Access to HE

"I have learnt so much and have more confidence in my ability!"

Aveesha has always dreamt of being a nurse and decided to enrol on our Access to HE: Nursing & Midwifery course in pursuit of this career.

Aveesha feels as though our Access to HE course has fully prepared her to study at university level, saying: “My tutors have been very supportive. I have learnt so much and have more confidence in my ability!”

Aveesha is now studying Adult Nursing at the University of Chester and is one step closer to achieving her career goals.

"Returning to education gives you a real focus and a sense of achievement. Whatever your age, if you’re thinking about a change of career just go for it! The course is so interesting and my classmates are great and really supportive.”

Having heard great things about Warrington & Vale Royal College and the range of courses on offer, Elizabeth applied to study an Access to HE diploma to pursue her dream of working in the health and social care sector. During her college interview, Elizabeth instantly felt at ease thanks to the friendly and personable approach from the tutors.

Elizabeth hopes to continue her studies at The University of Salford and eventually secure a job working in the NHS.

"There were times when I doubted myself and my ambitions but my tutors never let me give up.”

Louise Marigold enrolled on the Access to HE: Health Professionals course after deciding that it was ‘her time now' - time to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a midwife. She then progressed onto the HNC & HND in Healthcare Practice with us.

Following completion of the HND, Louise was offered a place to study BA (Hons) Midwifery at Liverpool John Moores University. Louise is currently in her final year at university and says the Access to HE, HNC & HND really helped prepare her for further study.

She said: “The best thing about studying higher education at Warrington & Vale Royal College is the tutors. They’re incredibly supportive, take the time to understand you as an individual and really want the best for you.”

"Tutors are always on hand to help when needed”

Former teaching assistant Jade-Leah decided she would like to study at the college to become a social worker within child protection. Currently studying an Access to HE course in Social Sciences.

As well as studying at the college, Jade-Leah also has a job and 3 children. She manages to balance everything in her life extremely well, saying it helps that her college course is flexible. tutors are “always on hand to help when needed”.

Jade-Leah says that her tutors are excellent and she’s really enjoying the subjects they are covering, which includes criminology, law, psychology and mental health. Speaking proudly, Jade-Leah says that she already has 2 university interviews lined up so her access course is definitely helping her progress to where she would like to be.

“My tutors have been great; they support and encourage me and are always at the other end of an email when needed.”

Meet Rebecca Overton. Rebecca studies Access to HE: Social Work at the college, a decision she made after a previous positive experience here studying another course. She knew she would be supported and encouraged to reach her full potential.

Rebecca has worked in the health and social care sector for seven years and is now looking to progress to university to pursue a career in social work

"I have goals to progress on to a career in social work or counselling."

Sasha had previously struggled to find a college course that inspired her, but that all changed when she discovered Access to HE at Warrington & Vale Royal College.

Sasha has studied a range of modules on her social sciences course so far. She has particularly enjoyed the criminology element and is looking forward to digging deeper into psychology.

In the future, Sasha hopes to progress on to a career in social work or counselling and feels the course is providing her with the necessary skills and knowledge to do so.