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HOW TO ENROL<br />
STEP 1: CHOOSE A COURSE<br />
If you need guidance call 0345 600 6400<br />
For more detailed information go to<br />
www.northumberl<strong>and</strong>.gov.uk/adultlearning<br />
If you still have a question, staff are happy to talk to<br />
you; at our centres, over the telephone or by email:<br />
adultlearning@northumberl<strong>and</strong>.gov.uk<br />
STEP 2: COURSE FEES<br />
Check whether you have to pay the st<strong>and</strong>ard fee or<br />
you are entitled to a free place. There are different<br />
funding opportunities to support you.<br />
£150 or more, but may consider other exceptional<br />
circumstances.<br />
Remember to read the fees <strong>and</strong> refunds policy before<br />
enrolling www.northumberl<strong>and</strong>.gov.uk/adultlearning<br />
STEP 3: HOW TO ENROL WITH US<br />
• Call us on 0345 600 6400<br />
• Have your course code <strong>and</strong><br />
debit/credit card to h<strong>and</strong><br />
or<br />
• Enrol in person at any of the local<br />
centres during opening hours.<br />
You can pay by credit/debit card,<br />
cheque or cash<br />
or<br />
• Send in an application form<br />
by post to:<br />
Your local Adult <strong>Learning</strong> Centre<br />
STEP 4: CONFIRMATION<br />
You place will be confirmed with an email once<br />
you have enrolled. All you need to do is bring this<br />
confirmation <strong>and</strong> ID to your chosen class. You will<br />
only hear from us again prior to your class if we have<br />
not gained sufficient numbers for the class to run. If<br />
this is the case, you will be given an alternative<br />
course or be fully refunded.<br />
COURSE FEES<br />
Course fees don’t need to be a barrier to learning.<br />
<strong>and</strong> discretionary learner support funds for 19+. Schemes<br />
can help with the costs of learning including fees,<br />
materials <strong>and</strong> resources, travel, childcare <strong>and</strong> other costs.<br />
Who can get their course fees paid:<br />
16-18 YEARS<br />
16-18 YEARS<br />
• Studying<br />
• You receive<br />
up to<br />
Jobseeker’s<br />
level 4 who<br />
Allowance<br />
need help<br />
(JSA),<br />
including those receiving National Insurance<br />
At • At the the start start of the of course the course <strong>and</strong> not enrolled at to move into work, progress in work or<br />
credits only.<br />
another institution for more than two weeks. remove a barrier to getting into work,<br />
<strong>and</strong> • You who receive are receiving Employment JSA, <strong>and</strong> ESA Support <strong>and</strong> are<br />
19-23 19-24 YEARS<br />
in the<br />
Allowance<br />
work-related<br />
(ESA).<br />
activity group or<br />
• Undertaking a Traineeship a receiving • You receive Universal Universal Credit Credit, <strong>and</strong> m<strong>and</strong>ated<br />
• Studying English or maths learning aims up to to training your earned income from employment<br />
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qualifications at grades A* to C or grades 4-9. benefit, want claim) to enter or £541 employment a month (you <strong>and</strong> have a<br />
Studying GCSE English or maths, where joint the benefit course claim is directly with your relevant partner). to<br />
• Studying up to <strong>and</strong> including level 1 <strong>and</strong> have<br />
where you do not currently have these your employment prospects<br />
not yet achieved above level 1, <strong>and</strong><br />
We can also use our discretion to fund other<br />
progressing qualifications to first at grades full level A* 2. to C<br />
learners if the following apply<br />
24+ • You YEARS receive other state benefits (not listed<br />
• Studying first full level 2 qualification<br />
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the legal entitlement).<br />
the sole adult in your benefit claim) or £541 a<br />
not yet achieved above level 1, <strong>and</strong> remove a barrier to getting into work,<br />
• Studying first full level 3 qualification (<strong>and</strong> month (you have a joint benefit claim with your<br />
progressing to first full level 2<br />
<strong>and</strong> who are: receiving JSA, ESA <strong>and</strong> are<br />
the qualification must be part of the<br />
partner) <strong>and</strong> the course is directly relevant to<br />
in the work-related activity group or<br />
•<br />
legal<br />
Studying<br />
entitlement).<br />
level 2 <strong>and</strong> have not yet<br />
your employment prospects <strong>and</strong> the local<br />
receiving labour market Universal needs. Credit <strong>and</strong> m<strong>and</strong>ated<br />
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• You receive Employment <strong>and</strong> Support<br />
full benefit level 3 claim qualification with your <strong>and</strong> partner) left the <strong>and</strong> the course<br />
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prospects <strong>and</strong> the local labour market needs.<br />
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your level earned 3 qualification income from employment more LOW years WAGE of service FLEXIBILITY<br />
or have been<br />
(disregarding benefits) is less than £338 medically discharged, after completing<br />
month (you are the sole adult in your<br />
• You may qualify for full fee remission (No fee) if<br />
basic training<br />
benefit claim) or £541 a month (you have a you meet the eligibility criteria for funding <strong>and</strong><br />
joint benefit claim with your partner).<br />
you are employed but earning an annual gross<br />
salary of less than £16,009.50. You will need<br />
24+ If you YEARS have any questions about to provide funding, a recent wage slip, Universal Credit<br />
statement, or current employment contract<br />
• Studying English or maths learning aims<br />
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qualifications at grades A* to C or grades 4 – 9.<br />
Unemployed <strong>and</strong> studying up to <strong>and</strong><br />
including Level 2 <strong>and</strong> one of the following applies.<br />
At level 3 <strong>and</strong> above, learners aged<br />
19 <strong>and</strong> above will be eligible to<br />
apply for an Advanced Learner<br />
Loan to cover course fees.<br />
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