SERC to host ‘Returning to Education’ Webinars for adults

Newcastle woman Kelly-Ann Allan (pictured right) left school when she was very young. She returned to education as an adult learner at South Eastern Regional College.

Fiona Neely, Community Outreach Officer said, “We are hosting a series of webinars for people who are thinking of returning to education. Whether you are thinking of a career change, you left school early to go to work, feel you missed out at school or want a second change to get qualifications in a supportive environment, then now is perfect time to find out what is involved. It can be daunting to return to education if you have been away from it for years, but we have a number of programmes and plenty of support for every step of the way to help everyone make that nice fresh start.”

The webinars can be accessed from mobile devices, laptops and PCs. You don’t need to share your audio or video, but you will get lots of opportunity to post your questions and get the advice you need. The Webinars will run today from 10-11am and June 26, July 24, and August 7 and 21. Simply visit serc.ac.uk/events to register for the one that you want to attend.

Newcastle woman Kelly-Ann Allan, who is currently completing the Access Course with SERC and has recently had an offer to study the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Stranmillis University College said: “Returning to education was a challenge but at the College, everyone is supportive. They understand that you may need to get three other people out the door in the morning before you can think about yourself, so classes start a little later. There is a lot of flexibility and that goes

hand in hand with encouragement and support. The tutors are not concerned about how your education went in the past, they are focused on the future and helping you make a fresh start for yourself.”