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MY COLLEGE MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE STUDENT AND PARENT NEWSLETTER

DEC 2018

- Ofsted 2018

Huge congratulations to all of our students and staff for helping to achieve our fantastic Ofsted result!

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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We are thrilled to have been rated Good by Ofsted in our latest report!

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“Leaders and managers have created a welcoming and harmonious College environment in which learners from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds work together effectively”.

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Higher Education Graduation 2018

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Ofsted Rates Middlesbrough College Good!

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Ten Years of Success on Teesside

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Student Life!

FOCUS ON: COMPUTING • HEALTH & CARE • ENGINEERING • SPORT • GRADUATION 2018 • STUDENT LIFE • DRAMA IN THE CLASSROOM •

HELLO WELCOME &

...to our first newsletter of this academic year!

As we approach Christmas we are delighted to share with you our wonderful Ofsted news! We are so proud of all of our staff and students who played a huge part in making this happen. We are also excited to share with you all of our latest news, events and photos.

Have a lovely Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

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CONGRATULATIONS! Our Higher Education students celebrated their graduation in November at Middlesbrough Town Hall. The day was very special for all students and staff involved.

We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your life.

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OFSTED RATES MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE GOOD! Ofsted have praised the College for its positive culture, high grades, employment outcomes and strong curriculum that meets the needs of Teesside, in a report rating the College Good. Here are some of the great things Ofsted said about us.

The College ethos is one of raising aspirations successfully in a caring, supportive and challenging environment.

Learners value the support they receive in College.

Specialist and well-qualified staff give expert advice that opens doors to employment and further study for learners.

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Work experience and work-related learning align carefully with learners’ study and ambitions.

The courses at the College align closely to the future opportunities available to learners and apprentices.

Careers education, advice and guidance for learners on study programmes are good.

YOUR NO.1 CHOICE

Learners benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities in the college. These include sports, well-being activities, debates and volunteering.

Learners and apprentices demonstrate good behaviour and are highly motivated and have positive attitudes to learning.

Learners compete successfully in regional and national skills competitions.

A high proportion of learners on Level 3 vocational study programmes achieve their qualifications with high grades.

Learners benefit from a wide range of stimulating resources and from well-equipped learning environments.

GOLD IS OUR FAVOURITE COLOUR! Middlesbrough College is proud to be the only GFE college or university in the Tees Valley to secure gold status in the Teaching Excellence Standard Framework Awards for Higher Education teaching and graduate employment outcomes.

NICDEX OVERALL COLLEGE LEAGUE TABLE 2018 Middlesbrough College was recently ranked joint 3rd in the country for satisfaction and positive destinations. Number 1 in the Tees Valley!

Position

College

Learner Satisfaction

Employer Satisfaction

16-18 Destination

Adult Destination

Total Points

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PETROC

8

10

10

8

36

2

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES

8

10

9

7

34

2

WESTON COLLEGE

8

10

9

7

34

3

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

10

8

9

6

33

3

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

9

9

7

8

33

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YEARS OF SUCCESS ON TEESSIDE

In 10 years, Middlesbrough College has transformed its offer through improving its links with employers. Since the College’s move to the purpose-built £68m Middlehaven campus in 2008, continual investment in specialist learning environments that replicate work places and first-class staff from industry backgrounds have created a brilliant student experience and attracted students from the Tees Valley and beyond.

MAT H ENG S & LISH CENT RE

MAIN COLLEG E SUBZERO SNOW &

DEVELOP SKI MENT

2008

2018

Ofsted Requires Improvement

Ofsted Good

N/A

TEF Gold

2,500

5,000

% of students in priority sectors • Engineering • Digital • Health & Care • Construction • Advanced Manufacturing

27%

53%

Apprentice numbers

200

2,000

Turnover

£26m

£41m

Value of campus

£68m

£100m

500

1,000

Not known

97%

Quality Full time student numbers

Staff employed 6

Student positive destinations

The Middlesbrough College development story Sept-2008 Migrated from Marton, Acklam Longlands and Kirby to a new £68m campus at Middlehaven.

Sept-2012

Sept-2013

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Opened extension to the main college building, engineering workshops and external construction skills area.

