Carers into Education - a chance to learn

How can you do that evening class you’re interested in, maintain your editing skills, start learning that new language or restart the GCSE you were doing at college before Mum had her stroke? It’s hard enough for anyone to do this, but if you are also caring for someone else at the same time it seems impossible.

Or perhaps not now...

The National Extension College is working in partnership with The Trust and has obtained funding from the Big Lottery so that carers can access NEC courses at reduced rates. We can offer a range of courses including GCSEs, AS and A2s, vocational subjects such as book-keeping or child-minding, along with creative writing, counselling and study skills.

NEC courses are through distance learning, with no requirement to attend classes, so you can study where and when you choose. Studies can be fitted around caring responsibilities and carers will have the support of a subject tutor and a personal mentor. In addition the NEC will work closely with your local Carers’ Centre to support students.

Don’t miss the opportunity to finish that GCSE never completed, to learn that new language or to start on something new and exciting just for you.

Please note: The project is only open to carers, aged 16 or over, in the East of England and the Midlands.

For more details and information please visit the NEC website or contact:

Sue Crowley
Carers into Education Project Manager
NEC, The Michael Young Centre, Purbeck Road, Cambridge CB2 2HN

Tel: 01223 400387
Email: Sue Crowley
Fax 01223 400325