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Welcome to the virtual Kingston Jobs and Training Fair on Wednesday 23 June.

We are excited to be able to offer you access to a welcome key note speech at 9.30am followed by live workshops at 10am and 1pm, in addition we have two special sessions hosted by Google Digital Garage at 11am and 2pm (the two Google sessions will be live streamed on YouTube so you will need to be signed in to YouTube to ask questions).

To join the sessions we recommend that you download the Zoom desktop or mobile app in advance of the event. To join on the day please click on the links below to take you to the webinars you are interested in attending, we recommend joining 5-10 minutes beforehand to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Please note that because this is a webinar, your video and microphone will be switched off and you will not be visible to other delegates. You will be able to use the Chat function to post any questions to the panel. Email sue.conder@stcg.ac.uk if you experience any difficulties joining the sessions.

Although you will only be able to attend two live subject workshops on the day, we will be recording all sessions and will circulate these to registered attendees following the event.

Thank you for joining us and we hope you find the day useful and informative!

Key Note and Welcome: 9.30am Welcome Joining Link

Caroline Kerr, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Peter Mayhew Smith, CEO, South Thames Colleges Group
Keynote: Mike Smith, Business Entrepreneur

Title of Workshop	Morning Sessions	Afternoon Sessions
Adult Retraining	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Apprenticeships	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Build your Personal Brand Online by Google Digital Garage	11am Joining Link
Career Mapping/CV Writing/Job Search	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Construction and Green Technology and ICT	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Digital and Creative Industries	10am Joining Link	Due to unforeseen circumstances this session is no longer taking place, please join the 10am session or view the recording which will be circulated following the event.
Health and Social Care	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Hospitality and Customer Service	10am Joining Link	Due to unforeseen circumstances this session is no longer taking place, please join the 10am session or view the recording which will be circulated following the event.
How To Set Up Your Own Business	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Post 16 Education: Academic and Vocational Qualifications	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Setting up your Online Shop by Google Digital Garage		2pm Joining Link
University Level Qualifications	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Wellbeing and Resilience	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link
Working in Education	10am Joining Link	1pm Joining Link

Children now at school? Need a new start, missed out on university first time around or thinking about a new career and retraining? Fit studying around your home life with one of our full time or part time courses including Access to HE Diplomas.

The South Thames Colleges Group offers Access to HE pathways in a number of subject areas at the following Colleges:

Merton College: Health and Human Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work

South Thames College: Business Studies, Fashion, Health and Human Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Media, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work, Teaching

Kingston College: Art & Design, Business Studies, Computing, Digital Marketing, Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, Media, Midwifery, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Science, Social Work, Sport Science and Teaching

Returning to education is commonplace these days and there are lots of options for those who need to balance training and education with work, family life and childcare.

We offer a wide range of Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas designed to fit around your lifestyle. The Diploma is designed for adults aged 19+ who have been out of full time education for some time and can provide a progression route to undergraduate study at college or university.

Access to HE Diplomas are one year, full time or part time and are nationally recognised Level 3 qualifications, validated by the awarding body OCN (Open College Network).

Applicants may be required to sit separate GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics in conjunction with their course if they do not already have these qualifications at grade C/4 or above. This will enhance progression opportunities.

Progression

Upon successful completion you can apply to undergraduate courses offered by universities and colleges including the South Thames Colleges Group. There are many reasons to continue your studies with us, notably our undergraduate courses offer lower tuition fees providing excellent value and our class sizes are smaller.

You are advised to check that you meet specific university entrance requirements for the course you plan to study on completion of your Access to HE Diploma, as these will vary from one course to another. For some courses, compulsory subject requirements may also apply.

Advanced Learner Loans

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay Tuition Fees charged by the College. It is easy to apply, your household income is not taken into account and there is no credit check. You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £25,725 per annum and repayments do not start until the April of the year following the course end.

If you go on to complete an undergraduate programme, the Access loan will not have to be repaid – it is written off!

To apply you will need to be issued with a Learning and Funding letter by Admissions; this is normally issued on successful completion of your interview. For further information visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Study Skills

All Access to HE Diplomas have Study Skills modules which are designed to provide students with essential skills underpinning learning on the course and in undergraduate study, for example note-taking, research and presentation skills.

In a series of videos following an exhibition, Transforming the Everyday, Access to Art & Design and Foundation Diploma Art & Design students explain the concept and design process, the techniques and software they chose, exploring new mediums, working with photography, textiles, collage, silk screen print and 3D Design, how to effectively display their work, and how the course is helping them to find their style.

Adult Education

We offer a range of professional and wellbeing courses for adults over 19 at our Merton campus. Whether you want to get back into education, enhance your skills for work, start your own business or improve your wellbeing, we have a variety of part time courses available to suit all interests. These include vocational courses, English and Maths courses and community learning courses, such as accounting, baking, computing, fashion, photography, languages, Pilates. Classes run either in the daytime, evening or at the weekend.

We use various delivery methods for our courses including remote learning and face to face. Course information and delivery method can be found by clicking on the course of your interest on our website.

Once you have enrolled on an online course, your tutor will contact you by email to let you know how to access the online learning. In case you have limited access to video conferencing, your tutor will email you resources, presentations and links.

You can also view our Autumn Term Course Guide, where you can find further information about the courses we are offering from September 2021.

All adult learners will be expected to wear a mask or face covering when in college (classrooms, workshops and communal areas).

Check if you are eligible for a discount here.

Browse the range of our courses:

Adult Education

Whether you want to get back into education, enhance your skills for work, or improve your wellbeing, we have something for you. Our courses include evening and day workshops, as well as longer courses.

The full list of available discounts can be found here. We offer ACL Part Time courses in both our Wandsworth and Tooting Campuses, please browse by location below:

Tooting Wandsworth

Before you Enrol

Before you enrol, you will need to take an assessment with one of our tutors to help us determine your current level of knowledge and skill. Unfortunately, there are currently no assessment dates avaliable. Please complete the form below so we can contact you as soon as there are new dates.

At Kingston College our Adult Health and Social Care courses are designed to support the health and social care sector in South London. This centre will serve as a hub for specialised training and education and will facilitate the development and delivery of customised training programs that cater to the needs of this sector.
Our courses are taught by tutors who have the professional industry experience to make you and your staff confident, qualified and job ready and they can be studied flexibly with part time and online learning.
Plus, these courses are FREE if you are unemployed, receiving state benefits or earning a low income!
Courses Starting in February 2025:

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL CARE NEEDS

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING THE SAFE HANDLING OF MEDICATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

ESOL + ONE LEVEL 2 COURSE FROM ABOVE LIST

To apply click on the link for the chosen course or contact our Admissions team on 020 8546 2151 or email: Admissions.Kingston@stcg.ac.uk

Our brand new Health Labs are specifically set up to enhance learners' training experience in a real life setting. These include mock hospital wards and home settings designed to develop practical skills in the care sector including Virtual Reality teaching space with new Metaverse technology providing learning through real-life practical scenarios.

Take a tour of our Health & Social Care Hub

Coming soon - Enquire Now

Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools and Colleges

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care and Planning

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties

If you wish to enquire about these courses, please complete the Expression of Interest Form:

Expression of Interest Form

Whether you want to get back into education, enhance your skills for work, start your own business or improve your wellbeing, we have a variety of part time courses available to suit all interests. Check out our courses starting soon and apply today:

Introduction to British Sign Language

Introduction to Maths Challenge Workshop: Percentages in Life

Introduction to Cooking & Baking

Clothes Making & Pattern Cutting

Money Management Workshop

Our Adult short courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle and can further your career prospects whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, progress in your career, or work in a self-employed capacity. Our courses are taught by tutors who have the professional industry experience to make you confident, qualified and job ready.

IT

Join the ever-developing computer-based technology world with an IT course suited to enhance your digital skills, catering for all levels. For further study, particularly in the transforming field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we offer a Level 3 qualification designed to develop your skills in AI programming using Python, preparing you for the growing AI field.

Leadership and Management

Enhance your management skills with our course, accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). This qualification builds on your leadership abilities and equips you to manage projects, people, and relationships effectively. With its innovative design, the course allows you to fast-track your development to a nationally recognised level, highly valued by employers.

Teaching and Training

Our teacher training courses offer flexible options for part-time study. With success rates on many of our teaching and CELTA courses exceeding 90% - well above national benchmarks, we provide qualifications for aspiring teachers, including CELTA, TEFL, and post-graduate courses. Gain a Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status and meet all Government and Standards Verification UK (SVUK) requirements for your teaching career.

All news experiment

L3 - Wellbeing

Installation electrician and Maintenance electrician Apprenticeship - Level 3

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Level 2

Carshalton College is one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in the South London region. We have a long standing experience of working with apprentices who learn on the job, build up knowledge and skills and gain qualifications, all whilst earning a wage at the same time.

Apprentices work towards National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and other nationally recognised qualifications which enable them to continue their education and gain skills required by employers.

We have worked with large and well known employers for many years. We are proud to have some of the highest success rates of any College around and we are loved by our students!