Sept-2015

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MIDDLESBROUGH IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR JOBS Kick-start your career and training in this thriving town! There are amazing investment opportunities in Middlesbrough and we are working in partnership with Middlesbrough Council with their investment programme of £700M which is bringing 5,000 jobs to Middlesbrough over the next five years.

These jobs will supplement the thriving town centre businesses and are all located minutes away from our campus- providing both part time opportunities to fit around your studies as well as long term careers with strong and growing businesses.

Key projects include: • Subzero, a regional ski and snow centre

Opened the new STEM Centre as Phase II of a £20m investment including external recreation areas and sports facilities.

Sept-2017

Opened new £6m sixth form centre on the site of the old rope works on Dock Street, including state of the art 4G pitches for MC Sport Academies.

Sept-2014 Opened £3m extension to the sixth form centre due to increased demand for science and maths.

Sept-2016 Acquired NECC Training to expand apprenticeships provision across the North East.

Launched new partnership with The Open University Opened new specialist English and maths facility.

• Centre Square grade A office development will generate additional business and professional jobs • TeesAMP advanced manufacturing parkbringing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing companies to the area

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“Newcastle and the North East are now the fourth-highest paying regions in the UK.”

Computing Research 2018

FOCUS ON...

Have you thought about studying these subjects?

With a skills shortage and rapidly growing industries, there couldn’t be a better time to gain skills in these key areas for your future.

COMPUTING Courses: •

Computer Science - L2

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Application and Web Development - L3

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Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) - L3

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Networking and System Support - L3

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Fd Computing - L5

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BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up) - L6

CAREERS •

Software Developer

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Website Designer

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IT Engineer

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IT Operator

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IT Business Analyst

“Our digital community is one of the most vibrant, productive and rapidly developing in the UK.” - North East Local Enterprise Partnership

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STUDENT SUCCESS - CAMERON FLAKI

Cameron wanted to return to education to study an Access to HE Diploma in Computing to achieve his career ambition of working in the technology sector.

Cameron said “ I would recommend an Access course to anyone wanting to come back to education.

I feel prepared to go to university and fulfil my career goal of working within the Computing industry.”

FOCUS ON...

HEALTH AND CARE Courses: •

Health and Social Care - L2

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Exploring the Care Sectors (Health and Social Care/ Childcare) - L2

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Health and Social Care - L3 CACHE Award

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Health and Social Care - L3 Certificate

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Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - L3

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Health and Care Vocational/ A Levels combined - L3

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Cert HE Health, Wellbeing and Social Care - L4

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Fd Health, Wellbeing and Social Care - L5

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BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Top-up) - L6

We have great employer links enabling students to secure work placements in a range of Health & Care settings!

STUDENT SUCCESS - MAX ROBERTS

CAREERS •

Social Worker

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Occupational Therapist

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Nurse

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Youth Worker

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Speech and Language Therapist

“NHS figures published in January 2018 show that seven out of ten nursing vacancies remain unfilled in the North East.”

Aspiring nurse Max was offered numerous unconditional offers and a scholarship to study Nursing at university after gaining top marks in his Level 3 Health and Social Care course.

Max said “The facilities at College are fantastic and my work placements have helped me decide on my future career. I am looking forward to progressing to Manchester University to study Adult Nursing.”

- Royal College of Nursing, 2018

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FOCUS ON...

STUDENT SUCCESS ADAM JUMA Adam Juma, a father of four, came to the UK from Sudan and started a cleaning job at Middlesbrough College to support his family.

And now hard-working Adam has landed a sought-after job at Newton Aycliffe - base conveyor system manufacturer Advanced Automation after completing a string of motor vehicle and engineering qualifications with Middlesbrough College.

ENGINEERING Courses: •

Performing Engineering Operations Diploma (Mechanical) - Level 2

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Welding Engineering - L2

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Foundation/ Ext Diploma) - L3

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Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Foundation/ Ext Diploma) - L3

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Instrumentation & Control Engineering (Foundation/ Ext Diploma) L3

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Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation/ Ext Diploma) - L3

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Mechanical Engineering (Foundation/ Ext Diploma) - Level 3

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Performing Engineering Operations (Mechanical) - Level 3

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Welding Engineering - L3

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Engineering Vocational / A Level combined - L3

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HNC in Engineering (Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, Civil Engineering, Construction Management) - L4

CAREERS

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HND in Engineering (Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic) - L5

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Electrical/ Electronic Engineer

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BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Operations) (Top-up) - L6

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Instrumentation Engineer

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Design Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer

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Welder

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Civil and Structural Engineer

“The skills shortage is a critical issue for the UK engineering construction sector.”

