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Suzi Martin, Breakfast Show Producer at Heart North East Radio and former High Tunstall College of Science Secondary School pupil and East Durham College media student.

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A guide for parents Their journey starts here

East Durham College | Houghall Campus | The Technical Academy | Peterlee Campus

Our students have gone on to over

30 different universities in the last five years!

96%

of students would RECOMMEND us to others

100%

9/10

students in work Or further study

(QDP induction survey 2016/17)

(2017)

PASS RATE

A-LEVEL

(2016 & 2017)

(Destinations Research 2015/16)

95%

of our vocational students got into their first choice university

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Welcome to East Durham CollegeApplying to college is a very exciting chapter in your son or daughter’s life and as a parent* you are bound to have lots of questions.

At East Durham College we recognise the important role you play in advising and supporting your son or daughter and to help we have produced this guide.

It summarises some of the key information that you will want to know about the college. We hope you find it useful through each stage of the process.

*Please note: we use the terms ‘parent’, ‘son’ and ‘daughter’ throughout this information for simplicity, but we do appreciate that many of you may be carers, legal guardians or step-parents. This information is aimed at anyone who fulfils a parenting role for a younger person who is considering joining East Durham College.

Applying to East Durham College:A step-by-step guide ApplyingYour son or daughter should apply for their chosen course as soon as they have decided what they want to do. Some courses fill up quickly, so we recommend they apply as soon as possible.

Apply onlineThis is the quickest method to get an application in to us! Your son or daughter just needs to fill in the simple online application form, and it will be automatically submitted to us. Log on to www.eastdurham.ac.uk/application-form or find the course page and click to apply from there.

Apply by phoneYour son or daughter can also call Student Services and complete their application with one of our team over the phone on 0191 518 8222.

Apply in personYou are welcome to pop in and see us at either the Peterlee or Houghall Campus and we will be happy to help your son or daughter complete their application.

What happens after application?After receiving your son or daughter’s application we will be in touch with them to offer them an interview with a teacher from you chosen course. It’s important they attend (you are welcome too) so we can ensure the course they have selected is the right choice based on their career aspirations.

Interviews can be offered over the phone and in certain local schools.


The interview processThe interview is a great opportunity to visit the college and it also helps us to get to know your child’s career aspirations. This ensures that they are placed on the right course and the right level based on their GCSE grades/predicted grades.

After interviewIf they are successful at interview we will send your son or daughter a letter to confirm their offer. Successful applicants usually have conditions on their place to be able to get into college; these can be a keen interest in the subject or in some cases the number, grades and/or subjects at GCSE. These conditions vary depending on the level of course they wish to be accepted on to.

It is important they accept their place as directed in the offer pack we will send them, so we can plan for the course numbers and they secure their place with us.

Sit tightAfter your son or daughter have been accepted onto a course it can be a long wait until they enrol with us. If they change their mind about the course they have chosen, don’t worry, they can contact us and we’ll get that sorted out.

Oh, and don’t forget to let us know if there is a change of address, email or telephone number.

The college also run February half term taster day events where we invite in everyone that has applied. Prospective students spend a fun day at college taking part in different activities to get a flavour of the sort of things they will do on their chosen course. This is also a great opportunity to meet other future EDC students.

We also run an A-level bridging day before the summer holidays.

EnrolmentWe will write to your son or daughter in the summer to let them know their enrolment date and time. This will be on or soon after GCSE results day.

There will also be a few forms in the pack for them to fill in too and post back to us before enrolment.

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Study ProgrammesAll 16 to 18 year old students at East Durham College will have the opportunity to undertake high quality and challenging study programmes.

These are tailored to meet an individual student’s needs and career ambitions. They are designed specifically to enable progression into employment, apprenticeships or higher levels of study.

Study Programmes are also available to students aged 16 to 24 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Mix & MatchIt may be possible to study a mixed programme which combines both A-level and vocations courses.

Core Aim/Qualification A LevelsA-levels are traditional qualifications where students study multiple academic qualifications. Taking A-levels means your child will be studying a range of subjects, so they can keep their options open in terms of which career path they’d like to go down in the future. A-levels tend to be more like GCSEs as they are predominately exam-based, with more of a focus on theory than practical skills as is the case with a vocational programme.

