Thru Care

Description: Castle College provide courses ranging from basic English and Maths to courses such as AS Psychology. The college provides support for a range of different levels of education and some courses are free to people on benefits, or asylum seekers.

Criteria: Criteria: Anyone wishing to further their education and take advantage of learning opportunities.

Referral Procedure Self or agency.

Phone, call in or email for information.

Description: Confetti Studios deliver pioneering courses in music technology, video production and animation. Courses range from flexible part-time to full time courses and from foundation level to degree level. The service has the latest equipment, software, state of the art studios and specialist tutors. Confetti also offer some one-to-one courses.

Criteria: Anyone wishing to engage in learning opportunities.

Referral Procedure Self or agency referral.

Phone or email for further information.

Description: An information and advice service for young people, offering support on a wide range of topics: career decisions, drug advice; education; health issues; money matters; personal problems; training and work.
A Personal Advisor works closely with local partners and will refer young people to appropriate specialist agencies. A key objective of Connexions Nottinghamshire is to encourage young people to stay in education, employment and training.

Criteria: All young people aged 13-19

Minimum age: 13

Opening times:
9.15am - 5.30pm Mon
9.15am - 4.30pm Tue
10am - 4.30pm Wed
9.15am - 4.30pm Thur
9.15am - 4pm Fri

Description: Double Impact aim to provide a good service for people who have experienced problematic drug and alcohol use and who are now wishing to abstain. They provide support on personal development, housing, training, education and employment. They also provide a mentoring scheme and a structured aftercare programme, volunteer work opportunities, a womens group, a range of complementary therapies and even have their own football team.

Criteria: Stabilised/recovering drug and alcohol users aged 18 and above who are seeking aftercare support in accessing housing, further education, training, entering employment or voluntary work.

Referral Procedure Self, agency or service referral.

Opening times:
8am - 5pm Mon - Fri

Description: Jobshop offering advice on employment and training opportunities.

Areas served:
Nottingham

Criteria: Unemployed people.

Referral Procedure Call in or phone.

Opening times:
9am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri
10am - 4.30pm Wed

Description: Full and part time courses, from basic English and Maths Skills, through to construction, fashion and accounting. The college also provides higher education opportunities. Additional learning support can be provided, as well as counselling and student development.

Criteria: Anyone wishing to engage in learning and development. Please note that different courses will have different requirement criteria.

Referral Procedure Self or agency.

Phone, call in or email for information.

Description: This service provides dyslexia screening and assessment and specialist courses and training for people with diagnosed dyslexia.
Information, advice and guidance on dyslexia and associated topics.

Criteria: Anyone who feels they may be suffering from dyslexia.

Referral Procedure Self or agency referral.

Phone for information.

Description: Parent support for all mums, dads and carers of children. 24 hour telephone helpline that is confidential and free 0808 800 2222
Web services including live chat and email support

Local groups and workshops available in the City of Nottingham

Criteria: Available to all parents and carers who need support with parenting

Minimum age: Available to all parents and carers

Referral Procedure No referral needed - Universal provision of helpline and web.
Professionals can refer parents to extended telephone support - see the website for details

Opening times:
24 hour - 7 day a week free phone helpline

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm

Description: The aim of the project is to help people change their lives and futures for the better by accessing training, education or employment. Services provided include: 1:1 support, arranging training and further education, writing a CV, interview techniques, opening a bank account, benefits advice, transport costs for interviews, some financial assistance.

Criteria: Anyone who is over 18, homeless (NCA, Hostels etc), recovering from alcohol/substance misuse or has any criminal convictions.

Minimum age: 18

Referral Procedure Anyone welcome to come along and find out more. Bus fares reimbursed for this meeting.

Opening times:
Mon: 9am - 5pm
Tues: 11am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thurs: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 9am - 5pm

Description: Confidence and motivation support, interview preparation, CV preparation, assistance with finding a suitable job and/or course for your needs, links with local colleges and employers, understanding, non-judgemental and 100% confidential services, small amount of financial assistance available, continued assistance after entering employment or training.

Criteria: Available to recovering substance/alcohol missusers, people with criminal convictions and people with homelessness issues (living in hostels etc.)

Referral Procedure Welcome meetings are held in the office every Thursday at 2.00pm. Anyone is welcome to come along to find out more. Bus fares will be reimbursed.

Opening times:
9am - 5pm Mon - Fri
10am - 5pm Tue

Description: Take 1 deliver non-vocational pre-vocational and vocational learning and training for young people and adults, doing music, media, performing arts, dance, singing, video production and artistic development. Individuals and groups are given support and embrace different musical styles such as hip-hop and RnB etc.

All courses are free.

Criteria: People from disadvantaged backgrounds, or those struggling to engage in education.

Referral Procedure Self referral.

Phone, call-in or email for information.

Description: This service provides flexible learning opportunities to homeless and vulnerably housed individuals. Courses range from computers, arts, English and Maths and also explore drug use and independent living skills.

Criteria: Homeless or vulnerable individuals.

Referral Procedure Self or agency referral.

Phone or call in for information.

Description: Supporting people who want to work within the voluntary sector, helping them find opportunities. The service can also help with CV writing and interview techniques.

Criteria: Anyone wishing to engage in volunteer based work.

Referral Procedure Self or agency referral.

Phone or call in for information.