Health, Education & Social CareFirst choice for local training needs in the London Boroughs of Barnet and Enfield.

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The Health, Education and Social Care (HESC) workforce is the backbone of our nation, supporting us, teaching us and caring for us from the cradle to

the grave. We entrust our children, our elderly relatives and ourselves to their care. In our difficult times they bring support and respite. They fix us when we are ill. They share in the joy, pride and trepidation of parents as they send their children to nursery school for the first time. They mediate when relationships break down. They help us at the end of our lives. They see the best of us and the worst of us. The HESC sector reflects life. Done well, jobs in our sector are vocations.

Many of our students feel called to help others in some way. There is a huge variety of work within the HESC sector, from nursing to childcare, social work to pharmacy. Plus, with ninety-five billion pounds spent each year on NHS England alone, good managers are as vital as good clinicians. The sector is increasingly in the spotlight, there is growing recognition of the central role we play. This is a good thing but also brings great responsibility. We cannot afford to get it wrong.

Barnet and Southgate College offers thirty different HESC courses, from entry to degree level, from full time to part time, for school leavers and returners to education. So what could one of our courses lead you into? What jobs are there now and what is coming down the track? Well, health and social care employs around four million people across the UK – two thirds in health and the other third in social care. In London, there is one health worker for every thirty-four residents and one health establishment for every 1,000 people . Education employs around 2.7 million people. There is also a strong local labour market with 20,000 people employed in the sector in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.

HESC workers are much in demand and we have the knowledge and expertise to train you to do this rewarding and important job. As an example, in one month there were 248 jobs listed at Jobcentre Plus in health and social

work in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and 83 in education . In London as a whole, there were 2,334 vacancies for health and social care and a further 1,380 for education roles. There are many types of jobs within these vacancies. For example, 45 vacancies for education assistants, 10 for ambulance staff and 360 for care assistants and home carers. Enfield was looking for 11 social workers and two social work managers. As you can see, Barnet and Southgate College leavers are well placed to take advantage of this demand. Our strong standing in the local community, together with the support of REED NCFE means you will get the pick of the best opportunities. The skills and knowledge gained through assessed work placement will allow you to turn opportunity into a job.

You will also be sought after by employers across the rest of the country and overseas, opening up opportunities for those who want to travel or even emigrate. Australia and New Zealand are popular but places like Canada are also open to HESC workers from the UK.

As part of our courses you will go on work placement and may go into apprenticeships. Our well established local connections means we can offer around 250 work placements to 16-18 year olds and in excess of 400 to 19+ learners. Our students get great feedback. We are the first choice training provider for both London Borough of Barnet and London Borough of Enfield.

‘There is a big difference between meeting a vulnerable person’s basic needs, for communication, food, drink, warmth and cleanliness and providing these things in a kind, thoughtful and respectful way. We see these qualities in Barnet and Southgate College students’.

Clare Webb, Day Service Manager. The Anne Wall Centre, Sense (Herts).

Maria Zavros, Scribbles Day Nursery N2 said “Barnet and Southgate College students not only have the skills we are looking for but the positive, can-do attitude and creativity we

need to give our children the best possible day. We were so pleased that approximately 10 of them have come back from work placement to permanent jobs here.”

Our highly skilled teaching team are passionate about training students to become reliable, successful and professional employees. All HESC courses contain the practical skills employers expect. In our bespoke Skills Lab, theory is brought to life and students can practise skills prior to work placement. For childcare students this can mean practice reading aloud, setting up craft and educational activities, preparing and serving food and snacks. For health and social care it includes craft skills and activities, manual handling techniques, safe handling of medication, infection control, and elements of personal care such as brushing hair, shaving, preparing and serving food.

When we train you, we also look at what areas are growing within the health, social care and education sectors. Interesting developments include the growth in the paramedic role, which is the second fasting growing occupation in England. GP surgeries now offer more specialist services, including counselling and advice sessions for new mums and people managing health conditions. There are more youth and community manager roles and more demand for social service managers. Caring staff and managers are also much sought after. Our course designs ensure that you have a broad range of skills to move forward into a variety of employment opportunities and further study in higher education.

So whether you choose to go straight into work or do further study, we look forward to working with you as you set out on your path to a fulfilling career in the health, education and social care sectors.

Lisa Portland Head of Health, Education and Social Care

Welcome to

Health, Education & Social Care

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Focus on Apprenticeships 6

A career in Childcare 8

A man in a woman’s world 10

The provider of choice; working with Local Employers 12

A ‘hands on’ route to Healthcare 14

A change of career; from Commerce to Childcare 16

A career in Counselling 17

Achieve your full potential; give teaching a go 18

If you go down to the woods today 20

Giving you a helping hand 22

Schools Liaison Team 23

The Fun Stuff 24

Get Digital! 25

Parent Power 26

Getting the right advice for your child 27

Our Study Centres 28

Qualifications Unpicked 30

Your journey to enrolment 32

How to find us 34

Disclaimer: The details in this publication were correct at the time of going to press and we aim to provide accurate and relevant information to inform your choices. However, changes to provision since the printing of this prospectus may occur so please check details via the Barnet and Southgate College website: www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk

This publication is one of a series of guides that offers you advice on our courses and possible career paths. Other titles in the series include: A Levels / Art, Design & Visual Culture / Automotive Technologies / Business, Accounting & Computing / Culinary Arts & Hospitality / Hair and Beauty Therapy / Learning Difficulties & Independent Living / Property & Construction / Foundation Learning / Pathways to Employment (ESOL) / Sports Science & Management

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The Employer’s ViewpointJoyceline Hogan is Apprenticeships and Placement Programme Manager at Enfield Council. She describes how joint working with the College produces positive results for many young people.

“I am responsible for all the apprentices coming into the council, arranging training and work placements for them. We recruit between 60 and 100 each year, to 15 different work areas. We asked Barnet and Southgate College to provide the necessary training for the Health and Social Care programme, and it’s a partnership that works very well.

We sat down with the College and explained what we wanted, and they were immediately accommodating to our requests. For example, we asked for the timetable to be arranged so that the functional skills of maths, English and IT are taught at the beginning. This helps us ensure good coordination between the apprentices gaining their qualifications and their employment contracts with us. That is important for the council as we need to keep within the allocated salary budget.

Communication with the College is excellent; if there are any issues or concerns, such as attendance, they let us know immediately so we can step in and resolve things quickly. Similarly, if they see that an apprentice in a work placement is not doing the required range of work, they will let us know so it can be remedied.

The College also helps us with recruiting apprentices, doing initial testing to see if they are suitable for the programme. And the Health and Social Care staff are responsible for all the assessments and observations in the work place.”

When the apprenticeship is completed, young people can apply for permanent jobs that become available at Enfield Council. One of this year’s success stories is Sarah Davies, who was awarded a trophy for Health and Social Care Apprentice of the year 2014, and has secured permanent employment with the council.

Joyceline explains: “Sarah completed Levels 2 and 3 at college, and had a placement in adult services at the Council. She was a good student who showed potential to be a good employee. She worked in Park Avenue Day Centre, providing activities for people with learning disabilities, and from the start she showed lots of initiative. For example, she saw how much the service users liked cooking and introduced a cake baking programme. She also developed a proper booking system for disability parking permits.

She has grown such a lot since being on the programme. She is very professional and able to talk to everyone at all levels, including service users, managers and visitors.”

Apprentice Michael Quin has also secured a permanent job at Enfield Council, at a higher level than most apprentices.

“This is a great achievement,” says Joyceline. “Michael was also working with people with learning disabilities. He had not worked in the field before but is a natural at it. He immediately built a rapport with service users, and was seen as a member of the team, with many people not realising he was an apprentice. Because of the experience he gained on his apprenticeship, he has already gone up to the next level at work and is equivalent to a senior worker.”

She adds: “We are always pleased when our apprentices get permanent jobs with us but they have to apply like everyone else. They have to demonstrate they are worth the investment.

The apprenticeship programme is a very good partnership with the college and we definitely want to continue it.”

The Learner’s ViewpointSarah Davies says: “As an Apprentice you get paid, you learn and you get a career at the same time, I now have a permanent job at Enfield Council so it’s not like it stopped after I finished my course.

Most of my friends went to university, after a year they were moaning about how much debt they were in, but I wasn’t, so they could see the benefits of an Apprenticeship route too.

