Newham College Course Guide 2010/11
Newham College Course Guide 2010/11
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Newham College of Further Education
East Ham Campus High Street South, London. E6 6ER
Stratford Campus Welfare Road, London. E15 4HT
2010/11
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they can learn new skills and increase their profitability.
Denise Brown-Sackey • A Levels, NVQs, Apprenticeships, and Degrees – we offer the • We're making vital training available to large companies for
OR MOBILE TOP UP
Principal & Chief Executive widest choice with hundreds of courses to choose from. their staff, either within the college, or in the workplace.
VOUCHERS!*
• We have excellent links with employers and can help you • We tailor training to suit business needs, developing new
secure a job. qualifications and delivering industry standards.
• We have guaranteed progression routes to help you continue • We have won many national awards and international
your education as far as you want to go. accolades for our exemplary work engaging with employers.
* Subject to Terms and Conditions
Ofsted
best standards of professional training and development. Local, and courses available in September! You’ll be able to complete a
national, employers know they can count on us to train their staff to Progression Diploma in acting, dance or music.
the highest possible standards. These employers include such
Newham College was rated ‘Outstanding’ in the official report. household names as The Ford Motor Company, British Gas, Royal The performing arts industry is at the forefront of entertainment, from
Ofsted – the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Mail, Thames Water, Vodafone, Virgin Trains, London Underground, X Factor winners, or dance groups like Diversity to the cast of
Services and Skills – emphasised such qualities as the ‘college’s British Telecom, Orange, Docklands Light Railway and the NHS. They Hollyoaks, or West End stages and beyond. It is the industry for talent
innovative and inclusive curriculum’, as well as the ‘highly know that students from Newham College will have the highest level and fulfilment of dreams - with a highly competitive workforce,
successful partnerships which are well focused to meet of skills and expertise. careers in this field involve true dedication and hard work. Newham
Matrix Standard
community needs’. Elsewhere the quality of provision was College offers a variety of performing arts courses, to help students
deemed to be ‘Outstanding’, as was our support from learners, on their way to becoming successful on the stage, behind the mic or
and it was noted that employer’s needs are well met. even on the screen. Our courses include drama, dance and singing so
Newham College of Further Education was recently awarded ‘The if you feel passionate about performance then let us help you take a
Read the full inspection report at: Matrix Standard’, a national quality standard for any organisation that step towards achieving your ambitions in this industry.
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Beacon Status
Newham College of Further Education has become one of just a With Stratford’s Westfield shopping centre due to open in 2011 - the
handful of organisations to be honoured with a new Investors in number of local jobs within the retail industry looks set to boom in
So don’t delay! Make sure you’re right in the heart of the action
come 2012 and give yourself the best possible chance of starting an
exciting new career in retail.
Newham has been chosen as the ONLY College to provide all 8 Diplomas in 2010.
There are hundreds and thousands of service led businesses across
Britain. This global industry stretches from places right on our
With the Olympics coming to How many Levels? What qualification will I get at the end of it?
Sports
people trained in catering or
They are all offered at 3 levels: Can I get a job or go to university with the Diploma?
hospitality.
We’re becoming more and more conscious of health and what we Level 1 - Foundation Diploma equivalent to 5 GCSEs, grades D-G. Employers are very involved in planning and helping us to deliver
eat. With shocking statistics about obesity levels, there are clear Level 2 - Higher Diploma equivalent to 7 GCSEs, grades A*-C. the Diploma. This qualification will give you the skills and
messages encouraging us to get back into shape. This has meant Level 3 - Advanced Diploma equivalent to 3.5 A levels. knowledge that employers and education institutions value. The
the need for experts in this field has risen and will continue to advanced Diploma is equivalent to 3.5 A Levels that you can use to
increase. Newham College now has a variety of sport and health & There is also a Progression Diploma worth 2.5 A levels for those who apply for a job or to go to university. The Diploma does not qualify
fitness courses designed and delivered by industry experts and complete only some specified aspects of the Advanced Diploma. you to practice independently.
taught in live learning spaces. The skills, techniques and relevant
qualifications you’ll learn will prepare you for an exciting career in How long does it take? For more information or to apply now call our Course Consultancy
the sport, leisure and fitness industry. Level 1 - The Foundation Diploma: takes 1 year to complete. Team on 020 8257 4446.
