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Inside are some of the offers, services and facilities Nescot can offer colleagues in the sector and where I hope we may be able to work together.
FOR YOUR STAFF
The following courses are all available and delivered at Nescot:
Teaching Courses
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE)
• Professional Certificate in Education (PCE)
• BA Honours Degree in Education BA (Hons) top-up
Teaching Assistant Courses
• Level 2 Support Work in Schools and Colleges
• Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Early Years and Education Courses
• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Year Pedagogy
• Level 6 Professional Practice Working with Children and Young People (0-19) BA (Hons) Top-up
Counselling Courses
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
STAFF DISCOUNTS
We also offer staff at partner schools discounts for our onsite Osteopathy clinic, gym and hair salon.
Distance Learning
We provide free, online, accredited, distance learning courses. Ideal for CPD programmes, courses include:
• Level 2 Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties
• Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Level 2 Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
• Level 2 Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children
• Level 2 Understanding Autism
• Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• Level 2 Equality & Diversity
• Level 2 Mentoring
• Level 2 Cyber Security
• Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent
Work Placements
We are always looking for schools to offer placements to our students studying parttime and distance-learning qualifications in teaching & education. As well as ensuring a supply of skilled and qualified candidates for your roles, a placement can provide valuable additional resource in the classroom at no cost. We also source placements in early years and business studies.
FOR YOUR STUDENTS
14-16 Provision
• Day-release and full-time college options for those in Year 10 and 11 who could benefit from an alternative learning environment.
• Saturday Academies: Four-session taster courses in a range of subjects for students in year 9-11.
16-19 Provision
• Nescot offers a wide range of vocational courses for students aged 16-19 covering most sectors/ subject areas. From September 2024 we will introduce T Levels. Our School Liaison Team are happy to provide information to your students through Careers Fairs, Progression Talks, Taster Days, Open Days or bespoke events. These take place at your school, virtually or at Nescot.
SEN Provision and Support
Through our specialist SEN provision, we are well placed to help support the transition of learners with additional needs of EHCPholders into post-16 education.
Apprenticeships
• Nescot works with dozens of employers, including in the education sector, to deliver apprenticeships in administration, IT, construction, science, marketing, health and early years.
• Apprenticeships may also be a valuable option for training and progressing your staff and where needed spending your levy. Our offer includes the Level 5 Department Manager Apprenticeship.
19+ Higher Education (HE) and Degree Apprenticeships
• Nescot offers a local progression route into HE for young people and adults returning to study. We run a wide variety of degree-level courses and higher apprenticeships, in sectors including teaching and creative industries. Provision also includes regional specialisms in counselling, healthcare, animal management, ecology and osteopathy.
• Nescot is a partner in the Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology, alongside the universities of Brighton and Sussex and major employers including Gatwick Airport, NatWest, Roche, Irwin Mitchell.
• Nescot offers degree apprenticeships in Laboratory Science (working with the Animal & Plant Health Agency) and Cyber Security.
Innovative Spaces and Specialist Facilities
We are keen to work with local schools to share our facilities where possible. See over for more details.
Our specialist facilities include:
• Animal Care (Farm)
• Two Theatres
• Construction Workshops
• Specialist Laboratories
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• Training Kitchens
• Sport Pitches
• Immersive Classrooms
• Health Hub & ‘Hospital Ward’
• Hair & Beauty Salons
• Gym and Sports Hall
• Institute of Technology
• TV and Recording Studio
Julie Kapsalis, Principal & CEO jkapsalis@nescot.ac.uk