This has been a great experience, everything I learnt on the course I got to apply straight away at work. This was my first job, but as I was studying too it wasn’t so overwhelming, I felt I knew how to approach people and situations. My tutor was outstanding, he knew exactly what he was talking about, which was so much wider than just the course. This has been a very positive learning experience, probably the best I’ve had!”

Michael Quin says: “I felt I was past the age of going to University, but the Apprenticeship route gave me an opportunity to get straight into work. It was tough at first, but I was earning whilst I studied which made it easier.

The teachers at College were informative, flexible and always willing to change their schedule to do observations where necessary. I found it a very helpful experience as I just didn’t find any dead ends, there was always your teacher there to guide you. The Apprenticeship route gave me the skills I needed to move into employment. I am now a Care Coordinator in Enfield Council, we provide packages of care based on individual needs, helping them to live more independently.”

Related CoursesHealth & Social Care (Apprenticeship) – Level 3

@barnetsouthgateSouthgate Campus. 15 hours a week over 1 year. A practical course aimed at individuals working with adults and children across all social care settings covering units such as health and safety, safeguarding, manual handling and the role of a social care worker.#health #socialcare #apprenticeship #bsc

Focus on ApprenticeshipsBarnet and Southgate College works in partnership with Enfield Council, delivering training for the local authority’s apprenticeship programme in Health and Social Care.

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She vividly recalls their flight: “I was five years old, but I remember so clearly seeing the tanks and other horrible things. It was so crazy; all I

did was cry.” Her younger sister was almost left behind in the panic and confusion as the family of five escaped first by tractor, and then caught the last train over the border.

They arrived in Britain with no possessions, and settled in High Barnet. Trina quickly learned to speak English, and progressed well through St Mary’s Church of England High School, passing five GCSEs.

“I wasn’t sure what to do after that, but I knew I would like working with children so I went to enrol at Barnet and Southgate College,” she says. “But the person I met at enrolment suggested I should stay at school to study for A Levels, to give me more opportunities.”

Trina took the advice and went back to school and gained two A Levels. “I am glad the college encouraged me to do that,” she says.

She returned to Barnet and Southgate College and in September 2011, began a Level 1 Childcare course. She immediately impressed her teachers with her effort and the consistently high standard of work she produced.

The College arranged a work placement for Trina at nearby Alban Preschool, where she made an equally good impact, showing great commitment and a natural talent for building excellent relationships with children and colleagues. The preschool offered her a position as a Nursery Assistant while she continued studying at Barnet and Southgate College. Trina went from strength to strength in her work and studies, passing Level 2 Childcare and being promoted to the role of Keyworker at the preschool.

“I have always enjoyed being around children. The course was fun but there is a lot of information to learn; it’s not just practical. My teacher was amazing – really encouraging and helpful,” says Trina.

The following year, Trina commenced Level 3 Childcare. She says the work is challenging, but is confident she will succeed with the support of her teacher. “There are a lot of important policies and procedures you have to know, about safeguarding, health and safety and child protection. When I finished Level 2 I said I wasn’t sure if I could do Level 3, but my teacher said ‘Yes you can’ and I am really enjoying it. All my teachers have helped me so much and made me feel that I can succeed.”

Trina attends college every Friday, and goes in when she has spare time to study with friends. She says: “Barnet and Southgate College is lovely; the new building is such a nice environment. There are plenty of study rooms, computers and a library; my friends and I have formed a study group and we go there to help each other learn. I have made loads of friends; everyone knows me and I like making people laugh.”

At work Trina is responsible for seven children. “I really enjoy the work. I have built a good relationship with them and their parents, and I work with a great team,” she says.

She says she loves the hands-on part of her job; getting involved with children in messy play, and encouraging them to have fun. “The children say I’m silly!” she says. “Sometimes it really amazes me the things they remember about what games we have played, and then I think about all the things I saw in Kosovo at that age, and how clearly I remember that.”

Trina’s future ambition is to continue working at the preschool, while completing her Level 3 and then taking a foundation course in childcare at university. This will enable her to progress to a management role, or open her own nursery one day.

A career in ChildcareWhen Trina Mustafa fled with her family from her home in war-torn Kosovo, she was just a little older than the children she now cares for at work.

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But as Kyle Keown-Price discovered when he began a Level 1 Childcare course at Barnet and Southgate College, it can cut both ways. Kyle,

18, recalls: “I was one of two males doing the course, and I did get quite a lot of reaction on my first day from other students. All the girls looked at me like – what’s a boy doing on a childcare course? I felt I really had to prove myself and show that I was in it for the long run. After a few weeks I had managed to do that, and started to make friends.”

After taking GCSEs at Enfield Grammar School, Kyle was considering his future options. “I am the eldest of six siblings, and there are lot of young children in my extended family. I always enjoyed looking after them, and relatives used to comment how good I was with children, so I decided to apply for a childcare course,” he says.

“I chose Barnet and Southgate College because it is near where I live, it had the right course and excellent facilities; they have thought of everything.”

Before he began studying, he used his initiative to gain work experience. “I phoned the manager of a local nursery to ask if I could do voluntary work, and after they made all the necessary checks on me, they took me on. I knew then it was the right thing for me; on the first day I had a big smile on my face and all the children seemed to really like me.”

In September 2012 he began studying childcare at Barnet and Southgate College. He says: “I really liked the course so I found it easy to study. The teachers were great; they taught me all I needed to get on, and they were always happy to help. I made good friends with the other students who I still talk to.”

During the year-long Level 1 course, Kyle was regarded by his teachers as a passionate and hard working student, with a great sense of humour. He was offered a work placement at Bright Stars Nursery in Enfield, where he impressed staff with his attitude, relationships with babies and children and his commitment to work. The nursery offered Kyle an apprenticeship after he completed the Level 1 course. He took up the offer, and is continuing to study childcare at the same time.

He explains: “My aim is to pass Levels 2 and 3, get more work experience, and progress to university. My long-term dream is to open up my own nursery, but at the moment my main focus is getting the qualifications and experience because I know it will pay off in the end.”

He is still confident he has made the right career choice, but says that initially at work, he encountered more raised eyebrows. “I know some of the parents weren’t sure what to think when they saw me, but again, I have managed to prove I can do the job, and I’m good at it. I work with two to three year olds, and I really enjoy looking after them all, but the boys in particular love having me around. We have a lot of fun and it’s nice to feel I can be a role model for them.

I can’t blame people for being surprised when they see a man doing childcare, because it is pretty much all females doing this work. My family and friends are very proud of me for getting a job, and I really feel I have fallen on my feet doing something I love.”

Related CoursesChildcare Diploma (CACHE) – Level 1 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 10-12 hours a week over a year. An introductory course for 16-19 year olds to develop knowledge in the early years setting. #childcare #bsc

CACHE Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years

Education and Care – Level 2 @barnetsouthgateWood Street Campus. 7-10 hours a week over 1 year. A specialist course with options for 16-19 year olds or adult learners who are passionate about working with children. #childcare #bsc

Childminding Certificate – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street & Southgate campuses. 4 hours a week over 11 weeks. A course to support understanding for people who wish to become a registered a childminder with the local authority #childcare #bsc

CACHE Diploma in Early Years Education & Care (EYE) – Level 3

@barnetsouthgateWood Street and Southgate Campus. Full time programme for 16-18 year olds over 2 year with 2 days per week in local childcare settings. A course to prepare people to work as home based child carers/childminders. #childcare #bsc

Introduction to Early Years Settings (CACHE) – Level 1

@barnetsouthgateGrahame Park Campus. 3 hours a week over 18 weeks. A course to introduce the skills and knowledge needed to work in an Early Years setting, gaining an understanding of the developing child. #earlyyears #bsc

A man in a woman’s worldAlthough the struggle for equality between the sexes has made huge strides, gender stereotyping is still alive and kicking.

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For the past two years, Barnet and Southgate College has delivered the assessment and quality assurance for the professional development

of experienced teaching assistants in the borough. This work is carried out in partnership with the local authority.

Helen McClennon works with the Continuing Professional Development support staff for schools and learning at Barnet Council, running Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning courses for teaching assistants and other school staff, such as meal time supervisors. She has 30 years teaching experience, and was Deputy Head of an east London comprehensive for 20 years before moving into training.

She explains: “Over the academic year we provide ten days of face-to-face professional training by local authority experts, including the numeracy and literacy coordinator. We mark the written work, and the observations and assessments – which count for 50 per cent of the total mark - are carried out by Barnet and Southgate College.

