Subjects at Bolton
Hair and Beauty | Health and Social Care | Motor Vehicle | Work Ready
Nacro Education
BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE
Our mission is simple – we want you to be who you want to be. At Nacro Education, we’ll help you to realise your potential and to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to progress confidently onto your next steps. This could be further education, training, or work.
With our Get Set! courses, we take a unique approach which enables you to learn in your own way and at your own pace. Focussing on certified vocational qualifications, enrichment, employability, maths and English, and work placement opportunities.
Our smaller class sizes, skilled and experienced tutors, practical workshops, and one to one support make us stand apart. Our Education centres work in partnership with the communities in which they are based. We collaborate with leading industry experts and local businesses to ensure our courses provide the teaching, skills and learning opportunities you need for the future.
Every student has the chance to take part in valuable work experience with various national and local businesses. We are rated Good by Ofsted, we hold the Matrix standard for careers education, and have received the Incyte platinum award for safeguarding.
“Teachers support learners to produce work that not only meets but often exceeds their level of study.”
Ofsted inspection, June 2024
Get Set! with Nacro Education courses
Our Get Set! courses accelerate a student’s learning and enable you to identify and make progress towards your aspirations. We combine vocational learning with essential English and mathematics qualifications, enriching experiences, and workplace encounters to equip you for career success.
Our partners
We offer a wide range of courses across our education centres, tailored to individual student needs:
Our Get Set! courses provide alternative educational pathways for students aged 14-16 who require additional support, enabling to build confidence, develop self-esteem, and gain the skills and qualifications they need for the future.
Vocational training and apprenticeships (16-18 and 19+)
Developed in partnership with businesses, our Get Set! vocational courses and apprenticeships provide students aged 16-18 and 19+ with the practical skills and work-based learning opportunities. Our approach aims to ensure students have the knowledge and confidence to progress onto higher levels of study or start their career.
Get Set! Vocational training
We have developed our Get Set! courses to offer a unique learning approach, with smaller classes, skilled and knowledgeable staff, and opportunities for one-to-one time with specialist tutors. We combine vocational learning with essential English and mathematics qualifications, enriching experiences and workplace encounters to equip you for career success.
Find out more about Nacro Education Centres and the courses we offer below.
Apprenticeships
Supported by Government and business, our apprenticeships enable students to gain nationally recognised qualifications all whilst earning a full-time wage.
Find out more about our apprenticeships at Totton College.
We have a long history of providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students of all abilities and ages. We pride ourselves on treating students as valued individuals, recognising their needs and enabling them to achieve their ambitions.
Supported learning
Our small, friendly classes, and experience staff provide students with a tailored approach to their learning. Helping students to gain the skills they need in ways that best suits them.
Find out more about our support for students at Nacro Education Centres below.
Skills for Life
At Totton College, we have a long history of providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students of all abilities and ages. Our Skills for Life team supports students throughout their academic journey, preparing them for adulthood, employment and/or independent living.
Find out more about Skills for Life at Totton College.
For those looking to change career, level-up their skills, or pursue a new passion, we offer a fantastic range of part-time, evening, and adult courses. With supportive staff to help you achieve your ambitions and aspirations.
Learn more about our part-time, evening, and adult courses at Totton College
To learn more about our Get Set! courses, find your local Nacro Education Centre below.
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91 %
of young people studying with us pass their GCSE English/Maths
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91 %
of students said they felt more confident after studying with us
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96 %
of young people learning with us pass their qualification
Video: What makes us different?
Alanya talks about her experiences at Nacro Education on our vocational courses, and the positives of learning in an alternative setting like ours.
Find a Nacro Education Centre near you
Subjects at Boston
Animal Care | Business | Childcare | Sports | Work Ready
Subjects at Chatham
Childcare | Construction | Hair and Beauty | Work Ready
Subjects at Leeds
Catering | Engineering | Motor Vehicle | Work Ready
Subjects at Longton
Construction | Health and Social Care | Hospitality | Work Ready
Subjects at Middlesbrough
Childcare | Construction (multi skills) | Hair and Beauty | Landscape maintenance | Work Ready
Subjects at Newcastle
Animal Care | Civil Engineering | Construction | Motor Vehicle | Work Ready
Subjects at Peterborough
Childcare | Retail | Sport | Work Ready
Subjects at Sheffield
Animal Care | Catering | Construction | Motor Vehicle | Sport | Work Ready
Subjects at Spalding
Business and Retail | Childcare | Sports | Work Ready
Subjects at Walsall
Health and Social Care | Retail | Work Ready
Courses at Totton College
Pathways | Vocational | Skills for Life | Apprenticeships
I missed a lot of school due to my diabetes. I lacked confidence and left school with few GCSEs. Since receiving support at Nacro, I've achieved a grade 7 in English and a 5 in maths GCSEs. I'm hoping to go into nursing, inspired by those who've cared for me.Josh, Nacro Education student
If you have a question, or would like to find out more, visit our dedicated page for you.
Further information
Alternative Education for students aged 14-16
We collaborate closely with local schools, developing alternative pathways for students aged 14-16 to provide them with the support they to need to achieve.
GCSE retakes
For those who may not have achieved the GCSE grades they hoped for, we offer specialist support and training to give students the confidence and knowledge to retake their GCSEs. Discover more about our GCSE retake provision and supported learning.
Greater Manchester outdoor learning
We are passionate about outdoor learning for young people. We see how this builds confidence and brings a wide range of learning, including working as part of a team.
Education centres
Our Nacro Education Centres enable students to gain skills and qualifications within a supportive learning environment. Discover the opportunities our vocational courses can offer you.
Safeguarding
We pride ourselves in the safe learning environments we have created for all our students. You can learn more about the actions and steps we take to ensure our students are safeguarded within our learning community in our Safeguarding policy.
Education policy and research
Our passion and dedication to education extends beyond the classroom. We actively work to influence policy to ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed and fulfil their potential. Discover more about our policy and research work.
Find out more about our Learn Without Limits campaign.