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Construction Workshops 12pm – 3pm
Construction Workshops, Unit 2, Hallwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4JR

Lakes College is inviting you to attend a Painting and Decoratingtrade show. Call in to meet the specialists in your industry and takea look at their new and innovative products. This event is free andwill take place in the college construction workshops onWednesday 22nd February 12-3pm (no prior booking necessary).Please report to reception on arrival.

Vliegenthart - Fluxaf environmentally friendly paint removal and prep products
Dulux Trade
Repair Care International - Specialist resin repair system’s
OLFA
Quality Tools and Blades
Mirka Products - Mirka dust free sanding equipment
Mythic Paints - New to uk last few years and 0% VOC’s
Anyglpta Wall Coverings
Graco Spray Van
Krud Kutter - Specialist preparation and cleaning products
Purdy Brushes
Wooster Brushes
TDS - Trade Decorating Suppliesplus many more

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Lakes College 01946 839300

The Princes Trust team is for 16-25 year olds who perhaps need to ease themselves back into learning. If you can’t commit fulltime and want to see what it’s like before you try, this might be the perfect option.

Maybe you feel work isn’t stretching you or you’ve been unemployed for sometime. Perhaps you would love to try something new or even find out more about yourself, and want to put something back intothe community. The Prince’s Trust Teamprogramme lets you do all that, and work with great people at the same time. Even better — if you’re unemployed, it’s free, and it won’t affect your Jobseeker’s Allowance.

Who are we looking for?
You don’t need a shed load of qualifications or existing experience. You just need energy and a desire to try new things. That’s one of the reasons Team is a fantastic way to improve your confidence and show employers what you’re capable of. To put it simply, Team teaches practical life-skills that you just can’t get from a classroom.

So what can you do?
Whatever you’re passionate about, you’ll connect with 15 like-minded people, for 12 weeks.
Taking on challenges that make a differenceto West Cumbria such as
— Community Projects
— Community Fundraising
— Team Challenges

You will also get a qualification; the practical skills you learn will lead to a formal qualification – Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills. You choose the projects you work on, combined with one residential week and two weeks work experience. If you’re unemployed, you’ll get careers advice; help with CVs, and job searches.

Find out more
Find out how you could join a Prince’s Trust Team. Call Student Services on 01946 839 300.

Lakes College has a brand new prospectus out now! The 2012 issue has up-to-the-minute details of all our full time further education and higher education courses.  So if you are leaving school this year and want an alternative to A Levels, or perhaps you left school a while ago and you are looking for an inspiring new career and can undertake a full time programme in September 2012, then this is the prospectus for you. This prospectus also contains all the different types of Apprenticeships we offer. We also have a great spectrum of higher education courses for those of you who want the advantages of a university level education, without the dent in your bank balance.

We’ve tried to put in as much information as possible, but if you want to know the real nitty-gritty of the subjects so you can make sure you are making the right choice then search for the appropriate fact sheet on this website, or give our Student Services team a call on 01946 839300. They can offer all sorts of helpful advice from funding available to great careers advice. If you are ready to apply, then you can do it straight from this website, pop in to Student Services, or call for an application form. We’ll contact you as soon as we hear from you and invite you to an admission session where you can meet your potential tutor, find out more about life at the college and what is involved in studying your chosen course.

Download Prospectus

Over £1500 raised for Children in Need 2011 at Lakes College

Staff and students from Lakes College have been digging deep this week to raise lots of money for this year’s Children in Need appeal.  Across the week they have organised lots different activities which has helped them to raise £775.46.  The college was joined on the day by staff from Barclays Bank- Carlisle, they joined in with Zumba and also made juicy cupcakes to sell in the college, and matched the £775.46 total with another £750.00 which has resulted in a grand total of £1525.46 raised by Lakes College.

The activities organised included the following:

Fancy dress Zumba

Tutors V Staff rugby and football matches

Cakes stalls

Handmade badges for sale

Wearing pyjamas for the day

Sponsored Walk

Beauty treatments including Pudsey nails

Badge Sale

Check out the pictures of all the Children in Need activities.