It is a very successful and positive partnership. It involves a lot of complex coordination, planning and liaison by the College’s assessment team, to ensure they cover all the necessary criteria in their observations. The assessment team are extremely efficient and well-organised which is absolutely essential.

The opportunities to go into schools are limited – they need to time it just right when the students have attended enough training and feel ready and confident to be observed.

Then it has to fit with their timetables of when they are supporting individual pupils, groups or carrying out different duties, and with their working hours - they may work part-time. The Level 3 course has 11 mandatory units, plus option choices. For example, teaching assistants often work with autistic children so they would need to be assessed doing that.

Barnet and Southgate College assessors also have to work around activities going on across the whole school and be very aware of and sensitive to the environment. They need to be highly organised, but it is also people- and particularly child-centred work. While they are carrying out assessments, lots of pupils will want to chat and ask them questions, and it’s important they respond well to that.

We are in our second year of this partnership with Barnet and Southgate College. It is working very well and we hope it will continue. There were inevitably some slight teething problems in the first year as it was a new partnership, but these have been completely overcome because the College staff are highly experienced, competent and school-friendly and provide excellent support and feedback.

There are many experienced teaching assistants in Barnet who are very keen for professional development and many schools that are committed to supporting them. Schools have to pay for the assessments, and they are of course very budget-conscious. They would not buy into this training partnership if it did not get good results for them and their staff.”

The provider of choiceWorking with local employers.

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“I have learned so much from this work placement, it’s been great to be in a work environment” Kelly WilsonLevel 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

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For Kelly, the vocational, hands on route to Health Care via university is much more suited to her needs than the academic classroom.

“It’s been a real eye opener, different to what I imagined but I am really enjoying it, all the units relate to what I want to do in later life.

The College has set me up with a work experience placement in a care home in Hadley Green. I go there every Friday and do things such as help patients to eat, help them move around, chat to them and just generally be there for them if they need some help. I have learned so much from this work placement, it’s been great to be in a work environment at the age of just 18, it gives me a chance to really understand what I want to do in the future. I’ve always wanted to be a midwife and the experience of my course has confirmed that, but I now know that I want to study as a nurse so I can learn a wide variety of things, nurses are always learning new things. Hopefully I will study Nursing at University and then go onto Midwifery from there.

At College there is a lot of hard work and deadlines which seem to be always fast approaching, but you know you only have to ask if you need help. We are now old enough to work independently, so we should be able to set ourselves deadlines, but if we need help we know the support is there for us. A lot of the classroom activities are based on real life case studies, so it brings the subject to life and really helps you to understand how this works in the workplace.

No-one should be pushed into doing things in life they are not comfortable with, you need to sit down and work out what it is you want to do, but College helps and supports you to choose the right course and then the right units which will help you in your future career.”

Related Courses:Nursing (Access to HE) – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 15 hours a week over 1 year. A course for those interested in the Health and Social Care industry, who wish to gain a qualification and progress onto Higher Education covering units such as human physiology, psychology and Health studies. #nursing #bsc

Health & Social Care (Entry Level) – Level 1 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street or Grahame Park campuses. Available both Full and Part Time. 5-10 hours a week over 1 year or 3 hours a week over 12 weeks. An Entry Level course with work experience to build skills and the knowledge needed to work with children and adults in a care setting. #health #socialcare #bsc

Health & Social Care – Level 2 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 10 hours a week over 1 year. A vocational course equivalent to GCSE Level with work experience for students interested in working with people of all ages whilst improving English and Maths. #health #socialcare #bsc

Health & Social Care – Level 2 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 6 hours a week over 1 year. For Adults 19+. A work-related qualification designed for those already working in the sector for a minimum of 12 hours a week, designed to expand your knowledge and understanding of specialist areas in the sector. #health #socialcare #bsc

Health & Social Care (Diploma or Extended Diploma) – Level 3

@barnetsouthgate Wood Street Campus. 16 Hours a week over 1-2 years. A practical course to develop skills needed to work in care and understand development through life stages. #health #socialcare #bsc

How to Lift Patients safety @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 1 day course. A course for any individual who is involved with the manual handling or movement of a patient. #health #socialcare #bsc

How to Provide Emergency First Aid @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 10 hours. First Aid qualification to gain knowledge and understanding of how to carry out basic first aid. #health #care #bsc

Certificate in Dementia Care – Level 2 @barnetsouthgate

Southgate Campus. 3 hours a week over 8 weeks. A qualification for individuals working in Health & Social Care supporting those with Dementia, covering Dementia awareness, care and support. #care #health #bsc

Leadership & Management Certificate for Health & Social Care –

Level 5 @barnetsouthgate Wood Street Campus. 3 hours a week over 18 months. A qualification aimed at those working at a management level within Health and Social Care, with 3 options available for individuals working in either residential care, non-residential care and senior carers. #health #socialcare #bsc

A ‘hands on’ route to HealthcareKelly Wilson is studying Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. Her long term aim is to be a midwife, and she intends to go to university as part of that career route.

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Sema had been working in a bank, and decided to make the move abroad to improve her English. She studied hard on her language course, and

successfully applied for an administration role in the West End, where she remained for several years.

Sema got married and had a son, but her circumstances changed, and she was left as a single parent. Her son attended Brookhill nursery school in East Barnet where she lives, and there she became involved in helping with translation for other families and various nursery school projects.

She says: “The headteacher at Brookhill saw that I wanted to help out and get involved, and she asked me to become a regular volunteer. I was glad to do this, and it went very well. She then suggested that studying childcare might suit me.”

Sema followed the advice, and enrolled on a Level 1 Childcare course at Barnet and Southgate College.

“I had heard many good things about the College; it is very popular, and it is near my home and my son’s school. Everyone was very helpful at enrolment and I was glad I had chosen it.”

She continued volunteering at the nursery while she completed Level 1, juggling her studies and work with caring for her son, now five years old. In September 2013 she commenced the Level 2 course, and her efforts were rewarded when Brookhill offered her a permanent job.

Sema says: “I do work very hard. I go to college one day a week and was at the nursery the other four, but I was struggling to spend enough time with my son, and help him with his homework and do my own studying. I decided to manage with a bit less money and reduce my hours at work, because it is such an important time to be with my child.

I always give 100 per cent and I love studying and working with children. After I became a mother I felt so differently. The headteacher at Brookhill and my teachers at college have been so helpful and encouraging.

Being mature has helped me focus on my studies. It is a good feeling being older than most other students! I feel so happy when I am going to college to meet and chat with everyone – I have made so many friends and it keeps me young.

The College facilities are definitely very good and you can always ask for help from the teachers if you need it. I plan to continue to the Level 3 qualification, because I want to become a nursery nurse.

I would definitely recommend Barnet and Southgate College. I am always telling people to go there and develop their careers. Many of my friends have become very interested now they see me with a job. It is not always easy, but there are opportunities; you just need to push hard, and believe in yourself.”

From Commerce to ChildcareWhen Sema Ucuncu, 43, moved to London from Turkey in 1997, she did not picture herself pursuing a career in childcare.

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As the public become more aware of the benefits of counselling, private practitioners are more in demand, however substantial training and

experience is required to set up a successful counselling practice.

Counselling is often a profession that is followed after having a successful career in another field; life experience is highly valued so if you are considering a change of direction, and feel you fulfill the above criteria maybe you should look into the possibility of becoming a Counsellor.

Barnet and Southgate College offers courses with a person-centred approach; you will gain knowledge of counselling skills, opportunities to develop your experience of counselling others within an experiential setting and gain insights into yourself and others.

You will be taught by accredited professional therapists and assessed through weekly journals, written assignments and an end of year exam.

There is a lot of scope for voluntary work in Counselling. Agencies like Relate (relationship counselling), Cruse (bereavement), Phobic Action who train volunteers for counselling work within their organisations. However, they expect a commitment from you over several years if they are going to invest in your training. It is advisable to have basic counselling skills training before offering your services to the voluntary sector, often people gain valuable experience in these roles and move on from voluntary positions to further training and/or paid work.

As a Counsellor, you would need to demonstrate the following skills:

•   Knowledge of theory 

•   Grasp of practical skills 

•   Specific personal qualities

You can develop these skills by:

•   Training 

•   Hands on work experience in real life scenarios by shadowing trained Counsellors and/or by supervised sessions

•   Personal therapy – whereby you become the client

Further to the success of the Counselling courses at levels 2 and 3, the College is now offering the Diploma in Counselling, leading to professional status. This will enable you to progress into a counselling career or assist your current role and responsibilities at work.

