ADULT COURSES ...never too late to learn DON’T MISS OUT! CALL TODAY TO ENROL ON 020 8420 7700 OR VISIT WWW.STANMORE.AC.UK 19+ LOANS AVAILABLE 2022 2023… to improve your chances in the job market and return to study to progress to university, start your own business, learn a new practical trade or improve your numeracy and literacy skills. We offer a wide range of courses at Stanmore College that will take you through your journey of self-improvement. We particularly welcome new learners and we will do all we can to ensure that you are on the right course for your needs. We offer academic, vocational and practical pathways designed to get you to where you want to be. Stanmore College has excellent links with a number of employers and industries. We know what they want and we are keen to help you develop the skills required in the job market. Our staff members are all experienced, qualified and they want every learner to succeed, Stanmore is known as a friendly college. Stanmore College is committed to a Single Equality Scheme which meets the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and aims to provide equality of opportunity and create a community in which diversity is valued. The College seeks to provide a positive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us on 020 8420 7700 or email: admissions@stanmore.ac.uk. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publication. Whilst all reasonable care and diligence have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, the College reserves the right to alter or vary details at any time and cannot accept any liability, legal or otherwise, for errors and omissions. Thanks to all students whose photographs appear in this publication. WELCOME Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 NOW IS THE TIME… 02NOW IS THE TIME CONTENTS 03Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 CONTENTS 06 09 14 12 Careers & Employability Student Services Access Courses Accounting 18 Early Years & Education 22 24 English GCSEs 04 05 Level of Prior Knowledge Facilities and Resources 30 32 36 34 28 Short Courses Skills for Life Student Loan Fees Information Mathematics 26 Higher Education 16Distance Learning Information Technology Sports Studies 38 BACK How To Find Us 40Identifying your level will highlight the range of routes available to you and what type of qualification you will go on to achieve. We offer a range of full-time and part-time courses for adults who want to achieve their academic qualifications or build upon their vocational skills. If you do not have any formal qualifications, you will be assessed, matching you to the appropriate course and level. Our staff members are all experienced, qualified, friendly and they want every learner to succeed. LEVEL OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE This is a good level for entry into work for example, administrative assistant, accounts clerk, receptionist, care worker, nursery assistant and so on. You will learn practical ways of working alongside some theoretical knowledge of the subject area. LEVEL 2 (INTERMEDIATE) This is often the level required for entry into skilled occupations and trades, especially, if any supervision or management is involved. It is also the level required for higher education. You will develop more specialist subject knowledge and skills. LEVEL 3 (ADVANCED) These courses are required for those working at a professional level, they are at the level of the first year or two years of a university degree. They may facilitate entry to the 2nd or 3rd year of a degree programme at university. LEVEL 4+ (HIGHER EDUCATION) LEVEL OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 04We continue to invest year on year in our students’ futures. This continued investment in resources at Stanmore enables us to provide our students with a professional practice environment, at the cutting edge of technology and design. Stanmore College boasts industry standard resources with a modern learning environment and facilities; these include: •contemporary café •sports’ hall with a gym •well-equipped media and IT suites and art studio, alongside our state-of-the-art laboratories, for those enrolled on appropriate courses. We will continue to provide you with a modern, well-resourced learning environment in which you are able to reach your full potential, supported by our highly skilled staff. The College recognises that a well-developed system of support is essential if students are to get the best from their studies. The teaching staff at Stanmore have years of experience teaching professional courses at all levels. We provide high quality teaching from staff who have either worked in industry, or have strong industry links, providing you with first-hand experience. FACILITIES AND RESOURCES FACILITIES AND RESOURCES 05CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY 06Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY Stanmore College has been awarded Matrix accreditation in recognition of the high standard of support it provides to students. Matrix is the quality standard for information, advice and guidance services, and it was awarded for work done by the College’s Careers, Employability, Welfare Support, Additional Learning Support, and College Information Services. As a student at Stanmore College you can drop in or make an appointment at any time for confidential and professional advice to facilitate you in reaching your goals and aspirations. Stanmore College has a dedicated Information, Advice and Guidance Officer to support you in your journey during your time at the College. Current students also have access to the Careers and Employability resources via Studyspace. Careers can be located on the 1st floor of the Elm Building Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am – 5pm Thursday 9am – 4.30pm Drop in sessions between 9.30am - 12.30pm The Gatsby Benchmarks are embedded