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The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. If you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE course could be perfect for you. There is no upper-age limit and all of the Access to HE courses can be completed in one year. All courses are part-time and students are not required to be in college all day throughout the week. This allows students the flexibility to work around jobs and/or family commitments.
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Pre Access to Higher Education
Pre Access to Higher Education Science
Access to Education
Access to Health
Access to Humanities & Social Sciences
Access to Social Care
Access to Science
Useful Information & Thinking of University
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PRE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Have you struggled with the initial maths and English screening tests for your Access choice? Pre Access is an excellent stepping stone for those wanting to enter the Access to Higher Education route into university!
This course includes: • Using Calculations • Career Preparation • Punctuation and Grammar Skills
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GEORGE WORKS HARD TO PURSUE HIS GOAL OF BECOMING A NURSE Nam e: George Aspiration: Nurse Cours e: Pre Access foatlloionweHed altbyh Access to Higher Ed
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Having been out of education for 15 years, it was a challenge for me but the pre access course was amazing, we looked at grammar, language and communication, to make sure we could go on to meet the requirements of the health access course. It changes your approach to study.
Why I chose SRC... • Amazing course • The level of support offered has been second to none
Next Steps... After working in care for a hospital George was inspired to develop his skills. He has now completed the access to higher education health course, and has continued on with his nursing studies at university.
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PRE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION SCIENCE On this course you will develop scientific knowledge and skills as well as improving your maths and English to the level 2 requirement. Pre Access is an excellent stepping stone for those wanting to enter the Access to Higher Education route into university!
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WITNESSING POVERTY INSPIRED ANNA TO LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION Nam e: Anna Lives: Stockton Aspiratioann:woForkod nutrition and humanitari Cours e: ScPreienAccecess to Higher Education
Choosing this course at SRC is giving me the step up I needs to pursue University. Seeing the impact of poor nutrition and malnourishment in both Bonton and in deprived areas of Mexico made me think, wow you can really make a difference.
Why I chose SRC... • Local location • The Course allowed Anna to work part-time while she studied • Learn more about nutrition
Next Steps... After witnessing poverty Anna is now studying food nutrition at university. She also currently organises agricultural and conservation projects abroad in areas where food is scarce.
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ACCESS TO EDUCATION With Access to Education you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a:
• Assessor • Educational psychologist • Education welfare officer • FE lecturer • Learning support • Nursery worker • Primary teacher • Private tutor
• School librarian • Secondary school teacher • Special educational needs and disability teacher • Supply teacher • Teaching assistant • Work based learning mentor
High paid jobs...
Did you know?
Job Title Educational psychologist Education welfare officer FE lecturer Secondary school teacher Nursery worker Primary teacher School librarian SEND teacher
Annual Salary £30-65 £26-30 £25-40 £30-40 £20-30 £25-35 £25-28 £23-35
Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.
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An educational psychologist is employed to support children and young people with their emotional and social wellbeing. This also includes children who are experiencing problems that hinder their learning and participation in school and other activities.
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JULIET FOLLOWS HER DREAM OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING Nam e: Juliet Why I chose SRC... Lives: Stockton • Friendly environment r he Aspiration: School Teac l • Challenging workload to prepare for University Cours e: Access to Educationa • Great learning facilities Studies
I can’t thank Richard and the staff at Stockton Riverside College enough for helping me realise my potential and teaching me that the sky is the limit.
Next Steps... Juliet is studying at Durham University with the end goal of becoming a Primary School teacher.
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ACCESS TO HEALTH With Access to Health you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a:
• Adult nurse • Dental hygienist • Dental therapist • Diagnostic radiographer • Further education teacher • Health service manager • Midwife
High paid jobs... Job Title Annual Salary Dental hygienist £28-36 Dental therapist £35-43 Diagnostic radiographer £28-36 Further education teacher £37-41 Medical sales representative £30-40 Occupational therapist £28-35 Prosthetist/orthotist £30-37 Social worker £26-35 Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.
