ETS Yorkshire

Bradford England

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:

Employability and workplace skills
Communication and social skills
Confidence and resilience
Independence and community participation
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.

Explore our Career Pathways

Caring for Others- Perfect for learners interested in supporting children, families, and vulnerable adults.

Business, Retail and Customer Experience- Designed for learners who enjoy working with people, developing digital skills and preparing for the modern workplace.

Pathways to Employment and Enterprise- Not sure what career you want yet? Our Occupational Studies programmes allow you to explore different employment sectors whilst developing skills employers value most.

Occupational studies

Career Ready Work Placement Programme- Learn in the workplace while studying English, Maths, and Employability.

Work placement main aim

GCSE Maths & English – We provide learners with the opportunity to obtain their Maths and English GCSEs, alongside studying a vocational qualification.

Functional Skills – Level 1 and 2 Maths and English, alongside studying a vocational qualification.