OFFICIALLY OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS. FIND OUT WHAT OUR LATEST OFSTED INSPECTION RESULT MEANS FOR YOU.

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1 OFFICIALLY OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS. FIND OUT WHAT OUR LATEST OFSTED INSPECTION RESULT MEANS FOR YOU.

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5 OUR LATEST OFSTED REPORT PLACES US AS ONE OF THE TOP FURTHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTRY. Building on our outstanding inspection in 2004 our latest OFSTED Inspection has been graded outstanding in all areas. This positions Newcastle College as one of the top performing further education colleges in England and Wales. So its official, you really have the very best in learning right on your doorstep!

6 THE FOLLOWING SIX AREAS WERE ALL RATED AS OUTSTANDING IN OUR OFSTED REPORT:

7 > EFFECTIVENESS OF PROVISION CAPACITY TO IMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT AND STANDARDS QUALITY OF PROVISION LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY.

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11 WHAT IS OFSTED? OFSTED IS A GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT AIMS TO RAISE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND GIVE BETTER LIFE CHANCES THROUGH EDUCATION. THEY DO THIS BY CONSULTING STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS AND INSPECTING EDUCATION PROVIDERS, THEN PUBLISHING THE RESULTS IN AN INSPECTION REPORT.

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13 WHAT IS OFSTED? Newcastle College received an outstanding OFSTED inspection report in which we were officially graded as outstanding in all areas. So what exactly does outstanding mean? OFSTED inspectors use a four-point scale to summarise their judgements about achievement and standards. The four grades are: Grade One outstanding Grade Two good Grade Three satisfactory Grade Four inadequate Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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15 SOME OF THE OFSTED REPORT KEY FACTS AND HIGHLIGHTS...

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17 SOME OF THE OFSTED REPORT KEY FACTS AND HIGHLIGHTS Achievement and standards are outstanding. Overall success rates for both learners aged 16 to 18 and for adults at all levels are high. Teaching and learning are outstanding. Teachers set high standards, learners enjoy their studies and generally work hard. Students benefit from outstanding tutorial and learning support. High quality individual learning plans are used exceptionally well to set students targets and monitor their progress. Strategic leadership, management and governance are outstanding. Provision to meet the needs and interests of learners is outstanding. The college has a wide range of productive partnerships and Centres of Vocational Excellence enhance students experience. AS and A Level students make exceptional progress. Employer Engagement is exceptional. Productive partnerships are highly effective and the college is responsive and flexible to employer s needs. Tutorial support is excellent. Learners benefit from one-to-one tutorial support. Well considered and thoughtfully implemented learning opportunities are provided for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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19 OFSTED INSPECTORS COMMENTED ON THE FOLLOWING KEY STRENGTHS:

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21 OFSTED INSPECTORS COMMENTED ON THE FOLLOWING KEY STRENGTHS: An empowering culture that raises the aspirations of learners, staff and key partners. Outstanding personal development and progress of learners and high success rates. Many amazing buildings, resources and facilities to support learning. Highly responsive curriculum, meeting the needs of the communities served by the college and excellent progression opportunities. Exceptional and innovative employer engagement and partnerships. Outstanding management and strategic development of learning in the workplace. High quality and innovative teaching and learning. A very inclusive and learner focused college. Outstanding support, target setting and monitoring of students progress. Skilful embedding of Every Child Matters themes and key skills. Inspirational leadership and vision of the Principal, outstanding governance and an exceptionally well managed merger with Skelmersdale and Ormskirk College. The significant contribution of the college to the regeneration and growth of its communities. Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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23 WHAT DOES OUR OUTSTANDING OFSTED REPORT MEAN FOR YOU?

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25 WHAT DOES OUR OUTSTANDING OFSTED REPORT MEAN TO YOU? Benefits for Students You will be able to choose from thousands of courses. Recent and ongoing investment in excess of 250million in new buildings and facilities. You can be sure of support from your very own Personal Tutor and extra support is available from a team of Learning Mentors should you require it. Your job prospects will be given the boost they need thanks to our excellent links with local employers. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment to help you make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Access to the best available learning resources including IT facilities, libraries and state-of-art specialist equipment. The best extra curricular activities including two gyms, sports hall, a range of cafés, clubs, societies and sports teams. Friendly support for those with disabilities, learning difficulties or key skills needs. Support through partnerships with schools, community groups and other organisations such as the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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27 WHAT DOES OUR OUTSTANDING OFSTED REPORT MEAN TO YOU? Benefits for Parents / Guardians You can be confident of optimising your son or daughter s chances of high success rates. High standards of learning and support with tutorial support and individual learning plans. We place great importance on attendance and punctuality, which is valued by employers. Your son or daughter may benefit from valuable work experience thanks to our links with local employers that enhance the learning experience. Because we work in partnership with employers and are responsive to local and regional priorities, you can be sure that we provide education and training relevant to industry. Students benefit from new buildings and state-of-the-art equipment thanks to our ongoing investment in excess of 250million. Students also have access to the best available learning resources including IT facilities, libraries and state-of-art specialist equipment. The best extra curricular activities including two gyms, sports hall, a range of cafés, clubs, societies and sports teams. We provide enrichment activities in the form of trips and guest lecturers whenever possible. We provide friendly support for those with disabilities, learning difficulties or key skills needs. Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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29 WHAT DOES OUR OUTSTANDING OFSTED REPORT MEAN TO YOU? Benefits for Employers We are responsive to the skills of your industry and work with local businesses to design courses to meet these requirements. We have one of the widest ranges of vocational qualifications in the region, from entry level NVQs through to Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees and Masters qualifications. So we can provide your staff with the training they need to succeed at every stage of their career. Employees can be trained at a time and place convenient to you; whether this is in your workplace or at college, we can work flexibly to accommodate your business needs. Many of our courses are fully funded (subject to eligibility criteria), helping to support you in training your staff at no cost to your business.* Your staff will have access to our many amazing buildings and industry standard learning resources including real working salons, a spa, commercial kitchens and restaurants, motor vehicle and construction workshops and much more. *Subject to edibility criteria Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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33 MORE ABOUT US We are one of the largest colleges in the UK with over 30,000 students, 2,500 staff and a turnover of more than 100 million. We offer a wide range of courses from basic entry level right through to post graduate qualifications. This year we have added many new and exciting qualifications including: MBAs International Baccalaureate Diploma And with hundreds of courses to choose from, we re sure to have the right course for you. In recent years our success has been recognised by a string of awards including: A DfES Skills Beacon. North East Company of the Year Centres of Vocational Excellence in: - aerospace and allied engineering - culinary excellence - and health. The Training Quality Standard with excellence in construction, hospitality, travel and leisure. The Matrix Award quality standard for Information, Advice and Guidance. Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

