EDUCATION
Adult Education
We have a huge variety of adult courses that can be studied online and at college. Some can provide you with career-related skills that will help you to get a better job or get back into employment. Some will give you the knowledge and confidence to set up your own business and some will simply enable you to learn more hobbies and topics of interest.
See link to search providers: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/providers
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for an employer, earn a salary and gain a recognised qualification at the same time as gaining valuable workplace skills and experience.
All apprenticeships are at least 12 months long.
All apprentices should work for at least 30 hours per week (exceptions in some professions)
All apprentices receive the appropriate national minimum wage.
You will also develop your maths, English and ICT skills.
EBCF currently offers the following apprenticeship training:
Business and Administration
Customer Service
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
The Early Years Educator (formally Children and Young People’s Workforce)
Hair Professional
Beauty Therapist
Nail Technician
Advanced Learner Loans
Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?
If you are starting a Level 3 course you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. These loans help you to pay the fees charged by approved colleges and training organisations in England.
Most learners aged 19 and over will qualify for these loans from the UK government. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken in to account and there’s no credit check. You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £26,575 a year.
Learners will be able to apply for a loan to meet the upfront costs of their qualifications, which will be paid directly to the college/organisation. This is a great way to get on to courses that might have been too expensive. The fee for your course will be set by your college or training organisation. They will confirm the cost and the amount that can be covered by a loan before you enrol.
Who is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan?
People who are:
- Aged 19 or over at the start of their course
- Resident in the UK for three years before the start of the course
- Studying at a Skills Funding Agency approved provider
You will be able to apply for a learner loan using an online application form available from the Student Loans Company website. Loans can vary from a minimum of £300 to the maximum linked to the funding rate.
GCSE Levels Explained