The College would like to alert students and members of the community that the lecturers union, University College Union (UCU) the business support union, UNISON have declared their intention to call members to take part in a nationwide campaign of industrial action on Wednesday 30 November 2011 in opposition to the Government’s reforms to public pensions.

The College will remain open and staff who are not conducting strike action will be teaching and working as usual and students will have access to all of the usual support facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre.

The College would like offer its apologies in advance for any disruption caused to students and the community on these days

45 Young Apprentices from Lakes College West Cumbria were recently joined by family, friends, tutors and employers at a special celebratory ceremony, held at Hunday Manor, to receive their awards for completion of the challenging Young Apprenticeship Programme.

Staff from the college and schools and employers involved in the partnership presented the awards and a voucher of £50.00 to each of the students who have completed their Young Apprenticeships in either Performing Arts, Sports Leadership & Engineering including Performing Arts student Thomas Waite who narrowly missed out on becoming the UK’s Young Apprentice of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Service grand award ceremony in London.

The Young Apprenticeship programme has been running at Lakes College since its national launch in 2005.  Originally set up as government pilot scheme, the programme offers young individuals the opportunity to take industry specific courses alongside their GCSE studies, it proved so successful that six years later the scheme is still running but has sadly become another victim of economic cuts. In September 2011, the college welcomed the last cohort of Young Apprentice students on their two year programmes.

Judith Dakers, Lakes College School Provision Manager said

“The awards evening has been an opportunity to help these young people recognise and celebrate their success, I believe the Young Apprenticeships have given lots of young people the motivation and encouragement to really try and achieve their potential.  During the lifespan of the programme the college has built up some major partnerships with schools and local organisations to run the courses. We are currently exploring different avenues that could take the place of young apprenticeships and enable us to continue working with our partners.”

We are pleased to introduce our new one day specialist science courses giving you the chance to improve your skills in a range of topics and for a short time only we are offering these at more than HALF PRICE! Get a full day’s training plus lunch for just £50, yes £50. The exciting new programmes have been developed for those working in or with an interest in science and are pitched at introductory level. Subjects include:

• · Nuclear Science

• · Introduction to Analytical Science

• · Handling Chemicals Safely

• · Introduction to Radiation Science

• · Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

• · Report Writing

• · Green Chemistry

 View our pdf brochure or for more information please call 01946 839300 and we’d be glad to help.

Lakes College West Cumbria has teamed up with one of the UK’s premier home study providers, UK Open Learning, to offer distance learning to those who prefer to study from home at their own pace and in their own time.

This partnership has ensured that the college can now offer an extra 50+ courses to those who are unable to study at the Lillyhall campus.  The courses available cover a wide variety of topics from Starting up Your Own Business, Children’s and Social Studies through to Criminology, Property Development and Animal Care. Virtually all the courses are certificated by the national awarding body NCFE, thus ensuring that students have a sound learning experience.

The college’s Partnership and External Relations Manager, Clare McGuinness, said; “We are delighted to be able offer even more flexibility in our courses through our new partnership with UK Open Learning.  This opens doors to those who are restricted by commitments such as childcare or travel, or even those who would feel more comfortable studying from home in their own environment. We have been extremely impressed with UK Open Learning’s successful history and by the quality of their programmes and we look forward to the development of this new venture”.

Students can start on one of the distance courses offered through Lakes College anytime of the year with materials being delivered straight to their door and a personal tutor on hand to answer any questions.

To find out more about distance learning with Lakes College & UK Open Learning please contact 01946 839300 or visit www.lcwc.ac.uk/courses/distance-learning-courses

Dowload PDF course list here

Lakes College’s rugby team have achieved their first win of the season on Wednesday 28^th September with their first fixture in the SRL North West division. It was the first chance the students on the new Elite Rugby Programme have had to play together. The students travelled to Cowley College in St Helens who they defeated with an impressive 32:12 win.