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Adam said “It’s a fantastic feeling to have got this far and landed a great job. The best part is my family are so proud of me. My wife supported me and my kids look up to their Dad – the two eldest now want to go to university too. I can’t thank the staff at Middlesbrough College enough, particularly Ian Moore who believed in me the whole way and inspired me to reach my potential.”

- Institution of Civil Engineers, 2017

FOCUS ON...

SPORT Courses: •

Sport - L2

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Instructing Exercise and Fitness - L2

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Diploma in Sport (Extended Certificate/ Diploma NQF) - L3

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Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Diploma) - L3

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Personal Training - L3

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Sport Vocational/ A Level combined - L3

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Fd Outdoor Adventure Education and Leadership - L5

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Fd Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation - L5

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Fd Strength and Conditioning - L5

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BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education and Leadership - L6

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BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning (Top-up) - L6

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BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation (Top-up) - L6

CAREERS •

Physical Education Teacher

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Community Sports Co-ordinator

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Fitness Instructor

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Professional Athlete

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Physiotherapist

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Sports Therapist

STUDENT SUCCESS - ELLIE GUTCHER

Ellie studies Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science and plays football for Middlesbrough Academy and Middlesbrough Women’s Youth Team, Lionesses. Ellie hopes to one day become a professional sportswoman on the England Women’s Team.

Ellie said “My course is beneficial to my training and career goals. I’m also on the Football Academy team, the best part of being on the team is the opportunity to travel to away games.”

“The 2018 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report reveals that the UK health and fitness industry is continuing to strengthen. It has more gyms, more members and a greater market value than ever before.”- 2018 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 11

BASKETBALL

CRICKET

VOLLEYBALL

GOLF

GYMNASTICS

TABLE TENNIS

OUR SPORTS FOOTBALL

ACADEMIES

If you are aged between 1619 and you are enrolled onto one of our full-time courses, you have the chance to join one of our sporting academies alongside your studies.

You can study any subject at College and also join our Sports Academies and get the chance to play the sports you love!

Each academy offers specialist sports coaching to develop sporting excellence, nurture your natural talent and aid your personal development. With a total of nine hours of coaching, training and fixtures per week, you can choose from our seven academies.

• 3-9 hours professional coaching • Pre-season screening • High quality performance coaching • Free access to sports injury clinic • Free massage therapy • Free strength and conditioning training and programming • Performance analysis

LACHLAN KENNEDY “I chose to study at Middlesbrough College because of the opportunities to join the Cricket Academy.”

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Benefits for all Academy players include:

• Sport Science support which includes nutritional advice and psychological profiling • Assistance towards achieving coaching qualifications

STUDENT VOICE Many learners are well represented by their dynamic students’ union.

OFSTED 2018

WE DEMAND £ MORE CASH FOR COLLEGES! Our Student Voice has been busy as part of the Love our College’s campaign in which College’s across the North East joined together to demand a fairer funding deal. Students were visited at College by local MP Andy McDonald. The visit saw Andy tour the College and give a talk about his work campaigning against budget cuts.

DEMENTIA FRIENDS

FUNDRAISING FUN

It’s been a great time for fundraising this term, and we want to thank everyone who has taken part -we’ve loved seeing everyone come together!

100 YEARS OF WOMEN’S VOTE

Students and staff were treated to a workshop by The Glass Ceiling.

REMEMBRANCE

WEAR IT PINK DAY

CHILDREN IN NEED

Students and staff paid their respects during our service.

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STUDENT LIFE

TEACHING SUCCESS IN KENYA FOR SPORT STUDENT LOUISE! Level 3 Sport student Louise Atkinson has returned from her visit to Kenya with the National Citizenship Service where she taught English, maths and sport to children for 11 days.

Louise said “My favourite part of the trip was experiencing the different culture and helping the students.”

