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Learner Assembly
Our Learner Assembly brings together learner representatives from around the collegeto share their experiences, knowledge, and ideas. By becoming a voluntary member of the Learner
June 13, 2025
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New Directions College Open Day
Join Us for Our Open Day! Monday 14th July 2025, from 12pm to 8pm Thinking about returning to education? Want to learn new skills, explore
May 28, 2025
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Free Creative Arts Courses for Whitley Residents!
This workshop is FREE to all participants as part of our Community, Arts & Wellbeing programme and kindly sponsored by the Arts Council. Art Course
May 9, 2025
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reasons to Choose New Directions College
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A Reading based Adult & Community College, offering a variety of courses, flexible timetables, classroom delivery and online learning.
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Meet new people, make friends and learn with other adults in a professional and relaxed environment.
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Learn at a College where teaching adults is our specialism and you receive the support to reach your full potential.
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The majority of our courses are free to study, or are discounted depending on your personal circumstances.
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We offer a range of support that includes learning and financial support, help with the cost of childcare and access to ICT kit and equipment.
What our Students Say
“I really enjoyed the course Holly was kind, patient, engaging and thorough. Really appreciate the creche facilities and cannot stress highly enough that without that help and funding I would not have been able to study the course to help me change careers. Holly has been quick with feedback, encouraging and gave good constructive feedback on how to improve the work. I will miss coming to her classes and really appreciate the extra help that new Directions College has delivered in enabling parents to be able to study and help with the financial burden.”
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Early years course
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Courses delivered each year
2000+
Learners reached annually
8
Delivery Locations
94.7%
Of our Learners would recommend us
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Stages in Qualification Levels (Entry, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4)
100%