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              Newcastle students should be proud of their achievements

              Stephen Lambert congratulates Newcastle students on their achievements and celebrates the council's commitment to equality and inclusion.

              Stephen LambertbyStephen Lambert
              11-08-2021 09:29
              in Education, North East, Politics, Region, Tyneside
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              This summer once again saw a rise in the number of Newcastle students achieving good AS/A-level results, BTEC First and national awards and GCSE results. Given the many months lost in face-to-face learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic city students should be proud of their achievements.

              Access courses for Newcastle students

              Furthermore, hundreds more adults have attained success on Access to HE courses, most of whom will start university next month. Several of these learners have had to cope with part-time jobs, child care responsibilities or caring for disabled and older relatives, whilst following intensive level 3 courses in three academic or vocational subjects.

              Research indicates that the vast majority of these students, mostly from working-class disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve good degrees after three years of higher education study, whilst juggling with competing responsibilities.

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              But we mustn’t forget the huge numbers of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, who have attained success on accredited and ‘direct payment’ courses at various levels. These achievements have boosted their self-confidence and self-esteem, and have enabled many to go onto further education programmes and entry-level employment.

              Newcastle Bursary Scheme and EMA

              As most parents recognise getting a decent education sets youngsters up for life. That’s why Newcastle City Council alongside its partner organisations like City Learn and Newcastle College, set up the ‘Newcastle Bursary Scheme’ a decade ago to ensure that every young person, regardless of their social background, can succeed in post-16 education.

              In 2010 the Coalition Government ignored the advice of educationalists and scrapped Labour’s popular Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) – making it harder for North East youngsters from low-income backgrounds to stay in further education and to fulfil their potential. Socio-economic status or class shouldn’t be a barrier to continuing in vocational education or academic learning. Supporting equality of access and opportunity to education for the many, not just the select few remains a top priority for the Council, the North of Tyne Combined Authority and local colleges of further education.

              This academic year the ‘Bursary’ has helped over 1,400 city youngsters continue their education. This is a good example of the local council stepping in to support 16 to 19-year olds who wish to do A-level courses or BTEC National job related programmes at school or college.

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              When the Labour run council came to power in 2011, it stated that education and training, together with tackling worklessness and inequality would be its top priorities. Improving the aspirations of every pupil in Newcastle, by raising standards and promoting equality and inclusion remains at the heart of the Council’s agenda.

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