into the curriculum at Stanmore College •A stable Careers Programme •Learning from Career & Labour Market Information •Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers •Encounters with Employers & Employees •Experiences of Workplaces •Encounters with Further & Higher Education •Personal Guidance.CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY 07Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers At Stanmore College, students are invited to participate in a number of events designed to build employability skills and explore options in Education and Employment such as the HE and Careers Fair and University and Employer Presentations. Learning from Career and Labour Market Information Throughout the year we help you to identify and develop your Employability skills through the curriculum. Advice and support is available for students wanting to develop a CV, complete an application form or practise interview skills. Encounters with Higher Education We provide guidance and support with researching and applying to university, writing your personal statement and preparing for an interview. Many students from Stanmore College have been placed at Universities within the Russell group.CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY 08Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 Universities Stanmore students progressed to (including Russell Group universities) University of Aberdeen Anglia Ruskin University AECC University College Arts University Bournemouth Aston University, Birmingham University of Bath Bath Spa University University of Bedfordshire Birkbeck, University of London Birmingham City University University of Birmingham University College Birmingham Bishop Grosseteste University University of Bolton Bournemouth University BPP University University of Bradford University of Brighton University of Bristol Bristol, University of the West of England Brunel University London University of Buckingham Buckinghamshire New University University of Cambridge Canterbury Christ Church University Cardiff University University of Central Lancashire University of Chester University of Chichester City, University of London Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London Coventry University University for the Creative Arts De Montfort University University of Derby University of East Anglia UEA University of East London University of Essex University of Edinburgh University of Hertfordshire University of Huddersfield Imperial College London Keele University University of Kent King's College London, University of London Kingston University The University of Law University of Leeds Leeds Trinity University Leeds Beckett University University of Leicester University of Lincoln University of Liverpool London College ARU London London Metropolitan University London School of Economics and Political Sci (UOL) London South Bank University Loughborough College Loughborough University University of Manchester Manchester Metropolitan University Medway School of Pharmacy Middlesex University Newman University, Birmingham University of Northampton Norwich University of the Arts North Hertfordshire College Northumbria University, Newcastle University of Nottingham Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University University of Plymouth University of Portsmouth Queen Mary University of London Ravensbourne University London University of Reading University of Roehampton Royal Holloway, University of London Royal Veterinary College, University of London University of Salford SOAS University of London University of Sheffield Sheffield Hallam University University of Southampton Solent University (Southampton) St George's, University of London St Mary's University, Twickenham Staffordshire University University of Suffolk University of Sunderland University of Surrey University of Sussex Swansea University UCFB Ulster University University of the Arts London UCL (University College London) University of South Wales University of West London University of Warwick University of Westminster, London University of Wolverhampton University of Winchester University of Worcester University of York CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITYSTUDENT SERVICES 09Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 STUDENT SERVICES Student Services During your time at Stanmore College, we want to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to help you succeed. Student Services are here to support you throughout your study programme. Student Services provide support in five key areas. These are safeguarding, pastoral support, learning support, careers advice and work placements and access to varied learning and study resources. Advice and guidance The college provides impartial information, advice and guidance to ensure you find the course that is right for you. Throughout your course you can access the Careers Service who will provide you with the information, advice and guidance to support you with your next steps, which could be a college course, University or employment. The Student Services Centre is located on the first floor in the Elm building, our opening times are Monday – Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm. Safeguarding: To ensure the safety of all members of the college community, the college has a designated safeguarding team who will support you with any concerns about your safety, wellbeing as well as safety of others. Please contact our safeguarding team at safeguarding@stanmore.ac.uk Careers and Work Placements The college provides impartial information, advice, and guidance to ensure you find the course that is right for you. Throughout your course you can access the careers service who will provide you with the information, advice, and guidance to support you with your next steps which could be a college course, progression to university, employment, or apprenticeships.Next >