The first half was tight, with both team’s defence working hard. Lakes took an early lead with a well worked try, Connor Holliday making a break down the right side of the pitch and passing to Andrew Smith to go over the try line; Sean Mumberson converted.

Cowley came back into the game with two quick tries of their own to go 12-6 up. Lakes got over for another try just before half time with Callum Tunstall finishing well in the corner; the conversion was missed meaning Cowley were in the lead at half time 12.10.

The second half was dominated by Lakes College as they ran in four tries without reply. A training ground move saw Martin O’Neil and Andrew Smith combining to send Scott Rouke away to score. The next two tries were scored by the left sided players, Tony Quinn and Lewis McCarron combining well and both crossing for tries. The final try of the game came from an excellent break from Connor Holliday who passed to Karl Dixon who beat three players on his way to the try line. Sean Mumberson converted three out of the four tries. The final score 32.12 to Lakes College giving them their first victory of the season.

What’s on the Course?

This programme encourages a multidisciplinary approach and is specifically designed for those wishing to develop their own fine art practice. 
The course is concept and ideas based, students tend to use any techniques and medium which fit their ideas. The term fine art is used in its broadest sense in terms of the materials use, this could include a combination of painting, printing, sculpture, digital media, mixed media etc. The course is studio led and you will be given time and guidance to develop your own work and areas of interest.

You will have the opportunity to choose some of your own units to extend your knowledge into specific areas of fine art.

HND’s are suitable for students from a range of backgrounds, not only those with qualifications normally required for entry onto a degree programme. The programme aims to provide you with a coherent and flexible programme of study which recognises and values your prior learning and provides an opportunity for active engagement in lifelong learning.

8 Modules will be completed per year covering over 240 credits over the two year programme.

Modules include 5 mandatory core units:

Visual Communication in Art and Design

Ideas Generation and Development in 
Art and Design.

Contextual and Cultural Referencing in 
Art and Design

Professional practice in Art and Design

Project Design, Implementation and 
Evaluation

Other units include:

Development of Fine Art Language

Development of a Fine Art Identity

Exhibition of Fine Art Work

+ a selection of optional units relating to 
your area of interest.

How will I be assessed?

There are no examinations; work is assessed on a formative and summative basis. You will be set project briefs throughout the course and your modules will be marked accumulatively throughout the two years.

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Modules will be delivered in a variety of ways suited to higher level study. Methods will include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, group critiques,gallery visits, studio practice and independent research.

Learning at this level and above is very focused on independent study, and students will be expected to take responsibility for their own learning.

What can I do next?
Success in the HND will allow you to continue onto the second or final year of an Honours Degree or work as a fine art 
practitioner.

How long does it take?
Two years full-time or three years part-time

Who is it suitable for?
Anyone interested in a career in Art, and has a level 3 or 4 qualification.

How much does it cost?
Fees may vary according to qualification you do.

Student loans and bursaries are available for many students to access. For more information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance or contact Val Cumberbatch 01946 839300 ext 1089

How do I apply?

Part Time students should apply directly to Lakes College by completing an application form.  www.lcwc.ac.uk/apply 

All students can request an HE information pack.

All students are guaranteed an interview

What if I need support?

The college provides a range of additional support for students who would like extra help with their studies. If you need help in deciding what to study or information on travel, finance, childcare, personal or health concerns, please contact student services.

‘Lakes College is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination - be it based on gender, race, ethnic origin, background, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation’.

Lakes College are proud to announce that we have reached the finals of the 2011 CN Group Education and Learning Awards for a total of seven categories.

Judging recently took place to decide who would be in the running; judges said “There was a very high standard of entries from across the educational field and across the whole county.”

Lakes College have enjoyed previous success with the ‘Golden Apple Awards’; in 2010 the college were delighted to win two of the prestigious prizes;  ‘Post -16 providers of the year’ and ‘Outstanding new teacher’.

The winners will be announced at a gala event on October the 6^th so stay tuned for the results and big congratulations to those who have been shortlisted.

