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We are delighted to have been given full status as a Training Quality Standard Award Winner by the Learning and Skills Council. This means we have been examined and found to have expert teaching that delivers the best professional training standards and development standards. Local and national employers know they can count on us to train their staff to the highest possible standards. These employers include household names such as The Ford Motor Company, British Gas, Royal Mail, Thames Water, Vodafone, Virgin Trains, London Underground, British Telecom, Orange, Docklands Light Railway, and the NHS. They know that students from Newham College will have the highest level of skills and expertise. The One Stop Shop is a dedicated area that houses all of the Student Services teams; it has its reception where each staff member will answer your questions or signpost you to the team you need. We provide exciting, relevant, and practical education, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to unleash your potential and make you stand out when you apply for that all important first job or the next stage in your education and career. In April 2016, Ofsted judged the College to be ‘Good’ in all that we do, and as such, you can be sure of expert advice and guidance from our highly-skilled staff, which will support you in taking the first steps to your future success. We will help you choose the best course for your needs, develop your career plans, and provide you with outstanding teaching to make sure you achieve your goals. While studying, you will benefit from our excellent links with businesses, professionals, and industry experts, who help design our courses, enabling you to succeed in your chosen careers. These include programs developed and endorsed by Samsung, as well as Degrees awarded through the Open University. We are continually investing in the College to keep pace with the business world’s rapid technological advances. Our state-of-the-art facilities will provide you with industry-standard learning environments. You will also make great friends and enjoy an active social life with free access to our student lounges, fitness centers, sports clubs, libraries, computer suites, Student Life facilities, and the many events hosted by our student enrichment team. You will also get free breakfast and entry to central London’s Fashion and Textile Museum. There has never been a better time to start a course with Newham College. If you are 16–18 years old, courses are free along with breakfast and lunchtime meals. The success of its students judges a successful college. We look forward to welcoming you to Newham College and helping you unleash your potential. View full university

New VIc is London’s largest sixth form college with over 2500 full-time students. New VIc is a successful learning community, and this year celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. We are a thriving sixth form college located in the heart of east London. The college was established in 1992, to increase opportunities for school leavers in New ham and neighboring boroughs who opt to stay in education. We specialize in working with young people aged 16-19, progressing from year 11 at school. The college has grown and developed over the past 25 years and offers a wide range of courses including A-levels, specialist pathways, level 2 and 3 vocational programs, foundation level, and ESOL programs. Our college community includes over 300 experienced and dedicated staff who are focused on helping every student become a skilled and successful learner and to progress successfully to higher education, employment, or training. Students benefit from a huge range of enrichment activities that build confidence, widen experience, and improve communication skills – preparing them for both university and work Ambition, challenge, equality, success, learning, and community mean a lot to us we are a strong, supportive community organized around the needs of individual students and focused on helping everyone succeed. As one of London’s largest sixth form colleges, we offer you a very wide range of opportunities for learning and personal development, while also getting to know every student well and providing you with individual attention and support. At New VIc you will get excellent teaching and all the support and encouragement to achieve the success you deserve and create the future you want. We will treat you with respect, take your views seriously, challenge you academically and encourage you to be creative and make new friends. In return, we expect you to rise to the challenge, adopt a mature approach to learning and aim for 100% attendance and punctuality. We expect you to become a skilled learner and to make a positive contribution both in college and in the wider community. We’re investing in student learning facilities, opportunities, and extra-curricular enrichment activities to help you explore New ViC life skills to become your best. You will be challenged to see and think in new ways – to look at the world afresh. With over 2,400 students, New VIC College has one of the highest student participation rates in London. It has a vibrant diverse culture rooted in ambition, equality, and diversity – where artists rub shoulders with engineers and new ideas form. You will meet people and make new friends during your time here. Your success depends on your willingness to get involved, never give up, and be curious about things. New VIc offers you the support that you need while at College to help you make the most of your study and to become an independent learner for your next step in life, whether that is going to university or starting your career. We'll help you get there through New VIc support to becoming a skilled learner, financial support, welfare, and emotional support, applying for work or university, and much more. Many of our students have gone onto the top-ranking universities or become famous in sport, dance, theatre, or business. There many pathways, we'll help you explore and secure what you want to become. New Vic enrichment is an extracurricular activity where you can explore the world, language, leadership, enterprise, sport – and more – and some courses have specific overseas or community projects. View full school