If you are interested in further careers information, contact the Careers Team to arrange an appointment.

020 8200 8300 Email: careers@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk

Related Courses:Certificate In Counselling Skills – Level 2 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 3 hours a week over 1 year. A course designed to provide the essential listening and communication skills needed to be able to progress on to Level 3 counselling. #counselling #bsc

Certificate In Counselling Skills – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 3-5 hours a week over 1 year. A course providing further understanding and development of counselling skills. An insight in to the three main roots of theory used in counselling. #counselling #bsc

Counselling Diploma – Level 5 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 1 day a week over 2 years. A specialist programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in counselling. Essential to the Diploma is securing a placement, being in personal therapy and having clinical supervision. #counselling #bsc

Youth Work (Access to HE) – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 15 hours a week over 1 year. A course designed to develop skills needed for youth and community work and progress onto Higher Education. #youthwork #bsc

Social Work (Access to HE) – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 15 hours a week over 1 year. A course for adults designed to cover Youth and Social Care and prepare for higher education or a career within the community. #socialwork #bsc

A career in CounsellingTo become a Counsellor you need to have compassion, patience and sensitivity, you need to be non-judgemental in order to build trust and encourage your clients to relax.

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Kate’s impressive track record of qualifications and experience is not something she ever expected to achieve, having left school at the age

of 16. In fact she says that if anyone had told her 25 years ago she would go on to have a high-level career in education, she would have laughed out loud.

“I wasn’t very successful at school. I didn’t engage at all and I left at 16 and did admin, secretarial and reception work. I had my first child when I was 21, and took up child-minding so I could spend time with her. My second daughter was born four years later, and I carried on looking after children to fit in with family life. I started the work for practical reasons, but found I enjoyed it.

I had a tough upbringing, and I wanted to make sure my daughters enjoyed their childhood. I also wanted to teach other people how important it is to value children as individuals.”

In 2005, Kate, at the age of 35, decided to go enrol at Barnet College and gain some qualifications.

“I had a really good experience as a student. The staff were very supportive, and one of my former tutors is now my line manager; she has always been behind me. It worked well for me being a mature student. It was a mixed age group – there were a couple of mums I knew from my daughters’ school on the course.”

Kate completed her Level 2, and progressed to Level 3. During this time, she gained work experience volunteering at a local charity, supporting families so parents could take educational courses. She then took over the management of a nursery, which she improved and developed so that it achieved an Outstanding Ofsted grade in 2010. She also found time to achieve Early Years Professional Status at Middlesex University and completed a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) at Barnet and Southgate College and the Institute of Education. Kate was then was recruited to teach on the Early Years Foundation Degree, and is based at the Wood Street Campus.

She is regarded by colleagues and students as an outstanding teacher and who achieves excellent success rates with her learners.

“I really love teaching,” she says. “My daughters are 22 and 17 so I am used to teenagers and it is lovely to see them learn and grow. Some of them have faced struggles, and I talk to them about my life to inspire them and show them they can progress.”

Kate’s success has also inspired her daughters, who have both studied at Barnet and Southgate College.

Related coursesPrimary Teaching (Access to HE) – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 15 hours a week over 1 year. A practical course covering reading, literacy and maths skills for the classroom plus a subject specialism, allowing those without other qualification such as Alevels to progress onto Higher Education. #access #teaching #bsc

Supporting Teaching and Learning Certificate (CACHE) –

Level 2 @barnetsouthgateWood Street, Southgate and Grahame Park campuses. 6 hours a week over 1 year. This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. #teaching #support #bsc

Supporting Teaching and Learning Certificate (CACHE) –

Level 3 @barnetsouthgateWood Street Campus. 6 hours a week over 1 year. This qualification is for those who are progressing on from the Level 2, developing further knowledge into children and young people development. #teaching #bsc

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Assessment (CAVA) –

Level 3 @barnetsouthgateWood Street Campus. 16-18 hours a week for 5 weeks. A qualification for those who assess

in work or training environments. #teaching #bsc

Education & Training Award – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 3 hours a week over 12 weeks (not consecutive weeks). A course for industry experienced or qualified individuals who wish to teach a specific subject to post 16 students. #teaching #bsc

Foundation Degree In Early Childhood Studies – Level 4/5

@barnetsouthgateWood Street Campus. 6 hours a week over 1 year. A course for those who work with children aged 0-8 and want to develop an understanding of the theory relating to practice in the classroom and a stepping stone to Early Years Primary Teaching. Teaching Assistant and Health Pathways are also available. #degree #earlyyears #bsc

Foundation Degree In Health – Level 4/5

@barnetsouthgate.ac.ukWood Street Campus. 6 hours per week over 1 year. A course for those who work in health and related services who want to develop their skills and knowledge to degree level. #bsc #degree #bsc

Foundation Degree In Supporting Teaching and Learning – Level 4/5

@barnetsouthgate.ac.ukWood Street Campus. 6 hours a week over 1 year. A course for those who currently work as teaching assistants in schools who want to develop their skills to degree level. This is a local route to gaining qualified teacher status.#bsc #degree #bsc

BA in Childhood and Youth Studies – Level 6

@barnetsouthgate.ac.ukWood Street Campus. BA top up year to complete your degree, accredited by Derby University. #bsc #degree #bsc

Achieve your full potential; give teaching a goKate James has experience of both learning and teaching at Barnet and Southgate College. She is a tutor in Health and Social Care and a Teaching and Learning Coach, supporting her peers in their working lives.

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“At first I wasn’t sure I could do it, but I really got the bug for studying and I carried on doing it for nine years.” Kate JamesLecturer

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The Forest Schools initiative is aimed at local schools, childcare providers and businesses. It is a business venture with Shire Forest Schools in

Birmingham, and the new site is based at the College’s Wood Street Campus in High Barnet.

The Forest School’s training courses based at the College are targeted at early years practitioners, school teachers, playworkers, youthworkers and anyone in the community who wish to incorporate an innovative, educational approach to outdoor play and learning. Local businesses who are looking to hold different and exciting team building days will also find it an invigorating experience, removing the ‘office walls’ for the day.

The initiative is all about bringing children and adults in contact with the outdoors and letting them have a go at activities they might not ordinarily do, or be allowed to do in the case of some children; learning how to engage with the outdoors, developing team building and basic survival skills, bush craft and self-sufficiency skills. Health and Safety regulations often mean children are prohibited from certain activities nowadays and things that were classed as ‘normal childhood activities’ twenty years ago are no longer permitted. Enrolling on a Forest Schools course or coming along to a taster session could be ideal for those looking for some inspiration outside of their normal teaching environment or classroom.

Back in November last year, The Customer Services Team decided to take a new approach to team building... one of the team put pen to paper to record the impact of the day!

Our Day in the Woods!Some were worried about what this day might entail physically, some were sceptical as to how this would help us as a team, and some were just plain excited to get out of the office for the day and embrace a bit of nature!

We all met in the morning at the Wood Street Campus, wondering what was ahead of us and worrying about the weather – being a

miserable November day. We soon set off up the High Street, carrying ropes, tarpaulins and bags of equipment for our day in the woods!!

It began with a briefing from our trainer as we started our bush craft tasks, beginning with using tarpaulins (or magic carpets!!) in a team work exercise where we learnt to tie a variety of rope knots. We then ventured into the trees and built our shelters from our basic equipment and newly learned skills. (The shelter building actually came in handy on a personal basis when I had a barbeque and the rain started falling, we had no reason to head indoors!). We then used materials around us to make items for our camps.

There was a lovely lunch in the woods (we did wonder if we were going to have to endure ‘bush tucker trials’ to eat, but thankfully not!), and soon started to gather some natural materials for the next part of the day. To say we had funny looks on the way there would be an understatement, but the looks going back...well we were muddy and wet (my supervisor ‘accidently’ tipped the rainwater off our shelter roof all over my head!) so we were winning no medals for Barnet’s Next Top Model!

On arrival back at our site, we separated into three teams to take part in a treasure hunt and then played some team games, after which we lit bonfires, learning to light fire from flint alone (with varying results) and made hot chocolate with warm marshmallows. All the doubters were silenced, all the worriers were happy and relieved, and everyone was laughing, we had

had an awesome day. The trainer was brilliant and very patient with us despite the mischief that we made!

