Courses

Eastbourne

Health and Social Care Level 3 Certificate

Level 3

Course Code: 60128y1

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Health T-Level

Level 3

Course Code: 60131y1

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Health T-Level

Level 3

Course Code: 30569y1

Type: 16 +

Lewes

Health And Social Care Appl Cert L3

Level 3

Course Code: 03126y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level

Eastbourne

Health & Social Care Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60127

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Health & Social Care Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 14876

Type: 16 +

Lewes

Health & Social Care Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60044

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Health, Child & Social Care Level 1

Level 1

Course Code: 14830

Type: 16 +
Qualification: BTEC

Eastbourne

Introduction To Health & Social Care & Childcare Diploma Level 1

Level 1

Course Code: 60611

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Education & Childcare T-Level

Level 3

Course Code: 60130y1

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Education and Childcare T-Level

Level 3

Course Code: 30035y1

Type: 16 +

Lewes

Education And Early Years T Level

Level 3

Course Code: 60045y1

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Early Years Education & Care Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60126

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60147

Type: 16 +
Qualification: BTEC

Lewes

Early Years & Childcare Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60041

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Caring for Children Under Five

Level 1

Course Code: 61319

Type: 16 +
Qualification: BTEC

Eastbourne

Electrical Installation Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60101

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Motor Vehicle Body Repair & Paint Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60120

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Catering - Professional Cookery Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60078

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Beauty Therapy Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60071

Type: 16 +

Lewes

Beauty Therapy Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60020

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Plumbing Level 1

Level 1

Course Code: 60109

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Plumbing Level 1

Level 1

Course Code: 13211

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Painting & Decorating Level 1

Level 1

Course Code: 13208

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Entry to Uniformed Protective Services Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60136

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Plumbing Level 2

Level 2

Course Code: 60108

Type: 16 +

Lewes

NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Public Services and Outdoor Adventure

Level 2

Course Code: 60052

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

L1 Certificate in Culinary Skills

Level 1

Course Code: 61545

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Level 2 in Protective Services

Level 2

Course Code: 60173

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

L1 Diploma in Hairdressing

Level 1

Course Code: 60073

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Professional Cookery Level 1 Diploma

Level 1

Course Code: 61543

Type: 16 +

Lewes

Food Science And Nutrition L3

Level 3

Course Code: 03121y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level

Hastings

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Level 2

Course Code: 60164

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing

Level 2

Course Code: 60167

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Beauty Therapy Level 3

Level 3

Course Code: 60068

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

Inclusive Learning

Entry Level

Course Code: 80002

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Inclusive Learning

Entry Level

Course Code: 80001

Type: 16 +

Lewes

Inclusive Learning

Entry Level

Course Code: 80003

Type: 16 +

Eastbourne

L1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Level 1

Course Code: 61597

Type: 16 +

Hastings

Economics A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 01115y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level

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Health & Social Care Students Thrive Throughout Work Experience

“Following the 100 hours spent working with clients and staff at Beeching Park, Katie has described her experience as "eye opening" and an opportunity that she had previously not considered. This collaboration between East Sussex College and the local authority in care has opened doors for students like Katie to earn valuable experience and a job opportunity to move on straight from achieving their qualification in July.”

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Health T-Level Highlights

Level 2 NCFE and Level 3 City & Guilds students showcased their creativity by crafting Christmas cards for individuals with sight issues. These heartwarming gestures were delivered to Thornbury Care Home in Uckfield, spreading joy among the residents during the festive season.

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Childcare, Health And Social Care

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Exploring Healthcare Futures: T-Level Health Students’ Placement Experience

Anne-Marie emphasised the exceptional opportunities available to ESC Health students, adding, “Our students have been very fortunate to be offered placements at both Brighton Hospital (RSCH) and Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath).”

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

The College also provides links to many mental health and LGBTQ+ support sites via the My Student Life web page, including the following:

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

East Sussex College strives to support all students and staff, not just on Mental Health Awareness Week, but all year round. In 2022, the College became a Mental Health Committed Employer by signing up to the Workplace Mental Health Charter. In doing so, the College pledges to raise awareness within the workplace on the importance of mental health.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

The College also provides some useful wellbeing resources to support staff and students with their mental health and anything that may be troubling them during their time at the College. These include the following links:

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Navigating the Health & Social Care industry through an Apprenticeship

The ability to earn while gaining practical experience makes apprenticeships a valuable and practical choice for career development. Tom emphasised the many benefits of doing an apprenticeship.

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World Mental Health Day

A key area of ESC’s support system to students is the Wellbeing team. The College has specialist staff who are here to support students with their wellbeing including mental health, issues with home life or advice about staying healthy. To find out more about how to get in touch with the College’s Wellbeing team, please click here.

