Learning and Skills Prospectus Spring 2020

YOU LIVE. 

YOU LEARN. 

ADULT LEARNING COURSES SPRING 2020 

Learning & Skills 

ENROL NOW CALL 0345 600 6400 OR VISIT WWW.NORTHUMBERLAND.GOV.UK/ADULTLEARNING

BLAZE 

A TRAIL 

www.northumberland.gov.uk/apprenticeships 

To search and apply for an Apprenticeship online 

type find an apprenticeship 

Call us on 01670 622 104 or email 

apprenticeships@northumberland.gov.uk

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04 WAYNE 

DALEY 

BY 

PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR 

CHILDREN’S SERVICES 

The beginning of a new year is often a time 

for reflection and making plans. We hope the 

NEW Spring 2020 courses excite and inspire 

you to join us. 

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In 2019, the Learning & Skills Service assisted 

thousands of people on to adult learning 

courses, apprenticeships, and into work, and 

this year we want to help even more residents. 

This prospectus has a focus on skills for 

work with many of the courses designed to 

introduce you to sectors with employment 

opportunities in our region from Health 

and Safety in Construction (CSCS Card) 

and Bricklaying to Beauty Therapy and 

Hairdressing. 

In addition, we have a continuing programme 

of languages, art and wellbeing courses... 

there’s plenty to explore. 

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04-05 More to us than meets the eye 

06 Enrolment Days 

07-10 Employability 

11-13 English, Maths and ESOL 

14-16 Health and Social Care 

17 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 

Catering 

18 Full-time Study Programmes 

19 Construction and Engineering 

20-23 Language and Communication 

24 Digital Skills 

25 Art and Wellbeing 

26 Application Form 

27 How to Enrol 

There are many ways to access courses, 

with 11 adult learning centres located across 

Northumberland. Furthermore, we offer 

a FREE digital skills programme in local 

community buildings for those residents in 

rural locations. Our IT lecturers bring their 

equipment and expertise and create bespoke 

courses depending on the needs of each 

group. If you would like to know more, please 

get in touch. 

With over 98% of our learners recommending 

our courses to friends and family we’re sure 

you’ll have a great time, increase your skills, 

and meet like-minded people. 

WHAT WILL 

YOU CHOOSE? 

We look forward to 

welcoming you soon and 

my best wishes for your 

success in learning 

and work. 

NOTE: The stories in the prospectus are based on our learners. 

Some names and images may have been changed. We have used 

images of our learners and staff throughout the prospectus. Not all 

images reflect subject areas depicted. 

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THERE’S MORE TO US THAN MEETS THE EYE... 

DIGITAL AND 

STEM LEARNING 

In previous months we have 

tried and tested learning 

focused around digital and 

STEM (Science, Technology, 

Engineering & Maths) skills, 

for example through our 

‘Digital Discovery Day’ events 

at Fuse Media Centre. 

These are areas of learning 

that we are continuing 

to develop, and support 

will be on offer through 

hands-on workshops and 

industry engagement. 

For further information 

on the development of 

digital and STEM learning 

contact nathan.fuller@ 

northumberland.gov.uk and 

to view upcoming events visit 

www.northumberland.gov.uk/ 

adultlearning 

JOEL FLYING HIGH AT 

BEDLINGTON ADULT 

LEARNING CENTRE 

Functional skills – maths and English 

There are high hopes for a learner 

who has shown dedication and 

commitment to gaining their 

functional skills qualifications in 

maths and English. 

Joel’s long-term goal is to become a 

qualified member of a cabin crew at 

Newcastle International Airport. 

With a keen drive, and the support 

of the team at Bedlington, Joel has 

successfully achieved his entry-level 

and level one qualifications and has 

now progressed on to Level 2. At 

the same time he is working in the 

food and catering industry, giving 

him another string to his bow and 

increasing his knowledge around that 

aspect of the cabin crew role. 

Joel’s lecturer in maths and English 

said, “Joel is a determined learner and 

is a great example to others. 

“He has made steady progress 

during his time here at Bedlington. I’d 

encourage anyone who has concerns 

about maths and English to come in 

and meet us.” 

Classes are small, accessible, sociable 

and very friendly. 

If you are interested in taking 

FREE functional skills maths 

and English please contact our 

customer service team on 

0345 600 6400, or Bedlington 

Adult Learning Centre on 

01670 623 687. 

WE’RE LISTENING... 

If there are any courses you’d like to see listed, 

email us at adultlearning@northumberland.gov.uk 

with the subject line ‘Course Feedback’ 

04 NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL 

ADULT LEARNING COURSES SPRING 2020

TAILOR-MADE FUTURE 

FOR LESLEY IN BEDLINGTON 

Dressmaking 

Bedlington Adult Learning Centre, 

based at Jubilee Terrace, is home 

to a variety of courses offering the 

chance for lifelong learning under 

one roof. 

Lesley brought along a coat that 

she had started sewing when her 

daughter was little but had never 

had the time to finish. Now that 

she has a granddaughter, she 

wanted to go back and finish the 

heirloom project. 

Over the weeks, with the help of 

her lecturer and other learners, her 

confidence grew and a talent 

she always had flourished. She 

has now applied for a place at 

University where she can continue 

learning and take her skills to 

the next level. 

Lesley’s lecturer said: “We helped 

Lesley uncover her talent and 

gain confidence. 

“She now believes in herself and 

has the conviction to apply for 

an accredited further educational 

course.” 

RURAL NORTHUMBERLAND 

DISCOVERS DIGITAL 

Our Rural Digital Skills 

Programme is continuing its 

roll out across communities 

in Northumberland, giving 

residents the opportunity to 

develop digital skills in their 

own community. 

The short programme consists of 

weekly two-hour sessions covering 

a range of basic digital skills. Over 

the four week course you will learn 

how to use a computer or tablet 

device, access the internet, set 

up and use an email account, use 

Skype, and access other online 

services. This course will not only 

support you getting online, but also 

how to stay safe online. 

At the end of the four weeks there 

is an option to progress to a 

specialised course focusing on the 

development of higher-level skills 

such as using a phone or camera, or 

to gain recognised qualifications in 

digital skills. 

The project is already running in 

locations across the county, but we 

want to run it in new communities 

and give more residents access 

to training. 

All we need is a group of eight 

or more learners, and access to a 

community building. We’ll bring the 

kit, the tutor, and their expertise. 

For further information about our Rural Digital Programme or to request training 

in your area email daniel.heppell@northumberland.gov.uk 

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LEARNING & SKILLS ENROLMENT DAYS 

These events are the perfect way 

to get to know us and find out 

what we have on offer. 

Come along and learn more about 

our great courses covering skills for 

work, health and social care, education 

and childcare pathways, leisure and 

wellbeing. 

We can also give you information 

about apprenticeships, and about our 

free maths and English classes. There’s 

a course for everyone! So why not 

come along and meet the team. Find 

out why OFSTED rated us GOOD, 

and why 98% of our learners would 

recommend us. 

No appointments needed, and you can 

bring your friends and family along. 

WHERE AND WHEN DATE TIME LOCATION 

Berwick Adult Learning Centre 15/01/20 10:00-15:00 Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed 

Hexham Adult Learning Centre 16/01/20 9:30-16:00 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham 

Morpeth Adult Learning Centre 08/01/20 10:00-14:00 Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth 

Blyth Adult Learning Centre 16/01/20 9:30-19:00 Brunel Building, Regent Street, Blyth 

Prudhoe FUSE Media Centre 14/01/20 12:00-19:00 Moor Road, Prudhoe 

Alnwick Adult Learning Centre 14/01/20 9:30-16:00 Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick 

Wansbeck Workspace 14/01/20 9:00-16:00 Rotary Parkway, Ashington 

Bedlington Adult Learning Centre 16/01/20 9:00-16:00 Jubilee Terrace, Bedlington 

Cramlington Adult Learning Centre 14/01/20 9:00-15:00 Northumbria House, Cramlington 

ADULT LEARNING CENTRE LOCATIONS 

■ Alnwick Adult Learning Centre 

■ Ashington Wansbeck Workspace 

■ Berwick Adult Learning Centre 

■ Bedlington Adult Learning Centre 

■ Blyth Adult Learning Centre 

■ Cramlington Adult Learning Centre 

■ Morpeth Adult Learning Centre 

■ Hexham Adult Learning Centre 

■ Prudhoe Fuse Media Centre 

■ Haydon Bridge High School 

■ Atkinson House, Seghill 

A68 

Berwick-upon-tweed 

A1 

A697 

Alnwick 

A1 

Kielder 

water 

A68 

A696 

Morpeth 

Bedlington 

Ashington 

A189 

Blyth 

Seghill 

Haydon Bridge 

A69 

Hexham 

A69 

Prudhoe 

Cramlington 



EMPLOYABILITY COURSES 

HELPING YOU GET 

BACK INTO WORK 

Learn new skills and improve your 

employability with our variety of short 

courses and personalised support. 

Whether you want to get back into work or to 

progress in your career, our job clubs and advice 

sessions can help. 

Our team has assisted over 5,055 people through 

the Government’s Work Programme and supported 

3,239 employment opportunities. 