Key Benefits include:

Earn a salary.
Get paid holidays.
Gain qualifications.
Learn job specific skills.
Browse our Apprenticeship vacancies.

Apprentices can earn and learn at the same time with days spent in work and some at college. You will develop skills and get an industry recognised qualification to give you a head start at work. Our team matches apprentices to companies and develops training programmes to suit the needs of the business they are working with. So, if you are not in a job already, do not worry, we can use the Apprenticeship Matching Service to try and find you something, plus we can help with any paperwork too. So if you are 16 or older, get in touch:

By phone: 020 8918 7272

By email: apprenticeships@stcg.ac.uk

Key Benefits include:

Earn a salary
Get paid holidays
Gain qualifications
Learn job specific skills

Apprenticeships have four different levels:

Intermediate: you will the learn fundamentals of a role and key skills to start your career

Advanced: you will learn more in-depth skills

Higher: you will gain greater skills and more detailed knowledge of that business area

Degree: you will also gain a degree as a part of the Apprenticeship

You can work through the levels or start at a level depending on your current experience and qualifications.

Assessment

A mixture of workplace observation and college-based observation, portfolio building and online exams.

Entry Requirements

To become an apprentice with us you must:

Be 16 or older
Be legally allowed to work in the UK
Have lived in the UK for the last three years
Not qualified at or above Level 4 e.g. HNC
Undertake an assessment/skills test to ascertain your suitability for the course

At Kingston College, we offer Apprenticeships in the following areas of industry:

INTERMEDIATE (LEVEL 2)

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ADVANCED (LEVEL 3)

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Apprenticeships

Want to earn and learn at the same time?

Take one of our apprenticeships and combine work-based learning with days spent in College. You'll develop skills for work and gain an industry-recognised qualification to give you a head start in your job. If you have any questions, get in touch.

You can apply for our specific apprenticeship vacancies using the apprenticeship vacancy matching service below.

Apprenticeship vacancies

Apprenticeship levels

Apprenticeships are available in different levels depending on your previous qualifications and experience.

Intermediate - At Intermediate level you'll pick up the fundamentals of a role and key skills to start your career. Intermediate is level 2 which is broadly equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.

Advanced - At Advanced level you'll learn more in-depth skills. You’ll likely have more responsibility in your job as well. Advanced is level 3 and equivalent to 2 A-level passes.

Higher – Higher apprenticeships are foundation degree level and higher and an excellent alternative to university. Higher apprenticeships can be level 4, 5, 6 or 7.

You can work through the levels or start at a level depending on your current experience and qualifications. For info on the levels we have available please check the corresponding course page.

How to become an apprentice

To become an apprentice with us, you need to:

Be legally allowed to work in the UK and be in full-time work. If you don't have a job, you can use the Government's apprenticeship vacancy matching service instead. We can also help you with your applications for jobs and apprenticeships
Have no qualifications at Level 4 or higher eg if you've done a foundation degree, you can't become an apprentice
Be aged 16 or over — there's no upper age limit.
Even if you're not ready now, we can help you get on to an apprenticeship later.

Contact us

If you have any questions, get in touch on 020 8918 7272 or email apprenticeships@south-thames.ac.uk.

Apprenticeships

Want to earn and learn at the same time?

You can apply for our specific apprenticeship vacancies using the apprenticeship vacancy matching service below. (?)

Apprentices at South Thames Colleges Group explain in these informative and insightful videos why they chose an Apprenticeship, why they chose us, course highlights, as well as advice for prospective students.

If you are considering applying for an Apprenticeship, it’s important to know what the different levels mean. You need to know that the Apprenticeship you wish to apply for is the next best step for your career. Understanding the levels also makes it easier to decide whether you meet the entry requirements.

What are the different levels of Apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships range from Level 2 up to Level 6, with Level 2 being the starting point and 6 being the highest. These levels are also split up into categories: Intermediate, Higher, Advanced and Degree. It’s useful to know what these levels or categories are equivalent to and an idea of the experience you’ll need to apply for each level.

Level 1 and Level 2 – Beginner and Intermediate Apprenticeship

Lowest levels of Apprenticeship available
Level 1 equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grade E/1+ and Level 2 equivalent of 5 GCSE passes at Grade C/4+
Generally no eligibility criteria, but you’ll need to show that you have the ability to complete the course and be over the age of 16 to apply.

Level 3 – Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 3 would be the same as 2 passes at A-level
Next step for people who have completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship
Employers looking for someone who has either completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship or has 5 GCSE passes
Where no qualification is required, you will usually need industry experience to be considered.

Level 4 – Higher Apprenticeship

Equivalent to a Foundation Degree, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or the first year of an Undergraduate Degree
Entry requirements usually include one of the following: completed an Advanced Apprenticeship; hold a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ qualification; have a BTEC national qualification; 2 A-Level passes
Employers may also require 5 GCSE passes at Grade 9-4 (A-C), but this is dependent on the company.

Level 5 – Higher Apprenticeship

Equivalent to a full Undergraduate Degree
Requirements are similar to Level 4 Apprenticeship, however some employers may set more specific criteria, such as relevant industry qualifications.

Level 6 – Degree Apprenticeship

New types of courses now offered by universities
Level 6 gives candidates the opportunity to gain a full Bachelor’s Degree
Often strict entry requirements from employers, including specific qualifications that are relevant to the Apprenticeship.

Find out more about our current vacancies here or email apprenticeships@stcg.ac.uk

We have put together an Apprenticeship Toolkit to help provide you with the information you need to find an Apprenticeship.

If you’d like to contact our Apprenticeships Team first, please email apprenticeships@stcg.ac.uk

Our Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas are designed to fit around your lifestyle for adults aged 19+ who have been out of full-time education for some time and can provide a progression route to undergraduate study at college or university.

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay tuition fees which is then written off if you go on to complete a degree course. You may also be entitled to study this course for free if you are:

aged between 19 and 23 with no previous Level 3 qualification OR
live in a London Borough and are working on a low wage or unemployed or on a state benefit

See our video presentations below about the courses and financing your Access diploma:

Kingston College Access to Wellbeing Courses

Kingston College Financing your Diploma

"The standard of teaching on my Access to HE Diploma was the best I had experienced. My teachers managed to inject creativity into sometimes quite prescriptive assignments and made sure that there was a way to develop your own academic style." Helen Duffey, Access to Humanities & Social Science

“I am doing amazing work which is both heart-breaking and rewarding. I owe it to my Kingston College tutor, Sue Brahams, because if she hadn’t shown me what I was capable of I would not be able to do what I do. Thank you so much for believing in me." Katie Colbran, Access to Education & Teacher Training

“Access to Nursing gave me direct access to university as I did not have the right qualifications having studied abroad, plus I did not have A Levels.” Craig Chipfuwmit gained a First Class Honours degree in Biomedical Science and recently received a job offer as a GMP Production Scientist in Cambridge, the hub of biotechnology, research and scientific innovation.

See below links for more course information and to apply. Our full range of Access courses in other subject areas can be found here.

If you have any questions regarding these courses, please email: catriona.lansdell@stcg.ac.uk

Access to Education & Teacher Training
At Kingston College

Access to Humanities, Social Science & Law
At Kingston College

Access to Health & Social Care
At Kingston College

Access to Midwifery
At Kingston College

Access to Nursing
At Kingston College

Access to Paramedic Science
At Kingston College

Access to Social Work
At Kingston College

aged between 19 and 23 with no previous Level 3 qualification OR
live in a London Borough and are working on a low wage or unemployed or on a state benefit

See our video presentations below about the courses and financing your Access diploma:

Kingston College Access to Creative Industries

Kingston College Financing your Diploma

“I have studied at Kingston College since 2018 when I started an Access course in Art & Design. Experimenting in various disciplines helped me find my creative pathway. In the BA top-up course, my focus was on painting and printmaking. To move on to the next stage of my artistic development, I applied to study for an MA and have received an offer from UAL to join their Fine Art Printmaking course in September". Miyoung Han Lee, Access to HE Diploma in Art & Design

See below links for more course information and to apply.

If you have any questions regarding these courses, please email: lewis.whitehall@stcg.ac.uk

Access to Art & Design
At Kingston College

Access to Media
At Kingston College

Access to Music
At Kingston College

aged between 19 and 23 with no previous Level 3 qualification OR
live in a London Borough and are working on a low wage or unemployed or on a state benefit

See our video presentations below about the courses and financing your Access diploma:

Kingston College Access to Science and Technology

Kingston College Financing your Diploma

"The three years I studied at Kingston College were the most enjoyable and best years of my life. I never thought that I would study a BSc in Physics when I first enrolled on an ESOL course before progressing onto the Access course." Rafay Khan, Access to Science

Camila Segura Tassara, Access to Science graduated with a 1st Class Honours degree in Nutrition & Food Science at the University of Reading. “I received a lot of support as an Access student at Kingston College, all lecturers were helpful not only academically but were also invested in us as individuals to prepare us for our future as professionals in our chosen career paths.”

See below links for more course information and to apply.

