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Nacro Education Spalding

Phone: 01775 714105
Email: studyspalding@nacro.org.uk
Location: Unit 1 Broadgate House, Westlode Street Spalding PE11 2AF

About Nacro Education Spalding

We want you to be who you want to be. At Nacro Education Spalding, 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, 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 Spalding

What is a Get Set! course at Nacro Education Spalding 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.

Nacro Education study programme

At Nacro Education Spalding, 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

Education partners logos for Skills Builder My Bank and Empatico

*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 student 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.

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Subjects at Nacro Spalding Education Centre

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

  • Childcare
  • Business and Retail
  • Sports
  • Work Ready
  • Maths & English GCSE

All our courses are design 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.

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 Spalding 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 an confirmation email, which will include your details and course choice.

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

Email: studyspalding@nacro.org.uk
Call: 0207 902 5425

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

Nacro is completely different to what I expected. The teachers are down to earth and you can have genuine conversations with them. I always have a laugh and learn something when I come to college.
Nacro Spalding Education Centre Learner

Life at Nacro Spalding Education Centre

We are proud of our education community. We want every student to have the best opportunities and learning experienced 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 Spalding 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
  • 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 Spalding community

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

Because of our partnerships, every student has the chance to take part in valuable work experience and engage with a number of local businesses including Futures for Me, Early Help team, JobCentre Plus, Lincs CVS, Lincolnshire Police, Snap Fitness, Age UK, The Lighthouse Project and The Chappell Centre.

Shining a light on our courses

As part of our enrichment programme, we offer learners the chance to take part in trips to the local bowling alley and escape rooms. Encouraging students to work together by solving problems and taking various roles within team, while building confidence in their own abilities.

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“Teachers support learners 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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Contact us

Nacro Spalding Education Centre
18 Westlode Street
Spalding
PE11 2AF

Phone: 01775 714105
Email: studyspalding@nacro.org.uk