Spotlight on New College Durham

We run courses for everyone from school leavers to mature learners. Our amazing learning support teams are available to all students so everyone can make the most of their time at college. If students have additional support needs or have been away from learning for some time our qualified and experienced staff can help them every step of the way.

NCD are at the forefront of vocational education and training; we’re early adopters and trailblazers when it comes to the qualifications we offer. School leavers can choose from A-Levels, T-Levels, vocational courses and apprenticeships in a wide range of subjects. Our University Centre offers degrees, HNCs and HND’s, professional qualifications and degree apprenticeships. We also run a selection of short course for adults which are perfect for those looking to upskill at work or explore new hobbies and interests.

Our recent Ofsted report praised how our students feel listened to and respected by staff and feel safe at college. We were also commended by Ofsted for our Personal Development, which was rated as Outstanding on their recent visit. We want to ensure out students leave us feeling absolutely ready for their next step and able to meet the challenges of life beyond college. Personal development is critical to this.

When it comes to teaching and learning, our staff are experts in their chosen industry and have a significant impact on student outcomes. Their expertise and passion ensures they are the best people to educate and train students ready to move into the workforce.

Students visiting our campus for the first time are blown away by our impressive facilities and cutting-edge resources. Our state-of-the-art workshops and real-life working environments are packed with the industry standard equipment that students will use when they move into employment.

For mature learners, it’s the flexibility and the excellent student support that appeals to them. With the chance to upskill on a part time basis with flexible study options to fit around work or family commitments.

What makes New College Durham stand out from other colleges in our area?

We are the only college in the North East to have been rated ‘Strong’ in skills provision by Ofsted. Skills provision measures how well the college meets the needs of the local economy and ‘strong’ is the highest award that can be given, so we are hugely proud of this!

The college has links with a vast range of local and national businesses. We involve our employer partners in our course design which makes sure our students get the relevant and up to date skills they need to succeed in the workplace.

Sum up the New College experience in three sentences. An outstanding education provider with consistently high achievement and success rates.

Friendly and supportive teaching staff with exceptional experience in their chosen industry.

Bright, modern campus with cutting edge facilities.

In & Around is the perfect way for us to get our message across to people in the Durham area. As it is a print publication, it helps us reach those who may not see our social media and digital marketing campaigns.

Find out more about New College Durham at www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk in association with

What are we actually looking for when we health check a puppy for the first time?

Obviously we are looking for the all the usual things – swollen glands, fleas or ear mites, abnormal lumps and bumps – but there are some specifically puppy things we check for.

1) Congenital issues – often breed related ie stenotic nostrils and rolled in eyelids, but sometimes ‘spontaneously occurring’ such as deformed legs and polydactyly (extra toes). These conditions can range in severity depending on what they are.

2) Lingually displaced canines – where the bottom teeth grow into the upper jaw. This causes pain, and can prevent the jaw growing properly. We will advise removing these teeth as soon as possible to give the adult teeth time to grow in correctly.

3) Umbilical hernias –rarely do these cause a problem but if they do it can be life threatening. We will advise fixing them when older – often at neutering – but if they ever become painful, hard or an unusual colour they need to be checked by a vet!

4) Heart murmurs – heart murmurs in young puppies may be something or nothing. They may disappear over time or they may lead to heart problems. The vet will guide you in working out the best way forward. And if you’re puppy is a boy:

5) Number of testicles: both should be in the scrotum, but occasionally they can be in the abdomen or the groin. As a puppy this isn’t a worry but if they haven’t descended by about 6months we will recommend castrating them due to the increased risk of these testicles becoming cancerous.

Please call 0191 410 9674 or pop in our clinic for more information.

Full range of veterinary services and treatments available

Full range of veterinary services and treatments available