Course Title Start date Day Start End Day Location Fee UI Code Centre Code 

7 Second CV Booster 10/02/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX007 ALN19105 

7 Second CV Booster 12/02/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX007 BED19050 

7 Second CV Booster 13/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX007 BER19060 

7 Second CV Booster 17/03/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX007 BLY19090 

7 Second CV Booster 09/06/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX007 BLY19091 

7 Second CV Booster 19/06/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 EMPX007 PRU19090 

7 Second CV Booster 25/03/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX007 MOR19066 

7 Second CV Booster 27/03/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX007 CRA19070 

7 Second CV Booster 29/06/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX007 WWO19055 

7 Second CV Booster 07/05/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 EMPX007 HEX19080 

Boost your Money Management Skills 30/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 ABE-41 ALN19108 

Boost your Money Management Skills 09/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 ABE-41 BED19053 

Boost your Money Management Skills 27/01/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 ABE-41 BER19063 

Boost your Money Management Skills 14/02/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 ABE-41 BLY19096 

Boost your Money Management Skills 11/02/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 ABE-41 PRU19095 

Boost your Money Management Skills 02/03/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 ABE-41 MOR19069 

Boost your Money Management Skills 31/01/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 ABE-41 CRA19073 

Boost your Money Management Skills 17/03/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 ABE-41 HEX19083 

Boost your Wellbeing 27/01/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 HSCX023 ALN19109 

Boost your Wellbeing 29/01/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 HSCX023 BED19054 

Boost your Wellbeing 30/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 HSCX023 BER19064 

Boost your Wellbeing 03/03/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 HSCX023 BLY19097 

LEARN NEW 

SKILLS 

Getting a job is as much a skill as 

doing the job itself. 

Employers look for certain things 

in potential employees. They want 

people who are clear about what they 

can offer, people who are confident, 

who present themselves well and 

who understand what their potential 

employer wants. We can help you 

hone these skills. 


EMPLOYABILITY COURSES (CONTINUED) 

The Employability team are 

currently supporting 300 customers 

on the Better Working Futures, 

Work and Health Programme. 

So far this year, 60 customers have 

taken up fantastic roles with employers 

including HMRC, British Interiors, North 

Tyneside Hospital and Culpitts. 

Recently the team have also supported 

customers to take the plunge and start 

their own businesses. These include a 

local gardening service and a vehicle 

repair specialist company. 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION 

ABOUT OUR 

COURSES, CALL 

RIANNE GALLON 

ON 01670 626 107 


Coaching and Developing Others - Intro 30/04/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 16:00 2 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE008 CRA19078 

Coaching and Developing Others - Intro 04/06/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 16:00 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE008 WWO19062 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 17/02/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 ALN19110 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 19/02/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 BED19055 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 20/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 BER19065 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 24/03/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 BLY19099 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 16/06/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 BLY19100 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 21/01/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 EMPX006 PRU19097 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 26/06/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 EMPX006 PRU19098 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 01/04/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 MOR19072 

Cover and Speculative Letter Booster 03/04/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX006 CRA19075 

Cover and Speculative Letter Boosterr 06/07/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX006 WWO19059 

Cover and Speculative Letter Boosterr 15/05/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 EMPX006 HEX19085 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 12/02/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 16:30 2 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 ALN19117 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 22/01/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 16:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 BER19073 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 22/06/20 Mon+Tue 9:30 16:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 BER19074 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 10/02/20 Mon+Tue 9:30 16:30 2 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 BLY19110 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 27/04/20 Mon+Tue 9:30 16:30 2 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 BLY19111 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 18/03/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 16:30 2 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE017 CRA19087 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 02/06/20 Tue+Wed 9:30 16:30 2 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE017 CRA19088 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 26/03/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 16:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE017 WWO19072 

Digital Skills for Employment Basics 16/07/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 16:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE017 WWO19073 

Digital Skills for Employment Booster 18/03/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 16:30 2 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 ALN19118 

Digital Skills for Employment Booster 11/03/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 16:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE017 BER19075 

Digital Skills for Employment Booster 12/03/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 16:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE017 WWO19074 

Digital Skills for Employment Booster 25/06/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 16:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE017 WWO19075 

Disclosing Health Conditions 23/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 ALN19112 

Disclosing Health Conditions 30/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 BER19068 

Disclosing Health Conditions 13/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX006 BLY19103 

Disclosing Health Conditions 20/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX006 CRA19079 

Disclosing Health Conditions 02/04/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX006 WWO19063 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 ALN19113 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 20/04/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 ALN19114 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 08/06/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 ALN19115 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 02/03/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BER19069 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 08/06/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BER19070 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 06/01/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BLY19104 

IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 10/03/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BLY19105 



IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 14/01/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE020 CRA19080 



IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 04/05/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE020 CRA19083 





IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 10/01/20 Fri 9:30 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE020 WWO19064 





IPI - Let’s Get Work Ready 28/07/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE020 WWO19069 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 31/03/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE013 ALN19116 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 25/02/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE013 BER19071 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 18/05/20 Mon 9:30 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE013 BER19072 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE013 BLY19108 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 05/05/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE013 BLY19109 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 04/03/20 Wed 9:30 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE013 CRA19085 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 13/05/20 Wed 9:30 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE013 CRA19086 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 18/03/20 Wed 9:30 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE013 WWO19070 

IPI - Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 21/07/20 Tue 9:30 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE013 WWO19071 

Let’s Get Work Ready 22/01/20 Wed-Fri 9:30 15:30 3 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 ALN19119 

Let’s Get Work Ready 21/04/20 Tue-Thur 9:30 15:30 3 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 ALN19120 

Let’s Get Work Ready 09/06/20 Tue- Thur 9:30 15:30 3 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 ALN19121 

Let’s Get Work Ready 03/03/20 Tue-Thur 9:30 15:30 3 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BER19076 

Let’s Get Work Ready 09/06/20 Tue-Thur 9:30 15:30 3 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BER19078 

Let’s Get Work Ready 07/01/20 Tue-Thur 9:30 15:30 3 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BLY19112 

Let’s Get Work Ready 11/03/20 Wed-Fri 9:30 15:30 3 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPE020 BLY19113 



Let’s Get Work Ready 15/01/20 Wed-Fri 9:30 15:30 3 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE020 CRA19089 



Let’s Get Work Ready 05/05/20 Tue-Thur 9:30 15:30 3 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPE020 CRA19092 


Let’s Get Work Ready 15/01/20 Wed-Fri 9:30 15:30 3 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPE020 WWO19076 






Managing Internal Stress 06/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 ALN19122 

Managing Internal Stress 06/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BED19056 

Managing Internal Stress 08/01/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BER19077 

Managing Internal Stress 27/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BLY19115 


EMPLOYABILITY COURSES (CONTINUED) 


Managing Internal Stress 25/02/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 LAN-49 PRU19099 

Managing Internal Stress 20/01/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 MOR19073 

Managing Internal Stress 30/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 LAN-49 CRA19093 

Managing Internal Stress 06/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 LAN-49 WWO19080 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 01/04/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 15:30 2 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX013 ALN19111 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 26/02/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 15:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX013 BER19066 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 19/05/20 Tue+Wed 9:30 15:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX013 BER19067 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 22/01/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 15:30 2 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX013 BLY19101 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 06/05/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 15:30 2 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX013 BLY19102 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 05/03/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 15:30 2 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX013 CRA19076 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 14/05/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 15:30 2 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX013 CRA19077 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 19/03/20 Thur+Fri 9:30 15:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX013 WWO19060 

Positive Thinking - Mindfulness Works! 22/07/20 Wed+Thur 9:30 15:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX013 WWO19061 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 11/05/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 ALN19124 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 30/04/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 BER19080 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 14/04/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 BLY19119 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 07/04/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 EMPX005 PRU19101 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 06/04/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 MOR19075 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 09/04/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX005 CRA19096 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Care 08/04/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX005 WWO19084 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Hospitality 13/01/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 ALN19125 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Hospitality 15/01/20 Wed 10:00 15:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 BER19081 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Hospitality 28/01/20 Tue 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX005 CRA19097 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Retail 16/01/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 BLY19120 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Retail 03/02/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 MOR19076 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Retail 07/02/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX005 CRA19098 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Retail 13/02/20 Thur 10:00 15:30 1 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 EMPX005 WWO19085 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Warehousing 20/03/20 Fri 10:00 15:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 EMPX005 BLY19121 

WorkWise - Taster for a career in Warehousing 23/03/20 Mon 10:00 15:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 EMPX005 CRA19099 

JOB CLUBS - WHAT 

ARE THEY ALL ABOUT? 

People can feel really lonely when 

they’re not in work and feel like they have 

no support. 

Job clubs, where you can meet and be supported 

by experts can be very successful in helping you 

find work. We help you prepare for current job 

vacancies in your local area and support you 

through the application process. 

We can help give your confidence a boost as you 

get ready for interviews. 

Our experts are always at hand to help you make 

the most of opportunities as they 

come along. 

You can join our job clubs at any time, stay for as 

long as it takes to get into work, and best of all... 

it’s FREE! 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION 

ABOUT OUR 

JOB CLUBS, CALL 

RIANNE GALLON 

ON 01670 626 107 



MATHS, ENGLISH AND ESOL COURSES 

If you worry about maths or 

English, then you’re not alone - 

thousands of people do. 

You might find it difficult to read. You 

might struggle to add up the cost of food, 

shopping, loans. It could be that you want 

to take a particular course and you need to 

have passed English or maths. Whatever 

your challenge, we can help you. 

We run maths and English classes in every 

one of our centres. 

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO 

Improve your everyday English: reading, writing, spelling, 

grammar, speaking and listening skills. 

Improve your everyday maths: addition, subtraction, 

division, multiplication, fractions, percentages, ratio, 

budgeting skills. 

Refresh your skills and improve your confidence. 

Gain recognised qualifications that employers are 

looking for. 

Don’t let your worries about English or maths hold you back! 