Level 2 - The Higher Diploma: takes 1 year to complete.
We offer the courses in Swimming Pool Supervision & Rescue, Level 3 - The Advanced Diploma: takes 2 years to complete.
Teaching Aquatics, Exercise and Fitness, Fitness Instructing (Gym Mandy Kwan, 17
BTEC National Award
or Exercise to Music), and First Aid. Call us now and find out more After completing each level you a have the option of moving to the
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exciting new career or direction in life!
What is different about the Diploma?
The Diploma is linked to real work. Every Diploma is focused on a
learning spaces.
program you could need on – the facilities are excellent!”
* If you are aged 16-18 years & eligible for an EMA payment
** If you do not qualify for EMA payments. Subject to Terms & Conditions
future careers.”
• A motivated learner who spends time training with you will make • You’ll gain practical skills in the workplace which will be
a great employee. recognised by employers.
• You can be involved with your apprentice’s training and ensure • The Apprenticeship programme is a structured training course
they are learning about things relevant to your business. and there will be clear components that you’ll have to complete. Matthew Wakefield,
• Employers involved in Apprenticeships will have opportunities to • You’ll also be assigned a personal training advisor who can meet Safety and Skills Trainer,National Express East Anglia
network with other employers in the scheme. regularly with you and help you through the programme.
well on my programme. I
How long does an Apprenticeship take to complete?
to anyone interested in
vocational area.
apprenticeships or trades.”
How to find the right Apprenticeship course
How to find the right apprentice Once you have decided what industry you are interested in, you’ll
One of your staff could become an apprentice or we are happy to need to find an employer who can take you on as an apprentice.
find you an apprentice and advise you on the best Apprenticeship to Or, you might already be working in the industry and your current Myles Halliday, Heating & Ventilation
benefit your organisation as well as the individual. employer is happy for you to start on an Apprenticeship Apprenticeship at Balfour Beatty
programme and will help you gain the qualification.
Call the Course Consultancy Team on 020 8257 4446, Find out more about UCS and the HE courses...
CALL US! email us on externalenquiries@[Link], or go online Email: ucs@[Link] Tel: 020 8257 4446 Drop in to
[Link] and start applying for a course now! room D110, Stratford Campus. Find us on UCAS, under Newham College
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WHY NEWHAM COLLEGE WHICH LEVEL AM I?
IS THE RIGHT CHOICE &
INFORMATION ABOUT FEES
We offer a wide range of courses – so whatever your ambitions
and goals, abilities and interests, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
• Wide range of diverse courses at all levels Use the chart below to see what level is best for you.
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Use this as a guide to work out whether you have to pay fees:
If you: Fees:
• are a UK/EU resident and 16-18 years old £0
• are a UK/EU resident aged 19-24 years old applying £0
for your first full time Level 3 course
• are a UK/EU resident aged 25+ applying for your first Level 3 £0
• you are unemployed and receiving benefits The course fee will either be wavered or significantly reduced.
Further information will be provided upon enrolment.
• are a UK/EU resident that does need to pay Courses fees are calculated according to the total number of hours
it takes to complete the course. Typically, a full time course costs
£1338, a part time day course costs £833 and an evening course
costs £297.
• are an international student £4,392 This fee applies to all courses that are available to
international students. If this course is not offered at level 3 or
above then it will not be available to international students, due to
British Home Office regulations.
• are enrolling for a foundation degree Your course fee will be set by our University partners.
Please contact our Course Consultancy Team on 0208 257 4446
or externalenquiries@[Link] to find out more.
• are enrolling for a degree You course fee will be confirmed by University Centre Stratford.
Please contact our Course Consultancy Team on 0208 257 4446
or UCS@[Link] to find out more.
The fees quoted only apply to this course so, if you enrol onto several courses; you may have to pay additional course fees.