A-levels are a good option for students who are unsure on what vocation to specialise in, but who have a desire and motivation to progress into higher education before entering the world of work.

Whilst many sixth forms are cutting back on the number of teaching hours on A-levels, our provision is committed to delivering five hours direct teaching time per subject per week. Homework and directed study is in addition to this valuable time in the classroom.

We are also committed to paying for our A-level students to sit AS exams at the end of year one. This is to help prepare our students for their final exams and will provide a valuable qualification in its own right.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and a new Level 3 maths qualification are also available to A-level students.


Core Aim/Qualification Vocational CoursesVocational courses are work-related qualifications that enable students to acquire the knowledge and practical skills to perform a particular job.

Vocational qualifications are designed to prepare your child for a particular career. There is usually more emphasis on coursework and ongoing assessments rather than exams; it’s often about learning practical skills that you can apply to the world of work.

However, your child can still go to university after studying on a vocational course. A triple distinction star grade is equivalent to three A* at A-level. Please see the table on page 15.

Core Aim/Qualification ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships combine paid employment with study.

If your child would like to enter the world of work and ‘earn while they learn’ then an apprenticeship might be the best route for them. Apprenticeships combine part-time study with a job, where they can learn specific technical skills and knowledge that the employer needs.

Most school leavers hoping to pursue an apprenticeship initially apply for a vocational course to secure a place on their preferred programme of study.

Students can only apply to an actual apprenticeship when an employer and a vacancy becomes available www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship, but it is possible to transfer from a vocational programme to an apprenticeship midway through the course, with students being able to continue their academic qualifications on a part-time basis at the college.

College study hours are usually dependent on the employer, however typically apprentices spend four days a week at work and one day a week studying at college. An assessor from the college will go out to your child’s place of work to complete additional training and assessments with them.


Study ProgrammesAs well as their Core Aim/Qualification, your son or daughter will also receive:

Maths & English TuitionStudents who start at any college and have not yet achieved a grade 9 - 4 in GCSE maths and/or English will continue to study these subjects at college, either at GCSE level or on a programme called functional skills.

As part of their study programme your son or daughter will have a dedicated maths and/or English lecturer. These lecturers will help them to develop the maths and English skills needed to be successful in the workplace relating to their chosen area of study.

TutorialDuring your son or daughter’s time at college they will have a dedicated Progression Coach (PC) who will work with them and their lecturers to ensure they have a positive experience at college.

Their PC will act as the link between home and college, helping them with any study or personal issues, whilst also liaising with their course tutors regarding academic progress. PCs review all aspects of a student’s study programme.

Work Skills & ExperienceAs part of all study programmes your son or daughter will also take part in meaningful and relevant work experience or work-related learning depending on their course level.


Preparing your son or daughter for the workplace is a vital component of our study programmes, and consequently we recognise the importance of work experience in suitable and relevant placements.

Work experience and work-related skills form an integral part of every students’ study programme and we will offer your son or daughter high quality and meaningful work experience and/or work skills development.

This will give them valuable experience of the work environment and develop their all-round employability skills - giving your son or daughter the best chance of finding a job or progressing on to further study.

First-Rate Careers & UCAS ServiceAt East Durham College, your son or daughter will receive information, advice and guidance from our specialist careers adviser.

The college has been awarded the Matrix Quality Standard for the high- quality and impartial service we deliver.

We provide: One-to-one sessions

with a professional careers adviser

Drop-in CV checks

Skills development workshops on topics such as succeeding at interviews

Support on completing UCAS applications for university

Our package of support will help your son or daughter reach their career, further education or higher education goals. Careers Service staff also work with academic staff to provide support specific to individual courses.

TimetablesWhilst each course is different, you may find that your child’s timetable only requires them to be in college for around 16 hours per week. However, they will be expected to study in their our time using Moodle (our VLE) and the learning resources centres.


Course Levels & Entry RequirementsEntry requirements are different depending on the course and course level chosen. Please check out our website for full details, but here is a rough guide.

Entry Level 1, 2 & 3 CoursesNo formal qualifications required. At this level, you’ll develop basic skills in English, maths and communication or independent living to help you progress on to higher levels.

