County Durham Council
Local authority · DURHAM · North East
- Courses for school leavers
- 15
- Subject areas covered
- 5
- Courses listed in total
- 60
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2023
Inspected on 20 June 2023 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
Published by Ofsted and reused under the Open Government Licence. We show these judgements but never rank or order colleges by them: a grade from one framework cannot be set against a grade from another.
What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Entry level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| English | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Languages | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Maths | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
Campuses
- Newton Hall Community Centre · DURHAM · DH1 5GE
- Seaham Learning Centre · Seaham · SR7 7UD
- Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre · Newton Aycliffe · DL5 4HT
- Louisa Centre · Stanley · DH9 0TE
- Framwellgate Moor Community Centre · DURHAM · DH1 5BL
- Seaham Youth Centre · SEAHAM · SR7 8QE
- Salvus House · Durham · DH1 5TS
- Seaham Learning Centre · SEAHAM · SR7 7JE
- The Auckland Project · BISHOP AUCKLAND · DL14 7JF
- Vane Tempest Hall · DURHAM · DH1 1QF
- Across the county of Durham · DH1 5UG
- Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre · Spennymoor · DL16 6PP
Their courses for school leavers
Health and social care31 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life CareLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 160 hours
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding AutismLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 160 hours
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental HealthLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 160 hours
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia CareLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 160 hours
- Level 3 Diploma in CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 399 hours
- Level 2 Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young PeopleLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health ProblemsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Caring for the ElderlyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Common Health ConditionsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention AwarenessLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or GuidanceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and DisabilityLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care PlanningLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention Control of Infection in Health Care SettingsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding AutismLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that ChallengesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental HealthLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and HealthLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of DiabetesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 1 Award in Alchohol AwarenessLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 8 weeks
- Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance MisuseLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 weeks
- Level 1 Award in Mental Health AwarenessLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 weeks
- Level 1 Award in Sexual Health AwarenessLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 8 weeks
- Skills for Careers in Adult Social CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
Skills for life and work6 courses
- ESOL Entry Level 1 / Level 2Level 2 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Equality and DiversityLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- English FS Entry Level 1Entry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- English FS Entry Level 2Entry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- English FS Entry Level 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- ESOL Entry LevelsEntry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Maths5 courses
Childcare and education4 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young PeopleLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse SocietyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British ValuesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood IllnessesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks