Nacro Education Newcastle

Phone: 0191 265 8164
Email: rachel.hodgson@nacro.org.uk
Location: B4 Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NQ

About Nacro Education Newcastle

We want you to be who you want to be. At Nacro Education Newcastle, you can learn in a way that suits you. Our individualised courses provide hands-on vocational qualifications, giving you the skills and experience you need to develop your career.

Through our collaboration with industry professionals, we ensure our courses are crafted to include the latest insight and knowledge, giving you that competitive edge in the job market.

Whether you want to gain the qualifications to proceed onto higher levels of study, or gain the skills to start your career, we will support you to identify your individual learning goal and you get on the path to success.

Courses at Newcastle

Newcastle

Work Ready Level 2

If you are undecided on your future or we don’t offer the course that meets your career goals then our Work Ready courses will offer you real life experience in a setting of your choice

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What is a Get Set! course at Nacro Education Newcastle Centre?

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.

At Nacro Education Newcastle, our courses are crafted to enable students to:

Developed in accordance with the Skills Builder framework, encourage industry-specific skills through hands on vocational courses in areas like construction, healthcare, animal care, sport and more.
Improve English, maths* and digital literacy to strengthen a student’s foundations for work and life.
Participate in a range of work experience and employment related encounters to gain insights into the industries and careers paths that are of interest to them.
Gain vital skills for the workplace including communication, problem solving, teamworking, interview practice and CV writing.
Participate in a range of activities, opportunities, team collaboration challenges and educational site visits that enable personal development through real experiences.
Learn financial and human skills through our partnerships with MyBank and Empatico.

Our partners

*GCSE/Functional Skills English and maths are only required if you haven’t already gained a grade 4 or above.

What makes Nacro Education different?

We tailor our teaching to your individual needs. Our courses are taught by experienced, qualified teachers, in a safe, friendly environment for all students. Small class sizes mean we can provide each learner with the time and attention they deserve to support them throughout their studies.

We also offer students the opportunity to expand their skills in preparation for further or higher levels of study through enrichment activities as part of our Skills Ready provision. For those wanting to start their career early, our Work Ready provision puts work experience at the heart of programme delivery.

We are England’s largest independent training provider of education and skills to 16–18 year-olds and are rated Good by Ofsted.

Subjects at Nacro Education Newcastle

From vocational courses, to apprenticeships and GCSEs, at Nacro Newcastle Education Centre we offer a range of subjects for you to study. These include:

Animal Care
Construction
Civil Engineering
Motor Vehicle
Work Ready
Maths & English GCSE

All our courses are designed with your learning experience in mind, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to go further and progress in your dream career.

Explore our full range of courses above.

How to apply

Explore our full range of courses above. Once you have found a course, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to start your application.

You will be directed to our application system where you can apply to study at Nacro Newcastle Education Centre.

If you haven’t applied to us before, you will need to create an account by clicking ‘ Create an Account’ to register your details. You will then be able to complete your application.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email, which will include your details and course choice.

Need help?

If you have any issues with creating an account, or completing your application, you can contact us:

Email: rachel.hodgson@nacro.org.uk
Call: 0207 902 5425

Please note, we’re only able to accept applications via our application system.

I would encourage anyone who has had the same life as me to come to Nacro. I would tell everyone I used to hang out with to come. It’s been really good for me. Nacro has helped me a lot.

Life at Nacro Education Newcastle

We are proud of our education community. We want every learner to have the best opportunities and learning experiences available, broadening your skills – both personally and professionally. That’s why we have our Nacro Education Charter, outlining what we provide for you, and what we ask you to bring to our community. You can learn more about what to expect while studying at Nacro Education here.

At Nacro Newcastle Education Centre, we build strong, supportive relationships to help you feel safe, motivated and valued. We offer:

Places for local young people to achieve qualifications
Alternative provision for 14-16 year olds
Professional, experienced, and dedicated staff
Small class sizes
Face-to-face learning, feedback, and support for every learner
Career advice and enrichment activities
GCSE retakes and functional skills in English and Maths
Opportunity for work experience in your chosen industry
Financial support and resources to attend courses.

To learn more about life and services we have to offer, see our What to expect at Nacro Education information.

Working closely with the Newcastle community

We work within our community, establishing partnerships and helping bring the local area closer together.

Because of our partnerships, every learner has the chance to take part in valuable work experience and engage with a number of local businesses including Turner & Townsend, ESH Group and Ouseburn Farm.

Get Set! for Supported Internships

We’re working with Delta Hotels by Marriott to give students a taste of what working at a hotel would be like as part of a Supported Internship.

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Shining a light on our courses

At Nacro Education Newcastle, we are privileged to have some great partnerships within our community. Our animal care students have regular visits to Ouseburn Farm where they take part in feeding, cleaning and looking after live animals.

Our civil engineering students are guaranteed a job interview at the end of their course and have guidance for progression into employment.

We offer additional courses to all of our students, giving multiple opportunities to expand their CVs.

“Teachers support students to produce work that not only meets but often exceeds their level of study.”

Ofsted inspection, June 2024

Find out more what makes Nacro Education a Good provider.

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GCSE retakes

For those who may not have achieved the GCSE grades they require, we offer specialist support and training to give students the confidence, knowledge, and ability to retake their GCSEs. Discover more about our GCSE retake provision and supported learning.

What to expect

Becoming a member of Nacro Education, means you’re part of our learner community. We provide the opportunity for all students to maximise their potential and achieve their goals. Learn more about our Nacro Education Charter and life at Nacro Education.

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.

Contact us

Nacro Education Newcastle Centre
B4 Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4NQ

Phone: 0191 265 8164
Email: rachel.hodgson@nacro.org.uk