More Opportunities at Walford and North Shropshire College
Despite Government funding cuts causing people everywhere to make cut backs of one form or another, Walford and North Shropshire College is keen to ensure that people do not need to put their career dreams for the future on hold. Their Access to Higher Education course, which is due to begin in February, is free for many.
Shropshire, United Kingdom, February 03, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Head of Arts and Science Paul Cordey says “Now is the time for people to make the bold but wise step to invest in their careers. We are one of the few Colleges nationally that commences an Access to Higher Education Course so soon in the New Year and that offers it regionally. The next start date is on Wednesday 22nd February; this dovetails with several Universities who offer spring intakes in 2013.”
The past three years have seen the Oswestry Campus Access Course grow and open doors for many in the community of North Shropshire and beyond. The course has helped people to enter the profession of their choice whether that is nursing, midwifery, social work, teaching or any one of numerous others. It allows entry to University and a career path often denied to those who, for whatever reason, chose not to go straight from school into University. People like Amy Hughes for example.
Amy, aged 23 from West Felton, had been travelling and working as a fitness instructor since leaving College. Despite her young age and the fact that she had not long finished education she was turned down when she applied to go to University. She says “People have no idea how hard it is to get in. This course is providing me with a recognised qualification and up to date proof that I am able to study at the required level. I’ve only been on this course a few months and I’ve already been offered a conditional place at Manchester Metropolitan, which is where I want to go, to study Physiotherapy. This course is really good preparation for University and the timetable is great for those of us who need to continue working while studying.”
The College recognises that school may not have provided everybody with the best academic experience or opportunity and with that in mind Access offers people a fresh start together with all the support and guidance necessary to achieve their goals.
Ian Jones, 31 from Guilsfield had always wanted to be a social worker but had no idea how to go about it. As a result he went straight from school into work and it was only when he was made redundant from his job as a kitchen designer that he started to think seriously about going to University. After a visit to the Oswestry campus last summer he enrolled on the Access course. He says “This is the first study I have done since leaving school fifteen years ago, and I was expecting it to be a lot harder than it is. My predicted grades are good and now I’m just waiting to hear which University I will get into.”
Built around continual assessment and developed with University progression in mind, there are no exams. The study is not easy but with supportive staff the academic journey becomes one of excitement and revelation not one of fear.
Jay Salter, 27 from Chirk Bank had been self-employed doing equine body work, since leaving College but, wanting to work with people, she was looking for a career change. She says “The idea of coming back into education was quite daunting at first but as soon as you get here you find everyone else is in the same position and because we’re all adults we’re all really motivated to learn. The lecturers give you all the help and support you could need and break everything down so you learn how to actually structure your essays and assignments.” Jay is hoping to study Occupational Therapy and has already obtained a conditional offer from Coventry University.
Another important consideration for those in receipt of benefits is that the course, which runs for just three short consecutive days a week, is classed as part-time; as such it should not adversely affect benefits claimants.
Paul says “Our qualifications are gained through the highly reputable national Open College Network (OCN) who monitor our performance both on-going and with final results, they rate our provision as ‘Excellent’ and recognise not only the superb provision but they single out many subjects as high performing and enabling.”
For more information or to make an application call Gail Davies School Administrator on 01691 688052 email g.davies@wnsc.ac.uk call in at any of our campuses or visit our website at www.wnsc.ac.uk
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The past three years have seen the Oswestry Campus Access Course grow and open doors for many in the community of North Shropshire and beyond. The course has helped people to enter the profession of their choice whether that is nursing, midwifery, social work, teaching or any one of numerous others. It allows entry to University and a career path often denied to those who, for whatever reason, chose not to go straight from school into University. People like Amy Hughes for example.
Amy, aged 23 from West Felton, had been travelling and working as a fitness instructor since leaving College. Despite her young age and the fact that she had not long finished education she was turned down when she applied to go to University. She says “People have no idea how hard it is to get in. This course is providing me with a recognised qualification and up to date proof that I am able to study at the required level. I’ve only been on this course a few months and I’ve already been offered a conditional place at Manchester Metropolitan, which is where I want to go, to study Physiotherapy. This course is really good preparation for University and the timetable is great for those of us who need to continue working while studying.”
The College recognises that school may not have provided everybody with the best academic experience or opportunity and with that in mind Access offers people a fresh start together with all the support and guidance necessary to achieve their goals.
Ian Jones, 31 from Guilsfield had always wanted to be a social worker but had no idea how to go about it. As a result he went straight from school into work and it was only when he was made redundant from his job as a kitchen designer that he started to think seriously about going to University. After a visit to the Oswestry campus last summer he enrolled on the Access course. He says “This is the first study I have done since leaving school fifteen years ago, and I was expecting it to be a lot harder than it is. My predicted grades are good and now I’m just waiting to hear which University I will get into.”
Built around continual assessment and developed with University progression in mind, there are no exams. The study is not easy but with supportive staff the academic journey becomes one of excitement and revelation not one of fear.
Jay Salter, 27 from Chirk Bank had been self-employed doing equine body work, since leaving College but, wanting to work with people, she was looking for a career change. She says “The idea of coming back into education was quite daunting at first but as soon as you get here you find everyone else is in the same position and because we’re all adults we’re all really motivated to learn. The lecturers give you all the help and support you could need and break everything down so you learn how to actually structure your essays and assignments.” Jay is hoping to study Occupational Therapy and has already obtained a conditional offer from Coventry University.
Another important consideration for those in receipt of benefits is that the course, which runs for just three short consecutive days a week, is classed as part-time; as such it should not adversely affect benefits claimants.
Paul says “Our qualifications are gained through the highly reputable national Open College Network (OCN) who monitor our performance both on-going and with final results, they rate our provision as ‘Excellent’ and recognise not only the superb provision but they single out many subjects as high performing and enabling.”
For more information or to make an application call Gail Davies School Administrator on 01691 688052 email g.davies@wnsc.ac.uk call in at any of our campuses or visit our website at www.wnsc.ac.uk
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