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• Naturopath • Occupational therapist • Personal trainer • Prosthetist/orthotist • Paediatric nurse • Medical sales representative
Did you know? A naturopath is a natural health practitioner who specialises in nutritional therapy, osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, or herbal medicine. As a naturopath, you’ll use an approach to healthcare which blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional, natural forms of treatment.
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DANIELLE WORKS TOWARDS HER DREAM CAREER AS A TRAUMA NURSE Nam e: Danielle Lives: Norton Aspiration: Trauma Nurse Cours e: Access to Higher Education Health
I have always had a passion for nursing but I never had the confidence to do anything about it, Stockton Riverside College has given me the skills I need to pursue my dream career.
Why I chose SRC... • Supportive and knowledgeable staff • Flexible hours • Challenging workload to prepare for university
Next Steps... Danielle is studying Adult Nursing at Teesside University with the dream of becoming a trauma nurse at James Cook Hospital.
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ACCESS TO HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES With Humanities & Social Sciences you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a: • Advertising sales agent • Advertising manager • Editor • Foreign correspondent • Genealogist • Journalist • Lawyer • Museum worker/Curator • Public relations manager • Teacher • Technical writer
Did you know?
High paid jobs... Job Title
Annual Salary
Advertising manager £19-55 Advertising sales agent £20-40 Councillor £20-40 Foreign correspondent £15-60 Genealogist £21-55 Lawyer £18-50 Public relations manager £18-40 Technical writer £25-45
Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.
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• Translator or Interpreter • Travel agent • Psychology and Counsellor • Sociologist • Detective • Business adviser • Business development manager • Insurance underwriter • Project manager • Risk manager • Counsellor
A genealogist studies families, family history, and the tracing of lineages. Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family. The results are often displayed in charts or written as narratives. Genealogy research can be performed for scholarly or forensic purposes.
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CLAIRE RUNS HER OWN COMMUNITY ORGANISATION, RED BALLOONS TO SUPPORT GOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Nam e: Claire Lives: Stockton Aspiration: Start her own
tion community organisa es Access to Humaniti
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I have suffered quite badly through mental health in my life, everybody struggles from time to time and it can help to have a chat or just to get out of your routine. I’ve decided to use my experiences to help others.
Why I chose SRC... • Local location • Flexible hours were useful
Next Steps... Claire moved on to study a psychology degree at Teesside University. Since launching Red Balloons as a social media platform, Claire also introduced talking sessions, as well as small running groups, aptly titled Run and Rant, along with mental health friendly personal training sessions from their base at Ragworth Community Centre. 13
ACCESS TO SOCIAL CARE With Access to Social Care you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a:
• Adult guidance worker • Advice worker • Community development worker • Counsellor • Education consultant • Family support worker • High intensity therapist
High paid jobs... Job Title Annual Salary Councillor £20-40 Education consultant £25-40 Family support worker £18-45 High intensity therapist £35-45 Play therapist £25-60 Social worker £22-40
Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.
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• Mediator • Play therapist • Social worker • Volunteer coordinator • Youth worker • Community development worker
Did you know? A play therapist is a person who works with children aged 3 to 11, using play as a communication tool to understand their world and to help them deal with emotional distress and trauma. You will help children and their families work through difficult life issues and experiences.
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JACK IS EN ROUTE TO ACHIEVING HER DREAM OF BEING A SOCIAL WORKER Nam e: Jack Lives: Billingham Aspiration: Social Worker Cours e: Access to Higher are Education Social C
It really was a big deal for me to apply for this course, but that one click and little bit of courage has definitely changed my life. I urge anybody who was in my shoes thinking about that dream career to go for it.
Why I chose SRC... • The course worked around work and family commitments • Local location • Good preparation for University
Next Steps... Jack continues with her studies at Teesside university to reach her career goal as a Social Worker. 15
ACCESS TO SCIENCE With Access to Science you could then study for a degree and eventually work as a: • Archaeologist • Dietician • Environmental scientist • Food and nutrition specialist • Genealogist • Materials scientist • Nuclear engineer • Nurse • Pharmacist
• Physiotherapist • Podiatrist • Police and crime scene investigator • Radiographer • Speech therapist • Veterinarian • Wildlife conservationist • Midwife
High paid jobs...
