East Surrey College

Learn how to create a website from scratch!
There are still places available on our 'Creating a Website' course, starting Sat 26 Jan.
This 4-week course will cover the basics of adding text and pictures, and publishing your site. You'll also learn to use HTML and CSS coding. 💻
... Enrol online: https://www.esc.ac.uk/search…
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Make a swap when you shop!
We're supporting the latest Change4Life campaign, which encourages families to cut back on sugar by making a few simple changes in everyday food shops! Try swapping biscuits, sweets and crisps for healthier snacks like fruit and vegetables, fruited malt loaf, fromage frais or popcorn.
... Visit http://bit.ly/2R5fA0J for more swap ideas to help you reduce sugar intake #Change4Life
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Oh yes they did!
ESOL Entry 1 were treated to true British experience as they went to the local Pantomime at Harlequin Theatre & Cinema in December, and got to meet a star!
The students were pleased to pose with Ann Widdecombe, who starred as the Evil Queen in Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, after the show. 🎭

Did you know you can earn money while gaining valuable qualifications with an Apprenticeship? Sound interesting?
Pop along to the #WSApprenticeFair and chat to our friendly Employer Services team who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. You can also visit our website for more details about #Apprenticeships by visiting www.esc.ac.uk/apprenticeships-2

Industry regulations have changed. From 1 January 2019, all new electrical installations must comply with the latest IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition. BOOK YOUR PLACE – The City & Guilds (2382-18) 18th Edition qualification provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the regulations in order to be compliant. This qualification is recommended for electrical trades persons and anyone involved with the design, erection and verification of electrical installations or those carrying out additions and alterations to existing installations. Various options are available including a 3-day C&G 18th Edition (2382-18) course as well as a 1-day update course for those who have previously successfully completed the 17th Edition course. Book your place: bit.ly/18thEdESC

Our ESOL students took a trip to Brooklands Museum, where they got to try out the new Formula 1 simulator and the Red Arrows 4D experience!
This was a great opportunity for the students to learn about British motor racing and aviation, whilst putting into practice the English that they're learning on the course!

Snap up a place on our Introduction to Photography evening course, starting on Thurs 17 Jan!
Learn basic techniques for using a digital camera and enhancing photos on this 10 week course. 📷
Enrol online: https://www.esc.ac.uk/search…

Want to further your Excel skills?
We've just launched a Microsoft Excel Advanced course - running for 4 weeks from Thurs 24 Jan! You'll learn how to use Excel functions and formulas, as well as create charts and graphs.
Enrol online now! https://www.esc.ac.uk/search…
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The College will be closed from 16:00 on Thursday 20 December 2018 and will open again on Wednesday 2 January 2019 at 08:45. The first day of term for students is Thursday 3 January 2019.
You can still apply or enrol for a course online during the closure period at www.esc.ac.uk.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!

Our Engineering students worked hard making miniature Christmas trees out of metal, which were then sold in aid of a new dementia-friendly garden, Camomile Courtyard, at East Surrey Hospital.
Their creations, constructed with aluminium, brass and engineering components, were available for staff and students to buy. A total of £100 was raised from the sales, with half covering the material costs and half going towards upkeep of the garden.
Thank you to the Engineering department for your hard work on this festive fundraiser!

Considering a Foundation Degree?
Read Kerrin’s #ESCStory for inspiration:
Despite having no background in IT, he applied for the Internet Software Development FdSc at ESC, opening up a new career path. Kerrin became student rep and now works at Canon UK as a Remote Software Engineer!
... “My qualification was evidence to potential employers that I had the ability to learn and had the technical proficiencies required.”
Learn more about this exciting course at https://www.esc.ac.uk/course-listing
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Government initiative THINK Road Safety have just launched this year’s Christmas road safety campaign. They’re calling for friends to step in and stop someone drinking and driving. #MatesMatter
Take a look at their video below and check out the facts on https://www.gov.uk/…/think-campaign-urg es-young-men-to-stop….
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJPtigXq1 MM&feature=youtu.be

Get your Higher Education application in before Christmas!
Whether you want to study a Foundation Degree, Apprenticeship or Professional Course, take a look at our exciting range of courses and apply online.
http://www.esc.ac.uk/course-listing

We’re sharing #ESCStories to celebrate our new Higher Education courses!
Luca joined the College on an ESOL course with the intention of improving his English and progressed up to Level 4 AAT Accounting, and successfully achieved his Professional Diploma and Level 4 Apprenticeship. He now works as an accountant and is also studying an ACCA – (MA) at London Bridge Institute and an MA at Kaplan UK!
He was also invited by AAT to attend a gala awards evening celebrating student... success!
Read more about our Higher Education courses and get your application sorted before Christmas! https://www.esc.ac.uk/course-listing.
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Looking for a Higher Education route into the media make-up industry? Hear about our Theatrical, Media & Special Effects Make-Up HND through former student Marta!
She moved to England from Italy a few years ago and developed a passion for prosthetics and a desire to work in the film industry. Marta was impressed with the facilities at College and was able to work with the Engineering department to create a beating heart for her final project.
Her next step is Arts University ...Bournemouth!
“Without this course at East Surrey College, I wouldn’t make it to uni!”
Inspired? Read more about the course and apply! https://www.esc.ac.uk/theatrical-media-an d-special-effects-…
#ESCStories
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Just launched! Our NEW University Level Courses for 19/20 🎓
Discover our Foundation Degrees, HNDs, HNCs and Higher Apprenticeships and apply to start next year!
Benefit from small class sizes, strong industry links and a highly personalised experience at ESC, in exceptional facilities. Course areas include Business, Aviation, Construction, Engineering and many more.
... Get your application in before Christmas - https://www.esc.ac.uk/course-listing
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The Autumn student newsletter is out NOW! December is just around the corner so look back on the Autumn term with us in the latest newsletter! 🎉🍂
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/AutumnNews18

Get your creative fix at the Artcoop art group exhibition!
It's open until 28 Jan at Four Hops in Reigate and features work from staff and ex-students from Reigate School of Art!

