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The talk is held at Northern College for Adults on March 29th 10.00am – 12.00pm, with an optional tour of the campus which is situated at Wentworth Castle Barnsley.
Our Business Development team recently spent the day at Business Village Barnsley meeting a wide range of local business owners.
As well as discussing the professional courses that would be suitable such as Award in Education and Training, our team provided Training Needs Analysis and advice on upskilling workforces.
The Business Village is located on two sites in Barnsley; at Wilthorpe and Cudworth and houses businesses from across many sectors including; Creative and Digitial, Engineering, Business Administration and Health and Safety.
We are excited about the prospect of supporting local businesses to grow whether that be through education and training or hosting events at our campus.
If you would like to know more about the work, we do with Businesses contact us on the email below.
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We are pleased to announce that from the 1st March 2023 Emma Beal will be the newly appointed Principal and Chief Executive at Northern College.
Emma Beal is an experienced education professional who has led, managed and delivered across a broad spectrum of educational areas within South Yorkshire over the last 22 years. The key thread of this work is securing educational inclusion. As Principal and Chief Executive of The Northern College, her role is to continue the proud and distinguished history of inspiring positive change through adult education. Emma is committed to ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills to participate and succeed across all aspects of their lives.
Emma’s experience, knowledge and skills include developing new curriculum, quality improvement and partnership. Her previous roles include Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Quality and Market Development here at Northern College and Assistant Director for Lifelong Learning at Sheffield City Council.
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Recently we took our Access to Higher Education students to visit our partner universities. The students visited the University of Huddersfield and Sheffield Hallam University and spent a day at each.
Our students were greeted by university student ambassadors that were there all day to answer any questions and make our students welcome. The group took part in academic taster sessions, a campus tour and spent some time in the Students’ Union.
These visits are an important part of our Access to HE courses, helping our students to explore and decide what is their next step, and which universities they would like to apply for.
‘’It was lovely to take our students on trips to the Universities before the UCAS deadline, so they could experience what it would be like to study at Higher Education. But most importantly, the visits allowed students to confirm the degree pathway they were interested in studying and seek advice on their personal statement and any future interviews they would take part in, which was valuable for our students.’’ Hannah Williams, Careers and Work placement Adviser
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If you have the ambition to go to university but are missing qualifications, then our Access to Higher Education courses could be the right place to start.
Visit our department webpage to find out more and contact us with any questions.
Do you want to learn a new skill, try something new or change career? We have provided a list of all our upcoming courses and start dates which you can see below.
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Set in acres of stunning National Trust gardens, Northern College is the ideal spot to focus on your studies and future.
Our college and residential accommodation for individuals aged 19 and over allows you to focus on your education and receive exceptional support throughout.
Did you know you may be able to study for free?
Many of our students are eligible to study for free on some courses and we can offer you all the advice you need about course fees, funding support and Advanced Learner Loans.
Want to progress to university?
We also have a range of Pre-Access to university courses available, to get you ready to study a level 3 Access to Higher Education course in September to fast-track to university. You can view these here: Department: Access to University – Northern College
*Please note dates are subject to change. We will confirm when you apply.
Northern College takes great pride in the training we provide for the local community. We have taken this further by working with GXO, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, in Barnsley to provide on-site training to their staff. Interested employees joined our tutors in Digital Learning and Essential Digital Skills. By taking part in these courses students have learned some essentials skills such as:
The course was delivered on site at GXO over five weeks and on the sixth week the students came to our campus and completed their assessment.
“This is a great partnership which is allowing employees a wonderful opportunity to develop the kind of digital skills which are so important to have today in everyday life. GXO should be applauded for their staff development programme which positively reinforces the importance of adult education for their workforce.” Nicky Straughan, Curriculum Manager
“GXO Barnsley first made connection with Northern College around 12 months ago and we were keen to explore how we could work in partnership together and explore the interesting opportunities they have to offer.
As a major employer within the Barnsley area, we are proud to engage with local providers and to support them where we can. We have a strong culture for learning and so when Northern College shared information on their essential skills offerings we thought this offering would be useful to those colleagues who are passionate about their personal development.
Classes such as Digital Skills and ESOL can help learners with some basic key skills that can be used in both their personal lives and at work, which is great news.
We look forward to 2023 where we expect the partnership to continue to go from strength to strength.” Joanne Gibson, Talent and Development Manager
Safeguarding Adults Week 2022 takes place Monday 21- Sunday 27 November in association with the Ann Craft Trust.
The week is an opportunity for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues for adults.
Each day we’ll be focusing on a different safeguarding theme to explore how we respond to contemporary safeguarding challenges – joining in and showing our support for this important awareness event.
The Ann Craft Trust have provided an excellent resource hub for those that want to join in and show your support.
As a College specifically for Adult learners (aged 19+) we see the importance in raising awareness amongst our College students and within the wider community.
The job market is always changing and developing – how do you find out what employers are looking for?
It doesn’t matter what industry you want to work in, having strong transferable and interpersonal skills is always beneficial.
With that in mind, here are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for on job adverts in the Yorkshire region:
These skills give us an idea of what employers are looking for, help us plan our courses and help you to develop your CV.
If you are looking to develop your experience and skill set, we can work with you to create a personal learning plan. The plan will include courses that are specific to your level of learning and give you the skills and knowledge that you need for your next career move.
Contact us now to talk to our Student Support Team.
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So, you need English and maths qualifications for your next step, but you don’t know if you need Functional Skills or GCSEs.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help you decide which is right for you by explaining what each means and the benefits. You may also be able to study for free.
These courses are free to anyone who doesn’t already have either a GCSE grade 4 (C grade), or a Level 2 in the specific subject.
English and maths Functional Skills focus on skills that you need in everyday life and the ability to problem solve. For example, on the English course you will learn reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. On the Maths course you will learn about the number system, use of common measures, shape and space, and handling information.
Benefits include:
GCSEs are considered the gold standard by Higher Education and some industries. They also provide a more in-depth and academic approach to learning English and maths over a full academic year of study.
Benefits include:
We know that your decision will also depend on your circumstances. So, if it isn’t clear to you which qualification would be the best, you can contact us on the e-mail address below and one of our Student Support team will be in touch to discuss your options.
Functional skills and GCSE qualifications in English and Maths are free to anyone who doesn’t already have either a grade 4, or a Level 2, in the specific subject. This means, if you’re aged 19 or over, the government will fund your English and Maths studies until you achieve either of these grades whether you are in work or not.
Contact advice@northern.ac.uk now or telephone 01226 776000.
View our English and maths courses and you can also apply online.
From everyone here at Northern College we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022.
We are in a period of National Mourning to mark the Queen’s life, and as such we would like to share the details of the Book of Condolence.
The Book of Condolence is available to leave messages in from Monday 12th September. It will be situated in the Blackbourne Room in the Conservatory within the National Trust Gardens.
For further information visit the webpage below.
The College will also be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 which will be a Bank Holiday to observe the State Funeral. Students with scheduled classes will be contacted directly.
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