Course Title Start date Day Start End Weeks Location Fee UI Code Centre Code 

ESOL for the Driving Theory Test (Entry Level 2+) 24/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 10 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 ABE-ESOL CRA19101 

ESOL for the Driving Theory Test (Entry Level 2+) 17/04/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 10 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 ABE-ESOL CRA19102 

Functional Skills English 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:00 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSE ALN19130 

Functional Skills English 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:30 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSE ALN19131 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 12:00 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSE ALN19132 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSE ALN19133 

Functional Skills English 20/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 40 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 FSE BED19064 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 12:00 40 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 FSE BED19065 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 12:00 40 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSE BER19083 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSE BER19084 

Functional Skills English 20/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 40 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 FSE BLY19128 

Functional Skills English 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:00 40 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 FSE BLY19129 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 12:00 40 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 FSE PRU19108 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 FSE PRU19109 

Functional Skills English 22/01/20 Wed 17:30 20:00 40 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 FSE MOR19084 

Functional Skills English 20/01/20 Mon 17:30 20:00 40 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 FSE CRA19105 

ENROL NOW CALL 0345 600 6400 

WWW.NORTHUMBERLAND.GOV.UK/ADULTLEARNING 

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MATHS, ENGLISH AND ESOL COURSES (CONTINUED) 

ENGLISH - IT’S A SECOND 

CHANCE I DIDN’T THINK 

I’D EVER HAVE 

“ 

It’s so easy to waste your time 

at school, thinking we know 

best when we are young. 

Before you know, it’s been and 

gone, and I was left with a small 

handful of dodgy grades and 

I thought a dodgy future. That 

was me! 

Then one day, this brochure 

lands on my mat. Loads of 

courses, all sorts of levels, and it 

got me thinking. I always loved 

writing as a kid, little poems 

and stories, and I wondered if 

there was anything here that 

might be fun to try. I found 

that my local centre not only 

ran an English course but also a 

class in Creative Writing. I went 

along and had a chat with the 

staff there and decided to give 

both a go. One course to put 

my English right and the 

other to get my creative juices 

going, as they say. 

I’ve kept going after the basics. 

I’ve taken an English GCSE 

class and I’m really looking at 

where this can take me. 

“ 


Functional Skills English 24/01/20 Fri 13:00 15:30 40 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 FSE CRA19106 

Functional Skills English 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 40 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 FSE WWO19086 

Functional Skills English 24/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:00 40 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 FSE WWO19088 

Functional Skills English 20/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 40 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 FSE HEX19091 



Functional Skills Maths 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:00 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSM ALN19134 

Functional Skills Maths 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:30 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSM ALN19135 

Functional Skills Maths 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 12:00 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSM ALN19136 

Functional Skills Maths 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSM ALN19137 

Functional Skills Maths 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 40 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 FSM BED19066 

Functional Skills Maths 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Bedlington Learning Centre £0.00 FSM BED19067 

Functional Skills Maths 23/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 40 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSM BER19085 



From working out 

percentages to writing 

emails, our maths, English 

and ESOL courses are 

designed to help improve 

skills and boost confidence 

- while at the same time 

gaining nationally recognised 

qualifications. Courses are 

tailored to individual abilities, 

with learners being assessed 

at the start. 

You can work on general 

numeracy and literacy 

and progress to GCSE. 


Functional Skills Maths 23/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 40 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 FSM BER19086 

Functional Skills Maths 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 40 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 FSM BLY19130 

Functional Skills Maths 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:30 40 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 FSM BLY19131 

Functional Skills Maths 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 12:00 40 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 FSM PRU19110 

Functional Skills Maths 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £0.00 FSM PRU19111 

Functional Skills Maths 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:30 40 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 FSM MOR19085 

Functional Skills Maths 21/01/20 Tue 17:30 20:00 40 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 FSM CRA19107 

Functional Skills Maths 24/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:00 40 Northumbria House, Cramlington £0.00 FSM CRA19108 

Functional Skills Maths 24/01/20 Fri 13:00 15:30 40 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 FSM WWO19087 

Functional Skills Maths 20/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 40 Wansbeck Workspace £0.00 FSM WWO19089 

Functional Skills Maths 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 40 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 FSM HEX19095 

Functional Skills Maths 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:30 40 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 FSM HEX19096 

Functional Skills Maths 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:00 40 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 FSM HEX19094 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION 

ABOUT LANGUAGE 

AND COMMUNICATION 

COURSES CALL 



ON 01670 623 687 

ENROL NOW CALL 0345 600 6400 

WWW.NORTHUMBERLAND.GOV.UK/ADULTLEARNING 

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EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CARE COURSES 

Do you enjoy working with 

children and young people? 

Do you love supporting 

them and helping them learn 

new things? Are you caring, 

patient, and creative, with 

lots of energy? 

These courses have a strong 

focus on working in childcare 

settings like creches, nurseries and 

home-based childcare as well as 

education settings in schools and 

alternative provision. 

These courses provide an ideal 

pathway for beginners through to 

advanced practioners. 


Caring for Children - Award at Level 1 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 8 Alnwick Learning Centre £45.00 HSC1010 ALN19151 

Caring for Children - Award at Level 1 20/01/20 Mon 13:00 16:00 8 Berwick Learning Centre £45.00 HSC1010 BER19100 

Caring for Children - Award at Level 1 24/01/20 Fri 10:00 14:00 8 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £45.00 HSC1010 PRU19138 

Caring for Children - Award at Level 1 21/01/20 Tue 10:00 14:00 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £45.00 HSC1010 MOR19111 

Caring for Children - Award at Level 1 20/01/20 Mon 10:00 14:00 8 Wansbeck Workspace £45.00 HSC1010 WWO19095 

Children & Young Peoples Mental Health - Cert. at Level 2 17/02/20 Fri 10:00 13:00 24 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £140.00 HSC2003 PRU19139 

Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Awareness 20/01/20 Fri 10:00 14:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £25.00 HPSC2016 PRU19140 

Children & Young Peoples Workforce - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £250.00 HPSC2005 ALN19152 

Children & Young Peoples Workforce - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £250.00 HPSC2005 BER19101 

Children & Young Peoples Workforce - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £250.00 HPSC2005 PRU19141 

Children & Young Peoples Workforce - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £250.00 HPSC2005 PRU19142 

Children & Young Peoples Workforce - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £250.00 HPSC2005 CRA19124 

Children & Young Peoples Workforce - Cert. at Level 2 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Wansbeck Workspace £250.00 HPSC2005 WWO19096 

Dementia Awareness 21/01/20 Tue 18:00 20:00 7 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £35.00 HPSC2017 PRU19143 

Domestic Violence Awareness 16/03/20 Mon 10:00 12:00 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £45.00 HPSCE001 PRU19144 

*Early Years Advanced Practitioner - Cert. at Level 4 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 39 Berwick Learning Centre £724.00 ARTX037 BER19102 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £2,570.00 HSC3006 ALN19153 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £2,570.00 HSC3006 ALN19154 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 21/01/20 Tue 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £2,570.00 HSC3006 BER19103 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £2,570.00 HSC3006 BER19104 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 24/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 78 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £2,570.00 HSC3006 BLY19152 



*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:30 78 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £2,570.00 HSC3006 BLY19155 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £2,570.00 HSC3006 PRU19145 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £2,570.00 HSC3006 PRU19146 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £2,570.00 HSC3006 CRA19125 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £2,570.00 HSC3006 CRA19126 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:30 78 Wansbeck Workspace £2,570.00 HSC3006 WWO19097 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Wansbeck Workspace £2,570.00 HSC3006 WWO19098 

*Early Years Educator - Dip. at Level 3 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:30 78 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £2,570.00 HSC3006 HEX19129 

Health & Nutrition in Early Years - Cert. at Level 2 24/01/20 Fri 16:00 19:00 15 Morpeth Learning Centre £120.00 HOCAE004 MOR19112 

Healthy Role Models 05/06/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 5 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £25.00 VOC-38 PRU19152 

Inclusive Education Practice for Learners with SEND 29/02/20 Fri 13:30 16:30 5 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £25.00 VOC-38 PRU19153 

Infection Control Awareness 11/05/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £45.00 HPSC2021 BLY19165 

Manual Handling 12/05/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £45.00 HPSC1012 BLY19166 

Parenting Teenagers 20/01/20 Mon 16:30 19:30 7 Berwick Learning Centre £45.00 FLSUPP005 BER19109 

* For those aged 19 and over an Advanced Learner Loan is available 




*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £1,980.00 EDU3001 ALN19155 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £1,980.00 EDU3001 ALN19156 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 21/01/20 Tue 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £1,980.00 EDU3001 BER19105 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £1,980.00 EDU3001 BER19106 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 24/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 78 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £1,980.00 EDU3001 BLY19156 



*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:30 78 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £1,980.00 EDU3001 BLY19159 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £1,980.00 EDU3001 PRU19147 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £1,980.00 EDU3001 PRU19148 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £1,980.00 EDU3001 CRA19127 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £1,980.00 EDU3001 CRA19128 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Wansbeck Workspace £1,980.00 EDU3001 WWO19099 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:30 78 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £1,980.00 EDU3001 HEX19130 

*Supporting Teaching and Learning - Dip. at Level 3 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 78 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £1,980.00 EDU3001 HEX19131 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £250.00 HSC3006 ALN19157 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Alnwick Learning Centre £250.00 HSC3006 ALN19158 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 21/01/20 Tue 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £250.00 HSC3006 BER19107 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Berwick Learning Centre £250.00 HSC3006 BER19108 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 24/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 78 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £250.00 HSC3006 BLY19160 



Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:30 78 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £250.00 HSC3006 BLY19163 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 16:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £250.00 HSC3006 PRU19149 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £250.00 HSC3006 PRU19150 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £250.00 HSC3006 CRA19129 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 78 Northumbria House, Cramlington £250.00 HSC3006 CRA19130 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 78 Wansbeck Workspace £250.00 HSC3006 WWO19100 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:30 78 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £250.00 HSC3006 HEX19132 

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Cert. at Level 2 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 78 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £250.00 HSC3006 HEX19133 

*Teaching Assistants Higher Level - Dip. at Level 4 24/01/20 Fri 13:00 16:00 39 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £1,260.00 EDU4002 BLY19164 

*Teaching Assistants Higher Level - Dip. at Level 4 22/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 39 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £1,260.00 EDU4002 PRU19151 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES 

CALL US ON 01670 623 689 

* For those aged 19 and over an Advanced Learner Loan is available 


EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CARE 

“ 

“YOU MAKE A MASSIVE 

DIFFERENCE IN 

SOMEONE’S LIFE. 

