HE Guide 2027-2028 - Flipbook - Page 12
HIGHER EDUCATION
PARTNERSHIPS
We are proud to offer high-quality
Higher Education through respected
partnerships with leading awarding
bodies and universities.
These collaborations ensure our students
receive industry-informed teaching and
recognised qualifications that support
progression into skilled employment or
further study.
The Open University
Pearson
We are a validated partner of The Open
University, enabling us to deliver a suite
of university-level programmes including
Foundation Degrees (FD), BA/BSc (Hons)
and Top-Up Degrees, Master’s-level
study (MA) with our students enrolled
on these programmes graduating with a
qualification which carries the reputation
and recognition of a nationally respected
university.
We are approved to deliver Pearson
Higher Nationals (HNC/HND),
internationally recognised technical and
vocational qualifications designed with
employers in mind. These programmes
offer a practical, career-focused
curriculum which directly aligns to
industry skills needs, with progression
routes into employment or Top-Up
degrees.
NCFE
NEIoT
We work in partnership with NCFE, one of
the UK's leading awarding organisations,
to deliver our Initial Teacher Training
qualifications. These programmes
support aspiring educators to develop
core pedagogical knowledge, professional
practice skills, understanding of inclusive
teaching, confidence in planning,
assessment and classroom delivery.
We have partnered with the North East
Institute of Technology to help deliver
higher-level technical training that
meets real industry needs. Through this
collaboration, learners gain access to
state-of-the-art facilities and specialist
pathways in advanced manufacturing,
engineering, construction and digital.
Leeds Beckett University
We are proud to partner with Leeds Beckett University to deliver their PGCE Primary
Education (5–11) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at Bishop Auckland College (subject
to final approval). Students studying this programme will benefit from a high-quality
teacher education experience, preparing them for a rewarding career in primary
education, and will graduate with a qualification awarded by a well-established and
highly respected university.
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