Even though we have three sites and three Customer Services Teams, that day we talked with people we don’t normally have the chance to interact or work directly with, we learned strengths from other members of our teams, learned how to problem solve together, had a lovely day in the fresh air (which was a nice change from the office) and most of all I think that everyone achieved a greater sense of being in a team and how to use that as a strength, which sometimes is forgotten in the everyday work, especially when separated over three sites.

I was one of the sceptics, wondering how sitting in the woods would help in an office job, but after the day was over I realised how much of it was all about getting the team to work more effectively together, whatever your individual circumstances may be. Apart from getting wet (I have forgiven my boss!), we had a great day and I hope anyone else who gets the chance to experience the Forest School Initiative gets the same enjoyment and feeling of achievement that I did.

Hopefully we will do another one soon – preferably in the summer!

Kevin Howard Admissions Adviser, Wood Street Campus

Related CoursesHow to run a Forest School – Level 3 @barnetsouthgate

Wood Street Campus. 1 day taster day or 1 week course. A course for childcare practitioners who wish to lead an outdoor session. #childcare #bsc

If you go down to the woods todayBarnet and Southgate College was the first college in London to launch the innovative ‘Forest Schools’ initiative.

“The initiative is all about bringing children and adults in contact with the outdoors and letting them have a go at activities they might not ordinarily do” Kevin HowardAdmissions Adviser, Wood Street Campus

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Need to know more?

Contact our School Liaison TeamOur experienced School Liaison Officers can visit your school to give support and guidance on the many options available to students when they leave school.

We offer bespoke “have a go” taster sessions that can take place at school or we can coordinate large group visits to our 3 main campuses, where students will get to experience a real college environment and “have a go” at a range of exciting career options, from hairdressing to engineering. Alternatively we can simply attend your careers and options days or visit school assemblies with a targeted presentations to suit your needs.

Meet our School Liaison team• Have a go sessions • Help completing applications

• Your assemblies • Open days

• Options days • Careers day

Dionne WilliamsonCareers Adviser

As the Colleges careers specialist Dionne can help answer all of the difficult and challenging questions students may have, what are my career options, what happens next and what do I do if I don’t get my results?

Dionne.Williamson@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk020 8200 8300

Elizabeth ScottCurriculum Manager for Creative Industries

Elizabeth specialises in our Hairdressing curriculum and can help coordinate school curriculum visits to clarify the many study routes available beyond school.

Elizabeth.Scott@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk020 8200 8300

Sue BakerCurriculum Manager for A LevelsGCSEs and Science

Sue specialises in our academic curriculum and can help coordinate school curriculum visits to clarify the many study routes available beyond school.

Sue.Baker@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk020 8200 8300

James PageEvents Planner & School Liaison Team Coordinator

James is your first port of call to coordinate any School Liaison events and have a go sessions. If you’re not sure of your requirements or think you have a tricky request please contact him and he will be happy to help out. He can also assist with requests for College brochures, marketing and promotional materials.

James.Page@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk020 8200 8300

Nicholas NanikhanCollege Sports Maker

Nicholas is our sports enrichment expert and is responsible for coordinating all our sports activities at College from our basketball, football and netball clubs to insanity aerobics, you can follow all the action and updates from Nicholas @bsc_sport

Nicholas.Nanikhan@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk020 8200 8300

James EdgerleySports Development & Commercial Officer

James coordinates the College’s many sports industry partnerships and can bring to life the career options available within the sports industry as well an insight into our work with employers.

James.Edgerley@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk020 8200 8300

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Fun Stuff Joining a club or society is a great way to meet new people, have fun and be part of College life.

Zumba Southgate Campus Gym Badminton ClubTable Tennis ClubVolleyball TuesdaysJogging ClubFootball ClubNetball ClubBoxing Classes

Basketball ClubInsanity AerobicsTable Tennis

Follow @bsc_sport

DEBATING

CLUBImprove your communication and advocacy skills with our debating club.

ARTBlue Beanz Art Gallery, for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities and Arts 89, for mental health students.

Get nominated for an award at our annual black tie do!

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FILM CLUB

StarbucksA great place to meet for a coffee and a chat between classes.

PLACEMENTSWORKWe work with a large network of local employers and advertise voluntary and paid work experience opportunities to our students. We also offer support to students on work placement and guide them on how to make the most out of work opportunities.

ESOLConversation groupsHave fun and meet people from all over the world while practising your spoken English.

BONJOURPRIVET

Game On!

THE EXPERTSMEET

Meet Industry experts from a host of fields, and get support entering industry competitions

Vouchers and Kobo e-reader to be won.

CLASS TRIPS

Home and abroad

WOMEN’S CLUB

10%SAVINGat The Salon, The Spa and The Restaurant.

A great place to chill and relax, with a new library set up.

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Get Digital!Before you start your course, we will be asking you to complete an online induction specific to your course. Go online and take a look: http://tinyurl.com/qgfzepg

We look forward to welcoming you to the world of online and blended learning.Angela Rideau, E-learning Coordinator.

Access 24/7, whenever, wherever

Download coursematerials andassignments

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for potential employersand universities

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eBooks and the latest online journals

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Digital literacy support tutorials, online and onsite

Digital Helpdesk (DigiDesk), support and access to IT and digital learning tools

Be a DigiDeskAdvisor and gainwork experience

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Moodle online learning environment

E-learning

Fun Stuff Joining a club or society is a great way to meet new people, have fun and be part of College life.

Zumba Southgate Campus Gym Badminton ClubTable Tennis ClubVolleyball TuesdaysJogging ClubFootball ClubNetball ClubBoxing Classes

Basketball ClubInsanity AerobicsTable Tennis

Follow @bsc_sport

DEBATING

CLUBImprove your communication and advocacy skills with our debating club.

ARTBlue Beanz Art Gallery, for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities and Arts 89, for mental health students.

Get nominated for an award at our annual black tie do!

WORK

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CHESS CLUB

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StarbucksA great place to meet for a coffee and a chat between classes.

PLACEMENTSWORKWe work with a large network of local employers and advertise voluntary and paid work experience opportunities to our students. We also offer support to students on work placement and guide them on how to make the most out of work opportunities.

ESOLConversation groupsHave fun and meet people from all over the world while practising your spoken English.

BONJOURPRIVET

Game On!

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Meet Industry experts from a host of fields, and get support entering industry competitions

Vouchers and Kobo e-reader to be won.

CLASS TRIPS

Home and abroad

WOMEN’S CLUB

10%SAVINGat The Salon, The Spa and The Restaurant.

A great place to chill and relax, with a new library set up.

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Why not become a Student Governor or a Student Rep?

LIKE TO BEHEARD?

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Parent PowerFrom September 2013 the education leaving age rose to 17 and from 2015 it will rise again, to 18. However, post 16 education doesn’t just mean staying at school full-time: your child can stay at school, go to college, or take up an apprenticeship or a part-time training course. They can earn money and learn new skills at the same time if they want to.

Our A Level department is the second largest provider in the Barnet and Enfield areas, which provides those who wish to progress onto Higher

Education a clear route. However, for many students academic routes are not the most appropriate option; with an increasing number of vocational and professional education programmes on offer there are now other exciting pathways which lead students to greater success and fulfilment in their working life.

A recent Edge Foundation survey discovered that many young people are being actively discouraged from opting for vocational and professional education - with just a quarter of parents (27%) judging it to be worthwhile*. This is despite evidence that people who choose a practical, hands-on approach to learning are as fulfilled as people who took an academic route.**

Additionally, research from the 2012 First Steps to Wealth Report, illustrates that the lifetime earnings of a graduate are comparable with the lifetime earnings of many former apprentices - for example construction apprentices earn a total of £1,504,000 over their life time compared with £1,612,000 for a graduate,*** dispelling the fear that university degrees lead to much higher life time incomes.

The survey identified that many students (22%) are being advised by parents and schools that they are ‘too clever’ for vocational and professional education. Only half (51%) of parents encouraged their child’s choice to pursue vocational qualifications, compared to three quarters (74%) who were happy to support their child through an academic route.

This highlights a growing problem: you as parents are not getting access to the most up to date career information to allow you to make informed choices about your children’s future. We understand that parents remain the biggest influence on their children’s education (44%), so we need to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be able to give sound, informed advice about the options available for you child.

There continues to be a stigma attached to vocational and professional education which is unfounded. This country has a huge challenge ahead in ensuring that our children are equipped with the right skills to ensure a successful workforce of the future, and parents are part of that journey. It is essential that parents understand the future job market and therefore enable and encourage their children to train appropriately so they do not become another number in the endless list of university graduates that cannot secure employment.

