Skills 21 In addition, the College has set aside bursary grants and has a digital data scheme. This is to support students with devices and data if needed, so that everyone can benefit from the progressive blended learning approach – ensuring no student is left behind as a result of digital poverty. Deputy CEO and College Principal, David Lambert says: “Our priority is getting students and teachers back into the classroom safely while ensuring high quality and consistent teaching and learning throughout the year. We have worked tirelessly over the summer to make the necessary adaptations to our campuses and plan for a fully Covid-safe return. “It is understandable that some people may feel nervous about physically returning to the classroom. However, I am keen to reassure our new and returning students that we are doing everything possible to ensure a safe, consistent and enjoyable learning experience from September including supporting those students who may not have the technology needed. “We will of course be keeping all our procedures under review and in line with Government guidance - but our priority is continuing to support our communities at a time when education and developing new skills has never been so important.” London South East Colleges has campuses across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich, offering a wide range of courses and qualifications to suit people of all ages, interests and abilities - from entry to degreelevel. Students can enrol online NOW and get advice about the course that best suits them.
London South East Colleges are offering a great range of adult courses starting in September - enrol online now I could turn a career in sales and marketing into midwifery. I didn’t have A Levels particularly in the subjects that would be associated with nursing. After making several enquiries to university colleges around the south east, I was advised to take the Access route as it could fast-track me into university - of which it did. I am now at university training to become a midwife - something I consider to be my true calling.”
This September, London South East Colleges is rolling out an exciting range of courses designed to help adults (aged 19 and over) back into the job market, boost their careers or to retrain for a new career - equipping them with the skills required by employers. The College has worked with its employer partners and other stakeholders to help ensure that courses are geared to the needs of the labour market. In addition, it is offering career advice and guidance for adults facing redundancy or who want to retrain. The College has an amazing record in helping adult students into work, changing their direction, upskilling and future-proofing their careers.
• Ruth Williams achieved a first-class BSc Honours Degree in Accounting (accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University) after being a stay-athome mum for many years.
Over the years, many have taken advantage of the College’s extensive range of employmentfocussed courses by enrolling onto Access to Higher Education and Degree level programmes, professional qualifications, apprenticeships and vocational training courses - as well as other short courses. If you are in need of a huge confidence boost and think your skills need updating - either for the type of work you currently engage in or even in something completely different, we are here to help.
You can take inspiration from some of our previous students who have completed an adult course with us: • Joshua Tanton successfully completed his Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science, while working full time at the William Harvey Hospital.
He said: “I am very grateful to my tutors who have been so supportive and encouraging. Studying for a degree while working full time is not easy, but it’s been a great experience and has set me on the right pathway to achieve my ambition of becoming a biomedical scientist.”
• Access to Higher Education student, Imogen Bobbet turned her ambition to become a midwife into reality by enrolling onto the Health and Human Sciences Access to HE Level 3 Diploma.
She said: “When I reached my 50th year, I was starting to think I’d finally missed the boat. It just didn’t seem feasible that
She said: “In the past, I’d had only good experiences at London South East Colleges. I had completed various different courses at the Bromley Campus including teaching assistance, secretarial and book-keeping. It was the latter of these that I had a real flare for and so I sought advice about taking the full BSc (Hons) degree course in Accounting. Very soon I was on-course and moving full steam ahead. “I’m so ecstatic about achieving a first. It’s been the best thing I’ve ever done and I am so proud of myself for all the hard work I’ve put in. The tutors are great; they are enthusiastic, energetic and really make you want to come back for more each week.”
• Joe Gibson has just completed his Business and Management Degree (accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University) and has experienced a very positive experience from the outset.
He said: “Not only is the teaching here great, I also got a lot of careers guidance. It was a great personal learning experience and I can’t rate London South East Colleges highly enough. Going forward, I would like to study for an MBA as well as moving up to a senior leadership role at work.
I don’t simply want to become a manager; I want to be an inspirational leader focused on getting the very best out of the people I work with. This course is getting me there.” • Navida Ahmed achieved highly on her Supporting Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree which she subsequently converted into a full first-class honours degree just one year later at university.
She said: “Education opens doors for you - fact! Walking into your local college and enrolling onto a course, no matter how basic, no matter what the subject or level, you have made a positive start and as long as you commit yourself, stick at it and take everything given to you, it will lead you to bigger and better things.
“I am so grateful to my tutors and the amazing staff in the learning resource centres. They have supported me all the way, encouraged me to achieve very high grades in my assignments and equipped me with all the skills and expertise needed to progress higher and into work. Thank you to you all.”
• Chris Becks has managed to completely transform her career in just three short years with the aid and assistance of London South East Colleges. Chris Becks is now destined for better things since achieving her levels 2 and 3 hairdressing qualifications.
She said: “London South East Colleges is a wonderful place to go and get started - and it is never too late to do so. Don’t let anything hold you back. All you need to succeed is an interest, a desire and the willingness to learn and take your studies seriously. It’s your chance to shine.”
Whether you want to improve you English and Maths, learn a new skill, retrain for a new career or study for a degree, visit LSEC.ac.uk to take a look at what we can offer you.
‘The College has worked with its employer partners and other stakeholders to help ensure that courses are geared to the needs of the labour market. In addition, it is offering career advice and guidance for adults facing redundancy or who want to retrain.’ October 2020