If you have any questions regarding these courses, please email: alan.garofall@stcg.ac.uk

Access to Computing
At Kingston College

Access to Business
At Kingston College

Access to Engineering
At Kingston College

Access to Science
At Kingston College

You may also be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay tuition fees which is then written off if you go on to complete a degree course.

See our video presentations below about the courses and financing your Access diploma:

Merton College Access to Nursing and Midwifery

Merton College Financing your Diploma

“My ambition is to become a Paediatric Nurse and the knowledge I have gained on my course work placement is a valuable opportunity to learn skills for my future career”. Amanda Coutinho, Access to Nursing

See below links for more course information and to apply.

If you have any questions regarding these courses, please email: rebecca.black@stcg.ac.uk

Access to Nursing
At Merton College

Access to Midwifery
At Merton College

You may also be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay tuition fees which is then written off if you go on to complete a degree course.

See our video presentations below about these courses and financing your Access diploma:

South Thames College Access to Nursing and Midwifery

South Thames College Financing your Diploma

See below links for more course information and to apply.

If you have any questions regarding these courses, please email: Rosalind.Abidde@stcg.ac.uk

Access to Nursing
At South Thames College

Access to Midwifery
At South Thames College

We are pleased to introduce our suite of professional courses for beauty industry experts wanting to upskill and offer more treatments.

BE PREPARED for the NEW licensing schemes for non-surgical practice.

QUALFI Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice

Carshalton College is one of the first Further Education Colleges in the country to deliver the Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice qualification. The rationale is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their aesthetic practice capabilities within the health and aesthetic sector. The expected outcome of the Certificate is the achievement of a recognised UK qualification for learners to develop the skills required by organisations and the aesthetic industry globally. This qualification will prepare learners for employment; support a range of roles in the workplace; provide a specialist work-related programme of study; develop breadth and depth of knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the aesthetics sector; plus prepare professional staff and managers of the future in the aesthetics sector.

Units of study include:

Legal and Regulatory Requirements in Aesthetic Practice
Professional Standards within Aesthetic Practice
Working Collaboratively with Healthcare Professionals
Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology of the Ageing Face
Skin Micro-needling and Chemical Peels

The course runs part time over 13 weeks starting in either September or February and costs £3000 (payable over 2 instalments). For more information click here. This course will allow progression to the Qualifi Level 7 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice OR directly into employment in an associated profession.

VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy

Our Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy focuses on advanced beauty practices for reducing hair growth using intense light and laser treatments and skin rejuvenation using intense light and microdermabrasion. Alongside this you will study and gain an understanding of product chemistry, the physiology of ageing and the principles of dermatology and microbiology. The course covers both practical and theory work and all students are required to complete assessments on clients in our laser clinic.

Units covered are:

Management of health, safety and security in the salon
Chemistry of hair and beauty products
Physiology of ageing
Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
Dermatology and microbiology
Apply micro dermabrasion
Laser and light treatments for hair removal
Laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation
Salon management

The course runs on Mondays for IPL and Tuesdays for the full Advanced Diploma over 1 year (September to July) and costs £5421 and is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. See Advanced Beauty Therapy for more information.

We are really excited to be offering these courses to all of our local industry experts, please do get in touch if you have any questions and we look forward to hopefully working with you very soon.

For further details of cost, duration, and availability, please call 0208 544 4574 or email gasandpowerassessment@stcg.ac.uk

At South Thames College you can choose a mix of subjects to study as a BTEC. Deciding what to study can be challenging, there is a wide range of subjects to choose from. Our Pathways have been built using the extensive skills and experience of our teaching teams allowing you to study a number of subjects leading to a University level qualification or a Career in your field of interest. In addition to your chosen pathway you will also benefit from fantastic work experience opportunities.

Architecture Pathway

Creative Computing Pathway

Criminal Law Pathway

Health Life Sciences Pathway

Digital Marketing Pathway

Health Psychology Pathway

Business Psychology and Law Pathway

Criminal Psychology Pathway

In a series of videos following an exhibition, BTEC Photography students explain the concept of their project, what inspired them, the techniques they used, including acrylic transfers, screen printing and liquid emulsion, how to effectively display their work, and what they've learned on the course so far.

Joining Carshalton College this September? Tell us what you're looking forward to!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Carshalton College in September, to celebrate we are giving five lucky winners a £50 Amazon voucher.

We want to hear from you – share on social media what you are most excited about to be in with a chance of winning. The five most inventive posts will be the winners, so have some fun and be creative!

How to Enter

To be in with a chance of winning you will need to post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, mention our handles below and hashtag #CCStarter

Instagram @carshalton.college

Facebook: @CarshaltonCollege

Twitter: @CarshaltonAC

Please ensure you have an open profile so we can see your posts, they will be shared on college social media accounts. The competition closes on 31^st August and the winners will be announced on 7^th September.

Eligibility criteria

Those referring a friend (Referrer) must:

Be currently studying on, or alumni of, an Undergraduate course delivered by Carshalton College.

Those being referred (Prospective Student) must:

Be aged 18 years old or over at the time of referral
Not be an employee (or immediate family member) of South Thames Colleges Group
Submit the student number and name of the current student who has referred them
Not have previously enquired or applied for a programme with South Thames Colleges Group

£100 in Amazon vouchers or a tuition fee discount will only be applied once the referred student has:

Enrolled on a programme through within 12 months of initial referral
Paid their first fee instalment
Completed their first term of study

Construction is a dynamic and fast growth sector, with many exciting and rewarding careers on offer. Our Technology Engineering and Construction (TEC) Centre is a striking modern building providing state of the art workshops to deliver Bricklaying, Carpentry, Multi-Skills, Electrical (Apprenticeships) and Plumbing courses.

You will gain hands on experience throughout your course and have access to expert tutors.

We have an impressive network of industry links where you will gain work experience – check out our construction news below and read about some of our students' experiences, don’t delay, apply today for a place in September 2023.

JUMP TO COURSES

See our Enrolment and Course Details for Construction.

Construction

One of the highlights of the year is our Creative Industries Summer Show where visitors enjoy an eclectic mix of live music, exhibitions and performances showcasing the exciting work from a range of emerging talents.

Everyone is warmly invited to a wonderful, fun-filled occasion where we celebrate our students' incredible achievements.

animation l art & design l creative media l fashion l textiles l games design l graphic design l media make-up l music performance l photography l 3D design

Everyone is warmly invited to a wonderful, fun-filled occasion where we celebrate our students' incredible achievements.

animation l art & design l creative media l fashion l textiles l games design l graphic design l media make-up l music performance l photography l 3D design

Would you like to further your career prospects with a part time Undergraduate qualification in Early Years and Care?

Take a look at the different pathways we offer:

Courses are delivered in our brand new state-of-the-art Health Suite. Earn while you learn on our part time and evening courses which fit around your existing job and other commitments.

Current student Linda is studying our FdA Early Years as a route to Teacher Training and says “the evening course made it easy for me to work around with a full-time job and family”.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat, email amanda.morrison@stcg.ac.uk, Head of Section – Early Years.

*Two study options! Access to Midwifery and Access to Nursing are being delivered part time day time, but there is also the option to attend on a Monday and Tuesday evening, plus one morning distance learning.

Take a look at some or our case studies of our students' experiences:

Linda Johnson, Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years

FdA Early Years - Early Childhood Pioneers Exhibition

Katie Colbran, Access to Education and Teacher Training

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KUP Apprenticeships

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes are run at a variety of different levels, from Elementary to Advanced or Proficiency. All courses cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and give students the necessary speaking and listening skills practice to enable them to progress to the next level.

We also offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for 16-18 and 19+ students. The ESOL Skills for Life programme is for people who wish to make their home in this country - for example, settled immigrant communities, refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. If you have physical visa documents, they’ll be replaced by an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your visa. This is called an electronic visa (eVisa).

This change to eVisas will affect most people in the UK who are subject to immigration control, whatever your visa type or permission. To find out more visit the gov.uk/guidance/online-immigration-status-evisa or watch this short film.

English ESOL/EFL
Carshalton College

English ESOL/EFL
Kingston College

English ESOL/EFL
Merton College

English ESOL/EFL
South Thames College

Carshalton College offers full time study options for learners aged 14 to 18 years old. We have been educating people and realising students' ambitions for over 60 years. We boast excellent vocational facilities which assist learners of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential.

As the only Further Education College in the borough of Sutton, we are confident that our courses are varied and flexible to meet a wide range of interests and ambitions. We take particular interest in the progress and achievements of each individual and offer support and enrichment which goes far beyond the classroom.

Full Time

If you are looking for a vibrant, fun atmosphere combined with excellent teaching and a wide range of full time courses to choose from, then you are in the right place.

Kingston College is the place to be whether you are looking to study a vocational course, Apprenticeships, GCSEs or GCSE retakes. You will find a course here to suit your goals in life, from learning a skill in order to gain employment or providing you with the qualifications you need to go on to university. We offer a comprehensive range of Apprenticeships and have an outstanding range of partnerships with employers.