Level 1 CoursesA range of GCSEs graded 3 to 1 are required.

On certain courses that are heavily based in practical skills, such as hairdressing, you may start on a level 1 even if your GCSE grades are higher than the minimum requirement.

At this level you’ll build on and develop your existing knowledge and skills.

Level 2 CoursesA range of GCSEs graded 3 or above are required or a relevant level 1 vocational qualification demonstrating you have previously developed some practical skills.

On certain courses that are heavily based in practical skills, such as plumbing, you may start on a level 2 course even if your GCSE grades are higher than the minimum requirement.

At this level, you’ll be broadening a range of knowledge and skills.

Level 3 CoursesCourses at this level include A-levels, BTECs and NVQs. A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9 to 4 are required, or a relevant level 2 vocational qualification, with higher requirements on a number of A-level subjects.

Here you’ll further develop your understanding and skills that can lead to university level study.

Level 4 & 5 CoursesNo direct entry from school.

At these levels, courses are at university standard.


Teaching & Support at EDCTeaching & LearningOur dedicated teachers, lecturers, tutors and technicians have an excellent knowledge of their subjects and all have extensive experience of working in their chosen industry before they started teaching.

All of our lecturers and assessors are educated to at least level 3 and/or degree level. They are vocational experts in their field and undergo regular industry-related continuous professional development. All our lecturers have, or are working towards, their Certificate in Education/PGCE. Our sixth form staff are highly qualified including several with PhD/Masters qualifications.

Our staff spend valuable time assessing work and providing feedback to students on a one-to-one basis. Your son or daughter will be encouraged to reflect on their work and set agreed targets for improvement.

Through supportive and challenging teaching we ensure your son or daughter is prepared thoroughly for their assessments and examinations.

Supporting Our StudentsWe do everything we can to make the move to college as easy as possible. From the start, your son or daughter is assigned a Progression Coach who will monitor their progress and meet with them to discuss any academic or personal worries they may have.

Our Student Services and Additional Learning Support teams provide professional and confidential advice on many issues, including disability support. If your son or daughter has a disability or specific learning difficulty, one of our advisers will be happy to discuss any additional support they may require.

The team also provides independent professional support on issues such as finance, childcare and academic problems.


For details on financial support

please see pages 24-25

Additional Learning Support (ALS)The ALS team can help support your son or daughter with:

Curriculum work inside or outside the classroom e.g. numeracy/reading and writing

Mobility and personal care (including medical support)

Specialist equipment

Adapted or modified learning materials

Dyslexia support

Examination concessions, such as extra time or special facilities

Communicators for hearing impaired learners

Counselling and support


Higher Education Success University Destinations It has been another fantastic year for East Durham College students progressing on to higher education. Here’s some of the impressive list of universities our leavers have joined over the last few years.

University of AberdeenBangor UniversityUniversity of BedfordshireUniversity College BirminghamUniversity of BoltonBournemouth UniversityBuckinghamshire New UniversityCanterbury Christ Church UniversityUniversity of ChesterUniversity of CumbriaUniversity of DerbyDurham UniversityUniversity of HuddersfieldUniversity of Hull Lancaster UniversityLeeds Beckett UniversityLeeds Trinity University University of Lincoln

Liverpool Hope UniversityLiverpool John Moores UniversityManchester Metropolitan UniversityMedway School of PharmacyNewcastle University Northumbria University NewcastleNottingham Trent UniversityPlymouth UniversityUniversity of Salford ManchesterUniversity of StirlingSheffield Hallam UniversityUniversity of South WalesUniversity of SunderlandTeesside UniversityUniversity of WorcesterYork St John UniversityUniversity of York


Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that the higher education provider East Durham College delivers high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.


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Entry Points Guide to Higher EducationStudying many of our level 3 courses will give your son or daughter the UCAS points they need to progress into higher education (HE). Plus, they’ll also gain loads of practical experience that HE providers are looking for.

Of course they can also study A-levels with us at ED6.

D* = Distinction Star; D = Distinction; M = Merit; P = Pass

Employer Partnerships East Durham College works with 100s local employers to help train our students for real working environments.

