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.

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 2023. Information to be reviewed November 2023.

Colleges & Sixth Forms

Provider

Contact Information

Address

Open Day Dates

Application Deadline

Luton Sixth Form College

Website

01582 877500

Bradgers Hill Road

Luton

LU2 7EW

Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Please book tickets online

TBA

Barnfield College

Website

01582 569555

New Bedford Road

Luton

LU2 7BF

9.30am – 12:30pm on:

Saturday 4^th November 2023

Saturday 2^nd March 2024

Saturday 15^th June 2024

Please book tickets online

Early application is advisable to secure your place

Bedford College

Website

0345 658 8990

Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK42 9AH

Wednesday 15^th November 2023, 5pm – 8pm

Please book tickets online

Early application is advisable to secure your place

National College for Motorsports

Website

01536 419580

Unit 2285 and Unit 8

Silverstone Park

Towcester

Northants

NN12 8GX

Virtual open evening takes place on

Thursday, 30^th November 2023 5pm – 8pm

Please book tickets online

Early application is advisable to secure your place

The Bedford Sixth Form

Website

01234 291291

Bromham Road

Bedford

MK40 2BS

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

5pm – 8pm

Event fully booked - Please register interest for future events

End of May 2024, to be confirmed

Shuttleworth College

Website

0345 658 8990

Old Warden Park

Biggleswade

SG18 9DX

Saturday 18^th November 2023, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Please book tickets online

Applications accepted until start of course, subject to available places

Central Beds College

(see also Houghton Learning Hub)

Website

01582 477776

Main Campus

Dunstable

LU5 4HG

Thursday 9^th November 2023, 4pm – 7pm

Please book tickets online

Early application is advisable to secure your place

North Herts College

Website

01462 424242

Monkswood Way

Stevenage

SG1 1LA

Cambridge Road

Hitchin

SG4 0JD

Engineering & Construction Campus

Units 1-6

Fulton Close

Stevenage

SG1 2AF

Wednesday 15^th November 2023

Tuesday 27^th February 2024

Wednesday 28^th February 2024

Tuesday 23^rd April 2024

Wednesday 24^th April 2024

Tuesday 11^th June 2024

Wednesday 12^th June 2024

Timings to be advised

Please book tickets online

No closing date for applications as not oversubscribed

Oaklands College

Website

01727 737000

St Albans Campus

Hatfield Road

St Albans

AL4 0JA

Welwyn Garden City Campus

The Campus

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6AH

Saturday 4^th November 2023

St Albans Campus

10am – 3pm

Please book tickets online

Saturday 11^th November 2023 Welwyn Garden City Campus

10am – 3pm

Please book tickets online

TBA

Kimberley Sixth Form College

Website

01234 762890

Green Lane

Stewartby

MK43 9LY

No Open Events upcoming for next academic year

Monday, 27^th November 2023, to be confirmed

Milton Keynes College

Website

01908 684444

Chaffron Way Campus

Woughton Campus West

Leadenhall

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LP

Bletchley Campus

Sherwood Drive

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 6DR

Open events will be held on both Campuses on:

Saturday 11^th November 2023 10am - 1pm

Saturday 20^th January 2024 10am - 1pm

Tuesday 7^th March 2024 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday 19^th March 2024 5pm - 7pm

Please book tickets online

Schools with Sixth Forms

Provider	Contact Information	Address	Open Day Dates	Application Deadline
Cardinal Newman Sixth Form	Website 01582 597125	Warden Hill Road Luton LU2 7AE	No Open Events upcoming for next academic year	Friday, 2^nd February 2024
The Shared Learning Trust - The Sixth Form	Website 01582 884100	The Sixth Form The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High Street Luton LU4 0NE	Friday, 20^th October 2023 The Chalk Hills Academy 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Event Postponed - New Date TBA) Friday 30^th November 2023 Stockwood Park Academy From 5:30 to 7:30pm	TBA
Harlington Sixth Form	Website 01525 755100	Goswell End Road Harlington Dunstable LU5 6NX	Tuesday, 23^rd November 2023, 5:30pm – 8pm	TBA
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form	Website 01582 436100	Crawley Green Road Luton LU2 9AG	Thursday 9^th November 2023, 5pm - 7pm Please book tickets online	Wednesday, 31^st January 2024
St George's School Sixth Form	Website 01582 765477	Sun Lane Harpenden AL5 4TD	No Open Events upcoming for next academic year	TBA
Sir John Lawes Sixth Form	Website 01582 760043	Manland Way Harpenden AL5 4QP	Tuesday, 16^th January 2024	Friday, 2^nd February 2024
Roundwood Park Sixth Form	Website 01582 765344	Roundwood Park Harpenden AL5 3AE	Wednesday, 17^th January 2024	Friday, 2^nd February 2024
Samuel Whitbread Sixth Form	Website 01462 629900	Shefford Road Clifton SG17 5QS	Thursday, 16^th November 2023 3:30pm – 7pm	Friday, 23^rd February 2024 by 3pm
The Priory Sixth Form	Website 01462 622300	Bedford Road Hitchin SG5 2RU	Thursday 2^nd November 2023, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Please book tickets online	End of term, December 2023. Date to be confirmed.
Hitchin Girls Sixth Form	Website 01462 621300	Highbury Road Hitchin SG4 9RS	Tuesday, 14^th November 2023, 6pm - 8pm Please book tickets online	TBA
Hitchin Boys Sixth Form	Website 01462 432181	Grammer School Walk Hitchin SG5 1JB	Tuesday, 16^th January 2024 5:30pm	TBA
Loreto VIth Form College (Catholic Girls School)	Website 01727 856206	Hatfield Road St Albans AL1 3RQ	No Open Events upcoming for next academic year	31^st March 2024
Redborne Sixth Form	Website 01525 404462	Flitwick Road Ampthill MK45 2NU	Virtual Open Day	TBA
Manshead Sixth Form	Website 01582 679400	Dunstable Road Caddington LU1 4BB	Wednesday, 29^th November, 6pm	TBA
Queensbury Sixth Form	Website 01582 601241	Langdale Road Dunstable LU6 3BU	13^th December 2023, 5pm - 8pm	No deadline for applications
All Saints Sixth Form	Website 01582 619700	Houghton Road Dunstable LU5 5AB	TBA	TBA
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Sixth Form	Website 01727 860079	Colney Heath Lane St Albans AL4 0TT	To apply please arrange an appointment by contacting the school office email addresses below: Mr G. Merrigan: merrigang@nbs.herts.sch.uk Mrs A. Westerdale: westerdalea@nbs.herts.sch.uk	TBA
Wixams Academy	Website 1234 608950	Green Lane Wixams Beds MK42 6BA	Thursday, 9^th November 2023 6pm – 8pm Please book tickets online	TBA
Sandringham School Sixth Form	Website 01727 799560	The Ridgeway St Albans Herts AL4 9NX	Monday, 11^th January 2024 Open morning tour for external candidates: Wednesday, 24^th January from 9am – 10.30am Tuesday, 30^th January from 9am – 10.30am	Friday, 9^th February 2024 Compulsory induction takes place on 26^th and 27^th June 2024

Independent Training Providers

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 Open Day: Tuesday, 21^st November 2023 9:15am - 1pm Audition Day: Tuesday, 28^th November 2023
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.

Specific Provision for High Needs Learners

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