I LOVE COMING 

TO WORK AND 

EVERYDAY IS DIFFERENT. 

IT IS A REALLY 

REWARDING ROLE.” 

This year, our Care for Life 

Apprenticeship campaign 

recruited a cohort of 14 caring 

people seeking to build a 

future within the Health and 

Social Care industry. 

The new apprentices will be 

placed into social care centres 

across Northumberland. 

Each apprentice will have a 

chance to try out different care 

environments and decide which 

suits them best before progressing 

on to further training or work. 

They will use their different hobbies 

and skills to enrich the lives of 

those they care for, whether that’s 

art therapy, nail painting, pamper 

sessions, or helping someone grow 

beautiful flowers. 

Keep an eye on what’s happening at 

our website www.careforlife.org.uk. 

In the meantime, we have lots 

of great care courses across 

Northumberland, for instance: 

Caring For Children Level 1; 

Early Years Educator Diploma 

and Dementia Awareness. 

If you’re a caring person and fancy 

a change of career, these amazing 

learning opportunities could be 

perfect for you. 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES 

CALL US ON 01670 623 689 



HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES 

Our hairdressing and 

beauty therapy courses 

are an excellent way 

of building skills and 

qualifications to help 

you gain employment 

in salons, clinics, health 

spas, hotels and on 

cruise ships. You could 

even work for yourself or 

set-up your own salon! 


Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) Level 1 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 16:00 24 Haydon Bridge High School £140.00 BEA1002 HAY19048 

Introduction to Eye Treatments 25/02/20 Tue 9:30 12:30 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19131 

Introduction to Eye Treatments 21/04/20 Tue 17:00 20:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19136 

Introduction to Facials 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:30 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19129 

Introduction to Facials 21/01/20 Tue 17:00 20:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19134 

Introduction to Gel Polish 21/04/20 Tue 13:00 16:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19133 

Introduction to Manicure 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 16:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19130 

Introduction to Manicure 25/02/20 Tue 17:00 20:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19135 

Introduction to Pedicure 25/02/20 Tue 13:00 16:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19132 

Introduction to Pedicure 02/06/20 Tue 17:00 20:00 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £42.00 SEBEE002 PRU19137 

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 19:30 24 Haydon Bridge High School £140.00 BEA2001 HAY19047 

Level 2 Certificate in Hair Services 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 19:30 24 Haydon Bridge High School £140.00 BEA2001 HAY19046 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES 

CALL US ON 01670 622 257 

CATERING COURSES 

Hospitality accounts for one in six of 

all new jobs created in the UK. 

The hospitality and tourism industry is 

the fourth largest industry in the UK, 

employing 4.6 million people – you could 

be one of them! 

If you want to get ahead in the industry, 

check out our courses below. 


Health & Nutrition in Early Years - Certificate at Level 2 24/01/20 Fri 16:00 19:00 15 Morpeth Learning Centre £120.00 HOCAE004 MOR19112 

Professional Cookery - Level 1 Diploma 29/01/20 Wed 9:30 15:30 70 Haydon Bridge High School £250.00 HOCA1005 HAY19049 

Professional Cookery - Level 2 diploma 29/01/20 Wed 9:30 15:30 70 Haydon Bridge High School £250.00 HOCA2003 HAY19050 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR CATERING COURSES 

CALL US ON 01670 623 701 


FULL-TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES 

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE 

TO APPLY FOR A STUDY 

PROGRAMME WITH US 

Our full-time study programmes for 

16-18 year olds offer you a unique, 

exciting and inspiring chance to learn 

across the county. 

You can choose from a range of full time courses 

to ensure you develop the skills employers and 

universities are looking for. 

You’ll study a vocational qualification along with 

English and maths and have the opportunity 

to take up a work experience placement, plus a 

range of enrichment activities to help prepare 

you for the real world of work. 

Subject 

Level 

Berwick Learning Centre 

Alnwick Learning Centre 

Morpeth Learning Centre 

Wansbeck Workspace, Ashington 

Northumbria House, Cramlington 

Blyth Brunel Learning Centre 

Atkinson House School, Seghill 

FUSE Media Centre, Prudhoe 

Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham 

Haydon Bridge High School 

Supporting Teaching and Learning 2, 3 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 

Childcare 1 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 

Children’s Workforce and Early Years Educator 2, 3 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 

Construction Operations 1, 2 YES YES YES 

Painting and Decorating 1, 2, 3 YES 

Bricklaying 1, 2, 3 YES 

Car Mechanics E, 1 YES 

Cycle Mechanics E, 1, 2 YES 

Beauty Therapy 1, 2 YES 

Professional Cookery 1, 2, 3 YES 

Activity Leadership 2 YES 

Adult Care 1, 2, 3 YES YES 

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LEARNING CENTRE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

INDEPENDENT CAREERS 

ADVISER AVAILABLE 

If you are 16-18, not in education, employment or training and need the help of an 

independent careers adviser, regular weekly appointments are available to you across 

the county. 

For further information go to www.northumberland.gov.uk/education/learning/careers 

Alternatively call 01670 622 799 or email careersteam@northumberland.gov.uk 



CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING COURSES 

The construction industry employs approximately 

three million people (eight per cent of the UK 

workforce), and here at Northumberland Learning 

& Skills Service, we can help you to join them. 

We have a full range of courses to help you – whether you’re 

just starting on the jobs ladder or developing your career. 

Our courses will open doors to careers in construction 

and engineering. 

You’ll get first-hand experience at dedicated workshops. 

WE OFFER TRAINING IN: 

• Construction operations and supervision 

• Joinery skills 

• Bricklaying 

• Painting and decorating 

• Fenestration 

• General maintenance and refurbishment 


Abrasive Wheels - Petrol Driven Cut-Off Saw 06/02/20 Thur 9:00 16:00 1 Atkinson House, Seghill £60.00 CONX001 ATK19064 

Basic Construction Skills - Level 1 Award 02/03/20 Mon 9:00 15:30 15 Alnwick Learning Centre £250.00 CON1003 ALN19181 

Basic Construction Skills - Level 1 Award 02/03/20 Mon 9:00 15:30 15 Atkinson House, Seghill £250.00 CON1003 ATK19072 

Basic Construction Skills - Level 1 Award 02/03/20 Mon 9:00 15:30 15 Haydon Bridge High School £250.00 CON1003 HAY19051 

Bricklaying - Level 1 Diploma 03/02/20 Mon & Fri 9:00 15:30 30 Atkinson House, Seghill £450.00 CON1001 ATK19073 

Bricklaying - Level 2 Diploma 03/02/20 Mon & Fri 9:00 15:30 38 Atkinson House, Seghill £695.00 CON1002 ATK19078 

Bricklaying for Beginners Taster 03/02/20 Mon 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 CONBE006 ATK19065 

Construction Operations - Level 2 Diploma 03/02/20 Mon & Fri 9:00 15:30 30 Atkinson House, Seghill £450.00 CON2301 ATK19080 

Cycle Mechanics - Level 1 Certificate 06/02/20 Thur 9:00 15:30 6 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 ENMT1004 ATK19076 

Cycle Mechanics - Level 2 Certificate 07/02/20 Fri 9:00 15:00 20 Atkinson House, Seghill £120.00 ENMT2002 ATK19081 

Cycle Mechanics for Beginners 03/02/20 Mon 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 ENMT1004 ATK19070 

Health & Safety in Construction Level 1 Award 

with the CSCS Card 16/03/20 Mon-Wed 9:00 15:00 2 Atkinson House, Seghill £175.00 CON1009 ATK19082 


with the CSCS Card 03/02/20 Mon-Wed 9:00 15:00 2 Berwick Learning Centre £175.00 CON1009 BER19116 


with the CSCS Card 24/02/20 Mon-Wed 9:00 15:00 2 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £175.00 CON1009 HEX19140 

Motor Vehicle For beginners Taster 04/02/20 Tue 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 ENMTE001 ATK19071 

Painting & Decorating for Beginners Taster 03/02/20 Mon 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 CONX022 ATK19068 

Painting and Decorating - Level 1 Diploma 03/02/20 Mon & Fri 9:00 15:30 30 Atkinson House, Seghill £450.00 CONB1006 ATK19074 

Painting and Decorating - Level 2 Diploma 03/02/20 Mon & Fri 9:00 15:30 38 Atkinson House, Seghill £695.00 CONB2004 ATK19079 

Plastering for Beginners Taster 03/02/20 Mon 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 CONX002 ATK19066 

Plumbing for Beginners Taster 04/02/20 Tue 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 CONX002 ATK19067 

Vehicle Systems Maintenance - Level 1 Diploma 03/02/20 Mon & Fri 9:00 15:30 29 Atkinson House, Seghill £250.00 ENMT1003 ATK19077 

Wall Tiling for Beginners Taster 03/02/20 Mon 18:00 20:00 3 Atkinson House, Seghill £65.00 CONX002 ATK19069 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING COURSES 

CALL US ON 01670 623 666 


LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION COURSES 

We’ve had learners over the 

years wanting to pick up basic 

conversational French, German 

for work or Japanese for travel. 

Whether it’s just to be able to say hello 

to people in their native tongue when 

you are abroad, or it’s to improve your 

communication for work or for family 

reasons, we have many courses available. 