You will be surrounded by great teachers, amazing tutors and exceptional support staff, all dedicated to your success. Our College is a warm, welcoming place, committed to excellent teaching, learning and support. We know this through our results. Our students go on to remarkable things in their lives.

You will find the environment here very different to school. We offer you independence and respect. But in all cases, we offer our students support and care in their transition into College life and in making the right choices for their future.

Full Time

Are you looking to study in a vibrant atmosphere which provides excellent teaching, first class training facilities and a wide range of full time courses to choose from? Whatever your career ambitions, Merton College is sure to offer a course to help you with learning new skills and qualifications.

Our fantastic teachers, tutors and support staff are on hand to assist you on your journey to success. Our College is a warm and welcoming place, committed to excellent teaching, learning and support.

You will find a College environment to be very different to school, with more course choices and the chance to build your independence. Merton College offers our students support and care in their transition into College life and in making the right choices for their future. Please see below for the list of our full time courses for 16-18 year olds:

Business Studies
Computing and IT
Electrical
Engineering
Health, Social Care and Science
Hairdressing
Hospitality and Catering
Professional and Personal Skills
Travel and Tourism

Full Time

We’ve got lots of courses and plenty of support available to help you make the move from school to college. There’s more choice than you might be used to at school - from business to music technology and hair and beauty to construction.

We prepare you for working life with practical skills too. You do this by studying in real working conditions like those in our hair and beauty salons, radio and tv recording studios and modern kitchens. Whatever course you opt for you’ll end up with a qualification to take onto university or work.

If you are looking for the opportunity to improve your GCSE grades then we can offer you a GCSE retake course with a wide range of subject options. This course will enable you to retake key GCSEs and also study some new GCSE subjects for example, GCSE Sociology or Media Studies that you may not have studied previously at school.

We have an outstanding student progress-tracking system that uses target grades to support you in your study and to keep you and your family in touch with your progress. All students on the GCSE course at Kingston College have a dedicated personal Tutor who facilitates a weekly group tutorial meeting, as well as termly individual tutorials to support personalised academic target setting.

Our experienced team of teachers deliver specialist subject knowledge and skills through an exciting personalised timetable, which also includes the development of employability skills and an opportunity for Work Experience. GCSE students also enjoy a wide variety of enrichment activities with a variety of sports clubs and social activities on offer. There is a parents' induction evening at the start of the course and parents' consultation evenings, with written reports at the end of the Autumn and Spring Terms.

There are 2 different GCSE Pathways to meet your needs:

ESOL with GCSEs

Full time GCSEs

Are you interested in a sustainable future and embarking on a career to help the planet?

Whether you already have some experience in the green industry or are starting from fresh we have courses for you to excel in your Career and make a difference to the world we live in.

As green jobs are forecast to vastly increase in the coming years this is a great time to train for a career in Green Skills.

At STCG we work to continually foster sustainability across the curriculum and enable learners at all levels to grow as individuals ready for work in a sustainable environment.

It isn't too late to apply for September 2023 start, you can apply through clearing today. Please emailclearing@stcg.ac.uk for support and guidance and our friendly team will guide you through the enrolment process.

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Hospitality & Catering
Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

Gain the Basic Skills for a Career in Hospitality & Catering

Do you have a passion for preparing food? Or perhaps you really enjoy providing excellent customer service and would love to work front-of-house in a catering or hospitality setting? If this sounds like you, then take a look at our 6 week Hospitality & Catering Pre-Apprenticeship Programme starting w/c 16 October 2023.

The 6-week programme covers:

Knife skills - Knife safety/knife types/types of cutting; preparing vegetables; preparing meat;
breaking down a chicken; food hygiene
Basic cooking skills - Making soup, ragu sauce, white sauce, red wine sauce; bread making;
confectionery
Front of house skills - Setting a dining service for different occasions; taking orders and serving food/beverages (including wine); barista duties; understanding spirits and mixology

Alongside learning these basic skills, you will also complete three qualifications:

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality

CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills

The programme will run from w/c 16 October on:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9.30am-3.30pm

By completing this programme, you are showing our employers that you have the ability to complete fundamental tasks within the kitchen and front-of-house from the get go. At the end of the programme we offer you a guaranteed interview with an employer to help you to secure a work placement for your Apprenticeship.

Did you know that Apprenticeships are open to all age groups and many opportunities pay upwards of £11 per hour.

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To apply for our Hospitality & Catering Pre-Apprenticeship programme please complete our registration form.

Register Your Interest

We have two Apprenticeships on offer for those who complete the 6-week Pre-Apprenticeship Programme:

Level 2 Commis Chef

Level 2 Hospitality Team Member

Have you considered employing an Apprentice or upskilling existing staff?

South Thames Colleges Group are running a number of Information Sessions:

Find out how Apprenticeships can support your business
Meet our team
Take a tour of our facilities (onsite sessions)
Q & A

Click on the below links for more information and to register your attendance.

CARSHALTON COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS TUESDAY 18 JULY 4PM-5PM - ONLINE

KINGSTON COLLEGE CHARTERED MANAGEMENT DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP TUESDAY 25 JULY 2PM-3PM - ONLINE

KINGSTON COLLEGE ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP FRIDAY 28 JULY 10AM-12PM - ONSITE

KINGSTON COLLEGE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP FRIDAY 28 JULY 1PM-3PM - ONSITE

south thames college apprenticeships thursday 31 august 11am-1pm - onsite (Building Services, Civil Engineering, AAT and Customer Services)

Joining Kingston College this September? Tell us what you're looking forward to!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Kingston College in September. To celebrate we are giving five lucky winners a £50 Amazon voucher.

How to Enter

To be in with a chance of winning you will need to post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, mention our handles below and hashtag #KCStarter

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Facebook: @kingstoncollege

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COVID 19 has had a significant impact on employment rates across Royal Borough of Kingston, with residents reporting the need for clear information about employment and training opportunities across the borough. Currently unemployed job seekers are continuing to apply for jobs within the same sector, rather than explore changing sectors, reskilling or retraining.

With that in mind partners across Kingston borough came together to host a virtual one day event, which provided residents with information and advice on securing new employment, re-training or re-skilling or considering a career change.

Recordings of the sessions from the event on 23 June can be viewed below by clicking on the link:

Are you passionate about joining the thriving and innovative games design industry? With a diverse range of career paths available, this industry is perfect for those who possess technical, analytical abilities, and natural creativity. As a game designer, you will be at the heart of game production, focusing on game functionality, creating systems, rules, and gameplay, and contributing to world-building to ensure the game is engaging and fun.

Students will be taught to master creating high-quality 3D models and textures using PBR methods, animate high-fidelity rigs, and comprehend industry-standard lighting and rendering techniques with tools like Arnold and V-Ray. You will learn to be proficient in software including Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, and Autodesk Maya, alongside a historical overview of the videogame industry's evolution, including its merger with VFX and film. The skills acquired are applicable across various creative fields, making the Level 3 Games Design qualification a gateway to degree pathways in games design, graphic design, digital media, motion graphics, computer animation, visual effects, architectural visualisation, and product design.

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Akim Cole studied a Level 3 in Creative Media (Games Design). He is now studying a BSC (Hons) in Character Creation for Animation, Games and VFX at Escape Studios.

“I gained valuable skills at South Thames College by working with both free software like Blender and industry-standard tools like Zbrush, Maya and Unreal. This enabled me to comfortably learn a unique skill every day as I prepared for university. I’m now leading character creation for a group project and recently completed a game-ready character in two weeks, reaching a milestone. This was possible due to the effective time management and software optimisation skills I had learned at College.

Now, I can assist my teammates with other artistic elements efficiently, thanks to Shakil’s teaching."

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Each of our colleges has a dedicated team of SEN professionals who work closely with students and their families to ensure they get the individualised support they need to transition confidently and thrive on the course they have chosen.

In addition to the pastoral and academic support provided within our mainstream programmes and the extensive practical and wellbeing support offered by our Student services team, each learner with an EHCP works directly with a specialist progress coordinator. The progress coordinator will ensure the student has access to the provisions outlined in their EHCP, monitor and review their support needs and liaise with the Local Authority to manage their annual review.

Progress coordinators also ensure that learners receive the support or adjustments they need to access examinations and other assessments.

We are also the only FE college in London that has its own in-house therapy team, offering Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy. (Link to therapy team webpage).

The needs of new students are carefully assessed by progress coordinators, tutors and therapists, who work closely with the young person and their family to create a three-year Progression Pathway.

Day-to-day support in class is provided by our learning coaches, who work with the mainstream curriculum teams and progress coordinators to ensure students with additional needs are supported effectively to build their confidence and learning skills.

When learners with an EHCP or additional needs apply to the college, the Inclusion Team will contact them directly to discuss their support needs. If you would like further information before making an application, you can contact them using the telephone number or email address below.

On Friday 7th February Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea visited South Thames College to experience a day in the life of an apprentice in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week.