Did you know?
Job Title
Annual Salary
Food and nutrition specialist £25-55 Genealogist £21-55 Nuclear engineer £20-65 Radiographer £35-45 Pharmacist £20-45 Physiotherapist £24-60 Podiatrist £30-45 Veterinary surgeon £30-45
Salaries are average estimates (per thousand) on UK based jobs.
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A nuclear engineer is someone who designs, builds, runs or decommissions nuclear power stations. Depending on your role you could be designing totally new systems, maintaining existing systems or looking for ways to improve the efficiency, stability and sustainability of nuclear power plants.
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TOM STUDIED ACCESS TO SCIENCE TO PURSUE A CAREER IN CHEMISTRY Nam e: Tom Lives: Stockton Aspiration: Chemistry Cours e: Access to Higher Education Science
I did feel a bit nervous at first returning to College but I settled in well. For those that have been out of education for a while this is a good way to kick start your career.
Why I chose SRC... • Great tutors • The course is focused on success • Prepares you for University life
Next Steps... Tom is now studying Chemistry at University after receiving 3 separate offers from Hull, Loughborough and Teesside.
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USEFUL INFORMATION Learning Support
SEND/EHCP
Our Learning Support Team are dedicated to making sure our learners receive the support they need. We can arrange a support interview and make sure the appropriate support is put in place.
At Stockton Riverside College we are committed to supporting you to meet your individual goals and aspirations. We welcome applications from students with special education needs, learning disabilities/difficulties and/or other support needs. We will work with you to provide you with the right resources, support and services to meet your needs. To ensure we can provide the best support we will ask to see a copy of your Education and Health Care Plan or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) code of best practice Support Plan. This will allow us to understand your support needs and provide appropriate support. We work closely with the local authorities to adhere to the special educational needs code of practice to meet the needs of our students.
Our aim is to make sure our learners are respected and cared for as individuals and are encouraged and supported to reach their potential at all times. Learning support services include support for students who are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment, those with mobility issues, dyslexia, autism or any learning or physical difficulty and/or disability.
Stockton Riverside College LRC (Learning Resource Centre)
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THINKING OF UNIVERSITY? After successfully completing your Access to Higher Education course, you will have achieved the entry requirements needed to apply for a Higher Education course. You can stay local and study a higher education course at Stockton Riverside College, in partnership with Teesside University. We offer a wide range of full and part-time courses, so that you can fit your studies around work and family commitments. Our higher education courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to reach your career ambitions or prepare you for a job promotion!
Our students progress on to a range of courses, including: • FdA Early Years • FdA Supporting Teaching & Learning • BA (Hons) Education & Training (top-up) • Cert Ed/PGCE Education & Training • FdA Counselling • BA (Hons) Therapeutic Counselling • Cert HE in Social Care • FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support • BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care (top-up) • HNC Computing & Systems Development
After completing an Access to Higher Education in Health course, Claire decided to continue her studies with us and progressed onto the Cert HE in Social Care, followed by the FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support. “I have loved my time at the College - it has a local community feel and the staff are so friendly. With smaller class sizes, you receive more one to one tutor support, which has helped me massively. I can ask questions and share my ideas - it’s really helped to develop my understanding!”
Did you know? Choosing one of our courses, delivered in partnership with Teesside University, will give you access to a wide range of services and facilities at both the College and the main Teesside University campus. 19
STUDENT SUCCESS Find out about some more of our Access to Higher Education student success!
Name: Catherine Aspiration: Social worker Course: Access to Humanities & Social Sciences
Uncertain about the right course for her, 23-year-old Catherine spent 5 years in an employment apprenticeship after leaving school, until she was ready to jump back into education. Given her skills obtained through previous study, she felt that she had already built the foundation for Social Work, which was what inspired her to join SRC. She is now joining Teesside University to follow her dream to become a Social Worker!