AS Level Geography
A2 Level Government & Politics
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AS Level History Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
TITLE DAY/EVE SITE LEVEL WEEKS START AS Level Statistics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
AS Level Law Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Access and Teaching AS Level Psychology Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Pre Access to Social Science Day SC 2 36 Sept 10 AS Level Business Studies Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Pre Access to Health Science Day SC 2 36 Sept 10 A2 Level Urdu Eve SC 3 34 Sept 10
Access to Higher Education Health Science Day SC 3 36 Sept 10 AS Level Urdu Eve SC 3 34 Sept 10
Access to Higher Education Diploma Day SC 3 36 Sept 10 AS Level Citizenship Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Social Science
Access to Health Forensic Science Day SC 3 36 Sept 10 Apprenticeships
Access to Health Sport Science Day SC 3 36 Sept 10 Heating and Ventilation Installation Day SC 2&3 36 Sept 10
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Day EHC 3 12 Sept 10 Hairdressing Day SL 2 36 Sept 10
Learning Sector Retail Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
CELTA Day EHC 5 24 Sept 10 Hospitality & Catering Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
Certificate in Education Day EHC 5 32 Sept 10 Engineering Day SC 3 36 Sept 10
Electrical Installation Day SC 3 36 Sept 10
A Levels
A2 Level Biology Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 BTECs
A2 Level Pure Mathematics & Statistics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Science - Applied Science (Medical) National Certificate Day SC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Physics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Science - Applied Science (Medical) National Award Day SC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Law Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
A2 Level ICT Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Business & Retail
A2 Level Psychology Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Business Day EHC 1 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Sociology Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Business Day EHC 1 30 Sept 10
A2 Level Statistics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Business Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Chemistry Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Office Professionals Day EHC 1 36 Sept 10
A2 Level English Language and Literature Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Diploma for Medical Secretaries Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
A2 Level English Literature Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Certificate for Legal Secretaries Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Economics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
AAT Foundation NVQ Day LIC 2 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Pure & Applied Mathematics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Access to Higher Education in Business Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Levels Business Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
ILEX Diploma for Legal Secretaries Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Geography Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
National Award in Personal and Business Finance Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level History Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
National Certificate in Business Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Government & Politics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
National Award in Business Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Critical Thinking Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
National Diploma in Business Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
A2 Level Citizenship Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
AAT Intermediate NVQ Day LIC 3 36 Sept 10
AS Level Biology Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
AAT Technician NVQ Day LIC 5 35 Sept 10
AS Level Economics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Certificate in Basic Skills in Retail Work Day NT 1 36 Sept 10
AS Level English Language & Literature Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Certificate in Basic Skills in Retail Work Day NT 1 30 Sept 10
AS Level English Literature Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
NVQ DIPLOMA in Retail Operations Day NT 2 36 Sept 10
AS Level Pure Mathematics & Statistics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
AS Level Chemistry Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
AS Level Physics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
Computing & IT
AS Level Sociology Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Diploma in Office Applications Day SC 1 36 Sept 10
AS Level Pure & Applied Mathematics Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Diploma in Office Applications Eve SC 1 36 Sept 10
AS Level ICT Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Diploma in IT Day SC 1 36 Sept 10
AS Level Critical Thinking Day SC 3 34 Sept 10 Foundation Diploma in IT (14 - 19) Day SC 1 36 Sept 10
Using a Database Day LIC 1 12 Sept 10
Spreadsheets for Beginners Eve LIC Entry 12 Sept 10 BTEC National Diploma in Care Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
Word Processing-Beginners Day RDLZ Entry 12 Sept 10 BTEC National Award in Early Years Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10
Exploring Work and Study in English Eve EHC Entry 14 Sept 10
Maths to Go! Day EHC Entry 14 Sept 10 Higher Education
Exploring Work and Study in English Eve SC Entry 14 Sept 10
BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Maths to Go! Day SC Entry 14 Sept 10 Education Studies
British Sign Language Eve FGLZ 1 34 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
English for Speakers of other Languages Eve FGLZ 1 12 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
British Sign Language Weekend FGLZ 1 34 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Adult Programme Day EHC Entry 37 Sept 10 Professional Studies
BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies and Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Fashion & Jewellery BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Bespoke Tailoring Pre-Apprentice Course Day EHC 1 17 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Counselling Studies with Education Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Bespoke Tailoring Pre-Apprentice Course Day EHC 1 6 Nov 10 BA/BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies with English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Skills for the Fashion Industries course Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10 BA/BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies with Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Jewellery Manufacturing Pre-Apprentice Course Day LIC 2 18 Sept 10 BA/BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies with - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