Plus, research shows that learning 

another language is good for your 

mental health. 

There are a variety of careers and 

opportunities available to those who 

speak other languages, it can take you 

anywhere and everywhere. 


British Sign Language - Level 1 02/03/20 Mon 17:30 20:30 20 Northumbria House, Cramlington £60.00 MEL1001 CRA19100 

Creative Writing 23/01/20 Thur 15:30 17:30 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £60.00 MELX002 ALN19126 

Creative Writing 16/04/20 Thur 15:30 17:30 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £60.00 MELX002 ALN19127 

Creative Writing 23/01/20 Thur 17:00 19:00 11 Atkinson House, Seghill £60.00 MELX002 ATK19045 

Creative Writing 16/04/20 Thur 17:00 19:00 11 Atkinson House, Seghill £60.00 MELX002 ATK19046 

Creative Writing 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:00 11 Bedlington Learning Centre £60.00 MELX002 BED19058 




Creative Writing 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:00 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £60.00 MELX002 BLY19122 




Creative Writing 22/01/20 Wed 13:00 15:00 11 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £60.00 MELX002 PRU19102 

Creative Writing 15/04/20 Wed 13:00 15:00 11 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £60.00 MELX002 PRU19103 

Creative Writing 23/01/20 Thur 15:30 17:30 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £60.00 MELX002 MOR19077 




Creative Writing 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 11:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £60.00 MELX002 HEX19087 

Creative Writing 14/04/20 Tue 9:30 11:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £60.00 MELX002 HEX19088 

French - Preparation for taking a GCSE 15/04/20 Wed 18:00 20:00 11 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £50.00 LANGE027 PRU19105 

French - Preparation for taking a GCSE 28/04/20 Tue 16:00 18:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANGE027 HEX19089 

French Basics In A Day 08/06/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £15.00 LANGE027 BLY19126 

French Basics In A Day 06/04/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 LANGE027 PRU19104 

French Basics In A Day 21/04/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 LANGE027 MOR19081 

French Basics In A Day 06/07/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 LANGE027 MOR19082 

French Basics In A Day 28/04/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 LANGE027 CRA19103 

French First Steps for Absolute Beginners 05/06/20 Fri 14:00 16:00 8 Bedlington Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE027 BED19062 

French First Steps for Absolute Beginners 11/06/20 Tue 16:00 18:00 8 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE027 BLY19127 

French First Steps for Absolute Beginners 10/06/20 Wed 18:00 20:00 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE027 MOR19083 

French First Steps for Absolute Beginners 03/06/20 Wed 13:00 15:00 8 Northumbria House, Cramlington £40.00 LANGE027 CRA19104 

French for Beginners Step 2 20/04/20 Mon 18:30 20:30 11 Bedlington Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE027 BED19063 

French for Beginners Step 2 22/04/20 Wed 15:00 17:00 11 Berwick Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE027 BER19082 

French for Beginners Step 2 13/04/20 Mon 11:00 13:00 11 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £50.00 LANGE027 PRU19106 

French for Beginners Step 2 30/04/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANGE027 HEX19090 

French for Holidays 09/04/20 Mon 17:00 19:00 8 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £40.00 LANGE027 PRU19107 

German - Preparation for taking a GCSE 23/04/20 Thur 17:15 19:15 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE028 ALN19138 

German - Preparation for taking a GCSE 14/04/20 Tue 13:00 15:00 11 Northumbria House, Cramlington £50.00 LANGE028 CRA19109 




German First Steps for Absolute Beginners 10/06/20 Wed 18:00 20:00 8 Bedlington Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE028 BED19068 

German for Beginners Step 2 22/04/20 Wed 9:00 11:00 11 Northumbria House, Cramlington £50.00 LANGE028 CRA19110 

German for Beginners Step 2 16/04/20 Thur 10:00 12:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANGE028 HEX19097 

Greek First Steps for Absolute Beginners 03/06/20 Wed 18:00 20:00 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £40.00 LAN-39 MOR19086 

Greek First Steps for Absolute Beginners 05/06/20 Fri 11:00 13:00 8 Northumbria House, Cramlington £40.00 LAN-39 CRA19111 

Greek for Holidays 04/03/20 Wed 18:00 20:00 8 Bedlington Learning Centre £40.00 LAN-39 BED19069 

Greek for Holidays 05/03/20 Thur 15:00 17:00 8 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £40.00 LAN-39 BLY19132 

Introduction to British Sign Language 29/01/20 Wed 9:30 11:30 11 Bedlington Learning Centre £60.00 MEL1001 BED19070 

Introduction to British Sign Language 15/04/20 Wed 9:30 11:30 11 Bedlington Learning Centre £60.00 MEL1001 BED19071 

Introduction to British Sign Language 29/01/20 Wed 12:00 14:00 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £60.00 MEL1001 BLY19133 

Introduction to British Sign Language 15/04/20 Wed 12:00 14:00 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £60.00 MEL1001 BLY19134 

Introduction to British Sign Language 29/01/20 Wed 14:30 16:30 11 Northumbria House, Cramlington £60.00 MEL1001 CRA19112 

Introduction to British Sign Language 15/04/20 Wed 14:30 16:30 11 Northumbria House, Cramlington £60.00 MEL1001 CRA19113 

Introduction to Translation Skills 07/07/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £45.00 MEL1001 BED19072 

Introduction to Translation Skills 07/01/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £45.00 MEL1001 BLY19135 

Introduction to Translation Skills 09/07/20 Thur 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £45.00 MEL1001 PRU19112 

Introduction to Translation Skills 14/07/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £45.00 MEL1001 MOR19087 

Introduction to Translation Skills 02/07/20 Thur 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £45.00 MEL1001 HEX19098 

Italian - Preparation for taking a GCSE 16/04/20 Thur 12:30 14:30 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 MELX027 MOR19088 

Italian Basics In A Day 04/02/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £15.00 MELX027 BED19073 

Italian Basics In A Day 11/05/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £15.00 MELX027 BED19074 

Italian Basics In A Day 11/02/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £15.00 MELX027 BLY19136 

Italian Basics In A Day 18/05/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £15.00 MELX027 BLY19137 

Italian Basics In A Day 12/02/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 MELX027 PRU19113 

Italian Basics In A Day 27/05/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 MELX027 PRU19114 

Italian Basics In A Day 03/03/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 MELX027 MOR19089 

Italian Basics In A Day 22/06/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 MELX027 MOR19090 

Italian Basics In A Day 25/02/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 MELX027 CRA19114 

Italian Basics In A Day 15/06/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 MELX027 CRA19115 

Italian Basics In A Day 20/05/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 MELX027 HEX19099 

Italian Basics In A Day 05/02/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 MELX027 HEX19100 

Italian Conversation - Advanced 11/06/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 7 Morpeth Learning Centre £45.00 MELX027 MOR19091 

Italian for Beginners Step 2 14/04/20 Tue 18:30 20:30 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £50.00 MELX027 BLY19138 

Italian for Beginners Step 2 16/04/20 Fri 10:30 12:30 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 MELX027 MOR19093 

Italian for Beginners Step 2 16/04/20 Fri 13:30 15:30 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 MELX027 MOR19094 

Italian for Beginners Step 2 22/04/20 Wed 10:30 12:30 11 Northumbria House, Cramlington £50.00 MELX027 CRA19116 

Italian for Beginners Step 2 13/04/20 Mon 9:30 11:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX027 HEX19102 

Italian for Holidays 21/04/20 Tue 10:30 12:30 8 Bedlington Learning Centre £40.00 MELX027 BED19075 

Italian for Holidays 22/04/20 Wed 16:00 18:00 8 Northumbria House, Cramlington £40.00 MELX027 CRA19117 

TOP 5 BENEFITS 

OF LEARNING 

A LANGUAGE 

1 KEEPS THE MIND SHARP 

2 CONNECT WITH 

OTHER CULTURES 

3 IMPROVES MEMORY 

4 BETTER LISTENING SKILLS 

5 BOOSTS CONFIDENCE 


LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION COURSES (CONTINUED) 

Speaking another 

language is a fabulous 

skill to have, whether it’s 

just to be able to say hello 

to people in their native 

tongue when you are 

abroad, or it’s to improve 

your communication for 

work or for family reasons. 


Italian for Holidays 08/04/20 Wed 12:00 14:00 8 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £40.00 MELX027 HEX19103 

Italian for Improvers Step 4 16/04/20 Thur 15:30 17:30 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 MELX027 MOR19092 

Italian for Improvers Step 4 14/04/20 Tue 9:30 11:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX027 HEX19101 

Japanese - Preparation for taking a GCSE 05/05/20 Tue 18:30 20:30 11 Bedlington Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE022 BED19079 

Japanese Basics In A Day 04/05/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 ALN19139 

Japanese Basics In A Day 16/03/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 ALN19140 

Japanese Basics In A Day 02/06/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 BED19076 



Japanese Basics In A Day 11/05/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 BER19087 

Japanese Basics In A Day 23/03/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 BER19088 

Japanese Basics In A Day 03/06/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 BLY19139 



Japanese Basics In A Day 15/05/20 Fri 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 MELX028 PRU19115 

Japanese Basics In A Day 09/03/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 MELX028 PRU19116 

Japanese Basics In A Day 12/05/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 MOR19095 

Japanese Basics In A Day 06/03/20 Fri 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 MELX028 MOR19096 

Japanese Basics In A Day 13/06/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 MELX028 CRA19118 

Japanese Basics In A Day 02/03/20 Mon 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 MELX028 CRA19119 

Japanese Basics In A Day 07/05/20 Thur 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 MELX028 HEX19104 

Japanese Basics In A Day 12/03/20 Thur 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 MELX028 HEX19105 

Japanese for Beginners Step 2 06/05/20 Wed 18:30 20:30 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE022 BLY19142 

