Colleges and training providers are for anyone aged 16 and above. They offer many different types of further education courses. Visit further education courses to learn which one is best for you or someone you know.
The links in the tables below will take you to their websites. They will have information about the subjects and courses they offer.
All colleges are inclusive and support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Some are called specialist colleges because they are only for people with SEND or an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
More settings for young people with SEND can be found in independent post-16 settings.
| Specialist colleges and training providers | Location | Types of courses | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route2work Post 16 Special Educational Needs College | The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1SR |
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Young people aged 16 to 24 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) |
| United Response – Home Group | Home Group, One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BX |
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Young people aged 17 to 24 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) |
| ETS Barnardo’s | Hudson Street, North Shields, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE30 1DL |
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Young people aged 16 to 24 who are either:
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| Learning for Life | Herbert Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AE |
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Young people aged 16 plus with complex needs and disabilities |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions | Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8XJ |
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Young people aged 19 to 25 who have additional support needs |
| Choices College | Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PF |
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Young people aged 16 to 24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autism |
| Colleges and training providers | Location | Types of courses | Information about how students are supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle College | Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA |
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Support at Newcastle College |
| Newcastle City Learning | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9LU |
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Learner Support at Newcastle City Learning |
| Trinity Solutions Academy | Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8XJ |
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Contact Trinity Solutions Academy for information about support |
| Gateshead College | Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BE |
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Support at Gateshead College |
| Tyne Metropolitan College | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9NL |
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Support at Tyne Metropolitan College |
| South Tyneside College | St George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET |
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Support at South Tyneside College |
| New College Durham | Framwellgate Moor Campus, Durham, DH1 5ES |
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Student support at New College Durham |
| Derwentside College | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5EE |
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Student support at Derwentside College |
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(Kirkley Hall Campus) |
Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 0AQ |
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Student support at Northumberland College |
| NACRO Education Newcastle | B4 Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NQ |
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Who we support at NACRO Education Newcastle |
| Optimum Skills | Unit 23 Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ZE |
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Contact Optinum Skills for information about support |
Applying to college
1. Research and prepare
- Find a college and course: Look into different colleges and the specific courses or programs they offer.
- Attend open days: Visit colleges to learn more about the courses and campus life.
- Consider costs: Find out about any extra costs associated with the course or living expenses.
- Check requirements: Make sure you meet the entry requirements for the course you want.
2. Apply
- Complete the application form: Fill out the application form with your personal details and academic history.
- Submit: Follow the instructions for submitting your application, which is often done online through a college portal or a system like UCAS.
- Wait for contact: The admissions team will review your application and may contact you for further details.
3. Next steps
- Attend an interview or skills test: Some colleges may require an interview or a skills test as part of the application process.
- Receive an offer: If successful, you will receive a conditional or unconditional offer of a place.
- Enroll: Follow the enrollment process by the deadlines provided to secure your place on the course.