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My College

Middlesbrough College Student and Parent Newsletter

Spring/Summer 2021

New for 2021!

Students set to benefit from £20 million investment plan: See inside

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The MC mobile app T Levels Institute of Technology Free student device scheme

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Campus Heart plans LRC refurbishment Digital Centre Construction Skills Workshop

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Big plans for 2021/22!

We may have been in lockdown, but we’ve been busy!

There are lots of new and exciting developments which will improve your time at College.

New Digital Skills Centre With state of the art equipment

MC Click Free loan device scheme

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Institute of Technology New dedicated University Centre building

Campus Heart Great new social space for students

Construction Skills Workshop New inside and outside workspace for students

New mobile app launch

Keeping in touch and getting the info you need has never been easier! This new platform will allow students to access information which is specific to their chosen course via an app that can be downloaded from Apple or Google Play. It will also be available to all students as their browser home screen when logging onto their college account! In 21/22 we aim to develop this for parent and apprentice use too.

Features on our new app include: • • • • • • •

Timetables Attendance records Café menus Book loans Transport timetables Virtual learning links Report cards and much more...

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Vote of confidence from the Government T Levels- the first in the Tees Valley!

What are they?

T Levels are a brand new qualification which are an alternative to A Levels. This 2 year qualification will help students to build the future that they want and employers need!

New facilities to support T Levels

You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% of your time in the workplace, putting the skills you’ve acquired into action.

Every T Level student will take an industry placement that lasts at least 45 days, helping you to gain valuable experience

Our courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so they meet the needs of industry and prepare you for work.

T Level courses offered in 2021:

T Level courses offered in 2022:

• Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator)

• Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care

• Health & Social Care

Digital Centre Construction Centre

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in the workplace and allowing employers to meet the new talent in their industry.

• Digital Production Design & Development

• Business & Administration

• Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

• Creative & Design

• Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment • Building Services Specialist Pathways: Electrotechnical Engineering or Plumbing Engineering

• Catering & Hospitality • Hair & Beauty We will continue to pilot T Levels in other areas so you could still access a 45 day placement on all other level 3 courses in 21/22.

Institute of Technology Only one in Tees Valley!

We are thrilled to be part of the North East Institute of Technology- a leading provider of technical education! We are the only provider of IoT accredited courses in the Tees Valley.

Having the prestigious Institute of Technology (IoT) status gives the promise to our students and employers that we will deliver high-quality technical qualifications and bespoke training to provide a route for people of all ages and existing employees to gain industry specific skills.

This is a great seal of approval alongside our TEF Gold award – excellence in learning and employment outcomes.

IOT Courses delivered at Middlesbrough College in 2021: • Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment - Surveying/ Civil Engineering (Foundation/Extended Diploma) • Access to HE: Construction and the Built Environment • HNC/HND in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) • HNC/ HND in Engineering (Operations) • HNC/ HND in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

• HNC/ HND in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)

• BEng (Hons) Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering) (Top-up)

• HNC/ HND in Building Services Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Engineering (Operations Engineering) (Top-up)

• HNC/ HND in Construction and the Built Environment • HNC/ HND Civil Engineering • Fd Business • Fd Computing • BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Top-up)

• BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical/ Electronic Engineering) (Top-up) • BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management (Top-up) • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing (Top-up) • BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up)

Plus all of our other HE courses will have access to our new centre in September 2021.

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Our new digital campus!

If COVID has taught us anything, it’s our reliance on technology!

We are thrilled to launch MC Click!

Coming August 2021, MC Click is a free loan device scheme for Level 2, 3 and 4 students*

*Conditions apply See mbro.ac.uk 6

What are the benefits?

Digital devices are a great way for you to capture your work and showcase your skills. You can capture activities on video, create and share surveys and polls, record group discussions and tutor feedback, all with the click of a button.

New in-built AI features will also help you improve your spelling, grammar and punctuation, create dynamic presentations and even turn speech-to-text.

Students can use these devices in college or at home to help with research assignments and homework.

What device will I receive?

The college has a stock of 4000 devices with two main types (valued at over £400 each). Specifications are listed below: Dell Latitude 3120 2 in 1 • Intel Celeron N5100 Processor • 11.6 HD Touchscreen • 4GB RAM • 64GB Hard Drive • Dual Camera and Microphone • AC Power Adapter Ideal for vocational courses

Who is entitled to a free college device?

The college is aiming for all full time students to have access to a personal device from the academic year 2023/24. This is being phased in, based on the amount of online course content and assignment work students have to do on their course.

Free loan devices will be distributed at enrolment for the academic year 2021/22 to all eligible students.

We will also continue to loan a device to any continuing students who loaned a device during 2020/21 and who are still studying with us in 2021/22.

This will be clarified after October half term.

The free loan device scheme will be expanded in the academic years 2022/23 and 2023/24 to cover all fulltime students – including Access to HE courses.

Dell Latitude 3190 • Intel Celeron N4120 Processor • 11.6 HD Screen • 4GB RAM • 64GB Hard Drive • Camera and Microphone • AC Power Adapter

Ideal for academic courses

Check out our FAQs online at www.mbro.ac.uk/MCClick or email helpdesk@mbro.ac.uk

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And Andthat’s that’snot not everything! everything!