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (The NCS), is an innovative and dynamic Sixth Form that caters to the ablest students in East London and offers to outstand A-Level education and opportunities. We are distinct from other Sixth Form providers, are located in an iconic Grade 2* listed building giving it a real Oxbridge feel whilst having cutting-edge facilities. These include nine dedicated science laboratories, advanced technology (with iPads for each student), a university-style lecture theatre, and other superb facilities. The attraction of working with the ablest students in East London has enabled me to bring together world-class teaching experts who are passionate, inspirational, pioneering, and highly skilled at what they do. You can rest assured that the quality of learning and teaching at the NCS will stretch you beyond what you have experienced before, preparing you to take your place at the most competitive UK or overseas university or an internship with a major city company. At the NCS we believe that everything we do should be focused on preparing you to occupy positions of influence in every sphere of professional and civic life. Our aspiration is that you progress to become the future leaders of our society, shaping its direction and achievements. From talking to the best universities we know what they are looking for in applicants and this has led to the development of our innovative Super Curriculum which will take your learning beyond A-Level. We believe that nothing but the best is good enough, and we are constantly seeking out outstanding and unparalleled opportunities to give you a competitive advantage. We are fortunate to enjoy a strategic partnership with UCL, one of the world’s leading universities, which provides unique opportunities for our students and staff. The NCS has forged strong links with other prestigious universities, medical professionals, city law firms, investment banks, and accountancy firms as well as other partners. We will soon be joining the City of London Academies Trust and our new sponsor will provide further access and opportunities within London’s square mile for NCS students. Our vision and aim at the NCS is clear and specific to provide outstanding A-Level education and examination results for able local students to enable them to progress to the best and most competitive universities, including Oxford and Cambridge and other prestigious universities worldwide. We opened in September 2014 and are based in stunning Grade 2 listed buildings in East Ham with excellent resources to support outstanding A Level teaching and learning, and most importantly, expert teachers who will help you get the best possible A-Level results. Our 2017 A-Level results were exceptional, and this is just the start. We are confident that at the NCS we will achieve superb examination results year on year. However, we want more than just this success for our students. At the NCS we believe that our students should be equipped with the skills, dispositions, and habits of mind to be the leaders of tomorrow and to make a difference in their society. Our educational philosophy is rooted in the idea that irrespective of a student’s background they have the capabilities to achieve and succeed at the highest levels and it is our role to nurture and develop this within a caring and supportive environment. It is our vision ‘to inspire students to do what inspires them empowering all to make a positive and lasting contribution to society and it is this absolute belief in the potential of young people that forms the foundation of our work and permeates all areas of the NCS’ work. From the moment our students walk through our doors, there is a belief that nothing is impossible if you have the right mindset, the commitment and resilience to succeed, and the necessary support and guidance to help you. We want our students to have dreams of becoming the Prime Minister of the UK, finding the cure for cancer, or winning the Nobel Peace Prize. We will prepare you to be the future leaders of your chosen profession and our society. View full school

Newham College provides that vital link between the school environment and the adult world of University and work. We are here to help our students make the transition from one world of learning, to the next. We encourage them to think for themselves, take responsibility for their learning, and generally become more independent. We aim to offer greater freedom within a structured environment where learning is accessible and enjoyable for all. Each student's progress is regularly monitored and everyone has access to a range of academic and pastoral support teams, who can help them adapt to the new environment. We recognize that this strong support network should continue in all areas of our student’s lives. If you support a Newham College student - socially, emotionally, financially, or in any other way then you are welcome to talk to us directly. We provide education that is exciting, relevant, and practical equipping you with the skills and knowledge to unleash your potential and make you stand out when you apply for that all-important first job or the next stage in your education and career. In April 2016 Ofsted judged the College to be ‘Good’ in all that we do and as such you can be certain of expert advice and guidance from our highly-skilled staff which will support you in taking the first steps to your future success. We will help you choose the best course for your needs, develop your career plans and provide you with outstanding teaching to make sure you achieve your goals. While studying, you will benefit from our excellent links with businesses, professionals, and industry experts, who help design our courses, enabling you to succeed in your chosen careers. These include programs developed and endorsed by Samsung, as well as Degrees awarded through the Open University. We are constantly investing in the College to make sure we keep pace with the business world’s rapid technological advances and our state-of-the-art facilities will provide you with industry-standard learning environments. You will also make great friends and enjoy an active social life with free access to our student lounges, fitness centers, sports clubs, libraries, computer suites, Student Life facilities, and the many events hosted by our student enrichment team. You’ll also get free breakfast and entry to central London’s Fashion and Textile Museum. There has never been a better time to start a course with Newham College. If you are 16–18 years old, courses are free along with breakfast and lunchtime meals. The College's mission is "skills, qualifications, and progression for all".In support of this mission, we have created a flexible and supportive learning environment so that you can benefit from the opportunities provided. This will include regular reviews of your progress and recognition of your previous experience and achievements. We treat everyone as equal. We do not give anyone less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, gender, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, religious belief, or sexual orientation. However, we do realize that some people may need more than others. The learning revolution is for everyone, so we'll do everything in our power to help you overcome these challenges. View full school