Bringing learning to your doorstep
Whether it’s a desire to learn new skills or a positive step towards employment, we offer over 250 daytime, evening and weekend courses across Mansfield and Ashfield that are low-cost or completely FREE!
Study for free!
Tuition fees on some of our courses are waived under the following eligibility criteria:
- Aged 19 or over (on August 31 2024) and living in eligible postcodes
- Earning below £25,000
- Unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits
- Employed and in receipt of qualifying benefits but take-home pay (disregarding benefits) is less than £892 a month (sole adult) or £1,437 a month (joint benefit)
- Economically inactive (not working and in receipt of benefits).
Call our team to find out more 01623 413602.
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Our courses
With over 250 courses to choose from there really is something for everyone. Courses range in length from a single session to a number of weeks, and can easily fit around your other commitments.
Call us to discuss upcoming courses and book your place today, 01623 413602.
Life skills and wellbeing
A variety of short courses that enable you to explore your interests, and learn something new. Courses include:
- Arts and Crafts
- Digital Skills
- Health and Wellbeing
- Hospitality and Cookery
- Languages
Employability and personal development
A range of courses that boost essential employability skills. Courses include:
FAQs
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How much will it cost?
Many courses are free for adults who are unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, or for adults in employment who earn less than £25,000. Those who don’t qualify will pay an hourly fee of £4.00 as a contribution towards learning costs on our non-accredited courses; fees for accredited courses are shown on the college website. Fees can either be paid in full at enrolment or in instalments*.
Some courses will require students to purchase additional resources for their course including materials and workbooks – please ask for further details when booking onto your course.
* Some courses may require payment of fees in advance.
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How do I book onto a course?
Booking onto a course is easy! Simply call our team on 01623 413602. Remember to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Sometimes, a course may be cancelled due to low numbers, so do make sure you book early to let us know if you’re interested.
Enrolment takes place in advance or at the first session of the course. If you cannot attend, please contact the team on 01623 413602.
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Discounted fees
If you are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, or are employed and earning less than £25,008 per year you are entitled to 100% reduction in tuition fees on many courses. Your most recent wage slip must be produced to confirm eligibility for remitted fees due to low wage.
Benefits which qualify include:
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not contribution based)
- Housing or Council Tax Benefit (not Single Person’s Allowance)
- Employment Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Incapacity Benefit
- Universal Credit.
Information correct as of August 2024. Please note: Students should be at least 19 years of age on 31 August 2024.
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What do I need to bring with me?
You will need to provide your National Insurance number on your enrolment form, and please bring along a notebook and pen for taking any notes.
This will enable us to provide you with your Unique Learner Number (ULN) when you complete your enrolment form. If you qualify for a 100% reduction in tuition fees, don’t forget to bring your current benefit(s) documents with you.
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Refunds
If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, any student who has paid their fees in full at the start of the course will receive a refund for the weeks which have been cancelled. If a student withdraws from a course, the standard college refunds policy will apply.
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*Accredited courses that have set fees or that might be free (subject to eligibility). Get in touch to find out more, 01623 413602.