Middlesbrough Council has supported our ambitious plans with investments from the Middlesbrough Towns fund, helping us continue to create a fresh and unique college community.

Campus Heart Campus Heart Great new social space for students

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MC6 Café expansion

New Town Reception

Learning Resource Centre refurbishment Including new self service book checkout

New Reception Area

Phase 2

Taking the college to our community

Town Centre Unit

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Keeping the good news flowing for Teesside Teesside Freeport What is it?

• The Teesside Freeport is the largest port in the UK covering 4,500 acres, equivalent to 2,550 football pitches!

• The Freeport will be a secure customs zone meaning business can be carried out inside the country’s land border, reducing tariff controls and easing duties from taxes.

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How we’re involved Why does it matter?

• The Teesside Freeport will boost trade and investments across the UK and increase the need for high-skills jobs.

• The Teesside Freeport will create over 18,000 skilled jobs over the next five years!

• The Teesside Freeport will create hotbeds for innovation, attracting new business and investors to the Tees Valley.

• Middlesbrough College is part of the Teesworks Skills Academy which links contractors, end users, skills providers, job seekers and apprentices to create a world-class workforce for the future.

• Along with a range of colleges and training providers across Teesside, we’re working with the Academy to develop a skills plan to coordinate training and recruitment across the region and ensure we have a highly skilled workforce for the Teesside Freeport.

Boho X Teesside’s tech scene is thriving!

BOHO X ‘The Digital City’ in Middlesbrough is set to be completed by 2022 and will grow Middlesbrough’s digital sector bringing a huge number of job roles to the region!

Middlesbrough College will have a training centre in this building when it opens.

Treasury Jobs With plans to move hundreds of Treasury officials to Darlington, ‘Treasury North’ will also create an opportunity for new jobs in the Teesside area.

Middlesbrough College works closely with local employers and businesses to align skills needs to that of employers.

GE Renewable Energy are creating a new facility on the Teesworks site 11

Helping you succeed Expanding our free travel routes Bus Free bus travel 7 days a week for full-time students across the Tees Valley on Arriva, Stagecoach and Compass Royston* Also dedicated college buses to Middlesbrough College from • Ingleby Barwick

Train Free train travel to our TTE campus from anywhere In the Tees Valley Free train travel to Middlesbrough College from • Allens West • Darlington Bank Top • Darlington North Road

• Easington

• Dinsdale

• Great Ayton via Stokesley and Hutton Rudby

• Hartlepool

• Saltburn, New Marske, Marske • Guisborough via Ormesby

• Egglescliffe • Northallerton • Seaham • Seaton Carew • Thirsk

• Coulby Newham via Hemlington and Acklam

• Yarm

During enrolment, each student will be given an ID card which also acts as a travel pass.

Half price train travel to Middlesbrough College from all other stations with a 16-17 Saver Card*

• Thornaby - New for 2021 • Stockton - New for 2021

*See website for full details mbro.ac.uk

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Catch Up Funding Through the Government’s 16-19 tuition fund, Middlesbrough College is providing extra tuition to ensure that students who may have fallen behind can catch up.

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Smaller class sizes Extra learning support Transition support from school Extra welfare and counselling support

Specially appointed Learning and Pastoral Coaches for English and Maths and subject specialist vocational teachers will work with small groups of 5 students in addition to their timetabled lessons to provide tailored support.

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It’s all about you......

2020 may have been tough, but we’ve had the best year yet! Our students have gone above and beyond and we are so proud of their excellent results. And we are over the moon to see that our community is happy!

Staff satisfaction

Student satisfaction

Employer satisfaction

93% 95% 98% Our new Kickstart placements started with us last month.

They are really enjoying working at Middlesbrough College and getting a taste for working life.

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Our aim is to get you ahead of your competition, whether that’s for University, an apprenticeship or work.

This includes:

• Work placements • CV and interview support • UCAS personal statement support • University visits • Job shop vacancies

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Industry facilities Industry tutors Guest speakers Volunteering Enrichment Vocational trips and visits

We work with over 2,000 employers!

When you sign up to Middlesbrough College you are signing up for more than just a qualification. Our team of experts will help you with every aspect of your life at College and any individual needs you may have.

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Come Eventsand see us Campus Guidance Events Come along to our onsite guidance events at Middlesbrough College where we can support you to achieve your future dreams.

Our upcoming Campus Guidance Events are your chance to meet our friendly teams, take a tour

TTE Events

of our facilities and meet your tutors face to face, all in a safe and socially distanced environment.

Thu 17th June 5:00pm - 7:30pm Sat 3rd July 10:00am - 3:00pm

All of our on-site events are COVID-Secure and we follow Government guidelines

Wed 9th June 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Apply online!

We are still accepting applications onlinehead over to our website to apply for your dream course today!

mbro.ac.uk tte.co.uk

Enrolment

We begin enrolling early this year, on Thursday 12th August.

Watch out for your invitation to enrol over the summer.

Our dedicated Schools Team are here to help you every step of the way!

Campus tours

Want to see our campus before you join us in September? You can book on to our campus tours!

Find out more and book your tour on our website.

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Course information: 01642 333333