DRAMA IN THE CLASSROOM AS STUDENTS TACKLE PATERNITY TESTS Under the expert eye of Dr Richard Spencer – a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize – the group of A-Level students turned into film directors. Students researched, wrote, acted, narrated, filmed and edited the drama which has since earned Middlesbrough College recognition from the LUMA Centre Finland – an organisation

A TASTE OF SUCCESS Our talented Catering and Hospitality students celebrated winning an array of National competitions including the ‘Team Award for Outstanding Flavours’ at The Heat Competition 2018 in Jersey.

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that promotes STEM subjects internationally.

The group was shortlisted for the centre’s StarT Education Award.

The biology students worked with a peer from the A-Level Media Studies class to create the film, which has received hundreds of views on YouTube.

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PUBLIC SERVICES TRIP TO CATTERICK

WE SUPPORT YOU

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If you have any additional support needs, we offer a range of support services to help you whilst you study. If you want to talk to the ALS team in a confidential manner please contact 01642 333727.

E WORLD TH HAIR & BEAUTY STUDENTS VISIT LONDON EXCEL A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO THE LAKES

SAFETY & SECURITY IN COLLEGE Our student council and Ofsted have confirmed we have created a welcoming environment with well behaved students!

The College has a barrier system in place at the entry to the main site and security/ access control measures at other key entry points.

TOP 10

REASONS TO CHOOSE MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

1 Highest performing GFE college in the Tees Valley

5 Best student benefits - including 7 day free travel

8 Largest STEM Apprenticeship provider in the region

2 Ofsted rated ‘Good’

6 Matrix award for excellent and impartial careers advice

9 Partnership with The Open University offering affordable and flexible Higher Education courses

3 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ‘Gold’ 4 £100m campus and industry standard facilities

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7 Largest range of courses in the region

7 DAY FREE* TRAVEL! THE BEST IN THE TEES VALLEY! *£5 termly fee for transport administration

10 Excellent employment outcomes

We know that student life is expensive so that’s why we give you the best student benefits. Just show your Student ID card when getting on Arriva and Stagecoach buses to take advantage of our new 7 day free bus travel!

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HIGHER EDUCATION We’re proud that our teaching staff were rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework Awards – a rigorous review of higher education standards that rates the College as the best general Further Education College in the Tees Valley and among the best in the UK for quality teaching and employment outcomes.

STUDENT SUCCESS - JUSTYNA MYSTKOWSKA

Course: FD Airport and Airline Management

Higher Education courses we offer in a range of subjects:

“The support you receive at College is brilliant, I know I can speak to my tutor about anything! It’s also a lot cheaper to stay at College compared to other universities.

Cert HE - Certificate in Higher Education (L4) HNC - Higher National Certificate (L4) HND - Higher National Diploma (L5) Cert Ed - Certificate of Education (L5) Fd - Foundation Degree (L5) BA - Bachelor of Arts (L6)

The modules are really interesting on my course and I feel I have all the right skills to fulfil my career dream of becoming an Airport Manager.”

BSc - Bachelor of Science (L6) BEng - Bachelor of Engineering (L6) ProfGCE - Professional Certificate in Education (L6) MA - Master of Arts (L7)

SAVE UP TO £16,200 STUDYING WITH US! Open University Degree at Middlesbrough College

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Other Institution Equivalent

Duration

Qualification

Cost

Qualification

Cost

Year 3

BSc or BA Hons Degree (Top-up)

£8,500

BSc or BA Hons Degree

£9,250

Year 2

Foundation Degree

£6,150

N/A

£9,250

Year 1

N/A

£6,150

N/A

£9,250

Year 0

Access to HE Diploma

£0*

Foundation Year

£9,250

Total Cost

£20,800

Total Cost

£37,000

*Access to HE Diploma fee written off upon successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree/Foundation Degree

WHAT IS AN ACCESS DIPLOMA? If you aspire to progress to university, but you don’t meet the standard entry criteria, there are other options available to you.

We know that being out of education for a while can be daunting, but our courses are designed to make the transition to Higher Education easier. You can choose from a wide range of pathways, which can be studied from as little as 12 hours per week.

TOTAL COST OF OUR DEGREES INCLUDING ACCESS YEAR

£20,800

MUM’S THE WORD FOR MIDWIFE ELLIE Ellie Young, from Yarm, decided to follow her dream of becoming a midwife, and now, having gone on to study at a top university, Ellie has swapped being a full time mum for being a full time midwife at Middlesbrough’s James Cook University hospital.