Lakes College finalists are:

Learner of the Year: Rob Skelly

Community Involvement Award: Lakes College

Teaching Assistant of the Year: Claire Shakespeare

Outstanding New Teacher: Sam Craig

Lecturer of the Year: Fiona Donaldson

Apprentice of the Year: Stephanie Humphreys, Forth Engineering

Post-16 Education Provider of the Year: Lakes College

Lakes College is delighted to announce that they have beaten their target to place 100 apprentices in work within 100 days.  In June 2011 the college declared that it had again joined forces with the National Apprenticeship Services (NAS) to take part in the nationwide initiative ‘100 in 100’.
 
The ‘100 in 100’ initiative has been set up by NAS to benefit young people by providing them with a chance to get on career ladder whilst also benefiting businesses with a skilled and bespoke workforce.
   
The college has successfully placed 105 apprentices in work within 75 days, three quarters of the time, and will be continuing to recruit both apprentices and employers.

Lorraine Irving, Business & Community Development manager  has headed up the initiative for the college “We are delighted that the initiative has been such a high success and that we have already beaten our target to place 100 apprentices in work in a fraction of the time.  We will be continuing to carry on recruitment of both employers and apprentices and aim to successfully match the employer’s needs with the skills of the local workforce.”

You are invited to a showcase event on 27th September giving you first look at the plans for the brand new Energy Coast Construction Skills Centre and the opportunity tolearn more about what Lakes College and its partnersare doing to shape the future of construction in Cumbria.You will also have the chance to enter a FREE PRIZE DRAW to win a place on one of our brand new courses!

There will be a set of brief presentations, with networking opportunities and a chance to find out more about the qualifications that can help your business grow in this market.

The event will run 5.30pm-7pm and will include a buffet meal.

Please RSVP by 20 September 2011

Call Laura Lithgow on 01946 839300 ext 1017 to confirm.

Lakes College has secured £119,000 from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities fund to launch ‘Stay West’; an innovative project to help improve the employment prospects of people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

The ‘Stay West’ programme will offer better chances to people with LDD to improve their life skills, launching in November 2011,  ‘Stay West’ will aim to tackle the underlying issues linked to the employment of people with LDD and raise awareness with local employers and communities.

The college will work closely with the students, employers and communities to generate 36 day supported work placements and offer free awareness training to the employers and communities involved.

Daniel Braithwaite, Head of Faculty for Creative and Service Industries “We’re delighted to have won funding for Stay West as we’ve been planning the project for some time. Its great news for local employers and people with LDD and a chance for the College to help break down the barriers related to employment of people with LDD”

MONEY MATTERS

When the news broke of the end of EMA (Educational Maintenance Allowance) and discretionary transport funds, Lakes College quickly put on its thinking cap and started to come up with ideas to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to access the education they are entitled to.

Lakes College has always worked hard to ensure that its students have the financial support they need.  For some years now we have had learning support funds in place and in response to recent changes we have introduced the college bursary scheme.  The bursary scheme will offer support to students that have been affected by the EMA cuts or to those who are facing financial barriers.

LAKES COLLEGE BURSARY SCHEME

Bursaries

The bursary scheme has been created by Lakes College to help students aged 16 – 18 most in need of financial assistance; it will ensure they have the opportunity to study in further education.

The College offers students two bursaries. You will not need to nominate which one you are applying for we will work this out from your application. In addition to bursary payments you will be supported with the cost of any equipment you need to purchase for your course or any trips that are related to your learning. These costs have already been confirmed by your tutor.

The Guaranteed Bursary

This is a payment of £40 per week towards the costs of coming to College. To be eligible for this bursary you must be:

•  In care

•  A Care leaver

•  In receipt of income support

(Independent student on means tested benefit in own right)

•  Disabled and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance

•  Disabled and in receipt of Disability Living Allowance

The College Bursary

The College Bursary is available to new 16-18 year-old full-time FE students, who would have previously been eligible for the full Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). The Bursary is a payment of £24 a month towards the costs of coming to College.