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Kingston College has a proven track record of providing talented young footballers with the opportunity to pursue their sporting ambitions whilst completing a full-time academic qualification on one of these three courses:

Our Football Academy bridges the gap between grassroots youth football and men's semi-professional football and beyond – with a track record of past students now pursuing their footballing dreams! Others have continued studying and working in the world of sport in management, coaching and physiotherapy. Joe Aribo played for Rangers FC and now plays for Southampton FC and Nigeria; Dom Dwyer won a scholarship to the USA and plays for Orlando City; Joe Edwards has held coaching positions at Chelsea, Everton and England U20s to name just a few. Hear from student and academy player, Radostin, as well as highly-qualified head coach Charlie Croydon.

Why we are the BEST at what we do:

We strive to develop the footballing and academic skills of talented young players, providing progression opportunities into semi-professional and professional football whilst obtaining the knowledge and qualifications necessary to further strengthen their backbone for success.
We are a College with a really strong reputation for education and sport.
We train at Goals Tolworth with its all-weather surfaces and top-class facilities.
We are fully supported and have an excellent partnership with Bedfont Sports FC where we play all our home games, using their highly developed stadium, playing games on their 4G pitch.
We have unrivalled indoor sports facilities including a gym and sports hall which academy students get free full use of. Our gym integrates numerous types of training in a social, open-plan layout. We have an amazing range of equipment divided into specialized zones – areas for cardio, free weights, weights machines and mat work.
Our four Academy staff members are experienced, highly qualified with years of service and who are motivated to give students the best opportunity.
Our Academy is a friendly and welcoming environment which is consistently centred around our high standards that include hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and one common goal - to improve ourselves as people and as players every day.

To be eligible to be part of our Football Academy, you must:

Be aged 16-18 (when your course starts).
Be enrolled on a full-time Sports course at Kingston College (links to the 3 courses are above).
Attend and pass trials. The trials may involve being invited to train with the current academy squad or attending one of our group trials which take place during holiday breaks.

As an Academy player you will have access to the following:

UEFA qualified Coaching and Management team.
2 ½ hour outdoor training sessions twice a week at Goals Tolworth.
Evening matches under floodlights or Wednesday daytime matches at Bedfont Sports FC.
Excellent training and match day facilities at Bedfont Sports FC.
Free College gym membership for all academy players with strength and conditioning gym programmes developed for each individual player.
Nutrition plans and guidance given to all players as part of their Academy programme.
Pre-season training in July and August in preparation for the season ahead. Fitness assessments conducted 3 times throughout the season.
Access to a fully qualified physiotherapist at Bedfont Sports FC.
Personalised Academy Training kit to be purchased by all Academy players at vastly reduced prices.
Match day kit(s) supplied for all Academy teams as well as coach or minibus transport to all away games.

You will compete in the following football leagues:

Isthmian Youth League (u18 squad)
Tactic League system (u19 squads)
You will also participate in the following competitions:
FA Youth Cup
Middlesex Youth Cup
Isthmian Youth Cup
Tactic League Cup
British Colleges Regional and National Competitions

All players will be given advice on their pathway to Professional or Semi Professional Football.

As many of our players have gained scholarships to play and study in the USA, we have close connections with companies and Universities that can offer this opportunity.

Bedfont Sports FC as a club has a very young squad and are very pro-active in promoting Academy players.

All players will have the opportunity to take their Level 1/2 FA Coaching courses, or to volunteer with KC Active providing recreational sport to students at Kingston College. There are also opportunities to gain experience and income by being part of the group of Academy players who coach or referee in schools in the Teddington and Twickenham and Bedfont area.

Keep up-to-date with our Academy on Instagram for further insights.

For more information, email Charlie.Croydon@stcg.ac.uk.

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Good Mental Health and Wellbeing has never been so important for employers

All businesses can be affected by mental health in the workplace and now require an understanding of the issues that are needed to support their staff.

It is estimated that one in four* of us will experience a mental health problem in our lifetime, whilst one in six of us report a common mental health problem such as anxiety or depression each week in England alone. It is critical therefore that you have trained and knowledgeable experts within your organisation who understand that the prevention of mental and physical ill health and promotion of mental health and wellbeing is far better than a sole focus on curing illness.

Employees come away feeling prepared and confident with the appropriate tools and resources to support one another in the workplace.

We have a number of online and face to face courses that will enable your workforce, to enhance skills, retrain or progress in this area.

Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace (Merton and South Thames Colleges)
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (online course)
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health of Mental Health Problems (South Thames College)
Level 2 NCFE Health and Nutrition (online course)
Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health, Well-Being, and Society (Kingston College)
Counselling (various Levels offered at Kingston, Merton and South Thames Colleges)
BA (Hons) Integrative Regional Counselling (Kingston College in partnership with Middlesex University)

Email us at: business@stcg.ac.uk to find out how we can support your organisation.

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Are you 19+? Improve your skills with our range of FREE and Low Cost summer school courses for adults. Click on the course title for more information and to apply:

Computing for Near Beginners
Learn some basic skills to help you enjoy using IT.
Mon 11 July - Wed 13 July
10am - 1pm

IT Skills for Level 2 Qualifications
Prepare for your Level 2 qualifications and learn the skills needed to produce course assignments.
Mon 11 July - Thurs 14 July
10am - 2.30pm

How to Prepare Your Child for Nursery
Learn skills to prepare your child as they move into education, including activities you can do at home to support their development.
Mon 27 June - Wed 29 June
10am - 1pm

Embroidery Summer School
Tues 5 July - Wed 6 July
9.30am-3pm

Embroidery Design and Product Placement
Mon 11 July
9.30am-3pm

Instrument Making Summer School
Wed 6 July - Fri 8 July
10am-3pm

Story Writing and Illustrations using your Mobile
Explore plot, genre, audience, structure, language techniques, openings/endings and write a short story.
Mon 4 July - Tues 5 July
10am - 1pm

Adobe Photoshop Intermediate
Learn how to further your skills using Adobe.
Tues 5 July - Thurs 7 July
7pm-9pm

Make a Simple Garment
Learn how to make a simple garment for the summer.
Wed 6 July, Thurs 7 July and Tues 12 July
9.30am-3pm

Upholstery Summer Styles
Tues 12 - Thurs 14 July
9.30am-3pm

Guitar Performing Techniques
Gain an insight into performing with this short course.
Tues 5 July or Thurs 7 July
6pm-9pm

Paint an Origami Flower
Learn how to paint these delicate flowers.
Thurs 7 July
10am-3pm

Job Search, Applications and CVs
Improve your chances of securing employment with this 3-day course.
Mon 11 July - Wed 13 July
10am-1pm

Bake and Decorate a Handbag Cake
Learn the skills needed to turn a cake into a realistic looking handbag!
Wed 6 July - Thurs 7 July
10am-3pm

Bake 5 Different Types of Bread in a Day
Make 5 loaves in 5 hours during this course!
Tues 12 July
10am-3pm

Joining Merton College this September? Tell us what you're looking forward to!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Merton College in September. To celebrate we are giving five lucky winners a £50 Amazon voucher.

How to Enter

To be in with a chance of winning you will need to post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, mention our handles below and hashtag #MCStarter

Instagram: @mertoncollege

Facebook: @mertoncoll

Twitter: @mertoncoll

Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you're aged 19 or older on August 31, 2024, live within the Greater London area and do not have maths GCSE at grade C/4 (or equivalent Level 2), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and help with everyday life.

Whether you’re looking to boost your number skills to progress at work, manage your weekly budget or support children with Maths homework – Multiply could be the first step on your numeracy journey.

We are running the following FREE taster sessions. Morning sessions are face-to-face at our Wandsworth Centre, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PP while the afternoon sessions are online. Sign up now to express your interest or get in touch by emailing MultiplyMaths@stcg.ac.uk

Numeracy Confidence Four Week Courses

Taking part at our Wandsworth campus:
Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PP

Dates: 27/11/2024 - 19/12/2024
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Dates: 20/01/2025 – 10/02/2025
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Dates: 21/01/2025 – 11/02/2025
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Dates: 03/03/2025 – 24/03/2025
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Dates: 04/03/2025 – 25/03/2025
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Money Wise

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Managing your money and household budgeting

Stepping up to Maths Level 2

South Thames College (Tooting)

Review your understanding of the basics of Maths, including numbers, measures, and data

Numeracy Confidence to Support Your Children in School

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Fun home maths activities and helping with homework.

Number Confidence

South Thames College (Wandsworth)

Boost your everyday Maths skills

Number Confidence for Work and Everyday Life

South Thames College (Wandsworth)

Numeracy Confidence to Support Your Children in School

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Fun at-home maths activities and helping with homework

Numeracy Confidence to Support Your Children in School

Fun at-home maths activities and helping with homework

The UK has set a target to reach net zero emissions target by 2050. Along the way the UK government aims to reduce all direct emissions from public sector buildings by 50% and 75% by 2032 and 2037 respectively, against a 2017 baseline. The South Thames Colleges Group Net Zero Training Hub has been set up to support the development of a skilled workforce to support these targets, by providing courses to develop the much needed skills within this sector.

