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Barnardo’s Employment Training and Skills North
Our Employment, Training and Skills courses are tailored to ensure you can reach your full potential.
We will help you to build your confidence and equip you with the skills and knowledge expected by employers.
We work with multinational, UK, and local employers in a wide range of industries to support you into employment, apprenticeships and training.
Enrol with us to:
- Benefit from quality accredited programmes
- Gain hands-on work experience
- Learn from skilled and supportive tutors
- Have access to excellent facilities
- Meet like-minded learners
Contact us using the details below:
Tel: 0191 2963367
Email: ETS-N@barnardos.org.uk OR amanda.whitlie@barnardos.org.uk
Address of Youth Village:
Barnardo’s ETS North: Youth Village, Hudson Street, North Shields, NE30 1DL
First Point of Contact for Absences:
Amanda Whitlie, Tel 0191 2963367 OR email amanda.whitlie@barnardos.org.uk
Safe Guarding Lead:
Christina Saunders Wingfield, Children’s Service Manager for ETS North, Tel 0191 2963367
Welcome to Barnardo’s ETS Yorkshire
Your Future Starts Here…
Not everyone thrives in a large college, at Barnardos ETS Yorkshire you’ll be known, supported, and prepared for your future.
Looking for a college experience that is different?
At Barnardo’s ETS Yorkshire, we help young people aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) develop the confidence, qualifications, and workplace skills needed to succeed in employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
Based in Bradford city centre, our supportive and inclusive learning environment combines vocational qualifications, English and Maths, work experience, and preparation for adulthood, to help every learner achieve their goals.
Whether you know your preferred career path, or are still exploring your options, we can help you take the next step.
Why Choose Barnardo’s ETS Yorkshire?
- Smaller class sizes
- Friendly and supportive tutors
- Work experience opportunities
- Employer visits and guest speakers
- GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths
- Preparation for adulthood
- SEND and EHCP specialist support
- Supported progression into further education, apprenticeships or employment
Preparation for Adulthood:
We do more than help learners gain qualifications.
Our programmes help young people develop:
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Employability and workplace skills
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Communication and social skills
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Confidence and resilience
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Independence and community participation
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English and maths skills for adult life and work
Learners benefit from careers guidance, work experience opportunities, employer engagement and personalised progression planning.
Ready to find out more? Here is how to apply:
We welcome enquiries from:
- Young people
- Parents/Carers
- Schools
- Careers Advisors
- SEND Teams
- Local Authorities
- Other professionals
Book a visit, meet our team and discover how Barnardo’s ETS Yorkshire could support your future.
Travel and Location
Barnardo’s ETS Yorkshire is based in Bradford city centre and is accessible by local bus and rail links.
BARNARDO’S Midlands ETS
At Barnardo’s we care about your future.
Our Employment, Training and Skills course’s are tailored to ensure you can reach your full potential.
We will help you to build your confidence and equip you with the skills and knowledge expected by today’s employers.
We work with multinational, UK and local employers in a wide range of industries to support you into employment, apprenticeships and training.
Our individual programmes will help you gain valuable life skills, work skills, qualifications and practical work experience.
Enrol with us to:
- Benefit from quality accredited programmes
- Gain hands-on work experience
- Learn from skilled and supportive tutors
- Have access to excellent facilities
- Meet like-minded learners
Midlands ETS has recently moved into modern new premises in Chelmund’s Cross. Here you will have access to specific vocational classrooms, a comfortable break out area (to use to study between lessons or take your breaks) and a wellbeing area should this be needed to discuss your course or take time out.