Latin & Hadrian’s Wall: Veni Vidi Vici 21/01/20 Tue 16:00 18:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX049 HEX19106 

Latin & Hadrian’s Wall: Veni Vidi Vici 21/04/20 Tue 16:00 18:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX049 HEX19107 

Latin Continuum 21/01/20 Tue 12:00 14:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX049 HEX19108 

Latin Continuum 21/04/20 Tue 12:00 14:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX049 HEX19109 

Latin First Steps for Absolute Beginners 21/01/20 Tue 9:30 11:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX049 HEX19110 

Latin First Steps for Absolute Beginners 21/04/20 Tue 9:30 11:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 MELX049 HEX19111 

Lipreading (Mixed Ability Practice Group) 22/01/20 Wed 14:30 16:30 11 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BER19089 

Lipreading (Mixed Ability Practice Group) 15/04/20 Wed 14:30 16:30 11 Berwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BER19090 

Lipreading (Mixed Ability Practice Group) 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BLY19143 

Lipreading (Mixed Ability Practice Group) 16/04/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 11 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 BLY19144 

Lipreading (Mixed Ability Practice Group) 23/01/20 Thur 12:15 14:15 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 MOR19097 

Lipreading (Mixed Ability Practice Group) 16/04/20 Thur 12:15 14:15 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 MOR19098 

Lipreading for Beginners 22/01/20 Wed 11:30 13:30 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 ALN19141 

Lipreading for Beginners 15/04/20 Wed 11:30 13:30 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 ALN19142 

Lipreading for Beginners 23/01/20 Thur 16:30 18:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 LAN-49 HEX19112 

Lipreading for Beginners 16/04/20 Thur 16:30 18:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 LAN-49 HEX19113 

Lipreading for Continuers 22/01/20 Wed 9:30 11:30 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 ALN19143 



“ MY ITALIAN COURSE GOT ME STARTED ON 

FEELING CONFIDENT THAT I WOULDN’T NEED 

A TRANSLATOR TO ASK THE BASIC QUESTIONS 

ABOUT WHERE MY ANCESTORS CAME FROM 

OR WHAT THEY DID. TEMPO DI ESPLORARE! 

“ 


Lipreading for Continuers 15/04/20 Wed 9:30 11:30 11 Alnwick Learning Centre £0.00 LAN-49 ALN19144 

Lipreading for Continuers 23/01/20 Thur 15:00 16:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 LAN-49 HEX19114 

Lipreading for Continuers 16/04/20 Thur 15:00 16:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £0.00 LAN-49 HEX19115 

Russian Basics In A Day 05/02/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 ALN19145 

Russian Basics In A Day 06/05/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Alnwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 ALN19146 

Russian Basics In A Day 12/02/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 BED19080 

Russian Basics In A Day 13/05/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Bedlington Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 BED19081 

Russian Basics In A Day 19/02/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 BER19091 

Russian Basics In A Day 20/05/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Berwick Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 BER19092 

Russian Basics In A Day 26/02/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 BLY19145 

Russian Basics In A Day 27/05/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 BLY19146 

Russian Basics In A Day 01/04/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 MELX059 PRU19117 

Russian Basics In A Day 01/07/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 MELX059 PRU19118 

Russian Basics In A Day 25/03/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 MOR19099 

Russian Basics In A Day 24/06/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Morpeth Learning Centre £15.00 MELX059 MOR19100 

Russian Basics In A Day 04/03/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 MELX059 CRA19120 

Russian Basics In A Day 03/06/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Northumbria House, Cramlington £15.00 MELX059 CRA19121 

Russian Basics In A Day 18/03/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 MELX059 HEX19116 

Russian Basics In A Day 17/06/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 MELX059 HEX19117 

Russian for Beginners Step 2 17/04/20 Fri 9:30 11:30 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 MELX059 MOR19101 

Spanish - Preparation for taking a GCSE 23/04/20 Thur 15:30 17:30 11 Berwick Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE035 BER19093 

Spanish - Preparation for taking a GCSE 17/04/20 Fri 10:00 12:00 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANGE035 HEX19118 

Spanish Basics In A Day 08/04/20 Wed 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 LANGE035 PRU19119 

Spanish Basics In A Day 28/06/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £15.00 LANGE035 PRU19120 

Spanish Basics In A Day 07/04/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 LANGE035 HEX19119 

Spanish Basics In A Day 26/05/20 Tue 9:30 16:30 1 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £15.00 LANGE035 HEX19120 

Spanish Conversation - Advanced 10/06/20 Wed 14:30 16:30 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 LANG3019 MOR19102 

Spanish Conversation - Advanced 10/06/20 Wed 9:30 11:30 8 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANG3019 HEX19121 

Spanish First Steps for Absolute Beginners 10/06/20 Mon 17:00 19:00 8 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £40.00 LANGE035 HEX19122 

Spanish for Beginners Step 2 23/04/20 Thur 10:00 12:00 11 Berwick Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE035 BER19094 

Spanish for Beginners Step 2 20/04/20 Mon 10:00 12:00 11 Morpeth Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE035 MOR19103 

Spanish for Beginners Step 2 14/04/20 Tue 12:30 14:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANGE035 HEX19123 

Spanish for Holidays 07/04/20 Tue 13:00 15:00 8 Bedlington Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE035 BED19082 

Spanish for Holidays 09/04/20 Thur 15:30 17:30 8 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE035 BLY19147 

Spanish for Holidays 06/04/20 Mon 18:00 20:00 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £40.00 LANGE035 MOR19104 

Spanish for Improvers Step 4 23/04/20 Thur 18:00 20:00 11 Berwick Learning Centre £50.00 LANGE035 BER19095 

Spanish for Improvers Step 4 15/04/20 Thur 17:30 19:30 11 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £50.00 LANGE035 PRU19121 

Spanish for Improvers Step 4 15/04/20 Thur 12:00 14:00 11 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £50.00 LANGE035 PRU19122 

Spanish for Improvers Step 4 20/04/20 Mon 12:30 14:30 11 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £50.00 LANGE035 HEX19124 


DIGITAL SKILLS COURSES 

Are you starting out and want help to 

get the most out of your smart phone 

or tablet or do you want to develop 

your skills for the workplace, improve 

your business or build a career within 

the tech industry? 

All of our range of IT courses are specifically 

designed to give you all the knowledge and 

practical skills you need to progress within the 

digital world. 

*COMPUTING FOR BEGINNERS 


*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 30/01/20 Thur 17:30 20:00 15 Atkinson House, Seghill £90.00 ICTEE002 ATK19062 

*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 31/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 15 Berwick Learning Centre £90.00 ICTEE002 BER19096 

*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 27/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 15 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £90.00 ICTEE002 PRU19124 

*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 17/02/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 15 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £90.00 ICTEE002 PRU19160 

*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 27/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:30 15 Morpeth Learning Centre £90.00 ICTEE002 MOR19106 

*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 28/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:00 15 Northumbria House, Cramlington £90.00 ICTEE002 CRA19122 

*Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQE3) 28/01/20 Tue 9:30 12:00 15 Wansbeck Workspace £90.00 ICTEE002 WWO19091 

Becoming Confident Online 27/01/20 Mon 9:30 11:30 3 Alnwick Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 ALN19147 

Becoming Confident Online 30/01/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 3 Bedlington Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 BED19083 

Becoming Confident Online 28/01/20 Tue 9:30 11:30 3 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £21.00 ICTX020 PRU19123 

Becoming Confident Online 27/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:00 3 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £21.00 ICTX020 PRU19159 

Becoming Confident Online 27/01/20 Mon 13:00 15:00 3 Morpeth Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 MOR19105 

Becoming Confident Online 31/01/20 Fri 9:30 11:30 3 Wansbeck Workspace £21.00 ICTX020 WWO19090 

Becoming Confident Online 29/01/20 Wed 9:30 11:30 3 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £21.00 ICTX020 HEX19125 

Digital Skills Basics for Budding Photographers 29/01/20 Wed 13:30 16:00 4 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £35.00 ICTX020 BLY19148 

Digital Skills Basics for Budding Photographers 28/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:30 4 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £35.00 ICTX020 PRU19125 

Digital Skills Basics for Budding Photographers 28/01/20 Tue 17:00 19:30 4 Morpeth Learning Centre £35.00 ICTX020 MOR19107 

Digital Skills for Newbies 31/01/20 Fri 9:30 11:30 3 Morpeth Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 MOR19108 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 21/01/20 Tue 17:00 19:30 24 Alnwick Learning Centre £90.00 ICTE2027 ALN19148 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 22/01/20 Wed 17:30 20:00 24 Atkinson House, Seghill £90.00 ICTE2027 ATK19063 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 24/01/20 Fri 13:00 15:30 24 Berwick Learning Centre £90.00 ICTE2027 BER19097 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 24/01/20 Fri 13:00 15:30 24 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £90.00 ICTE2027 PRU19126 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 21/01/20 Tue 13:00 15:30 24 Northumbria House, Cramlington £90.00 ICTE2027 CRA19123 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 20/01/20 Mon 9:30 12:00 24 Wansbeck Workspace £90.00 ICTE2027 WWO19092 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 1) 21/01/20 Tue 17:00 19:30 24 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £90.00 ICTE2027 HEX19126 

European Computer Driving Licence (Level 2) 22/01/20 Wed 17:30 20:00 24 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £90.00 ICTE2027 BLY19149 

Introduction to Android Tablet 23/04/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Alnwick Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX006 ALN19150 

Introduction to Android Tablet 07/05/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Bedlington Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX006 BED19085 

Introduction to Android Tablet 18/06/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX006 BER19099 

Introduction to Android Tablet 07/05/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 2 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX006 BLY19151 

Introduction to Android Tablet 04/06/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £21.00 ICTX006 PRU19128 

Introduction to Android Tablet 23/04/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 2 Morpeth Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX006 MOR19110 

Introduction to Android Tablet 02/07/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £21.00 ICTX006 WWO19094 

Introduction to Android Tablet 04/06/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 2 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £21.00 ICTX006 HEX19128 

Introduction to iPad 23/01/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Alnwick Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 ALN19149 

Introduction to iPad 06/02/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Bedlington Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 BED19084 

Introduction to iPad 12/03/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Berwick Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 BER19098 

Introduction to iPad 06/02/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 2 Blyth Brunel Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 BLY19150 

Introduction to iPad 27/02/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £21.00 ICTX020 PRU19127 

Introduction to iPad 23/01/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 2 Morpeth Learning Centre £21.00 ICTX020 MOR19109 

Introduction to iPad 26/03/20 Thur 9:30 11:30 2 Wansbeck Workspace £21.00 ICTX020 WWO19093 

Introduction to iPad 27/02/20 Thur 13:00 15:00 2 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £21.00 ICTX020 HEX19127 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR DIGITAL SKILLS COURSES 

CALL YOUR LOCAL CENTRE FOR MORE INFORMATION 



ART AND WELLBEING COURSES 

The creative industries within Northumberland 

and the North East region are thriving, so 

whether you’re thinking of starting a business 

or you want to learn and develop new creative 

skills, we have many courses to suit you. 