National Award in Fashion and Clothing Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10 Professional Studies
National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10 BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies with Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) Counselling Studies with Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
GCSEs BA (Hons) Education Studies and English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) Education Studies and Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
GCSE Resit Programme Day SC 2 30 Sept 10
BA (Hons) Education Studies and Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) Education Studies and Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Hairdressing, Beauty & Complementary Therapy BA (Hons) Education Studies and Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Asian Bridal Make-Up Day EHC 1 10 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Education Studies with Counselling Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Facials Eve EHC 1 18 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Education Studies with English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Asian Bridal Make-Up Eve EHC 1 10 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Education Studies with Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Certificate in Salon Services Day EHC 1 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Education Studies with Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Hairdressing Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Education Studies with Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Barbering Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Education Studies with Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Hairdressing Day SL 2 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) English and Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Hairdressing Day SL 2 34 Sept 10 BA (Hons) English and Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) English and Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Hairdressing Day SL 3 34 Sept 10 BA (Hons) English and Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) English with Counselling Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Health, Care & Childcare BA (Hons) English with Education Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) English with Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Health, Social Care & Early Years Level 1 Day EHC 1 36 Sept 10
BA (Hons) English with Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Progression Diploma
BA (Hons) English with Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Sexual Health Education Project Day EHC 1 12 Sept 10
BA (Hons) English with Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Progression Diploma in Health & Social Care Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
BA (Hons) Law and Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Progression Diploma in Early Years Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
BA (Hons) Law and Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BTEC First Certificate in Children's Care, Day EHC 2 18 Sept 10
Learning & Development BA (Hons) Law and Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Progression Diploma in Health & Social Care Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Law with Counselling Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Progression Diploma in Early Years Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Law with Education Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
CACHE (Children Care & Education Diploma) Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Law with English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Access to Higher Education Diploma In Health, Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Law with Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Social Care & Early Years BA (Hons) Law with Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BTEC National Award in Health & Social Care Day EHC 3 36 Sept 10 BA (Hons) Law with Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) Professional Studies and Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) Professional Studies and Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (Swimming Teacher) TBC EHC 2 TBC Sept 10
BA (Hons) Professional Studies with - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11 Introductory Certificate in Exercise and Fitness TBC EHC 1 TBC Sept 10
Counselling Studies Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) TBC EHC 2 TBC Sept 10
BA (Hons) Professional Studies with Education Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music) TBC EHC 2 TBC Sept 10
BA (Hons) Professional Studies with English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11 Emergency First Aid Certificate TBC EHC 1 TBC Sept 10
BA (Hons) Professional Studies with Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11 First Aid at Work Certificate TBC EHC 2 TBC Sept 10
BA (Hons) Professional Studies with Psychology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BA (Hons) Professional Studies with Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11 Young Adults 16-18
BA (Hons) Psychology and Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Science Day SC 2 36 Sept 10
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Humanities Day SC 2 36 Sept 10
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Science Day SC 1 36 Sept 10
BSc (Hons) Psychology with English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Humanities Day SC 1 36 Sept 10
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Law - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
National Award in Applied Science Day SC 3 34 Sept 10
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Professional Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science Day SC 3 36 Sept 10
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
Basic Skills Day SC Entry 36 Sept 10
BA (Hons) Sociology with Counselling Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
YAD Day SC Entry 36 Nov 10
BA (Hons) Sociology with Education Studies - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
YAD Day SC 1 36 Sept 10
BA (Hons) Sociology with English - SC 4 - Sept 10/Jan 11
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Newham College of Further Education is one of the largest colleges in Greater London and maintains
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Open Day will be located at Stratford Campus, Welfare Road. E15 4HT. We're open from 11am - 3pm.
Media & Music
Multi Media Level (GUM) Day EHC 1 36 Sept 10 At the Open Day you'll be able to:
Creative & Media Day EHC 1 36 Sept 10 • Find out about the many different courses we offer
Multi Media Level (GUM) Day EHC 1 30 Nov 10 • Tour the college and its facilities
• Speak to students studying at the College
Media Studies Day EHC 2 36 Sept 10
• Get information on our courses and have your questions answered.