I’d recommend SRC because it provides transferable skills that prepares you for University
Name: Becky Aspiration: Children’s Nurse Course: Access to Health After previously working in a nursery, Rebecca always knew she had a passion for working with children but didn’t know how to go about pursuing her goals. However it was at an open event she learned about the Access to Higher Education Health course at Stockton Riverside College “The staff and facilities have made everything so much easier. With their help and support I now have the confidence to go ahead and achieve my dream of becoming a children’s nurse!” 20
I can’t thank the College and my tutors enough for the help they have given me
STUDENT SUCCESS Name: Catherine Aspiration: School teacher Course: Access to Education Working as a primary school teacher has been a lifelong ambition for Catherine but it wasn’t until last year the now 32-year-old found the courage to pursue her dreams. She said: “I have a house and a family so I needed to be out of a paid job for as little time as possible. The Access course was better for me as it was something I could do while still working full-time.” She admits it has been hard work and taken commitment, but it was well worth it with two offers for Durham University and The University of Sunderland.
When I told friends and family that I was going back to college they all said, please say you are finally doing primary teaching
Name: Elysha Aspiration: Paramedic Course: Access to Higher Education Health
Despite enjoying her role as a healthcare assistant, Elysha was ready for a change. “I wanted a career I could progress in, to not only better my life but also my daughter’s. Being a paramedic seemed to tick both boxes for me.” After hearing about the courses at Stockton Riverside College she said: “I was so grateful I found the Access course, it gave me the knowledge and the qualifications that I needed to study Paramedics Practice at Teesside University.”
The Access course really prepares you for university and the support from the tutors throughout was amazing
Could this be you? Apply today for one of our Access to Higher Education courses!
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DID YOU KNOW...
Additional funding support
for healthcare Students!
All eligible students will receive at leas t
£5,000
The government recently announced that additional funding support will be made available to all new and current preregistration students on nursing, midwifery and some allied health professional courses from September 2020. This means all eligible students will receive at least £5,000. Some will receive additional payments of up to £3,000. This covers students in regions or specialisms struggling to recruit and those who need help to cover childcare costs. The grant, which will not need to be repaid, comes as part of the government's manifesto commitment to increase nurse numbers up to 50,000 by 2025. It is expected to benefit more than 35,000 students every year. Students will still access funding from SLC for tuition and maintenance loans, and the NHSBSA to apply for the existing Learning Support Fund. You can read the full announcement on the GOV.UK website.
There’s no better time to study Access to Health with the recently announced government funding! For more information or to apply: Call our Admissions Team on 01642 865 566 Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/apply 22
ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS Depending on your circumstances we may be able to offer your course at a discounted fee or in some cases free, or you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan (see below for details). Our Admissions Team can offer all the advice and guidance you need. Give us a call on: 01642 865 566.
ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS
If you are planning to study a level 3 further education course or Access to Higher Education programme you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. Students can apply for a loan to meet the upfront costs of their qualification, which will be paid directly to the College on their behalf. This is a great way to access courses, which previously may have been out of reach for financial reasons. Things you need to know: • You need to be a UK resident for at least 5 years and be aged over 19 • Advanced Learner Loans are not means tested or credit checked • Funds are paid directly to the learning provider • Minimum amount £300 (maximum depends upon the course chosen) • You must enrol on an eligible course • Bursaries may be available for extra support for childcare* • Applications for courses starting in September can be made online with the Students Loans Company from April • Repayments only start when earning an annual salary of £26,575 or more. This loan application is a credit agreement between you and the Student Loans Company If the loan is for an Access to Higher Education programme and you subsequently go on to complete a higher education course, you won’t have to pay back your Advanced Learner Loan. For further information, visit the Student Loans website: www.gov.uk/advancedlearnerloans
LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS
You will not require a 19+ Learner Loan if you have not previously studied for a level 3 qualification (age 19-23). However if you do require a 19+ Learner Loan, this will be written off if you successfully progress onto University and complete your course. For further information, please contact our Admissions Team on: 01642 865 566. *Subject to change.
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*If you’re planning to study an Access to HE course you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. For more information please see page 23 of this guide or contact Stockton Riverside College directly for more information. All information in this guide is correct at the time of print.