When I first started college I was very shy and didn’t have any GCSE’s. East Surrey College really helped my confidence and helped me to grow as a person and I now feel like I can see a future in a career I want to follow. I studied IT level 2 and 3 and I’ve really enjoyed learning about coding and website design. Within this course I have learnt a lot about the different aspects of IT and I’m looking forward to a future with IT. The support my tutors gave me has been amazing and I’ve really appreciated it through these 3 years that I have been here. The facilities here at the college are great and I would highly recommend this College to anyone!

Very impressed with the induction process. My sons interview was excellent and tutors were very down to earth and answered all questions.

Update! June 2018.



Here we are a year on and again I want to say a huge thanks to Sally and all of her Team for all their support, dedication and professionalism over the last two years!

I am so proud of how well my son has done and how he has managed to overcome his difficulties and turn them into strengths.

He has now started his new job and has an amazing career and opportunities ahead of him.

We're going to miss everyone there. Carry on the excellent work you are all doing in the knowledge that it's so worthwhile! #sendteamarestars



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Extremely pleased with the high level of support, encouragement and communication that my son and I have received over the last year from the SEN department. The Supported Learning Team are incredibly professional and genuinely care about the young people they are working with, which is evident by the time they invest individually to support each student in order to meet their specific needs. In particular Sally McGuire and Tessa Rapaport have been amazing! As a parent, their knowledge and skills in working with this group is very reassuring. Thank you all of you! X

My son attends the supported learning unit. I can't praise the team highly enough for the amazing support and encouragement given to him. They have enabled him to make fantastic progress and the manager is always available for feedback, concerns and queries.

My daughter has just completed



her first year a ESC.

What a fantastic place, she is on the life skills course and I can honestly say she has progressed more academically and emotionally in just this last year than in her time at secondary school.

The teachers and LSA's are so in tune with what my daughter needs and she has made some great friends.

It's a brilliant place.

I’m writing this review on behalf of Grant Reeves, currently on the life and living skills course within the SEND. Grant is really enjoying the course and his time at the college. The tutors are really nice and welcoming especially Sally, as Grant started late in the term. Would definitely recommend this college. �

I would highly recommend the supported internship course to anyone looking for a job. I have done this course and if it hadn't been for the fantastic help and support I received from Sally McGuire and Fiona Rowntree, I wouldn't be working at Sainsbury's as I have happily been doing for the past 8 weeks now and hope to continue there.

I studied childcare level 2 at EastSurrey and loved it! The tutor was lovely and supported me a lot! Would recommend this course and college.

I have just finished my hospitality course. I feel the course has really helped me gain my confidence in cooking.

I enjoyed the day outs especially the Waiters Race in Hyde Park

Everyone in my class is friendly and fun and will miss them. xx

I have attended 3 business workshops this week and I have had a brilliant experience. Very welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. I’ve already recommended ESC to my friend to search for workshop and attention. Absolutely fantastic place to be!

Great college. I wasn't there for long but I found the staff friendly and helpful and the people were lovely. Excellent education provision. I know a lot of people who have had a good experience there and gone on to succeed. Would recommend.

Fantastic College, offering excellent support for all students by some of the best staff i have ever met. Tutors are unconditionally supportive throughout your entire time at the college. A warm and friendly atmosphere which makes for a fantastic learning environment. A wide range of backgrounds from both students and teachers, the diversity of this college is amazing. Everyone is treated equally and fairly on a daily basis. Would never think of attending anywhere else, highly recommend this college.

All STARS. I am very happy with all the emotional, social, practical and academic support that my son has been given. Ali, Terence and all the staffs at the IT and Business Department have all been a Star. Massive thank you for all your help. Also, my gratitude to Richard too. You all helped James to pull through. ������There is so much compassion, respect, understanding, support, positive attitude and behaviour of the staff: which is the best and overwhelming. Consequently, there is overall success in wellbeing and academic achievements of my boy. This is someone that came from a negative institutional environment : Ali and the other staffs at the East Surrey college has been a major blessing. ������ Their love and kindness towards my child is immense. They have restored my son confidence and inner peace. A huge apology to Ali too for initial misunderstanding. I appreciate you, your pleasantness and your support. God bless you mightily. Again, many thanks. Justine.

My son is just coming up to his first year at East Surrey. At first he found it difficult because it was a huge change to school. He has grown in confidence and enjoying his learning. The teachers have helped him to flourish. They have always been there for him and if i need to get in touch they are always available at a time to suit me. The teachers have encouraged him in everything he chooses to do, even when things are difficult for him he still manages to achieve. I would highly recommend this unit to other students who need supported learning. Many Thanks

Cannot recommend yet as I only looked round a small part of the college. What I saw was impressive but have to wait till my son goes there to fully comment.

The tutors where polite and helpful and truly supporting but the other students i simply could not get along with due to this i can recomend this college if youmhave the patience or tember to deal with them

Booked a one day wallpapering workshop, got up early, borrowed a sat nav, got there only to be told the course wasn't on and I'd have to call Monday to get a refund!!! I had to sort out care cover for my elderly dad ( dementia) , paid for the course, used my petrol and all for nothing!!!!