Media Studies Day EHC 2 30 Nov 10
There are a huge range of courses at many levels at Newham College, like:
Sport, Health & Fitness • Catering & Hospitality • Retail • Sports • Construction & Engineering
Certificate in Swimming Pool Supervision & Rescue TBC EHC 2 TBC Sept 10 • Business • IT & Computing • Hairdressing & Complementary Therapies
• A levels • Diplomas • Apprenticeships • NVQs • PLUS LOADS MORE!
Certificate in Teaching Aquatics TBC EHC 1 TBC Sept 10
TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOU NEED TO PAY FEES PLEASE SEE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ON PAGE 12
All course information is subject to change.
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INFORMATION, ADVICE INFORMATION, ADVICE
& GUIDANCE & GUIDANCE
any alternatives – that way we can make sure you’ve made the best
Some of our full time further education
courses are FREE to students who are
possible choices. If you are under 18 your parents or guardian will
Enrolment Arrangements
If you are a full time student aged between 16-18, whose household
income is below a certain amount (roughly £30,000), you may be
eligible for a grant or an Educational Maintenance Award (EMA) from
We provide a comprehensive induction programme to help you get your local education authority to help you with exam fees, meals and
off to a great start. This will include a tour of the College and its other expenses. You must be enrolled on a full time college course
facilities, plus we’ll introduce you to your course team and tutors. (12hrs+ per week). Payments of up to £30 are made each week,
term time only, into your bank account. These payments are based on
You’ll also get all the information on your course and its your attendance, which is closely monitored. In addition, students
requirements, plus a full assessment if you need additional help. who claim EMA and show commitment to their work are eligible for
Finance
bonus payments at key points in their programme of study.
Complete the Application Form Adult Learning Grant Phone numbers for the local student grants and awards
Full Time Course Fees offices are:
Some of our full time further education courses are FREE to students The Adult Learning Grant of £30 per week (subject to financial
Fill in all the information we’ve asked for, but if you’re still unsure
who are resident in the UK or another EU country subject to eligibility assessment) is available for full time learners aged 19 and over who • Newham 020 8430 2000
which course suits you best, say so. Try and give us a clear idea
and status (see below). are studying for a first full Level 2 or first full Level 3 qualification. • Barking & Dagenham 020 8215 3004
of your future intentions. Send it directly to us at the address
indicated on the form, or drop it into one of our Customer • Hackney 020 8356 3000
However, even though you may not be paying tuition fees, you will Participants must:
Service Points. • Redbridge 020 8708 4181
still have other expenses such as exam fees and the cost of • Be aged 19 or over.
• Tower Hamlets 020 7364 5006
If you need extra support from us, for example for dyslexia, please materials. Fees are charged for commercial courses and for higher • Have settled status in the UK and have been permanently resident in
• Waltham Forest 020 8539 4767 direct line
include this on your form so that we can arrange support as soon education courses. Overseas students have to pay fees for all the UK for the 3 years before the course begins.
courses. For further details call 020 8257 4446 and ask for • Not receive other grants/training allowances (eg EMA, New Deal,
Benefits Claimants
as possible.
Customer Services. Modern Apprenticeship, Train to Gain) or out of work benefits (Job
Next Steps
tuition fees for part time courses. • Full Time 450 guided learning hours per academic year week, so you may still be eligible for help as long as you continue to
(a minimum of 150 guided learning hours per term) look for work and are willing to leave the course if a job becomes
Eligibility Criteria for FREE Courses • Categorised as a First Full Level 2 (5 GCSEs at A* to C, available. For advice on benefits including Income, Housing, Child and
Once we’ve got your form we’ll check your profile matches the • 16-18 years of age or an NVQ 2, or equivalent) Disability, please contact our Student Enrichment & Welfare Service.