TOTAL COST AT UNIVERSITY

£37,000

“The course was amazing.

If you are thinking about returning to education, do it.”

We also offer a brand new Access to Health Distance Learning course – an exclusive in the North East that provides an even more flexible route to university.

TOTAL SAVING

£16,200 Our Access courses include: • Art & Design • Built Environment • Business Studies • Computing • Digital Marketing & Social Media • Engineering • Games Development • Health • Humanities & Social Sciences • Media Production • Music • Science • Social Work Studies • Sports Studies

“The teaching and support from tutors has been really good. I would definitely recommend this course to people who want to come back into education.”

Ryan Webster - Access to Built Environment

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APPRENTICESHIPS

DID YOU KNOW? NSG IS THE LARGEST STEM LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND?

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE LEARNERS ENGINEER THEIR ROUTE INTO HIGH QUALITY NORTH EAST JOBS Middlesbrough College’s apprenticeship training company, Northern Skills Group, trains more than 2,000 apprentices each year. Strong links with regional employers from across different sectors mean students get to grips with the skills that are needed on the job, meaning they are job ready when leaving.

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Steph Coleman, Executive Director of Northern Skills Group said:

“Our expert trainers, most of whom come from industry backgrounds, train in some of the best facilities in the country which ensure students have the skills that employers demand”.

LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP? You can find all of our apprenticeship programmes, check out who’s hiring and sign up to our vacancy bulletin at northernskills.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you know a local business willing to employ you as an apprentice, ask them to call 03453 40 40 40

T LEVELS ARE MAJOR OPPORTUNITY FOR NORTH EAST EMPLOYERS New technical qualifications being introduced in 2020 could be a major opportunity for employers across the North East, a training expert has said. Look out for them in the future.

APPRENTICESHIPS DID YOU KNOW? • NSG has links with over 2000 employers • Almost all apprentices remain in employment after their apprenticeship is complete • We train over 2,200 Apprentices every year

Five apprentices, Katie McElwee, Amy Kelly, Jade Fuller, Courtney Webber and Nicola Hyde have now secured permanent roles in Stronger Families at Middlesbrough Council after impressing their employer.

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STRONGER FAMILIES APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS! W IES N A

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LOOKING TO HIRE AN APPRENTICE? Many businesses across the UK see apprenticeships as a cost effective way to recruit new staff and incorporate it into their business growth strategy. Apprenticeships not only increase productivity but also ensure your workforce is

highly skilled and ahead of the latest developments in the industry.

Northern Skills Group provides a full recruitment service and work with you to train your apprentice.

TEL. 03453 40 40 40

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EVENTS

RATED ‘GOOD’

BY OFSTED

TOP PERFORMING GFE COLLEGE IN THE TEES VALLEY

Special Education Needs Event 14th Jan 2019 3pm - 4.30pm & 4.30pm - 6pm. Booking required on 01642 333800

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with our the latest events, news and information!

Higher Education Open Event 10th Jan 2019 2.00pm - 6.00pm

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY! Cinderella Mon 10th Dec - Tue 18th Dec 7pm Sat 15th Dec - 12noon

School Leavers Open Event 26th Jan 2019 10.00am - 12noon A Level Masterclass Day Thursday 21st Feb 2019 9.30am-3.00pm

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This year’s pantomime is the wellloved story of Cinderella, a winter celebration for all the family! The pantomime will be presented and performed by our Performing and Production Arts students in the MC Theatre.

You can book tickets at The Graduate Salon Desk (Hair Salon Reception). Tickets cost £10.00 for adults and £6.00 for concessions.

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Business Management and Professional Development Catering and Hospitality Construction Creative Arts, Music and Media Education Engineering, Science and Technical Training ESOL Check out Hair and Beauty

our website to find out more!

Master your subject before you join us!

WWW.MBRO.AC.UK

Are you unsure which A Level subject you’d like to study? Get a feel for College life and our courses by attending our A Level Masterclass day.

FREE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES

Join us for a one day A Level Masterclass! Pick 4 subjects and spend a day at MC6. It’s your chance to meet our fantastic teachers, find out more about the subjects and get a feel for College life!

To book your place email mc6@mbro.ac.uk or call 01642 333333.

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