Recent independent research commissioned by the Association of Colleges (AoC) found that many parents admit they struggle to give their child the right advise when it comes to the world of work. The Barnet and Southgate College REED NCFE Employment Zone has been developed with this research in mind. At the REED NCFE Employment Zone students are professionally guided to help them find the right job after their course, and they are taught how to think and behave in a work environment. This is done via work placements, interview training, CV writing skills and specialist careers advice as well as sessions run by employers within their subject area. In a recent survey of 1,264 employers conducted by REED, 97% put the workplace ‘mind-set’ element ahead of skills, as something they look for when recruiting. In a further study of 30,000 CVs, REED found that demonstrating a workplace mind-set on a CV “tripled your chances of getting and keeping” the best job.

Barnet and Southgate College recognise parents as a valuable source of information to help us provide you with the detail to make an informed choice about your child’s future education and progress. We want to know what is it you want from us in terms of advice and guidance and how we can help you to better advice your children? With this in mind we have developed various communications channels for you to engage with us.

A parents’ webpage: http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/information-for-parents

a parents’ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BarnetSouthgateParents

and look out for our Parents’ Survey, coming soon!

To encourage you to engage with us we often offer prize draws for survey entrants, these include track days, short culinary arts courses, spa treatments and many more – so it’s worthwhile! Let us know what you want, and what you think.

The Edge Foundation Survey*Research conducted by OnePoll in January 2014, surveyed 2,230 people aged 18-35 in full time employment in the UK.

**Respondents were asked to score on a scale of 1-10 (where 10 = happiest)

***Research sourced from the First Steps to Wealth Report, published in 2012

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Getting the right advice for your child“It is essential that parents understand the future job market and therefore enable and encourage their children to train appropriately.”

There are five careers advisors at Barnet and Southgate College, two are based at Wood Street, two at Southgate and one at Grahame Park.

Members of our team also work at Edmonton Green, Child’s Hill Library and Burnt Oak Community Centre.

The essence of careers guidance is helping people to make decisions about learning and work, and to manage their career progress. Advisers do this through offering one-to-one help and delivering group workshops. Our aim is to give students a full picture of their options, talk through the pros and cons and help each student to identify the best course for them.

Some common questions students ask are: What are my options for next year, What should I study at university, Can you check my personal statement, Would you have a look at my CV, What jobs can I get after this course and even: I want to earn lots of money but I don’t want to work very hard – what should I do?!

However, a fundamental part of the careers adviser’s code is impartiality. We are not a sales team working on behalf of the College and it’s not our job to sign up your child to College courses. Our role is to explore the full range of appropriate options with them, looking at the advantages and disadvantages and through this to help young people make decisions which are right for them – and that actually might not be to study on a course at Barnet and Southgate College.

We welcome parents to come in and talk to us with their child. In fact, this can be really helpful as parents know their children well and often have useful insight regarding what their children enjoy and are good at.

“I think we offer a number of things at College that schools just do not offer. I think we offer a wider range of opportunities in our mix of academic and vocational courses and consequently the chance to study something

new which is not available in school; a fresh start - a chance to define yourself as you wish, rather than conforming to other people’s established expectations of you; a chance to interact with a broader mix of people and to expand your horizons.

As part of our job we attend a number of external events such as Higher Education Fairs with students, and we also participate in school events. We are also starting to work at Employer Fairs this year so that students can meet employers and find out about jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering and training opportunities.

It’s important for us to connect with students at schools and within college. At the beginning of the academic year, the Learner Services team carry out induction talks with each group of new students. This gives us the opportunity to tell students about our services and how to find us. Class tutors can also sign up for further group talks which gives us the opportunity to reach more students. We cover things like Introduction to Higher Education, Alternatives to HE, Applying to University, Writing a Personal Statement, what to do next after your current course, Preparing for Interviews and Career opportunities in specific fields and Progression.

Sometimes students sign up for a course which really doesn’t suit them which can easily lead to de-motivation and under performance. We can help support them to identify better options and channel their energies into something they are more enthusiastic about. We are here to help them take the next step, whether that’s Higher Education, another further education course, an apprenticeship or employment.

We also help to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to put their career plans into action so that they can get into the courses for the job they want.”

Susan Jackson, Careers Advisor

I love my job. I meet a variety of people at different stages in their lives and with such a wide range of needs and ambitions. There’s always something new to learn and I receive continuous on-going training and this has all sorts of benefits. For example, I recently went to an event at a local university which was focused on nursing and midwifery. Learning about what makes a high calibre applicant for these degrees has really helped me when advising clients and giving mock interviews.

I think employers these days are looking for a work ‘mind-set’ and by that I mean a willingness to turn up on time, focus on the task and apply themselves, a readiness to muck in and do both the humble and the more complex tasks, a willingness to learn and to sometimes put up with the odd mundane task. Everyone has to start somewhere.

I’ve been working at the College for nearly two years and there have been so many good things about this job but two in particular that stand out to me is when a student walks out of your office with a smile on their face because they have a plan and they’re excited about it and secondly when they rush up to you in the corridor to tell you that they’ve been offered a place on the course they wanted or have got the job that they went for, it’s very rewarding indeed.

Parent PowerFrom September 2013 the education leaving age rose to 17 and from 2015 it will rise again, to 18. However, post 16 education doesn’t just mean staying at school full-time: your child can stay at school, go to college, or take up an apprenticeship or a part-time training course. They can earn money and learn new skills at the same time if they want to.

Our A Level department is the second largest provider in the Barnet and Enfield areas, which provides those who wish to progress onto Higher

Education a clear route. However, for many students academic routes are not the most appropriate option; with an increasing number of vocational and professional education programmes on offer there are now other exciting pathways which lead students to greater success and fulfilment in their working life.

A recent Edge Foundation survey discovered that many young people are being actively discouraged from opting for vocational and professional education - with just a quarter of parents (27%) judging it to be worthwhile*. This is despite evidence that people who choose a practical, hands-on approach to learning are as fulfilled as people who took an academic route.**

Additionally, research from the 2012 First Steps to Wealth Report, illustrates that the lifetime earnings of a graduate are comparable with the lifetime earnings of many former apprentices - for example construction apprentices earn a total of £1,504,000 over their life time compared with £1,612,000 for a graduate,*** dispelling the fear that university degrees lead to much higher life time incomes.

The survey identified that many students (22%) are being advised by parents and schools that they are ‘too clever’ for vocational and professional education. Only half (51%) of parents encouraged their child’s choice to pursue vocational qualifications, compared to three quarters (74%) who were happy to support their child through an academic route.

This highlights a growing problem: you as parents are not getting access to the most up to date career information to allow you to make informed choices about your children’s future. We understand that parents remain the biggest influence on their children’s education (44%), so we need to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be able to give sound, informed advice about the options available for you child.

There continues to be a stigma attached to vocational and professional education which is unfounded. This country has a huge challenge ahead in ensuring that our children are equipped with the right skills to ensure a successful workforce of the future, and parents are part of that journey. It is essential that parents understand the future job market and therefore enable and encourage their children to train appropriately so they do not become another number in the endless list of university graduates that cannot secure employment.

Recent independent research commissioned by the Association of Colleges (AoC) found that many parents admit they struggle to give their child the right advise when it comes to the world of work. The Barnet and Southgate College REED NCFE Employment Zone has been developed with this research in mind. At the REED NCFE Employment Zone students are professionally guided to help them find the right job after their course, and they are taught how to think and behave in a work environment. This is done via work placements, interview training, CV writing skills and specialist careers advice as well as sessions run by employers within their subject area. In a recent survey of 1,264 employers conducted by REED, 97% put the workplace ‘mind-set’ element ahead of skills, as something they look for when recruiting. In a further study of 30,000 CVs, REED found that demonstrating a workplace mind-set on a CV “tripled your chances of getting and keeping” the best job.

Barnet and Southgate College recognise parents as a valuable source of information to help us provide you with the detail to make an informed choice about your child’s future education and progress. We want to know what is it you want from us in terms of advice and guidance and how we can help you to better advice your children? With this in mind we have developed various communications channels for you to engage with us.

A parents’ webpage: http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/information-for-parents

a parents’ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BarnetSouthgateParents

and look out for our Parents’ Survey, coming soon!

To encourage you to engage with us we often offer prize draws for survey entrants, these include track days, short culinary arts courses, spa treatments and many more – so it’s worthwhile! Let us know what you want, and what you think.