See our Net Zero courses

See our Net Zero policy

Our courses provide national qualifications in topics such as installation of solar photovoltaic systems, retrofit and energy efficiency and energy assessment. Our instructors are experts in their field and provide hands-on training and practical experience to ensure that our students are fully equipped to succeed in this growing industry.

See the opening of our Green Skills Hub in South Thames College.

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Adult Training For Work

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Courses are for adults aged 19 year or over. These qualifications are usually part time to fit around current commitments and to help you retrain, pick up new skills or progress in your chosen career. Many courses are FREE as they are 100% government funded via the Adult Education Budget.

Professional, certified qualifications in a range of subjects to help you achieve your career goals. These cover various sectors and industries such as Accounting, Counselling or Teacher Training.

If English is not your first language we have a range of ESOL/EFL courses to suit all levels. Need to enhance your English and Maths skills? From Basic Skills to GCSE, we can support you with these essential life skills.

Simply click on the relevant course page to apply or book your assessment, if you are an individual.

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Students 19 and Over

If a student is aged 19 or over on 31 August in the year they start a course they will be required to pay tuition fees. There are a range of financial support options available on the right hand side of this page. In addition there may be a fee remission on government funded courses such as full time in the following circumstances:

Learners aged between 19-23 who are studying for their first full Level 2 qualification
Learners aged between 19-23 who are studying for their first full Level 3 qualification
19-23 year-old learners where they have an entitlement to a full Level 2 qualification, in that they have previously attained Level 1, but need a step up from basic skills in order to progress to a full Level 2. This does not include learners enrolling on ESOL qualifications.
19-23 year-old Level 4 ‘jumpers’ studying their first full Level 4 qualification without having attained a first full Level 3 qualification.
Learners in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), including their partner where there is a joint claim. This does not apply to learners aged 24+ studying a Level 3 course or above.
Learners in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) in the Work-Related Activity Group but not those learners aged 24+ studying a Level 3 course or above.
Learners who are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested state benefit, and who are undertaking learning aims that will help them into work or remove a barrier to getting them into work. They should be actively seeking or preparing for work. This does not apply to learners aged 24+ studying a Level 3 course or above.
Learners studying aims that are Adult Basic Skills Certificates.
Learners studying aims that are Functional Skills in English and Mathematics, excluding Adult Basic Skills Certificates in ESOL, new stand-alone English and Mathematics QCF qualifications).
An individual who has not reached GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics who are undertaking GCSE English and Mathematics.
An individual (Armed Forces personnel, not civilian) studying their first full Level 3 qualification who has left the British Armed Forces – this can be up to 10 years after leaving the Armed Forces – having completed basic training and four or more years of service, or who has been medically discharged due to an injury in active service.

Adult Training For Work

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These courses are for adults aged 19 year or over. These qualifications are usually part time to fit around your current life commitments and to help you retrain, pick up new skills or progress in your chosen career.

We offer professional, certified qualifications in a range of subjects to help you achieve your career goals. These cover various sectors and industries such as Accounting, Counselling or Teacher Training. To apply for a professional qualification courses simply click on the apply link on the course page.

Adult Community Courses

Learners may be able to get a discount on some of our adult courses if they are receiving income-based benefit or on a low income.

To get a discounted course fee, learners who are enrolling online need to upload evidence to the online enrolment system. They will need to provide proof of benefits or income. Proof of benefit status needs to be from the last two months.

Please note learners may still have to pay a materials fee on some courses.

Further fee information below:

Merton Council employees receive 15% for non-accredited, community learning courses based in Merton only (excludes Tooting and South Thames sites).
Employed learners who earn less than £27,007.50 annual gross salary and live in London receive 50% discount
Employed learners who earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary (and live outside of London) receive 50% discount
Unemployed learners who are looking for work and in receipt of certain benefits receive 50% discount
Benefits include Job Seekers Allowance; Employment Support Allowance; Universal Credit, or other state benefits with an earned income (disregarding benefits) of less then £892 a month (sole claim) or £1437 a month (joint claim)

Adult learners will also be able to receive 50% discount on fees for courses ending in ML and 100% discount for Remission Cert courses (MAE).

Instalment Plan 24-25

Course fees that are £500 or over can be paid in two instalments*

First payment (50%) to be made at enrolment
Second payment (50%) to be made on 31 January 2025

Course fees that are £1,200 and over can be paid in three instalments*

First payment (33.3%) to be made at enrolment
Second payment (33.3%) to be made on 31 January 2025
Third payment (33.3%) to be made on 30 April 2025

*Instalment plan available for courses with a duration of more than three months

Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance - category description

Our Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance Service offers a client-centred, confidential, impartial and accessible service, delivered by professionally qualified staff. We serve clients of all ages and meets the needs of our learners. All the advice, guidance and help that we offer is available not only to current students but also to students who attended our Colleges up to twelve months ago.

How we can help?

Apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship is where an individual is employed in a real job by a company, while studying for a formal qualification at college. They will have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay. Anyone living in England over the age of 16 and not in full-time education can apply.

Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of industries. Some of our most popular Apprenticeships include business & administration, engineering, construction and plumbing and electrical. Over the years we have worked with large and well known employers such as National Trust, Halifax and Wimbledon Tennis. We are proud to have some of the highest apprenticeship success rates of any College Group around.

For more information, please email us on apprenticeships@stcg.ac.uk

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Multiply

Multiply is a Government initiative investing in adult numeracy provision in England to help people progress and secure great jobs. The Mayor’s London Multiply programme will support thousands of Londoners with no or low numeracy qualifications to access essential numeracy skills training for free.

South Thames Colleges Group is currently offering Multiply as a bolt-on courses for existing learners and is now opening up the free numeracy offer to all those eligible. Multiply offers adults who do not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths and who would like to improve their numeracy, free flexible courses that fit around their lives.

Numeracy confidence and skills are crucial for life and work, including to: better manage everyday finances; help children with their homework; progress into further learning; climb the career ladder, and access good jobs. For employers, we can offer bespoke courses focusing on the key numeracy skill employees need in particular workplaces and can send lecturers to deliver on-site if need be. For those looking to attend one of our College sites, we will be offering taught classes across the Group (at Merton, Kingston, Tooting and Wandsworth). We will also offer online opportunities where this fits best. The aim is to make sure that there is something available for everyone who wants to develop their numeracy confidence and skills

If you are interested in our Multiply offer, please fill out the form below, If you would like more info email the Programme Co-Ordinator, using the following address: yuanyuan.ding@stcg.ac.uk

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Part Time Study At Carshalton College we offer a range of part time courses designed to fit around your lifestyle.

Our flexible part time courses run during the day, evening and weekends. Whether you are thinking about taking up a new hobby, developing your skills or gaining a necessary qualification for your career, we probably have a course for you.

Browse our website or call our Admissions Team on 020 8544 4501 to discuss your requirements or email: admissions@carshalton.ac.uk.

Part Time

Kingston College offers a variety of short courses aimed at adult learners who want to increase their career opportunities or simply broaden their knowledge in a particular subject - or even take that first step into a new area that has always interested them. Whatever your reasons, our comprehensive range of courses have start dates throughout the year and at times to suit you. We offer part time courses that are, for example, one evening a week for a few weeks, or maybe longer for professional qualifications, in addition to Saturday workshops.

Part Time/Access

Merton College offers a variety of short courses aimed at adult learners who want to increase their career opportunities or simply broaden their knowledge in a particular subject - or even take that first step into a new area that has always interested them. Whatever your reasons, our comprehensive range of courses have start dates throughout the year and at times to suit you. We offer part time courses that are, for example, one evening a week for a few weeks, or maybe longer for professional qualifications, in addition to Saturday workshops.

We also offer a range of Adult Education aimed at increasing wellbeing and developing your skills.

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South Thames College offers a variety of short courses aimed at adult learners who want to increase their career opportunities or simply broaden their knowledge in a particular subject - or even take that first step into a new area that has always interested them. Whatever your reasons, our comprehensive range of courses have start dates throughout the year and at times to suit you. We offer part time courses that are, for example, one evening a week for a few weeks, or maybe longer for professional qualifications, in addition to Saturday workshops.

Get Qualified, Upskill, Retrain, or just Take up a Hobby!

South Thames College offers a number of courses for continuous professional development and leisure for anyone aged 19+. Many of which are either free or applicable for an Adult Learning Loan.

Would you like to find out how you can:

develop your existing skills?
enhance your career prospects?
learn something new?

Adult Training for Work Courses include: Leadership & Management, CIPD Human Resources, Teacher Training, Counselling, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Digital & IT Skills etc.

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Leisure Courses include: Arts & Crafts, Baking, Horticulture & Gardening, Fashion, Childcare etc.

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Join us on Tuesday 7 November anytime between 4.30pm to 8pm to find out more. You will have the opportunity to speak to tutors and join taster sessions.

If you are an employer and would like to find out how we can support your business, please drop in to meet our Business Development Team. We work with employers across London to deliver bespoke Apprenticeship training and professional qualifications to upskill your staff. For more information on how we can support your business to deliver the skills you need, please email: business@stcg.ac.uk

See below table for session times. Taster Sessions will be offered for:

Leadership & Management,
Mentoring and Mental Health First Aid.
Accounting and Bookkeeping.
British Sign Language.
Teacher Education.
Numeracy Upskilling.

