition specialist • Genealogist • Materials scientist • Nuclear engineer • Nurse

• Pharmacist • Physiotherapist • Podiatrist • Police and crime scene investigator • Radiographer • Speech therapist • Veterinarian • Wildlife conservationist

High paid jobs...

Did you know?

Job Title

Annual Salary

Food and nutrition specialist £25-55 Genealogist £21-55 Nuclear engineer £20-65 Radiographer £35-45 Pharmacist £20-45 Physiotherapist £24-60 Podiatrist £30-45 Veterinary surgeon £30-45

Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.

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A nuclear engineer is someone who designs, builds, runs or decommissions nuclear power stations. Depending on your role you could be designing totally new systems, maintaining existing systems or looking for ways to improve the efficiency, stability and sustainability of nuclear power plants.

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TOM STUDIED ACCESS TO SCIENCE TO PURSUE A CAREER IN CHEMISTRY Nam e: Tom Lives: Stockton Aspiration: Chemistry Cours e: Access to Higher Education Science

I did feel a bit nervous at first returning to College but I settled in well. For those that have been out of education for a while this is a good way to kick start your career.

Why I chose SRC...

• Great tutors • The course is focused on success • Prepares you for University life

Next Steps...

Tom now has offers from 3 Universities (Hull, Loughborough and Teesside) to study Chemistry after being out of education for 4 years.

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ACCESS TO BUSINESS & ICT With Access to Business & ICT you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a;

• Actuarial analyst • Arbitrator • Business adviser • Business development manager • Chartered management accountant • Construction manager • Corporate investment banker

• Data analyst • Data scientist • Environmental engineer • Forensic accountant • Insurance underwriter • Management consultant • Project manager • Risk manager • Stockbroker

High paid jobs...

Did you know?

Job Title

Annual Salary

Arbitrator £28-65 Business development manager £25-60 Construction manager £26-50 Corporate investment banker £30-50 Environmental engineer £28-45 Management consultant £25-50 Project manager £25-80 Stockbroker £25-90

Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.

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An arbitrator is someone who works in alternative dispute resolution (or ADR). Arbitration is one of the ways legal disputes are resolved outside the courts and across international boundaries. It is used by many individuals and businesses, on a voluntary basis, meaning both sides must agree to follow any final decision.

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STUDENT SUCCESS Find out about some more of our Access to Higher Education student success!

Name: Catherine Aspiration: Social worker Course: Access to Humanities & Social Sciences

Uncertain about the right course for her, 23-year-old Catherine spent 5 years in an employment apprenticeship after leaving school, until she was ready to jump back into education. Given her skills obtained through previous study, she felt that she had already built the foundation for Social Work, which was what inspired her to join SRC. She is now joining Teesside University to follow her dream to become a Social Worker!

I’d recommend SRC because it provides transferable skills that prepares you for University

Name: Maryam Aspiration: Radiographer Course: Access to Health Choosing to study Access to Health at Stockton Riverside College opened a whole new future career to Maryam.

The mum-of-two secured a place to study Diagnostic Radiography at Teesside University.

“It was hard work but I enjoyed it,” said the 36-year-old from Stockton. “I didn’t build my hopes up about getting into university, so I was screaming when I got my place.”

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It was hard work but I enjoyed it!

STUDENT SUCCESS Name: Catherine Aspiration: School teacher Course: Access to Education Working as a primary school teacher has been a lifelong ambition for Catherine but it wasn’t until last year the now 32-year-old found the courage to pursue her dreams. She said: “I have a house and a family so I needed to be out of a paid job for as little time as possible. The Access course was better for me as it was something I could do while still working full-time.” She admits it has been hard work and taken commitment, but it was well worth it with two offers for Durham University and The University of Sunderland.

When I told friends and family that I was going back to college they all said, please say you are finally doing primary teaching

Name: Blessing Aspiration: Mental health nurse Course: Access to Health University is on the cards for Blessing who is celebrating receiving an offer to study Mental Health Nursing at Teesside University. Starting out on an Access to HE Health course at Stockton Riverside College and then moving on to a Level 4 qualification at the college, gave the 32-year-old from Middlesbrough, the skills and knowledge she needed to pursue her ambition. “The best bit for me has been the support you get from the tutors,” she said. “They both push and support you until you achieve.”

The best bit for me has been the support you get from the tutors

Could this be you? Apply today for one of our Access to Higher Education courses!

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DID YOU KNOW...

Additional funding support

for healthcare Students!

All eligible students will receive at leas t

£5,000

The government recently announced that additional funding support will be made available to all new and current preregistration students on nursing, midwifery and some allied health professional courses from September 2020.

This means all eligible students will receive at least £5,000. Some will receive additional payments of up to £3,000. This covers students in regions or specialisms struggling to recruit and those who need help to cover childcare costs.

The grant, which will not need to be repaid, comes as part of the government's manifesto commitment to increase nurse numbers up to 50,000 by 2025. It is expected to benefit more than 35,000 students every year. Students will still access funding from SLC for tuition and maintenance loans, and the NHSBSA to apply for the existing Learning Support Fund. You can read the full announcement on the GOV.UK website.

There’s no better time to study Access to Health with the recently announced government funding!

For more information or to apply: Call our Admissions Team on 01642 865 566 Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/apply 22

ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS Depending on your circumstances we may be able to offer your course at a discounted fee or in some cases free, or you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan (see below for details).

Our Admissions Team can offer all the advice and guidance you need.

Give us a call on: 01642 865 566.

ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS

If you are planning to study a level 3-6 further education course or Access to Higher Education programme 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. This is a great way to access courses, which previously may have been out of reach for financial reasons.

Things you need to know: • You need to be a UK resident and aged over 19 • Advanced Learner Loans are not means tested or credit checked • Funds are paid directly to the learning provider • Minimum amount £300 (maximum depends upon the course chosen) • You must enrol on an eligible course • Bursaries may be available for extra support for childcare* • Applications for courses starting in September can be made online with the Students Loans Company from April • Repayments only start when earning an annual salary of £25k or more.

This loan application is a credit agreement between you and the Student Loans Company If the loan is for an Access to Higher Education programme and you subsequently go on to complete a higher education course, you won’t have to pay back your Advanced Learner Loan. For further information, visit the Student Loans website: www.gov.uk/advancedlearnerloans

LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

Level 3 qualifications for ages 19-23 are available for Free* your 19+ Learner Loan will be written off if you successfully progress onto University and complete your course.

For further information, please contact our Admissions Team on: 01642 865 566. *Subject to change.

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Tel: 01642 865 566 Email: info@stockton.ac.uk www.stockton.ac.uk

Email: bede.enquiries@stockton.ac.uk

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*If you’re planning to study an Access to HE course you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. For more information please see page 23 of this guide or contact Stockton Riverside College directly for more information.

All information in this guide is correct at the time of print.