The Edge Foundation Survey*Research conducted by OnePoll in January 2014, surveyed 2,230 people aged 18-35 in full time employment in the UK.

**Respondents were asked to score on a scale of 1-10 (where 10 = happiest)

***Research sourced from the First Steps to Wealth Report, published in 2012

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Our Study CentresBarnet and Southgate College features many state-of-the-art facilities, including a Mac studio, a Health Educational and Social Skills Lab and an Outdoor Forest School training area and comfortable, modern relaxation areas.

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Qualifications UnpickedA guide to qualifications and levels.

What is a BTEC?BTEC courses...• Give you specialist, practical skills,

knowledge and understanding of a specific job area

• Include lots of theory and written work, but some practical, hands on tasks too

How long does a BTEC last?• Level 1 = 1 year

• Level 2 = 1 year

• Level 3* = 2 years

* In the first year you will study 90 credits in some instances and if successful will progress onto the 2nd year completing an Extended Diploma.

How is a BTEC assessed?• Most BTECs are assessed through

coursework, although, on some subjects there are now some external assessment requirements

Can I study anything else with a BTEC?• Possibly GCSEs in English/Maths or

Functional Skills

• Possibly A Level/s with a BTEC Level 3

What can I do after a BTEC?• Further study (including Higher Education),

training or employment

Who might BTECs be suitable for?• Those who have an idea about their future

career and the subject area they need to study

• Those who are better at coursework than exams

• Those who wish to keep Higher Education as an option (after Level 3)

What are Vocational Courses?Vocational courses...• Give you skills and knowledge in a particular

subject for a specific job/employment job/employment sector

• Are more practical than A Levels or BTECs

• Help you gain a recognised qualification for the industry you wish to work in

What are examples of vocational qualifications?• Diploma, NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds, AAT,

CACHE Diploma

How long does a course last?• 1 year for each level

How is a vocational qualification assessed?• Vocational courses are assessed by a

mixture of coursework and practical and written assessments and external assessments

Can I study anything else with a vocational course?• Possibly Functional Skills or GCSEs

English/Maths

What can I do after a vocational course?• Further study, training or employment

Who might a vocational course be suitable for?• Those who know exactly what job they

wish to go into and want to develop some relevant skills for this

• Those who are fairly practical

• Those who are not particularly interested in Higher Education as an option

What is a Technical Baccalaureate?Technical Baccalaureates... • Are Level 3 vocational programmes which

include 3 important elements:

• A high-quality level 3 vocational qualification - recognised and endorsed by industry

• A level 3 ̀maths’ qualification

• The extended project qualification, which develops and test students’ skills in extended writing, communication, research, and self-discipline and self-motivation

This new vocational pathway provides young people aspiring to a vocational career a first-class alternative to the more traditional A Level route, ensuring they leave college with both high level technical and employability skills needed for successful progression into the workplace.

What are Apprenticeships?Apprenticeships...• Provide on-the-job training where you

undertake work with an employer and are released for a proportion of the time to undertake your studies. Apprentices are paid at least minimum wage

What qualification would I get?• A NVQ Level 2, 3 , 4 or 5

How long does an apprenticeship last?• Depends on you, your employer and the job

area (3 months - 3 years)

How is an apprenticeship assessed?• A mixture of practical and written

assessments which are used to slowly build up a portfolio of work

Will I study anything else with an apprenticeship?• Functional Skills e.g. English, Maths, IT

What can I do after and apprenticeship?• Employment or higher level apprenticeship

Who might an apprenticeship be suitable for?• Those who want to work, earn and study at

the same time

• Those who know exactly what job they wish to go into

• Those who want to develop work-related skills and experience through an employer whilst gaining a qualification

• Those who are fairly practical

What are Traineeships?Traineeships...• Are a pre-apprenticeship option for those who are not quite ready for an apprenticeship. Traineeships provide work preparation training, English and maths support (if required) and a work experience placement with an employer.

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What are A Levels? A Levels...• Involve study of general academic subjects

at Level 3

How long does an A Level course last?• 2 years: usually study 3 or 4 AS Levels in the

1st year and 3 A2 Levels in 2nd Year.

How are A Levels assessed?• A Levels are assessed mainly by exams, but

can include course work for some subjects.

Can I study anything else whilst I’m studying A Levels?• Possibly GCSE English/Maths or

Functional Skills

• Possibly a BTEC at Level 3 (Subsidiary Diploma)

What can I do after A Levels?• The majority of students progress onto

Higher Education either here at the College, or at university, however further training or employment is also an option

Who might A Levels be suitable for?• Those who want to keep career options open

• Those interested in careers where Higher Education qualifications are required, for which A levels are essential

• Those interested in progressing to Higher Education

• Those who are better at exams than course work

What are Access Courses?Access qualifications are...• Qualifications which prepare students for

study at university

• Qualifications for those who left school without qualifications such as A Levels, or those looking to gain promotion or change careers and require a Higher Education qualification to do so

• For applicants who are 19 years or above

What are Higher National Diplomas?HNDs are...• For those students wanting a practical route

to the workplace

• Work related Higher Education qualifications

• These are highly-valued by employers

What are Foundation Degrees?Foundation Degrees are...• An alternative to university with practical

and industry related elements. They are equivalent to the first 2 years of a degree; and you would complete your final year at university

• Designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that businesses are looking for

• An alternative route into Higher Education

What are Higher Education Certificates?Our Higher Education Certificates are...• Certificates designed to give you the skills

and knowledge required by employers

• Our HE Certificates are run in conjunction with Middlesex University and will enable you to progress into Higher Education with this institution.

What are Professional Programmes?Professional Programmes are...• For those who know the profession they

want to work within and need a certain qualification to do so, or are trying to progress within their job

• For those who would like to change careers and need a qualification to help them do so

What are Teacher Training qualifications?Teacher Training qualifications are...• For students who want to teach in primary,

secondary, further or Higher Education.

Entry Requirements for coursesTo study at Level 1 you will need to have gained:• Good level of literacy and numeracy

• Some GCSEs grades A* E for some courses or an Entry Level qualification

To study at Level 2 you will need to have gained:• A minimum of 2 GCSEs grades at A*- D, or a

Level 1 qualification

These may need to include particular subjects and/or Level 1 literacy/numeracy

To study at Level 3 you will need to have gained:• 5-6 GCSEs grades at A*- C, or a Level 2

qualification

These may need to include particular subjects such as English and Maths, and/or possibly B grades in some subjects

For study at Level 4 or 5:There are no clearly defined entry requirements as many different factors are taken into account, including work experience, life experience and previous study. This will all be discussed with you at your interview.

If you are unsure about what Level you should be studying, our staff will help you at your interview or speak to one of our Customer Service Advisors who will be able to help you in setting up an appointment with our Careers Advisors.

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HEHEACCESSEE TRAINEESHIPQualifications UnpickedA guide to qualifications and levels.

What is a BTEC?BTEC courses...• Give you specialist, practical skills,

knowledge and understanding of a specific job area

• Include lots of theory and written work, but some practical, hands on tasks too

How long does a BTEC last?• Level 1 = 1 year

• Level 2 = 1 year

• Level 3* = 2 years

* In the first year you will study 90 credits in some instances and if successful will progress onto the 2nd year completing an Extended Diploma.

How is a BTEC assessed?• Most BTECs are assessed through

coursework, although, on some subjects there are now some external assessment requirements

Can I study anything else with a BTEC?• Possibly GCSEs in English/Maths or

Functional Skills

• Possibly A Level/s with a BTEC Level 3

What can I do after a BTEC?• Further study (including Higher Education),

training or employment

Who might BTECs be suitable for?• Those who have an idea about their future

career and the subject area they need to study

• Those who are better at coursework than exams

• Those who wish to keep Higher Education as an option (after Level 3)

What are Vocational Courses?Vocational courses...• Give you skills and knowledge in a particular

subject for a specific job/employment job/employment sector

• Are more practical than A Levels or BTECs

• Help you gain a recognised qualification for the industry you wish to work in

What are examples of vocational qualifications?• Diploma, NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds, AAT,

CACHE Diploma

How long does a course last?• 1 year for each level

How is a vocational qualification assessed?• Vocational courses are assessed by a

mixture of coursework and practical and written assessments and external assessments

Can I study anything else with a vocational course?• Possibly Functional Skills or GCSEs

English/Maths

What can I do after a vocational course?• Further study, training or employment

Who might a vocational course be suitable for?• Those who know exactly what job they

wish to go into and want to develop some relevant skills for this

• Those who are fairly practical

• Those who are not particularly interested in Higher Education as an option

What is a Technical Baccalaureate?Technical Baccalaureates... • Are Level 3 vocational programmes which

include 3 important elements:

• A high-quality level 3 vocational qualification - recognised and endorsed by industry

• A level 3 ̀maths’ qualification

• The extended project qualification, which develops and test students’ skills in extended writing, communication, research, and self-discipline and self-motivation

This new vocational pathway provides young people aspiring to a vocational career a first-class alternative to the more traditional A Level route, ensuring they leave college with both high level technical and employability skills needed for successful progression into the workplace.