Plus, find out about Mulltiply, an adult numeracy qualification that you can help you in everyday life from managing your finances, helping children with their studies to supporting you to succeed in your job and career.

South Thames College, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PP

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At South Thames College we have put additional measures in place to keep you and our community safe. Please read the information below so you are familiar with the precautions in place and take care to follow the rules and regulations so we can all continue to teach in a safe environment.

Staff, students and contractors are advised not to attend the College if they have symptoms such as a high temperature or a persistent cough
Everyone entering the building is recommended to take Covid Lateral Flow Test and have a negative results before visiting the college. These can be booked on the NHS web site.
On arrival at the College the college building everyone is required to have a temperature checks
Directional signs are in place so that a safe flow of people is maintained around the building, allowing for everyone to be able to practice social distancing
All students are requested to wear face-coverings in the building at all times
Staff and students advised to take the stairs instead of the lift – and if they require the use of a lift, to ensure only one person at a time uses it each time
Everyone entering the building is expected to maintain a safe distance from others throughout their stay in the building
Everyone entering the building is advised to wash their hands regularly for at least 20 seconds and use the sanitizer available throughout the day.
Staff and students advised to report to a college member of staff if they develop symptoms such as a high temperature during the day

Important Information Regarding Enrolments

From September 2020, we have been using a variety of delivery methods for our courses including remote learning and face to face. Course information and delivery method can be found by clicking on the course of your interest on our website.

Once enrolled on an online course, your tutor will contact you by email to let you know how to access the online learning. In case you have limited access to video conferencing, your tutor will email you resources, presentations and links.

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Tuesday 27 February 2024

For School Partners

As a valued school partner we would like to invite your students to join us at South Thames College, Wandsworth for an exciting green skills event with innovative employers from the sector. A hands on event with opportunities for students to try out state of the art equipment.

(Please note this event is for Years 9, 10 and Year 12 although Year 11s and 13 are welcome to attend)

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For Adult Learners 3pm-4pm

We would like to invite you to the Solar Skills Career Fair at South Thames College between 3pm and 4pm for an an exciting green skills event with innovative organisations from the sector.

The fair will be a great opportunity for you to gain an understanding of the jobs/career paths available in the solar energy sector by talking directly with employers.

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Joining South Thames College this September? Tell us what you're looking forward to!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to South Thames College in September To celebrate we are giving five lucky winners a £50 Amazon voucher.

How to Enter

To be in with a chance of winning you will need to post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, mention our handles below and hashtag #STCStarter

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In partnership with Middlesex University and Cass Art, South Thames College celebrated the winner of its inaugural Design Competition in February. Over 70 students participated in the competition through workshops delivered by Chenika Allen during the Autumn Term. A shortlist of students was then invited to participate in workshops at Middlesex University, where they explored creative options in higher education.

The students took part in screen printing workshops at Middlesex's Design Studios, gained insights from academics and current Middlesex students, and eagerly awaited the grand reveal from Chenika. The overall winner was Sara Abdalla from Ricards Lodge School, for her t-shirt design and brand, Mindfull.

Mindfull is a mental health-focused clothing brand for teenagers, promoting positivity through its slogan, “Look at the glass half full.” Featuring butterfly motifs symbolizing resilience, the brand prioritizes oversized t-shirts for comfort and self-expression.

Sara won an iPad, an Apple Pen, and design goodies courtesy of Cass Art and Middlesex University. The runner-up was Alisha Ashraf (Ricards Lodge), and third place went to Rania Bourouba (Dunraven School).

Claire Lewis, Director of Graphic Design and Illustration at Middlesex University, said, "Being part of the competition and seeing the incredible work that the students produced was an absolute pleasure. The students did a fantastic job, showcasing just how much creative potential is out there. I look forward to welcoming them back to Middlesex when the time comes for them to choose where to study for their degree."

Jitka Zenatova, Design and Technology teacher from Ricards Lodge, said, “It has been an excellent design competition which has really sparked my students’ wider interests in the creative industries and post-16 and post-18 pathways.”

South Thames College is grateful to all partners and stakeholders who supported the delivery of this competition. This marks the second competition the schools' partnership team has delivered since 2023-2024.

We look forward to expanding these kinds of opportunities as part of our schools partnership offer, supporting schools in their engagement with colleges, universities, and employers, and broadening students’ understanding of the opportunities available to them.

Students studying a range of University Centre courses at Kingston College explain in these informative and insightful videos why they chose Kingston College, their biggest achievements on the course, their future goals, as well as some valuable advice for applicants.

As part of our schools partnership activity, Kingston College was delighted to deliver a unique creative writing competition called South West Writes. Partnering with Creative Writing staff from Kingston University’s Department of Humanities, the literary agency David Higham Associates and Wimbledon Books, we excited, enthused and energised students interested in the written word and inform them of the multitude of job opportunities concerning writing and the creative industries.

Workshops were delivered by Kingston College teaching staff and the schools partnership team.

On Thursday 4 July, Kingston College hosted the prize giving ceremony for South West Writes.

The shortlisted Year 10 students were joined by award winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave who spoke about her writing journey, habits and offered some invaluable advice about how writers can eventually get published.

The overall winner was:

Amongst the Deer, by Florence Lavercombe (Grey Court School)

Runner Up was:

Heart, by Clara Capgras (Raynes Park High School)

Highly commended was:

A memorable trip that only happened once, by Chris Lam (Epsom and Ewell High School)

The winning writer Florence said:

"Thank you so much for creating a competition for me to focus on my writing and share my work. The prize is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I cannot wait to have. Thank you."

Yasmin Laws, KS3 and KS4 English Coordinator from Grey Court School, added:

"This was such a fantastic opportunity for our students to be brave and vulnerable. I'm so proud of all the students who put their work out there for critique and very thankful to Richard and the Kingston College team for giving them this opportunity. "

Richard Fisher, School Partnership Manager at Kingston College, said that it has been a joy to deliver the competition and witness the enthusiasm, honesty and bravery demonstrated by all the writers who submitted, not just the shortlisted.

Thank you to all our partners who supported the delivery of the competition.

Amongst the Deer

by Florence Lavercombe

Snap.

A twig broke. The boy’s ears pricked up, eyes widening in anticipation. He stood up straight, head whipping around fiercely in a desperate attempt to locate where the sound originated from.

Snap.

It came from his left.

Snap.

No, his right.

There, a flash of red scurried through the undergrowth. The boy tried to follow the shape with his eyes, but it vanished as if into thin air. What was it? A bird? A fox? He could feel his heart drumming in his chest.

Snap. Behind him this time. The boy spun around violently.

A girl. There, behind him, stood a girl, with a mane of fiery red hair and vast brown eyes. She couldn’t have been much older than the boy. She held herself in a strange manner, akin to that of a young child. The boy let out a deep breath of relief before letting his eyes scan over her, noticing the clothes she was wearing: a grey long-sleeve wool top despite it being the peak of summer, and a pair of brown jeans that seemed a few sizes too small. The boy felt warm just looking at her. He also noticed that she didn't have any shoes on; a layer of mud caked the soles of her feet. However he dismissed the girl’s unusual appearance and took a few paces towards her, attempting to introduce himself. The girl’s eyes widened fearfully as she took hurried steps backwards, tripping over a protruding tree stump and landing in an awkward shape amongst the shrubbery.

Chuckling slightly, the boy offered her a hand up, and reluctantly, the girl took it.

Not long after that, the two became friends. The boy rambled to the girl about his thoughts, hopes, and dreams, and she simply listened. He soon realised that the girl didn’t have much to say at all, however it seemed neither of them minded: the boy would talk and the girl would listen, and that is how it stayed.

Every day for weeks, the boy and the girl met in those woods. Each time the sun rose, an adventure would begin. Perhaps they skipped stones in the pond, or fought with branches that felt as heavy as steel in their hands. Maybe the boy braided her hair, speaking fondly of his sisters as he twined small flowers in her curls, or lounged in a clearing, painting and singing and dancing for as long as their feet could hold them up. When the sky melted into hues of pinks and oranges and the deer retired amongst the trees, they parted ways, promising to see each other again tomorrow.

It didn’t take long for him to notice the green and purple shades that blossomed against her skin. It was clear that the girl had desperately tried to cover them up with her wool sleeves and tight jeans, but he had still seen the way the bruises peeked over the collar of her shirt, unmissable and ugly. He wanted to ask where she came from, or more about who she was, but each attempt was met with her facing away and shaking her head.

On one sultry afternoon, the girl stood up from where they sat beside the stream and gestured for him to follow, a small smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. She led the boy down narrow paths shrouded by harsh brambles and tracks so wide you could fully outstretch your arms and you would only be able to graze the surrounding foliage with your fingertips. The boy watched from behind as the girl hiked over fallen trees and logs, her steps never faltering. She seemed more in her element here, sunlight caressing her face and hair swept back by a breeze, and a sense of comfort lingering hazily on her features. Then without warning, she stopped, so suddenly that the boy bumped into her back.

