Sixth Form Centre and Educational Development

Our Sixth Form Centre offers a full-time AS/A2 level programme. We also offer a full-time programme of GCSEs and part-time evening classes in Maths, English and Science.

School of Sport, Business, Public Services and IT

We offer a range of further and higher education programmes in sport studies, business and management, public services, and computing and IT, plus Apprenticeships in business, IT and sport.

Adult and Community Engagement

Our school offers short courses at the Hermitage School in Chester le Street, various short courses including languages at the main campus and Access to Higher Education programmes.

School of Creative Industries, Hospitality and Tourism

We offer a range of programmes from hairdressing and beauty therapy to art & design, media, graphic design and performing arts in music or drama.

School of Early Years, Health and Care

Our school offers a range of programmes from early years, health and social care to higher education prgrammes in podiatric medicine, community specialist practice and nurse prescribing and complementary therapies.

School of Management, Health and Social Work

We offer a range of higher education programmes in teaching, education and training, education and care, social work and counselling.

School of Foundation Studies and Learner Support

We offer adult numeracy and literacy, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), study support, support for specific learning difficulties, mobility and medical support, support for mental health difficulties, learning disabilities support and sensory support.

School of Technology

We offer a range of programmes in bricklaying, carpentry & joinery, plumbing, construction technicians, electrical installation, motor vehicle, engineering and civil engineering. Apprenticeships are available in bricklaying, carpentry & joinery, painting and decorating, electrical installation and motor vehicle.