Post 16 Learning Providers Please note that some of these providers will be the same as in the post 16 informal learning and leisure directories, but the provision offered will be different. The providers listed below are all funded by the Educational Funding Agency and you will NOT be charged for your learning, though other costs may apply (books, equipment etc.) Suffolk CSV The Old Crown Court Civic Drive Ipswich IP1 2DX Tel:01473 418014 mediaclubhouse.org.uk Their Speciality: CSV Media Clubhouse provides training in different areas of media to improve employability and increase diversity in media. Referral Process: Please contact our main enquiry number or email for further information. Contact: Jeanette Bramwell on 01473418019 to hear about CSV Study Programmes Email: [email protected] Easton and Otley College – Otley Campus Charity Lane Otley Ipswich IP6 9 Tel: 01473 785543 www.eastonotley.ac.uk Their Speciality: Easton and Otley specialise in Land based courses such as: • Entry Level 2: Diploma in Skills for Working Life – Land based (Land & Plants) • Entry Level 3: Diploma in Skills for Working Life – Land based (Animals) • Level 1: Diploma in Land based Studies (Basic Construction; Horse Studies; Horticulture, Countryside Management, Agricultural Pathway; Vehicle Maintenance) Contacts: Sandra Taylor, Programme Area Leader, Higher Needs, Complex Learners & Schools Link Co-ordinator. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01473 784175 Donna Paul, Pyramid Progression Programme Team Leader Email: [email protected] Tel: 01473 784253 Contacts for learning support on mainstream courses: Sharon Allen and Josie Phillips Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Key Training Orchard House 35-37 St Helens Street Ipswich IP4 2JL Tel: 01473 233400 www.keytraining.co.uk Their Speciality: Key Training specialise in the area of business providing both apprenticeships and traineeships. They help people learn new skills enabling organisations to become more competitive and agile. They deliver high quality training, forming effective partnerships based on care, commitment, trust, innovation and fun. Referral Process: Please contact our main enquiry number or email for further information. Contact Email: [email protected] Lowestoft College St Peter’s Street Lowestoft NR32 2NB Tel: 01502 583521 www.lowestoft.ac.uk Foundation Studies Foundation for Work Pathways Pre-Vocational Studies Towards Independence Opportunities (Preparing for Employment) Other Programmes Prince’s Trust Engage Programme Contacts: Stuart Mack Email: [email protected] Contact for Learning Support on mainstream courses: Roy Emmerson Email: [email protected] Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road Lowestoft NR32 2PJ Tel: 01502 537000 Lowestoft 6th Form college does not offer any Foundation learning courses. It has Gateway options and Fast Track GCSEs at Level 2, and an extensive choice of level 3 subjects. Contacts for Learning Support: Coral Gibbs and Tracy Squirrell Email: [email protected]; [email protected] NACRO 247 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9BN Tel: 01473 729320 www.nacro.org.uk Their Speciality: Nacro specialise in designing and delivering programmes that equip people with the skills, advice, attitude and support they need to move their lives on. Activities consist of: • Building and construction • Hair beauty • Retail level 1 and 2 • Catering • Functional skills and high needs provision. Referral Process: Please contact our main enquiry number or email for further information. Contact Email: [email protected] Suffolk New College Rope Walk Ipswich IP4 1LT Tel: 01473 Learning for Independence BTEC Entry 3 Diploma in Vocational Studies Entry 2 Diploma in Skills for Independence and Work Contact for Learning Support: Liz Suddell Email: [email protected] Tel: 01473 382306 Suffolk One Scrivener Drive Ipswich IP8 3SU Tel: 01473 603530 www.suffolkone.ac.uk Foundation Learning: Functional Skills Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication Personal and Social Development Creative Arts Health and Fitness Independence Skills Peer Mentoring and Volunteering Scheme Contact for Foundation Learning: Georgina Hill Email: [email protected] Contact for Learning Support on other courses: Sam Hanley Email: [email protected]: 01473 556612 The Junction (Inroads) The Kingsfield Centre Chilton Way Stowmarket IP14 1SZ Tel: 01473 826192 inroadsessex.co.uk/the-junction Brief Description of Service: Students can work towards a variety of qualifications based on their interests which embed literacy and maths whilst developing new skills and greater independence which can empower them to make their own decisions and choices, thus preparing them for more independent living and adulthood. Referral Process: Please contact our main enquiry number or email for further information. Contact Email: [email protected] West Suffolk College Out Risbygate Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RL Tel: 01284 716333 Foundation Studies courses Springboard Life Skills Move Into Work Supported Internships Participation Positive Futures A2E Access to Education Step2 Prince’s Trust Traineeships Apprenticeships Contacts for Foundation Studies: Kerry Heathcote, Head of Foundation Studies Email: [email protected] Amanda O’Neill, Subject Leader in Foundation Studies/Autism Co-ordinator Contact for Learning Support: Simon Holmes Email: [email protected] WS Training 37-43 Fore Street Ipswich IP4 1JL Tel: 01473 220230 www.wstraining.co.uk Their Speciality: WS Training offers apprenticeships, traineeships and foundation learning. Their tutors are quality assured and members of recognised institutes; they have a wide range of experiences and are committed to continued professional development. Referral Process: Please contact our main enquiry number or email for further information. Contact Email: [email protected] Providers in Neighbouring Counties Cambridge Regional College Kings Hedges Rd Cambridge CB4 2QT Tel: 01223 418200 www.camre.ac.uk Supportive Education Learning for Life (Skills Matrix) Progression Traineeship Supported Internships (New to Work) Training in the Workplace Foundation Learning Work Traineeships Options (NOCN L1 Diploma in Progression C&G Work-based Operations at Milton Country Park Gateways (NOCN L2 Diploma in Progression) Prince’s Trust Team Programme Contact for Learning Support: Nathan Jones City College Norwich Ipswich Road Norwich NR2 2LJ Tel: 01603 773311 www.ccn.ac.uk Foundation Learning Programme area: Transitions Access Links Progressions Vocational Studies General Enterprise Enterprises (Horticulture, Hospitality or Retail) Phoenix Purple Employment Development area: Project SEARCH Marlies Mint Customer Service Pre-employment Retail and other pre-employment Traineeships Academic Learning and Development: BTEC Level 1 Art and Design, Sport and Active Leisure, or Health and Social Care Fresh Start Phoenix Plus GCSE Head of School of Foundation & Academic/ Employment Development programmes: Rob Bates Contact for Learning Support: Nicky Rodriguez Email: [email protected] Tel: 01603 773231 Colchester Institute Sheepen Road Colchester Essex CO3 3LL Tel: 01206 712000 www.colchester.ac.uk Foundation Studies courses: Foundation Learning Gateway Foundation Learning Pathway Learning for Living Springboard Stepping Up Work Prep-Foundation Learning Please check the website for individual information on courses Contact for Learning Support: Daphne Hawthorne Email: [email protected] Tel: 01206 712073 East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane Gorleston-on-sea Gt Yarmouth NR31 7BQ Tel: 01493 662234 www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk East Norfolk 6th Form college does not offer any Foundation learning courses. It offers a wide range of GCSEs and BTEC 1st Certificates at Level 2, and an extensive choice of level 3 subjects. Contacts for Learning Support: Nick Morgan-Baker and Derek Mills Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Other places for support and provision My Go centre – Youth employment centre, Ipswich Post 16 Directories – Informal learning and leisure opportunities for post 16 young people with SEND. These directories are split into the three areas of North, South and West Suffolk. .