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35 AND THAT S NOT ALL WE ARE ALSO CONTINUING TO INVEST AN OUTSTANDING 250MILLION IN OUTSTANDING NEW FACILITIES.

36 These are just some of our outstanding facilities: AND THAT S NOT ALL... 21million Performance Academy our amazing venue for music, dance and drama performance as well as directing, TV and media, and music production. 16million Lifestyle Academy home to beauty, sport, travel and tourism. With state-of-the-art gym, spa, beauty salon and restaurant facilities. 8.6million Sandyford Building in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Brand-new 3.3million Aviation Academy. Based at Newcastle International Airport, this is the latest addition to our School of Applied Science, which specialises in science, engineering and IT. 8million redevelopment of Grade II listed Rye Hill House our gateway to the college housing main reception and student services. Construction Skills Centre part of the National Construction Academy, also incorporating motor vehicle workshops. Dedicated School for Business and Enterprise and Health and Community Services. Dedicated School for Art and Design.

37 AND THAT S NOT ALL... Coming soon a 43million Sixth Form Academy Our brand-new sixth form academy will include highly specialised facilities including: performance studios for dance and drama art studios an international communications zone for modern languages digital media centre science laboratories classrooms for each subject area sports hall state-of-the-art fitness gym lecture theatre the very latest in wireless technology. Tel: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk Web:

38 WHAT ELSE IS ON OFFER? What else is on offer? In addition to further education for 16 to 18 year olds we offer: PART-TIME STUDY If you are looking to return to study but cannot commit to full-time, we have a wide range of part-time courses to help you boost your career prospects. HIGHER EDUCATION We offer a wide range of full-time, part-time and flexible study higher education courses including Honours Degrees, Foundation Degrees and post-graduate courses including an MBA. *Subject to edibility criteria EMPLOYER TRAINING From introductory level courses to higher level qualifications. Bespoke training to suit your business needs. Professional accredited training courses in marketing (CIM), personnel (CIPD), law (ILEX), accounting (AAT) and management (ILM). Train to Gain fully funded training delivered in the workplace at no cost to your business.* A wide range of Apprenticeships. TO FIND OUT MORE CALL OR VISIT

39 Newcastle College is part of the Newcastle College Group which brings together over 40,000 learners, over 3,800 staff, across four divisions at over 100 sites, to form one of the largest educational, training, and employability organisations in the UK. Our mission is to develop people through learning and achievement for the benefit of themselves society and the economy. Our focus is on meeting national and regional education, skills and employability needs for individuals and the skills priorities of employers in-line with Government agendas. We deliver quality education, training, employability and work-based learning solutions to thousands of organisations and learners throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These range from Government funded and commercial skills training and education, through bespoke professional courses and employability services, to national training contract management.

40 This brochure and other course information is available in alternative formats and large print. Telephone Newcastle College welcomes diversity in its student population valuing differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, class and age. We actively oppose discrimination, aim to remove all conditions that put people at a disadvantage, strive to improve access and to provide outstanding support. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment. We have produced a Valuing Diversity Policy, a Race Equality Statement, a Disability Equality Scheme and a Gender Equality Scheme which set out our response to statutory obligations and our approach to the active promotion of equality and diversity. Please discuss your support needs with us and we will make every effort to make adjustments to help you succeed. Disclaimer Newcastle College will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described in this prospectus and in further documents. However, it does not guarantee the provision of such services. The provision of courses is dependent on there being sufficient demand to make their operation viable. At the time of publication (April 2009) all course titles and information were correct, subject to validation by our university partners.

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42 To find out more please contact us NEWCASTLE COLLEGE Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Visit: where you can download our OFSTED report in full FIND OUT WHAT OUR LATEST OFSTED INSPECTION RESULT MEANS FOR YOU. NCL_497