course requirements – if it does we can offer you a place straight • 19-24 years of age applying for first full Level 3 • Categorised as a First Full Level 3 (2 A Levels, or an NVQ 3,
Financial Support
away, and may ask you to come in for an assessment. We can then • 25+ applying for first Level 3 (no previous Level 2) or equivalent)
discuss every aspect of the courses you’ve applied for, as well as • Applying for first full Level 2
• Job Seekers Allowance If you already have the above qualifications you will not be eligible
We provide a comprehensive
for an Adult Learning Grant. If you are a full time student over 19 in financial difficulty, you may
• Income Support
‘outstanding’.
administration to cover College expenses. The refund will only be
year - failure to do so may result in the loss of your place or delay in for full daycare, which includes meals and snacks. This is payable
processed once evidence has been provided that the visa has been
the issue of your visa. in advance on a weekly basis in the cash offices at East Ham or
refused or cancelled.
Stratford. This is an excellent subsidy as the Learner Support Fund
Additional Support
One-to-one Feedback
Tuition fees will only be transferred to other educational institutions will pay for the rest of your childcare place as long as you attend
if documentary evidence is provided that you are attending a full college every day.
We treat everyone as equal and also understand that some students time course elsewhere. An administration charge of £100 will • We take children from 3 months old at all locations.
may need more help in certain areas than others. also be charged. • Your child is encouraged to learn as well as play. Your Student Learning Advisor is there to encourage and guide you to
• You will receive regular reports on your child’s progress. achieve your goals. They will develop a tutorial programme with you
Students
available on 020 8257 4429, for dyslexia support call 020 8257 Newham College Of Further Education are now working with the East
4552 and for hearing disability support 020 8257 4285, SMS: London Childcare Institute, they have 3 nurseries and a Children’s
7800000204 (Deaf & Hard of Hearing people only) Textphone: 020 Centre available.
British Council: [Link]
8257 4461 (Deaf & Hard of Hearing people only).
Foreign Office: [Link] Please contact 020 8257 4423 to make enquiries.
Home Office: [Link]
A Partnership With Parents The Student Awards Ceremony 2009 was a great highlight of
the College year. The awards celebrated the achievements of
We work closely with parents and guardians. Regular progress reports our outstanding students, the very brightest stars of a very bright
are provided and there are numerous parents’ evenings. We are also community who come from all age groups, from different
happy to arrange additional visits to discuss your progress or welfare. backgrounds and who achieved many different things. Supported
Student Union
Having your say
"The events were excellent and enjoyable. I know staff and
students thought the venues were lovely and everyone had
smiles on their faces." Wilson Igbeneka, Student President
Affiliated to the National Union of Students the Student Union
represents your interests on committees and organises exciting social We want to achieve the highest possible standards, and your
feedback is invaluable. Students on all courses elect a representative All of the students were an example to us, showing that,
events. There is also a Student Council made up of student
and your views are regularly listened to. with perseverance, effort and ambition, we can all achieve
representatives.
Career Guidance
our aspirations and the College was proud to celebrate this
with them.
NEWHAM
Stratford Shopping Mall.
STORE IS A UNIQUE
LEARNING SPACE FOR
Owned by Newham College, it is a multipurpose building
consisting of a downstairs shop showcasing young
COLLEGE
STUDENTS!
designers and up-to-the-minute fashion for both men and
women, and a cutting edge Retail Academy above.
The Salon
TEXTILE MUSEUM
clients receive the highest standard of service
and treatments.
TO AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE
Avant Garde
Learn contemporary nail and beauty treatments a
professional environment. Situated on the ground
Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey, the Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) is
floor of our East Ham Campus, students benefit from
based in a fantastic building designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta and has become
expert training and gain hands on experience of the
established as London’s leading resource centre for fashion, textiles and accessories.
nail and beauty industry.
Owned and operated by Newham College the FTM shows a changing programme
To take advantage of these fantastic services of glamorous fashion exhibitions opened by the likes of Twiggy and Sir Paul Smith,
you can book an appointment now on 020 8257 and provides skills training and networking opportunities to support London’s fashion
4299/4273 or drop into the Newham College industry. Students studying on the College’s fashion courses use the resources of the
Reception. FTM to develop their creativity and understanding of how the industry works.
Alternatively find out how to enrol on courses The FTM is located in Bermondsey, South London [Link]