Climate Change and its Impact

This short English and maths course will help you to improve your skills whilst learning about what is happening to the natural world.

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

22 May 2023 - 23 May 2023
24 July 2023 - 25 July 2023

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Course description

Is the weather now the same as it was when you were young? Are you noticing more in the news about changes to the natural world? Climate change is happening all around us; would you like to learn more?

This short English and maths course will help you to improve your skills whilst learning about what is happening to the natural world. Do you want to make a change? Join us to find out how.

What you will learn about:

Impacts on daily life and what I can do about it
Impacts upon the natural world
Rising temperatures, rising sea levels, reduction of polar ice caps
Formal Letter, email writing and discussion to get your point across
Appropriate language and vocabulary

What can this course lead to?

Functional Skills qualifications in English or maths

Level 1 Certificate in understanding climate change & environmental awareness

Course session dates

Session dates for 22 May 2023 - 23 May 2023

Monday 22 May 2023 to Tuesday 23 May 2023

Session dates for 24 July 2023 - 25 July 2023

Monday 24 Jul 2023 to Tuesday 25 Jul 2023

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Students come to us to get those "magic key" English and maths qualifications that will open doors to their futures. We know that our students can arrive with mixed feelings about these subjects, so our job is to create a safe and welcoming space to develop confidence as well as these essential skills. When you come to study with us, you will be supported to start at the right level for you and to progress at your own pace to succeed

Ruth North Lead Tutor, English and Maths

“I am enjoying being back in education - learning, meeting awsome people and getting my confidence back.” - Craig
Learn more about Craig's story

Great tutors for Maths, and all the staff are helpful and friendly.

Staying residential at Northern College gave me time to breathe. Most of the learning would come about when talking with others, over meals and our free time. Walking in the garden before breakfast is inspirational.

Absolutely beautiful place to learn, stunning scenery to help set you at ease with staff and tutors that go above and beyond. I can't express how much Northern College has helped me.

Absolutely loved my time at Northern College and would recommend to everyone as it's the best thing I did.