These organisations support us because they understand that students should be given educational opportunities that are grounded in industry-experiences and that this leads to more effective progression into the workplace or on to university.

Work experience provides a unique role in helping young people develop employability skills and this experience is highly valued by employers when they are assessing young people for employment.

Work experience is a key component of our study programmes and all students will undertake work experience or some form of work-related training as part of their study programme ‘non-qualification activity’ at East Durham College. This applies to both academic and vocational pathways.


66%Relevant work experience was rated by 66% of recruiting employers as being a critical or significant factor looked for in candidates.(UKCES Employer Perspectives Survey 2014)

For details on Study Programmes

please see page 6-9

Ofsted Report - Good East Durham College was inspected by Ofsted in January 2018 and was delighted to once again be graded as a GOOD college.

The inspectors’ judgement confirmed that ‘governors, senior leaders, managers and staff have sustained the good quality of education and training at the college that was seen at the previous inspection’ and praised the college, stating that it had ‘strengthened further the attention on improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.’

Suzanne Duncan, Principal and Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection and that the report has highlighted many of our strengths.

“We were extremely pleased that the report highlighted that we work particularly well with employers, the local enterprise partnership and other partners to ensure that our provision is responsive to local and regional priorities and demands; as a result, almost all of our learners progress to further study, higher education, apprenticeships or meaningful and sustainable employment.”

A very high proportion of learners go on to further study or gain employment on completion of their programmes.

Ofsted 2018.

Learners benefit from excellent practical resources at the college… the substantial investment in physical resources has a positive impact on enabling learners to gain the skills that employers value and need.

Ofsted 2018.

Well considered progression routes are in place at all levels and you provide a wide range of vocational and academic programmes that prepare learners well for their future, be it further learning or employment.

Ofsted 2018.


To see the full report, go to: www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports

Changing MindsetsAt East Durham College we encourage every student to become more resilient, self-motivated and to set themselves high standards by using Growth Mindset strategies.

The methods that we use are based on the work of Professor Carol Dweck who has pioneered a self-motivating approach to learning and a positive way of thinking.

Some of the key features of a Growth Mindset are:

Embracing challenges Persistence in the face

of setbacks See effort as the path to

improvement Learning from mistakes

and criticism Find lessons and inspiration

in the success of others

As a result, your son or daughter will achieve beyond what they thought they were capable of when they study at East Durham College!


World-Class FacilitiesWe are proud of the state-of-the-art facilities we’re able to offer our students at our Peterlee Campus.

220-seat producing and receiving theatre

Television filming studio Industry-standard Pro Tools HD

recording studio Radio station Two Mac editing suites TV gallery Large fully-equipped construction

skills workshops Commercial training restaurant,

Scene1 Two industry-standard commercial

training kitchens Industry-standard commercial

beauty salon Art studio Science labratories Travel agency (EDC Travel)

in association with Hays Travel State-of-the-art teaching and

learning areas

Well-equipped learning resources centre and IT suites

Dedicated higher education area in conjunction with the University of Sunderland

Positive Steps Childcare Nursery Spacious canteen and social spaces College coffee shop - We Proudly

Serve Starbucks Coffee ATM cash machine All-weather flood-lit 3G pitch 500-seat sports hall Fitness suite and gym -

free of charge for all students Specialist boxing gym Physiotherapy treatment room Dance studio Four full-sized football pitches


The environment in which your son or daughter learns is vitally important, so they’ll find we have the latest technology, well-equipped learning resources and a well-resourced library.

Following a £13.25m development, our Houghall Campus in Durham now boasts a number of stunning new facilities.

476-acre estate with working farm New purpose-built small animal

care centre housing a range of small mammals, reptiles and aquatics

New commercial dog grooming salon New specialist veterinary nursing

training facilities New 22-bay dog kennel unit New dog agility and walking area New agricultural centre with pig unit

and cattle unit with forage store, plus an existing sheep unit

Stunning new equine centre with 28 stables, training workshops, tack room, an all-weather menage and an international-standard 40m x 40m indoor arena

Brand new science labs Horticulture lab Horticulture & arboriculture

workshops Horticultural glasshouses Specialist arboretum & pinetum Floristry studios Well-equipped learning

resources centre IT suites Refectory Social & informal break-out

learning space Football pitches Multi-gym room

The Technical Academy is a 37,000 sq. ft. bespoke facility on Peterlee’s South West Industrial Estate.