Courses for 2020 include: Pottery for Beginners; 

Photography, Dressmaking for Fun, together with 

many more. 

Taking part in group creative activities can help 

improve your health and wellbeing, as well as possibly 

igniting a new creative passion. 


Absolute Beginners - Just Art 28/01/20 Tue 14:00 17:00 15 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £75.00 ARTX023 PRU19154 

Absolute Beginners - Just Art 30/01/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 15 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £75.00 ARTX023 PRU19155 

Book Binding and Repair for Continuers 31/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 15 Berwick Learning Centre £75.00 ARTX039 ALN19177 

Confident Crochet 21/01/20 Tue 18:00 20:30 8 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £35.00 ARTX008 PRU19158 

Crochet for Beginners 21/01/20 Tue 14:00 16:30 8 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £35.00 ARTX008 PRU19157 

Crochet for Beginners 22/01/20 Wed 18:00 20:30 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £35.00 ARTX008 MOR19116 

Drawing & Painting 29/01/20 Wed 17:00 20:00 15 Alnwick Learning Centre £75.00 ART1002 ALN19176 

Drawing & Painting 28/01/20 Tue 14:00 17:00 15 Berwick Learning Centre £75.00 ART1002 BER19113 

Drawing & Painting for Complete Beginners 29/01/20 Wed 13:30 16:30 15 Alnwick Learning Centre £75.00 ART1002 ALN19175 

Drawing & Painting for Complete Beginners 30/01/20 Thur 10:00 13:00 15 Northumbria House, Cramlington £75.00 ART1002 CRA19131 

Dressmaking for Fun 06/02/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 15 Alnwick Learning Centre £75.00 ARTX037 ALN19169 




Dressmaking for Fun 28/01/20 Tue 14:00 17:00 15 Bedlington Learning Centre £75.00 ARTX037 BED19086 

Dressmaking for Fun 09/06/20 Tue 14:00 17:00 5 Bedlington Learning Centre £75.00 ARTX037 BED19087 

Dressmaking for Fun 29/01/20 Wed 13:30 16:30 15 Berwick Learning Centre £75.00 ARTX037 BER19110 

Dressmaking for Fun 10/06/20 Wed 13:30 16:30 5 Berwick Learning Centre £75.00 ARTX037 BER19111 

Dressmaking for Fun 15/06/20 Mon 17:30 20:30 5 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £75.00 ARTX037 HEX19135 

Grow Your Own 28/04/20 Tue 17:00 20:00 8 Alnwick Learning Centre £40.00 LAHX002 ALN19178 

Hand Sewn Decoration 26/03/20 Thur 9:30 12:30 7 Berwick Learning Centre £35.00 ARTX037 BER19115 

Intermediate Crochet 22/01/20 Wed 14:00 16:30 8 Morpeth Learning Centre £35.00 ARTX008 MOR19115 

Just Art 30/01/20 Thur 13:00 16:00 15 Fuse Media Centre, Prudhoe £75.00 ARTX023 PRU19156 

Just Art 29/01/20 Wed 12:30 15:30 15 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £75.00 ARTX023 HEX19136 

Just Art 29/01/20 Wed 16:00 19:00 15 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £75.00 ARTX023 HEX19137 

Just Art 31/01/20 Fri 9:30 12:30 15 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £75.00 ARTX023 HEX19138 

Just Art 31/01/20 Fri 13:00 16:00 15 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £75.00 ARTX023 HEX19139 

Patchworking & Quilting 06/02/20 Thur 13:30 16:30 15 Alnwick Learning Centre £75.00 ART1014 ALN19171 

Patchworking & Quilting 18/06/20 Thur 13:30 16:30 15 Alnwick Learning Centre £75.00 ART1014 ALN19172 

Photography Club 25/02/20 Tue 10:00 12:30 18 Morpeth Learning Centre £75.00 AMPU1008 MOR19113 

Photography for Beginners 26/02/20 Wed 18:00 20:30 18 Alnwick Learning Centre £75.00 AMPU1008 ALN19168 

Photography for Beginners 25/02/20 Tue 17:30 20:00 18 Morpeth Learning Centre £75.00 AMPU1008 MOR19114 

Photography for Beginners 27/02/20 Thur 18:00 20:30 18 Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham £75.00 AMPU1008 HEX19134 

Pottery for Beginners 27/01/20 Mon 17:30 20:30 7 Bedlington Learning Centre £35.00 ARTX038 BED19088 

Principles of Gardening 28/01/20 Tue 13:00 16:00 8 Alnwick Learning Centre £40.00 LAHX002 ALN19179 

Principles of Gardening 29/01/20 Wed 17:00 20:00 8 Alnwick Learning Centre £40.00 LAHX002 ALN19180 

Stick Dressing Club 23/01/20 Thur 19:00 20:30 10 Alnwick Learning Centre £35.00 ARTX006 ALN19159 

Stick Dressing Club 07/05/20 Thur 19:00 20:30 10 Alnwick Learning Centre £35.00 ARTX006 ALN19160 

Watercolours for Absolute Beginners 28/01/20 Tue 10:00 13:00 15 Berwick Learning Centre £75.00 ART1002 BER19112 

Watercolours for Absolute Beginners 30/01/20 Thur 13:30 16:30 15 Northumbria House, Cramlington £75.00 ART1002 CRA19132 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR ART AND WELLBEING COURSES 

CALL YOUR LOCAL CENTRE FOR MORE INFORMATION 


APPLICATION FORM 2020 

IMPORTANT - HAVE YOU BEEN A LEARNER WITH US BEFORE? Y N 

Personal details - please provide your contact details 

Title Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other Gender: Male Female 

First name(s): 

Address: 

Postcode: 

Telephone No: 

National Insurance Number: 

Surname: 

Email: 

Mobile No: 

Date of birth: 

Have you lived in the UK (or EEA) for the last 3 years?: Yes No If no, please ring one of our advisers on 0345 600 6400 

In the event of accident or emergency, please tell us who you would like us to contact and their contact details 

Course(s) applied for Please tell us which course(s) you want to apply for and where you want to study with us. If you aren’t sure what you are 

looking for then please ring one of our advisers on 0345 600 6400 

Course code: Course title: Location: Start date: Fee: 

Paying for your course(s) Please indicate below how you would like to pay 

I enclose a cheque payable to Northumberland County Council 

I will apply for an Advanced learning Loan I would like to claim fee remission on grounds below 

Total Amount: 

Choosing your course: On courses where we offer fee remission and you wish to claim your discount, please choose below which category of fee 

remission you are entitled to: you won’t be asked to make a payment to us. Instead you must bring with you evidence of your entitlement before 

you start the course. If you cannot provide the evidence, you will need to either pay for the course in full or an offer of a place may be withdrawn. 

I wish to claim free tuition because I am: 

16-18 at the start of the course and not enrolled at another institution 

for more than 2 weeks. 

19-23 and undertaking a Traineeship 

19-23 studying English or maths learning aims up to level 2, including 

studying GCSE English or maths, where you do not currently have these 

qualifications at grades A* to C or grades 4 – 9. 

19-23 studying up to and including level 1 and have not yet achieved 

above level 1, and progressing to first full level 2 

19-23 studying first full level 2 qualification (and the qualification 

must be part of the legal entitlement) 

19-23 studying first full level 3 qualification (and the qualification 

must be part of the legal entitlement) 

Unemployed and studying up to and including Level 2 and one of the 

following applies: 

You receive Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including those receiving 

National Insurance credits only. 

You receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). 

You receive Universal Credit, and your earned income from employment 

(disregarding benefits) is less than £338 a month (you are the sole adult 

in your benefit claim) or £541 a month (you have a joint benefit claim 

with your partner). 

24 years + 

Studying English or maths learning aims up to level 2, including studying 

GCSE English or maths, where you do not currently have these 


Unemployed and studying up to and including Level 2 and one of the 

following applies: 

You receive Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including those receiving 

National Insurance credits only. 

You receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). 

You receive Universal Credit, and your earned income from employment 

(disregarding benefits) is less than £338 a month (you are the sole 

adult in your benefit claim) or £541 a month (you have a joint benefit 

claim with your partner). 

We can also use our discretion to fund other learners if the 

following apply: 

You receive other state benefits (not listed opposite) and your earned 

income (disregarding benefits) is less than £338 a month (you are the 

sole adult in your benefit claim) or £541 a month (you have a joint benefit 

claim with your partner) and the course is directly relevant to your 

employment prospects and the local labour market needs. 

