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    Access To Higher Education

    Access To Higher Education

    With expert tuition, no upfront fees and a fantastic support package, our Access courses have been specially designed for adults over the age of 19 who are looking for a change of career, wishing to return to education and progress onto university.

    Our Access To Higher Education courses have been created into a timetable to fit around school hours, as well as the option to study within the evening. 

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    Meet our Access students and tutors

    Lynsey Makin, Head of Curriculum for Health, Education and Foundation Learning

    Lynsey Makin

    Head of Curriculum for Health, Education and Foundation Learning

    I am an experienced educator, with a background in health and care industries. I have a real passion in facilitating our learners' journey and watching as they achieve their goals and embark on their future careers. I am proud to be part of a highly effective team which offers nurture, high expectations and a drive to succeed, equipping our learners with the skills and confidence they need to recognise and reach their full potential.

    Caroline Stewart

    Caroline Stewart

    Access to Higher Education Lecturer

    With over 30 years of experience in the sport and fitness industry and more than 13 years as an educational practitioner, I bring a wealth of expertise and passion to my role as an Anatomy and Physiology lecturer. My background in sports massage therapy and personal training enriches my teaching, particularly in delivering Human Physiology modules for the Access to Higher Education programme. I am proud to be a local female educator, dedicated to supporting adults in the community to achieve their academic and personal goals. My commitment has led to excellent success stories from former students who have gone on to attend university and pursue careers in health, sport, and fitness. Driven by a belief in lifelong learning and empowerment through education, it is my life's passion to inspire and guide learners on their journey to higher education.

    Paula Cunningham

    Paula Cunningham

    Health and Social Care Lecturer

    I am an experienced Health lecturer that has taught across all levels of study and specifically specialised in T Level studies. I take pride in supporting learners to progress and achieve their full potential in their chosen professions. My industry experience comes from working in the health and fitness sector as well as supporting LSCFT with the recruitment and training of mental health care assistant to work in a purpose built mental health hospital and I take pride in sharing those insightful and invaluable experiences with learners through theory, scenarios and skills development.

    Lauren, Student

    Lauren

    Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

    West Lancashire College gave me the opportunity to achieve something that I never thought was possible. The Access course allowed me to change my career seamlessly. Working full time and doing an evening school was one of the most challenging times I've faced, but the support and flexibility made my journey so much easier. After what feels like 5 minutes at Edge Hill University, I have now secured a job as a Midwife and can't wait to start my new journey!

    Sarah, Access To HE Alumni Student

    Sarah

    Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

    As I wanted to get back into education and apply for University, choosing to study the evening Access To Higher Education course in Nursing and Midwifery was the best option. I've enjoyed meeting new people, reminding myself how to write academically and learning new skills.

    Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

    Jess

    Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

    I wanted to study the Nursing course because I have a dream of becoming a paramedic and it seemed like a great path for me to go on. The course has been hard work, but it has challenged me in the ways that I needed and Paula, the tutor, has been extremely supportive.

    Sally, Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

    Sally

    Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

    I decided to study the Access to Nursing and Midwifery course as I already worked in a care home and enjoyed it a lot, but wanted to further my knowledge and have an educational experience. I enjoyed biology, learning all about the body, meeting new people and learning how to write academically.

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