Not yet applied?

If you need more information about our courses, please visit our course search page here.  You can also speak to a member of our team at an upcoming event or using the contact information on our website for various support services we offer such as our Careers Guidance.

Our website is the most up to date source of information related to courses but if you can’t find the information that you are looking for you can contact us to see if we can help further at info@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk .

Our full schedule of events can be found on our website and are regularly updated throughout the year, however at present we are developing our exciting range of events for next year. You can view our upcoming events and register your interest here.

If you know the course you want to apply for but haven’t yet applied, please complete our short, online application form here.

If you’re unsure about what you want to study, don’t worry as we can offer you an appointment with our helpful guidance team who will discuss your options and help you to make the right decision for you. To book an appointment, please email the guidance team at guidance@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk.

Already applied?

If you've submitted your application form and are waiting from us – don’t panic! We are currently processing a large number of applications and will be in touch with you soon.

If you’re a new student and you’ve received an offer email to confirm your place to start with us in September, the first thing you need to do is to accept your offer.  Once you’ve accepted, you will be required to enrol onto your course.

If your course requires a satisfactory DBS check you will be informed by email prior to starting your course.  The email will include information on how to apply and what evidence you will need to provide.

Enrolment

16-18 year old students

  • The original copy of your statement of results from school including ULN number
  • A form of ID (driving license/passport/National Insurance number letter)
  • Parent/guardian details (email address and mobile number)

Adult students

  • National Insurance number
  • Any benefit evidence to fund a course or low wage evidence
  • ID (passport or driving license)
  • Asylum or refuge residency cars or Home Office documentation
  • For non-UK citizens – evidence of pre-settled or settled status
  • If employer is paying, PO number and letter as proof of payment
  • If you will be applying for an Advanced Learner Loan you will need your birth certificate or passport
  • If you are enrolling on a Higher Education course, you will need to bring proof of any prior qualifications relevant to the entry requirements (e.g. GSCEs, A-Levels/Level 3 qualifications or any other Higher Education qualifications)

16-18-Students

If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay for your course. However, you may require a DBS check, and you could be provided with opportunities to enhance your learning and may be asked to provide a voluntary contribution.

For some courses, you will need to wear a uniform, similar to those that you'd wear in the workplace, other subjects you may need personal protection equipment (PPE), and some you will just need a well-stocked pencil case and stationery.

Full details of what you will need for the start of term will be confirmed during your enrolment or induction. Bursaries to help pay for equipment may be available to you depending on your personal circumstances, for more information click here.

Adult & Higher Education Students (19 years and above)

Some of our adult courses may require a fee. If you’re unable to cover the cost of this up front we offer a range of options to help you pay for your course depending on your circumstances.

To find out more about funding for your course and financial assistance available, click here

Student ID badges will be issued either when you drop in to enrol on campus, or during your induction. 

We are required to take your photograph for your student ID badge when you enrol. This will be either when you drop in to enrol or during your induction, depending on whether you are a new or progressing student.

All students will receive their induction timetable when they enrol.

All students will be given information when they enrol that will detail the course start date, where to report to on the first day and what to bring with them.  

For information on bursaries, free meals and travel expenses click here.

Yes, you can bring one person with you to enrol. We are limiting numbers to only one additional person to control visitor numbers during drop-ins.

You will be advised when you enrol if your course requires uniform or kit and how to order this.

If your course requires you to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (largely for courses where work placements are necessary), then you sent information via an email about how to submit your application.

If you have an additional support need or a health related problem, please contact the inclusive learning team via learningsupport@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk.

If you know the course you'd like to change over to then please email our admissions team with the details of your current course and the one you'd like to change to: admissions@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk.

Come along to your enrolment event anyway! Our specialist team will be able to offer valuable guidance on your next steps and will be happy to discuss your options.

Funding my course

If you are 16 to 18 years old, you do not have to pay for your course. You may be provided with opportunities to enhance your learning and required to have a DBS check which you could be asked to provide a voluntary contribution for.  

For some courses, you will need to wear a uniform, similar to those that you would wear in the workplace, in other subjects you may need personal protection equipment (PPE), and for some courses you will just need a well-stocked pencil case and stationery.  

Full details of what you will need for the start of term will be confirmed during your enrolment or induction.  

For further information please visit our Financial support application page here.

Some of our adult courses may require a fee. If you are unable to cover the cost of this up front, we offer a range of options to help you pay for your course depending on your circumstances.  

To find out more about funding for your course and financial assistance available, visit the Adult support page here.

If you have accepted an offer on a Level 3 course and you are waiting for a Learning and Funding Letter, we will be sending this out via email as soon as possible. If you have not received this by early August, please contact us by emailing info@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk .