Further Education Providers

After completing their time at Lea Manor High School, pupils must move on to do one of the following until they are 18 years old:

stay in full-time education, for example at a college
start an apprenticeship or traineeship
spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

There are a number of Further Education Providers in the local area that pupils can attend.

Many application deadlines have now closed.

You may still be able to apply despite the applications being closed, but this will effect the likelihood of application being accepted. Please visit the website of the individual providers for further information.

Please keep any eye on each website for updates and changes regarding application deadlines and for information regarding Open Events. You will usually need to register your place online for an Open Event.

Information correct as of October 2024. Information to be reviewed December 2024.

Colleges & Sixth Forms

Provider

Contact Information

Address

Open Day Dates

Applications

Luton Sixth Form College

Provider	Contact Information	Address	Courses Offered
Pro-Direct Academy	Website 01582 283147	Beds FA Skimpott Lane Dunstable LU5 4HH	Year 1: NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity Year 2: NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity
The PAD Performing Arts	Website 01582 283147	5-6 Grove Park Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4GP	BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma in Dance BTEC Level 3 extended National Diploma in Performing Arts BTEC Level 3 extended National Diploma in Acting 1 year pre-vocational course
Diverse FM Media Training	Website 01582 725500	78a Castle Street Luton LU1 3AJ	Support to young people aged 15-24 into education, training or apprenticeships and to help them set their chosen career path.
TCHC Gaps	Website 01923 698443 07873 619504	47 Edward Street Dunstable LU6 1HE	Construction multi-skills Horticulture Health & Social Care Future skills – employability & careers and independence Functional skills – English, Maths and digital skills Work Skills Steps to work
Houghton Learning Hub (see also Central Beds College)	Website 01582 477776	Bedford Square Community Centre Tithe Farm Road Houghton Regis LU5 5ES	Horticulture Construction Information Technology Life Skills/Independent Living Beauty Creative Studies Land Studies Care Studies Hospitality
SSG Services	Website 01234 340782	Alexander Sports Centre Sidney Road Bedford MK40 2BQ	Intermediate Sports Coaching Academy Advanced Sports Coaching Academy Extended Advanced Sports Coaching Academy Foundation Skills Academy Intermediate Skills Academy
Skills Pad	Website 01582 958844	Marlborough House 33 Park Street West Luton LU1 3BE	ESOL, B1, B2 and C1 Skills in working in the business administration and customer service industries Skills in working in childcare industries Skills in working in the digital technology industries SIA Security Childcare related courses Delivering information and guidance Introduction to youth work Employability skills Personal social development Functional skills Maths Functional skills English Early years practitioner Early years workforce
Work Pays	Website 07767 102917	Online Provider	Functional skills English(entry to L2) Functional skills Maths (entry to L3) Certificate in Personal and Social Development (Level 1) Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (Level 1 & 2) Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles (Level 2) Certificate in Employability skills (Level 1, 2 and Entry 3) Certificate in Skills for Health & Social Care (Level 1) Extended Certificate in Skills for Health & Social Care (Level 2) Certificate in Skills for Retail (Level 1 and Entry 3) Extended Certificate for Skills for Retail (Level 2) Certificate in Personal and Social Skills (Entry Level, 1, 2 and 3) Extended Vocational studies focusing on Business Admin (Level 1) Certificate in the Principles of Business Admin (Level 2) Certificate for Skills in Hospitality and Catering (Level 1) IT User (Level 1, 2 and 3) Certificate in Skills for Childcare (Level 1) Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Card ) (Level 1) Certificate in Vocational Studies focusing on Construction (Level 1) Award in Progression (Level 1, 2 and Entry 3) Award in Support Work in Schools (Level 2) Information, Advice and Guidance (Level 2 and 3) Award in Education and Training (Level 2) Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (Level 2)
The Princes Trust	Website 0800 842842	Online Provider	Mentoring Health & Social Care Get started with a Cyberfirst world Get started with Digital Skills Get into Google IT Certificate Virtual Explore self-esteem boosting workshops Enterprise – be your own boss Team Bedfordshire – 12 week programme to boost self-confidence, reduce anxiety, complete a team community challenge, gain work experience and improve employment prospects.

Provider	Contact Information	Address	Courses Offered
Marsh House Studio Music Technology	Website 01582 510122	Marsh House Luton LU3 2SR	Music Production
Heywood House	Website 01582 848288	The Heywood House Centre Futures House The Moakes Luton LU3 3QB	Offering health, social care and an educational programme to young adults with profound and complex learning difficulties and additional needs.
Macintyre No-Limits	Website 01234 910203	High Road, Cotton End, Bedford MK45 3AA	Learners are enrolled at their local college and receive an individualised and engaging programme education overseen by Macintyre No Limits. Includes work experience and job coaches.
C&G Plastering Academy	Website 01582 842878	Hill and Coles Farm, London Road, Markyate, At Albans, AL3 8HA	Beginners 2 Day Intensive Weekend 1 Week Foundation Plastering Course 2 Weeks Intermediate Plastering Course 3 Weeks Advanced plastering Course

Lea Manor High School

Further Education Providers

Many application deadlines have now closed.

Colleges & Sixth Forms

Schools with Sixth Forms

Independent Training Providers

Specific Provision for High Needs Learners