The payment of £24 a month is equal to the cost of your monthly lunches on the days you come to College or you can choose to spend this money to help you with books and materials, or anything that you need along the way. This will ensure that you receive the financial support needed to assist you with your course.

If you have been unable to claim free transport from Cumbria County Council then we may be able to offer a payment each term to assist you with the costs of buying your own travel card. To qualify for this transport support you must live more than 3 miles from the College. The cost of saver pass from Cumbria County Council is £350 for the year

To be eligible for this bursary you must:

•  Be at least 16 but under 19 years of age on 31 August 2011

•  Dependant member of a household receiving benefits (except Child Tax Credit)

•  Household income of less than £20,817

•  Have been resident in England or Wales for the last three years (unless you were here only for study). Residents of Scotland or Northern Ireland are not eligible for this support

Support from the bursary schemes will be subject to good attendance and behaviour and will be paid direct in to your bank account via BACS. You must provide your bank account details when applying for the bursary.

Applications for the bursary must be made no later than 2 weeks into the start of the programme of study.

OTHER FINACIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Provision for EMA recipients of £30 per week - Academic year 2010/11

If you are a continuing on to the second year of your course at Lakes College and received EMA payments of £30 EMA in the previous academic year (2011/12), you will still be eligible for support of up to £20 per week paid centrally from the government fund.

In addition to the payment of £20 per week you will be supported with the cost of any equipment you need to purchase for your course or any trips that are related to your learning. These costs have already been confirmed by your tutor 

*NB – This EMA payment will still be paid dependant on good attendance and behaviour

Transport

If you are aged 19 or under and live outside a 3 mile radius of Lakes College it is likely that you will be entitled to a subsidised or, in some cases, free bus pass from Cumbria County Council. http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/childrensservices/educationandlearning/schools/schooltransport/default.asp

You can apply for a free bus pass if you or your parents/guardians are claiming certain benefits including:

• Income Support
• Housing Benefit
• Working Tax Credit
• Employment Support Allowance
• Job Seekers Allowance

If you are not able to claim a free bus pass but are a new full time student and are aged 19 or under you will be entitled to a subsidised buss pass from Cumbria County Council at the cost of £350 per annum. Visit the Stagecoach website for details of this scheme. http://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Learner Support Fund

You are over 19 on 31^st August 2011 you may be entitled to heap from the Learner Support Fund if your household income is less than £20,817 per annum or are in receipt of a means tested benefit such as:  

• Income Support
• Housing Benefit
• Working Tax Credit
• Employment Support Allowance
• Job Seekers Allowance

This will provide support with:

• Examination and Registration Fees
• Equipment
• Childcare
• Transport
• Hardship funds for learners who require emergency help.

WHO TO CONTACT

Each application for financial assistance will be treated with the strictest confidence and assessed on a case by case basis.  To find out if you are eligible for any of the support available please contact students services or pop in to the office and a member of the team will be happy to help discuss all your options.

Telephone:  01946 839300

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A giant street party was held on Friday evening (29th of July) at Lakes College, with entertainment from an eclectic mix of street performers as part of the Lakes Alive 2011 Summer Programme. 

Nearly 100 people attended the event which saw guests enjoying picnics in the sunshine whilst a mixture of static and walkabout acts performed around them.

Highlights of the evening included The Astral Circus which showcased not only Ric Taylor’s juggling talents but also his balancing abilities on the giant Ball of Death and tightrope walking on the dreaded Walk of Despair.

The Bread and Butter Theatre Company also thrilled guests as they performed their Sports Day act about two enthusiastic teachers trying to get the nation fit for the 2012 Olympics.

To complete the evening the Last Chance Saloon Band got the guests up on their feet to participate in a spot of line dancing with their performance of Barndance with Attitude. 

The evening was a great success with the variety of entertainment getting top marks from the audience.  Guests took full advantage of the event by bringing along their friends and families, participating in acts and sharing a laugh with the performers.