You want to be employed or progress into more sustainable employment, 

and your earned income (disregarding benefits) is less than £338 a 

month (you are the sole adult in your benefit claim) or £541 a month 

(you have a joint benefit claim with your partner) and the course is 

directly relevant to your employment prospects and the local labour 

market needs. 

Low wage flexibility 

You may qualify for full fee remission (No fee) if you meet the eligibility 

criteria for funding and you are employed but earning an annual gross 

salary of less than £16,009.50. You will need to provide a recent wage 

slip, Universal Credit statement, or current employment contract that 

states your gross monthly / annual wages. 

Please note: you will be asked to provide suitable evidence of 

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION 

This privacy notice is issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department of Education (DfE). It is to inform learners how their 

personal information will be used by the DfE, the ESFA (an executive agency of the DfE) and any successor bodies to these organisations. For the purposes of relevant data protection legislation, 

the DfE is the data controller for personal data processed by the ESFA. Your personal information is used by the DfE to exercise its functions and to meet its statutory responsibilities, including 

under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and to create and maintain a unique learner number (ULN) and a personal learning record (PLR). Your information will be 

securely destroyed after it is no longer required for these purposes. Your information may be shared with third parties for education, training, employment and well-being related purposes, 

including for research. This will only take place where the law allows it and the sharing is in compliance with data protection legislation. The English European Social Fund (ESF) Managing 

Authority (or agents acting on its behalf) may contact you in order for them to carry out research and evaluation to inform the effectiveness of training. 

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 

Payment Method: Receipt No: Total recevied: 

Send to: Learning & Skills Service - Gemma Lee, Blyth Adult Learning, Brunel Building, Regent Street, Blyth, NE24 1LT, Tel: 01670 622 099.

HOW TO ENROL 

STEP 1: CHOOSE A COURSE 

If you need guidance call 0345 600 6400 

For more detailed information go to 

www.northumberland.gov.uk/adultlearning 

If you still have a question, staff are happy to talk to 

you; at our centres, over the telephone or by email: 

adultlearning@northumberland.gov.uk 

STEP 2: COURSE FEES 

Check whether you have to pay the standard fee or 

you are entitled to a free place. There are different 

funding opportunities to support you. 

£150 or more, but may consider other exceptional 

circumstances. 

Remember to read the fees and refunds policy before 

enrolling www.northumberland.gov.uk/adultlearning 

STEP 3: HOW TO ENROL WITH US 

• Call us on 0345 600 6400 

• Have your course code and 

debit/credit card to hand 

or 

• Enrol in person at any of the local 

centres during opening hours. 

You can pay by credit/debit card, 

cheque or cash 

or 

• Send in an application form 

by post to: 

Your local Adult Learning Centre 

STEP 4: CONFIRMATION 

You place will be confirmed with an email once 

you have enrolled. All you need to do is bring this 

confirmation and ID to your chosen class. You will 

only hear from us again prior to your class if we have 

not gained sufficient numbers for the class to run. If 

this is the case, you will be given an alternative 

course or be fully refunded. 

COURSE FEES 

Course fees don’t need to be a barrier to learning. 

and discretionary learner support funds for 19+. Schemes 

can help with the costs of learning including fees, 

materials and resources, travel, childcare and other costs. 

Who can get their course fees paid: 

16-18 YEARS 

16-18 YEARS 

• Studying 

• You receive 

up to 

Jobseeker’s 

level 4 who 

Allowance 

need help 

(JSA), 

including those receiving National Insurance 

At • At the the start start of the of course the course and not enrolled at to move into work, progress in work or 

credits only. 

another institution for more than two weeks. remove a barrier to getting into work, 

and • You who receive are receiving Employment JSA, and ESA Support and are 

19-23 19-24 YEARS 

in the 

Allowance 

work-related 

(ESA). 

activity group or 

• Undertaking a Traineeship a receiving • You receive Universal Universal Credit Credit, and mandated 

• Studying English or maths learning aims up to to training your earned income from employment 

19+ level YEARS 2, including studying GCSE English or (disregarding benefits) is less than £338 a 

• maths, Studying where English you do or not maths currently learning have aims these 

• Unemployed, month (you receiving are the sole any adult state in your 

qualifications at grades A* to C or grades 4-9. benefit, want claim) to enter or £541 employment a month (you and have a 

Studying GCSE English or maths, where joint the benefit course claim is directly with your relevant partner). to 

• Studying up to and including level 1 and have 

where you do not currently have these your employment prospects 

not yet achieved above level 1, and 

We can also use our discretion to fund other 

progressing qualifications to first at grades full level A* 2. to C 

learners if the following apply 

24+ • You YEARS receive other state benefits (not listed 

• Studying first full level 2 qualification 

19-23 YEARS 

• Studying opposite) up to and level your 2 earned who need income help (disregarding 

(and the qualification must be part of 

• Studying entry or level 1 and have to move benefits) into is work, less than progress £338 in a month work or (you are 

the legal entitlement). 

the sole adult in your benefit claim) or £541 a 

not yet achieved above level 1, and remove a barrier to getting into work, 

• Studying first full level 3 qualification (and month (you have a joint benefit claim with your 

progressing to first full level 2 

and who are: receiving JSA, ESA and are 

the qualification must be part of the 

partner) and the course is directly relevant to 

in the work-related activity group or 

• 

legal 

Studying 

entitlement). 

level 2 and have not yet 

your employment prospects and the local 

receiving labour market Universal needs. Credit and mandated 

Unemployed achieved above and studying level 1, and up to and including to training or unemployed, receiving any 

Level progressing 2 and one to of first the following full level applies 2 

state • You benefit, want to want be employed to enter or employment progress into 

• You Studying receive first Jobseeker’s full level Allowance 2 qualification (JSA), and more where sustainable the course employment, is directly relevant and your earned 

including those receiving National 

to your 

income 

employment 

(disregarding 

prospects 

benefits) is less than 

• Insurance Studying credits first full only. level 3 qualification £338 a month (you are the sole adult in your 

with legal entitlement 

• Studying benefit their claim) first or £541 full level a month 2 or first (you have a joint 

• You receive Employment and Support 

full benefit level 3 claim qualification with your and partner) left the and the course 

• Allowance Studying (ESA). first level 4 or above 

British 

is directly 

Armed 

relevant 

Forces 

to 

within 

your employment 

the last 

• You without receive having Universal achieved Credit, a and first full 

prospects and the local labour market needs. 

10 years after completing four or 

your level earned 3 qualification income from employment more LOW years WAGE of service FLEXIBILITY 

or have been 

(disregarding benefits) is less than £338 medically discharged, after completing 

month (you are the sole adult in your 

• You may qualify for full fee remission (No fee) if 

basic training 

benefit claim) or £541 a month (you have a you meet the eligibility criteria for funding and 

joint benefit claim with your partner). 

you are employed but earning an annual gross 

salary of less than £16,009.50. You will need 

24+ If you YEARS have any questions about to provide funding, a recent wage slip, Universal Credit 

statement, or current employment contract 

• Studying English or maths learning aims 

Gemma up to level 2, including Lee, Finance studying GCSE and English Learning that states 

or Loans your gross monthly / annual wages. 

maths, where you 01670 do not currently 622 have 105. these 


Unemployed and studying up to and 

including Level 2 and one of the following applies. 

At level 3 and above, learners aged 

19 and above will be eligible to 

apply for an Advanced Learner 

Loan to cover course fees. 


LEARNING CENTRES 

HEXHAM ADULT 


Wentworth Leisure Centre 

Wentworth Place 

Hexham NE46 3PD 

Tel: 01670 623 701 

ALNWICK ADULT 


Lindisfarne Road 

Alnwick 

NE66 1AX 

Tel: 01670 623 691 

PRUDHOE FUSE 

MEDIA CENTRE 

Moor Road 

Prudhoe 

NE42 5LJ 

Tel: 01670 623 689 

BERWICK ADULT 


Walkergate 

Berwick-upon-Tweed 

TD15 1DB 

Tel: 01670 626 107 

HAYDON BRIDGE 

HIGH SCHOOL 

Haydon Bridge 

Hexham 

NE47 6LR 

Tel: 01670 622 258 

MORPETH ADULT 


Cottingwood Lane 

Morpeth 

NE61 1DN 

Tel: 01670 622 257 

ATKINSON 

HOUSE 

Pitt Lane 

Front Street 

Seghill NE23 7EB 

Tel: 01670 623 666 



Jubilee Terrace 

Bedlington 

NE22 5HB 

Tel: 01670 623 687 

BLYTH ADULT 


Brunel Building 

Regent Street 

Blyth NE24 1LT 

Tel: 01670 622 099 

CRAMLINGTON ADULT 


Northumbria House 

Manor Walks 

Cramlington NE23 6UR 

Tel: 01670 622 119 

WANSBECK 

WORKSPACE 

Rotary Parkway 

Ashington 

NE63 8QZ 

Tel: 01670 623 894 

ENROL NOW 

CALL 0345 600 6400 

Our enrolment line is open: 

Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:30 

www.northumberland.gov.uk/adultlearning 

DISCLAIMER 

Northumberland County Council takes all reasonable steps to provide the services and courses described in this prospectus. However, it 

does not guarantee the provision of such services. The provision of courses is dependent on there being sufficient demand and funding 

to make their operation viable. The information provided in this brochure is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate at the time of going to 

print. We accept no liability for any errors or omissions and we reserve the right to alter, amend or remove courses listed without notice. 

OTHER FORMATS 

If you need this information in large print, Braille, Audio, or in another format or language, please contact us: 

Tel: 01670 622 103 Type talk: 01800108456006400 Email: adultlearning@northumberland.gov.uk

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