Specialist electro-technical workshop with 11 training bays

Mock automotive garage with three hydraulic car lifts

Four engineering workshops with over £100k worth of new equipment, including a full suite of lathes and a vertical milling machine

Six working welding bays with MIG, TIG and MMA facilities

CAD suite and design centre Bespoke plumbing and heating

workshop Baxi training workshop Classrooms IT suite Learning resources area Catering hatch Social space Mini gym


Extra Curricular Activities EnrichmentAt East Durham College our aim is to ensure that every student leaves us as confident, happy and independent young adults, fully-prepared for the challenges that life will inevitably provide.

Qualifications are only part of the mix, and it’s increasingly important that to fully realise their potential, students develop skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork. Learning, therefore, must extend way beyond the walls of the classroom.

Example activities at EDC include:

Work-related skills, work experience and placements

Competitions including the WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions

Field trips Arts experiences

and theatre visits Trips to university open days,

workshops and lectures Taking part in the college’s

pantomime which is performed over three nights to the paying public

National Citizen Service (NCS) Sports Academies Free use of the gym Fitness classes EDC Students’ Union run a

number of activities including trips, competitions and charity events

Team East Durham Sports Academies

Our Sport Performance Centre Academies are an exciting opportunity for students to link their chosen sport with full time academic study.

Opportunities are available in football, basketball, boxing, dance, rugby and netball. Team East Durham is open to ALL full time students, from total beginners to national standard competitors.

Our coaching staff are amongst the most highly qualified at any college in the region. These include ABA England Boxing coach David Binns and former Sunderland AFC defender Darren Holloway.



CompetitionsMany schools have, in recent years, moved their emphasis for children away from winning and losing to simply taking part.

At East Durham College we believe this is detrimental both to the individual and to the wider community, since competition motivates ambition and increases performance standards among those involved, as well as their classmates. Importantly, competition also creates role models who other young people look to emulate, driving up standards and creating an upward cycle of success which is enjoyed by the individual, their college or employer and ultimately the nation as a whole.

For our lecturers, the challenge of a competition brings fun and exciting new elements into teaching and training, making the experience more involving for all concerned.

Hence many of our students will be encouraged to take part in competition as part of their course. At a local, national and even international level, competitions play a vital role in raising standards, esteem and levels of expertise in further education and skills.

A recent survey of 2,000 parents and teachers, commissioned by Find a Future, which manages WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions, shows that the vast majority of parents approve of competition in schools, while more than half of the teachers questioned think that their schools could do more to offer youngsters the opportunity to compete.

More than nine in ten parents and teachers think it is important for all children to experience competition during their education.

85% of those questioned think children who have no experience of competition will be in for a rude awakening when entering the workplace.

94% agree that the experience of winning or losing during education prepares young people for later life.

Financial Support Full time tuition feesIf your son or daughter is aged 16 to 18 and a UK resident you shouldn’t have to pay anything for their tuition fees. This is also the case for students aged 16 to 24 with statemented difficulties and/or disabilities.

Students aged 19 or above may have to pay course fees which can be paid before the course starts or by instalments over the duration of an academic year. Some students over 19 may qualify for ‘tuition fee remission’ from the Education Funding Agency (EFA).

Please see the financial support section of the website for more details or call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.

Guaranteed bursary The guaranteed bursary of £1,200 a year (paid weekly or pro-rata) is paid according to the duration of the course.

The bursary is available to assist with the costs of travel, meals, books and other associated course costs. Students in the following groups (aged between 16 and 18 on or before 31st August) will be eligible if enrolled and assessed as being in one of the following defined vulnerable groups:

Young person in care

Care leaver

Young person in receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit

Young person in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or in receipt of ESA and a PIP (Personal Independence Payment)

Help with uniform and/or equipment costsIt is important that students wear clothes that are practical, safe and weather appropriate for what they will be doing that day at college.

If your son or daughter needs to buy a uniform, sports kit or any specialist equipment or clothing – which you will be told about at their interview – we offer eligible students the following discounts.