The boy gasped. They had made it to a boundless field that stretched long into the horizon, every blade of grass ignited by the setting sun. A small herd of deer, grazing lazily to their right, swiftly craned their necks in the children’s direction and stood stock still, clearly intrigued by their presence. As if on instinct, the girl lowered her head and the boy, realising her intentions, quickly followed suit. She walked over to a fawn and its mother with a striking confidence, as if they were old friends reunited. The boy watched dumbfounded as she glided her hand over the back of the deer, grinning wildly as she did so. The girl waved him over, snapping him back to reality. He approached with immense caution and the girl giggled, amused by his unease. All of a sudden, she took his hand in hers and dragged it gently over the deer’s fur. The boy, expecting coarse bristles like a paintbrush, was startled by how soft the fur felt under his touch. He was pleasantly surprised.

But now, the boy stood in the clearing, head thrown back to face the sky. He welcomed its warm embrace and took a deep breath in, his eyes feeling heavy and ponderous. He remembered the way the girl had come running to him the previous morning, tears flowing down her cheeks, mixing with the blood that ran down from a large cut on her forehead. The girl threw herself into his arms sobbing like he’d never heard before, crying out like a wounded animal. It broke his heart. She said that she had to go. He looked deep into her eyes, filled to the brim with anguish. He told her to promise she’d come back. The girl simply shook her head.

So there the boy stood, crickets chirping a soulful melody below him.

Snap.

He turned slowly, tears gathering mournfully in his eyes. Behind him, timid and hunched over, stood a small fox with a mane of fiery red fur and vast brown eyes.

Link to Help You Write

If you are thinking of writing a short story, here are some links that can help you get going with your writing, give you some additional practice and inspiration as well as insight into the publishing industry:

Writing Prompts - accessible, quick, quality writing prompts

Writers Toolkit/ - small snapshots into a range of writers’ habits and attitudes to writing

Filling Your First Blank Page - lots of inspiration and ideas here from the creative writing school of the famous publishers Faber

Penguin Books - an accessible guide charting how a book gets published from one of the biggest publishers in the industry

David Higham - information on internships

Creative writing at Kingston University – details of innovative creative writing undergraduate and postgraduate at courses at Kingston University, and the award-winning staff who teach them.

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Are you still looking for your next step?

Perhaps you have not found the right course following Year 11 or started a course and realised it’s not for you?

Our Colleges are offering a Step-Up Programme to give you the chance to experience a subject area you’re interested in as a route to progressing to a higher- level qualification and getting the skills you need for a future career.

Course areas include*:

CONSTRUCTION
ART AND DESIGN
MUSIC
HAIRDRESSING
BEAUTY THERAPY
MEDIA
SPORT
BUSINESS
IT
MOTOR VEHICLE / MOTORCYCLE

*Subject to demand.

Our Step-Up course includes the opportunity to improve your English and Maths skills alongside your chosen subject. Student support and mentoring opportunities may also be provided around your career goals and wellbeing. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to progress with South Thames Colleges group in a subject you love.

Just pop in to the College Taster Day, enjoy some tasty pizza and enrol on the course you will love!

Date: Wednesday 13 October, 11am-1pm.

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The STC Resilience Weeks Event showcased a series of workshops and activities designed to empower students to navigate life's challenges, foster connections, build positive relationships, and enhance their inner strength. These sessions equipped participants with practical strategies for resilience both in college and beyond. Workshops covered a diverse range of topics, including self-care, healthy relationships, stress management, growth mindset, insights into careers from Wandsworth Council, bystander training, and first aid from St Johns Ambulance.

In addition to these educational sessions, we organised various engaging activities throughout the week that promoted resilience through fun physical challenges, focusing on coordination, balance, stamina, and endurance. Student feedback from the career insights session was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees described it as "inspiring and insightful," with Council members sharing vital employability skills, interview tips, and personal career journeys.

The discussion emphasised resilience, confidence-building, and effective strategies for overcoming workplace challenges. An interactive quiz and Q&A further engaged students, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and perseverance in achieving success. An ESOL lecturer highlighted the impact of the Growth Mindset session, noting a remarkable change in student participation: "One student, who has NEVER volunteered an answer in a class feedback session before, actively contributed after attending the workshop."

Other event highlights included our Resilience Fair and the Resilience Quest, with the event culminating in the increasingly popular Double Dutch Open Activity—a creative approach to promoting both physical and emotional well-being. Overall, the STC Resilience Weeks Event successfully fostered a supportive community and provided invaluable resources for our students' personal and professional growth.

If you are looking to get back into education or considering a Career Change you are in the right place, many of our Access and STCG University Centre students are mature students, the idea of getting back into education may be daunting but we have people on hand to support you through your studies each step of the way. If you are considering getting back into education read our top tips:

Create a Plan – It is important you plan out your study period and have time set aside to dedicate to your studies and make sure you stick to it, having an action plan can help you focus on individual steps needed to complete your course.
Location - You may find yourself juggling your studies with family, wok commitments and hobbies and a busy home life. Dedicate a space to where you will carry out your studies with minimal distraction. You may find it helps to study in college at one of our Learning Resource Centres rather than at home.
Find out what learning style works for you - Everyone learns in different ways; you may like to learn alone or feel happier studying with your peers, find out what works for you when you start your studies.
Background Reading – To help you prepare for the course ensure you do some background reading around the course, current trends in the industry and read up on different modules the course entails.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help – It is an exciting time; you have new goals in sight whether you are planning to change careers or developing your current career prospects. Remember your tutor is there to help you along the way in your studies
Stay motivated – At times it may feel challenging being back in education but remember why you started, and it will all be worth it once you have your qualification to set you on the road to your new career or a promotion.

You can explore our wide range of STCG University Centre courses here

Make sure you apply for the 18+ Student Oyster photocard or you could lose £20.
Your 18+ Student Oyster photocard expires when your course ends.

Carshalton College offers Foundation and Top-up Degrees with flexible study options that lead to recognised qualifications in the Childcare and Early Years Education sectors.

See individual courses for further information.

Can’t find the course you want?

We also offer additional Undergraduate courses and alternative options in some subject areas at our partner colleges:

Art & Design
Business
Childcare and Early Years
Computing and IT
Counselling
Education and Teaching
Engineering
Fashion
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-Up
Health and Social Care
Hospitality
Media and Games Design
Performing Arts
Sport and Exercise Science
Travel and Tourism
Visit kingston-college.ac.uk/undergraduate

Art & Design
Business
Childcare and Early Years
Education and Teaching
Engineering
Fashion
Beauty
Health and Social Care
Media and Games Design
Music
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From our dedicated HE suite with its specialist study facilities to our comprehensive Learning Resource Centre, Kingston College’s Undergraduate provision offers students a viable alternative to university.

The range of courses on offer and the support students receive while at the College helps with career planning and increases the employability of our graduates.

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Are you or your colleagues interested in furthering your career development and studying for a work based degree in Early Childhood Education or Education and Learning?

Our degree courses are validated by the University of Roehampton.

Study to fit in with your busy working schedule – one evening per week and approximately ten Saturdays in the academic year. Our degree courses are validated by the University of Roehampton.

Benefit from:
• Lower tuition fees = Less debt
• Small class sizes
• 1:1 support
• Enhanced practical, interpersonal and theoretical knowledge
• Increased employment and career prospects
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• Get qualified to the highest level
• Enhance your practical, interpersonal and theoretical knowledge
• Stay up to date in this rapidly changing sector
• Increase your employment and career prospects.

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Take a look at some or our case studies of our students' experiences:

PAIGE CADMAN, BA (HONS) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIon

ROXANNE EATON, FDA EARLY CHILHOOD EDUcATION

JEMELLE HUDSON, FDA IN EDUCATION & LEARNING
Seville Clarke-Davis, FdA in Education & Learning
Amardeep mohammadi, FdA in Early Childhood Education
Emma duke BA (hons) Early Childhood Education

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Please note you must be working, either employed or in a voluntary role, for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

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Welcome to the virtual Kingston Jobs and Training Fair on Wednesday 23 June.

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Our courses are taught by tutors who have the professional industry experience to make you and your staff confident, qualified and job ready and they can be studied flexibly with part time and online learning.

Plus, these courses are FREE if you are unemployed, receiving state benefits or earning a low income!

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We are pleased to introduce our suite of professional courses for beauty industry experts wanting to upskill and offer more treatments.

BE PREPARED for the NEW licensing schemes for non-surgical practice.

QUALFI Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice

VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy

BTEC - Mixed Subject Pathway

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See our Enrolment and Course Details for Construction.

Would you like to further your career prospects with a part time Undergraduate qualification in Early Years and Care?

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Gain the Basic Skills for a Career in Hospitality & Catering

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Wednesday 23rd June 2021

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Are you 19+? Improve your skills with our range of FREE and Low Cost summer school courses for adults. Click on the course title for more information and to apply:

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