What are Apprenticeships?Apprenticeships...• Provide on-the-job training where you

undertake work with an employer and are released for a proportion of the time to undertake your studies. Apprentices are paid at least minimum wage

What qualification would I get?• A NVQ Level 2, 3 , 4 or 5

How long does an apprenticeship last?• Depends on you, your employer and the job

area (3 months - 3 years)

How is an apprenticeship assessed?• A mixture of practical and written

assessments which are used to slowly build up a portfolio of work

Will I study anything else with an apprenticeship?• Functional Skills e.g. English, Maths, IT

What can I do after and apprenticeship?• Employment or higher level apprenticeship

Who might an apprenticeship be suitable for?• Those who want to work, earn and study at

the same time

• Those who know exactly what job they wish to go into

• Those who want to develop work-related skills and experience through an employer whilst gaining a qualification

• Those who are fairly practical

What are Traineeships?Traineeships...• Are a pre-apprenticeship option for those who are not quite ready for an apprenticeship. Traineeships provide work preparation training, English and maths support (if required) and a work experience placement with an employer.

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Your journey to enrolmentIf your course requires an interview, this is what you should expect. However some part time courses do not require an interview so you can go straight to enrolment.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3ENQUIRY WE WILL

INVITE YOU TO ATTEND AN

OPEN EVENT

Apply or enrol online via the apply button on our website.

Download application form and post to any campus.

Download application form and drop in to nearest campus.

ONLINE: ENQUIRY FORM

PHONE: 020 8266 4000

IN PERSON: AT AN EVENT

ONLINE: POST ON FACEBOOK

ONLINE: ASK ON TWITTER

PHONE: TEXT ‘1COL’ TO 88020

Bring proof of

portfolio of work if relevant.

Let us know if you can’t attend and we will set you a new date.

Make us aware of any support requirements you may have.

BY EMAIL

BY POST

APPLICATION INTERVIEW

BY SMS

BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

WE WILL INVITE YOU TO

A COURSE INTERVIEW

BY EMAIL

BY POST

BY SMS

BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

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ONLINEBY PHONEIN PERSON

IN PERSON

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WE WILL REMIND YOU TO COME IN AND ENROL

BY EMAIL

BY SMS

BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

STEP 4 STEP 5

Go in person to the campus where your course takes place.

You must bring proof of ID,

reference if appropriate,and anything else that you have been asked to provide.

If you are an adult learner looking for fee discounts you must bring in up-to-date

If you are a paying learner enrolling on a course that doesn't need an interview you can enrol online or in person.

To secure your place you must bring in proof of results, reference or anything else you are asked for.

Unconditional means you can go straight to enrolment.

Referral means you will be refered to another department and have a new interview set up.

Conditional means that you have to meet

some conditions before you enrol. These could be a reference, exam

results or a combination and will be explained at your interview.

OFFER ENROLMENTWE WILL INVITE YOU

TO ATTEND A STUDENT

ORIENTATION OR TASTER EVENT AND

TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE INDUCTION ACTIVITY

BY EMAIL

BY POST

BY SMS

CONDITIONALUNCONDITIONAL REFERRAL

IN PERSON

Your journey to enrolmentIf your course requires an interview, this is what you should expect. However some part time courses do not require an interview so you can go straight to enrolment.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3ENQUIRY WE WILL

INVITE YOU TO ATTEND AN

OPEN EVENT

Apply or enrol online via the apply button on our website.

Download application form and post to any campus.

Download application form and drop in to nearest campus.

ONLINE: ENQUIRY FORM

PHONE: 020 8266 4000

IN PERSON: AT AN EVENT

ONLINE: POST ON FACEBOOK

ONLINE: ASK ON TWITTER

PHONE: TEXT ‘1COL’ TO 88020

Bring proof of

portfolio of work if relevant.

Let us know if you can’t attend and we will set you a new date.

Make us aware of any support requirements you may have.

BY EMAIL

BY POST

APPLICATION INTERVIEW

BY SMS

BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

WE WILL INVITE YOU TO

A COURSE INTERVIEW

BY EMAIL

BY POST

BY SMS

BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

ONLINEBY PHONEIN PERSON

ONLINEBY PHONEIN PERSON

IN PERSON

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Wood Street Campus Wood StreetBarnet EN5 4AZTel: 020 8200 8300Tube: High Barnet (Northern Line, Zone 5)Bus: 34, 84, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326, 384, 389

Grahame Park CampusGrahame Park WayLondon NW9 5RATel: 020 8200 8300Car: On-site parking available.Tube & Train: Colindale (Northern Line, Zone 4) and Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) are just a 20 minute walk or a bus ride away.Bus: 113, 186, 204, 221, 302, 303, 382

Southgate Campus High StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTel: 020 8200 8300 Tube: Southgate (Piccadilly line, Zone 4). The Southgate Campus is approximately 200m/2 minutes walk from the station.Bus: W6, W9,121,125, 298, 299, 382

Edmonton Green Campus 2nd Floor23 St. George’s ChambersSouth MallEdmonton GreenLondon N9 0TSTel: 020 8345 7209Train: Edmonton Green (Greater Anglia)Bus: 102, 144, 149, 191, 192, 259, 279, 349, 491, W6, W8

Hospitality House11-59 High RoadEast FinchleyLondon N2 8ABReception@hospitalityhouse.co.ukTel: 020 3074 1200Car: Parking available for £5 per day.Tube: East Finchley (Northern Line, Zone 3) Hospitality House is located directly opposite the station.Bus: H3, 102, 143, 234, 263, 603

SCBPUnit 1Baird RoadEnfield EN1 1SJTel: 0208 443 3821info@scbp.co.uk Car: On-site parking available Train: Southbury Station (Greater Anglia), SCBP is a 5 minute walk from the stationBus: 121, 191, 307, 313

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Wood Street Campus Wood StreetBarnet EN5 4AZTel: 020 8200 8300Tube: High Barnet (Northern Line, Zone 5)Bus: 34, 84, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326, 384, 389

Grahame Park CampusGrahame Park WayLondon NW9 5RATel: 020 8200 8300Car: On-site parking available.Tube & Train: Colindale (Northern Line, Zone 4) and Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) are just a 20 minute walk or a bus ride away.Bus: 113, 186, 204, 221, 302, 303, 382

Southgate Campus High StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTel: 020 8200 8300 Tube: Southgate (Piccadilly line, Zone 4). The Southgate Campus is approximately 200m/2 minutes walk from the station.Bus: W6, W9,121,125, 298, 299, 382

Edmonton Green Campus 2nd Floor23 St. George’s ChambersSouth MallEdmonton GreenLondon N9 0TSTel: 020 8345 7209Train: Edmonton Green (Greater Anglia)Bus: 102, 144, 149, 191, 192, 259, 279, 349, 491, W6, W8

Hospitality House11-59 High RoadEast FinchleyLondon N2 8ABReception@hospitalityhouse.co.ukTel: 020 3074 1200Car: Parking available for £5 per day.Tube: East Finchley (Northern Line, Zone 3) Hospitality House is located directly opposite the station.Bus: H3, 102, 143, 234, 263, 603

SCBPUnit 1Baird RoadEnfield EN1 1SJTel: 0208 443 3821info@scbp.co.uk Car: On-site parking available Train: Southbury Station (Greater Anglia), SCBP is a 5 minute walk from the stationBus: 121, 191, 307, 313

Barnet

Enfield

OakleighPark

Cockfosters

OakwoodHigh

Barnet

Totteridge &Whetstone

WoodsidePark

West Finchley

East Finchley

FinchleyCentral

Mill HillEast

Mill Hill Broadway

Hendon

HendonCentral

Colindale

BurntOak

EdmontonGreen

Silver Street

White HartLane

BruceGrove

Southgate

PalmersGreen

Bowes Park

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