Household Income

Equipment Discount*

£16,190 or below 75%

£16,191 - £25,000 50%

£25,001 - £30,000 25%

£30,001 or above 0%

*Includes uniform, kit and/or essential equipment


Cash Reward SchemeAll students aged 16-18, on or before 31st August, get amazing cash rewards to help with college costs.

Here’s the deal...Deal 1 – For students from households with an income of £25,000* or below. Get £360 for the academic year, paid at £10 per week, subject to attendance, excellent behaviour and assignments/ homework completion.

Deal 2 – For students from households with an income of £25,001* or above. Get £100 for the academic year, paid at £50 in February and £50 in July, subject to attendance, excellent behaviour and assignments/ homework completion.

Free Bus Service We’ve teamed up with Arriva North East to offer your son or daughter a free bus service to get them to college and home again. They can simply show their college ID badge to jump on any Arriva bus during term-time, Monday to Friday, up to 9pm.

This offer is available to all East Durham College students studying on a government funded course at any of our three main campuses - regardless of age or household income.

To check details on Arriva’s routes, please log on to www.arrivabus.co.uk/ north-east or call their Customer Service team on 0344 800 44 11 (standard landline rate).

Household Income

Equipment Discount*

£16,190 or below 75%

£16,191 - £25,000 50%

£25,001 - £30,000 25%

£30,001 or above 0%

*Includes uniform, kit and/or essential equipment

*Household income is any income from work, plus any benefits being claimed such as working tax credits, child tax credits, etc. Household income does NOT include disability benefits. Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.

**Free meals subject to age and eligibility, based on household income, we will assess your son or daughter’s eligibility automatically when they apply for the student bursary. Please see website for latest details. www.eastdurham.ac.uk/Free_Meals_At_College

Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?

There is here, because we offer eligible students the choice of a free lunch - or breakfast - every day

they are at college.

Please speak to our Student Services team on 0191 518 8222

if you need any further help and support.

Keeping Our Students SafeSafeguardingEast Durham College has an extensive safeguarding procedure which aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students who study with us. Our designated safeguarding team are available to provide support to students, families and staff.

All staff on campus have had safeguarding training and must be alert to the possibility of a student at risk of any safeguarding issues. If they recognise a concern, are told a concern by a third party or if a student makes a disclosure to them, they have the duty and responsibility to make those concerns known to a member of the safeguarding team. Students are also able to contact the team directly in person or via email at [email protected]

Prevent StrategyEast Durham College has a vital role to play in protecting students from the risks of extremism and radicalisation. This is underpinned by the Counter-terrorism & Security Act 2015 which states that colleges must have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. The college works closely with communities and partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable individuals who might be at risk from radicalisation.

British ValuesWe are dedicated to promoting the core fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and the acceptance of different faiths and beliefs.

At East Durham College we provide a range of opportunities to promote and develop these values within and beyond the curriculum.

Our students are given the opportunity to explore and develop these values to help prepare them for life in Britain today and to provide them with additional skills that will help them gain successful employment.


East Durham College is a bully-free zone as well as an inclusive college.


Contact UsPhoneOur customer services staff are here to help with any questions you may have. Please call us on 0191 518 8222.

Lines are open Monday to Thursday from 8:30am till 5:00pm and 4:30pm on Friday.

EmailIf you have any questions, you are welcome to send them over by email, please send them to: [email protected]

LiveChatYou could also head over to our mobile friendly website and get in touch using the LiveChat feature. If no one’s available to chat with you there and then, you can leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Social MediaPlease join us and follow us on social media to keep up to date with all the latest news and goings on at EDC.

However, please don’t use these platforms to send messages and questions, you’ll get a much quicker response on LiveChat or via email.

All information correct at time of going to press. Please check website for further details.

Suzi Martin, Breakfast Show Producer at Heart North East Radio and former High Tunstall College of Science Secondary School pupil and East Durham College media student.

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Peterlee CampusWillerby Grove, Peterlee,Co. Durham, SR8 2RN

student services

0191 518 8222

Houghall CampusHoughall, Durham,Co. Durham, DH1 3SG

student services

0191 375 4710

The Technical Academy1 Palmer Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 2HU

reception

0191 518 5577

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