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World Mental Health Day 2023

East Sussex College remains committed to supporting students and staff year-round, extending beyond World Mental Health Day. In 2022, the College solidified this commitment by becoming a Mental Health Committed Employer through the Workplace Mental Health Charter, vowing to prioritise mental health awareness in the workplace.

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College marks World Mental Health Day 2022

“Our students and staff are always at the centre of what we do, and World Mental Health Day is a really important day on the College's calendar so that we encourage open dialogue about mental health and provide a wide range of support for people to access so that they know they are not alone.”

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Degree student helping others to be healthy and happy during lockdown.

"I already had a Facebook page, which I set up after a really challenging period in my life. When I was pregnant with my little boy, my partner and I were made homeless. It was such a worrying time, and I built up so much anxiety. My family lived 300 hundred miles away, and I didn't have much support. After giving birth, I had postnatal depression, and the only thing that kept me going was my little boy.

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ESC Shines a Light on Mental Health for World Mental Health Day 2024

The College’s Wellbeing Team plays a key role in providing support, offering practical advice and assistance to students who might be dealing with difficult issues. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or personal concerns, the Wellbeing Team is there to listen and help.

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ESC & NHS Launch Training Academy to Transform Healthcare Workforce

Jenny Darwood, Acting Chief People Officer at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “Making sure that we support our staff to become the best that they can be and that we recruit great, enthusiastic new talent into our services is vitally important for us in delivering the high quality care our communities deserve. I’m delighted that we have agreed this partnership with East Sussex College, which will be vital in developing and strengthening our teams across the trust.”

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ESC Training Hub Collaborate with Local Mental Health Charity

“Steve had worked in the building industry all of his adult life. The building industry has one of the highest rates of suicide. Currently, nearly three men a day from that sector are taking their own lives.The only way we can reverse that trend is to raise awareness. Your building is allowing us to do that.”

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Student Wellbeing Takes Centre Stage During Mental Health Awareness Week

Kate Edwards, Learner Journey Manager at East Sussex College, said, “The Mental Health Awareness Week event and activities were well received by students at an increasingly busy time in the academic year.

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Sensory Learning Students Raise Money for Veterans Mental Health Charity

“The students from Sensory learning have also been involved in the production of postcards as part of the Secret Postcard Auction that is held annually and have raised lots of money for a good cause. Students within Sensory Learning have produced wonderful work and I have no doubt that their art will be picked in the future.”

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Construction students hear about the importance of workplace behaviours and health and safety

Project Manager at Morgan Sindall, Nick, said, “Everyone’s health and safety is at the heart of everything that we do, ensuring everyone goes home safe every day.

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Five ways to get in touch with nature this Mental Health Awareness Week

Try spending just five minutes a day for the next week paying attention to nature in your everyday life. Just taking a brief moment to notice and celebrate nature can help you to be more present in your daily life - and you might be surprised by what you notice!

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Award-winning student is hoping to inspire others to retrain in Health and Social Care

Francesca got the gentle nudge she needed while taking her daughter to an open event at East Sussex College Eastbourne.

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We are a Mental health Charter Committed employer committed to recognising that Mental Health challenges can be an issue within the workplace and employees may need support talking openly, respectfully and positively about Mental Health, getting the conversation started around Mental Health and recognising we all have Mental Health, just like we have physical health. We are actively supporting and informing employees affected by Mental Health Challenges.

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A natural and holistic way to relieve stress and improve sleep

Healthy eating

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Fall in love with learning at East Sussex College this February

Healthy Eating - 15 Minute Meals // Tuesday 4th February // Station Plaza campus // £100

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Sussex Downs College students impress staff

Health & Social Care students had an interactive day experiencing midwifery, the skills of a scrub nurse and learned about pathways towards careers in adult nursing. They learned what life is like on a real hospital ward by handling authentic surgical instruments; learning to scrub down and taking part in a realistic mock birth on the maternity ward.

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Time to Talk Day 2022

Health in Mind

News

Top tips for looking after your eyes to prevent stress

Health problems like dry eye syndrome can cause stress and worry. Look after your eyes and remember to take regular screen breaks.

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5 of the best… stress busting tips

2, Healthy Eating

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Five tips to help you de-stress during stress awareness month

Eating healthy foods can reduce the negative effects of stress on our bodies. Stress can have a negative impact on our blood flow which can cause fluctuations in brain blood flow and brain health. However, if you start adding omega-3s, found in oily fish, and vitamin E, found in sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, and avocados, to your diet, they can help to alleviate stress.

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Industry placement scheme a success

Fifteen Health and Science students from the college have successfully completed a placement in a health or social care setting. The pilot project, created in partnership with the college, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, the Learning Disabilities Team at East Sussex County Council and Health Education England, saw students spend one day a week for 10 weeks in the healthcare environment.

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My new normal - Surfing this wave that we call lockdown

Mental Health Awareness Week (18th-24th May) seemed to have even more importance this year as people look for ways to deal with lockdown and the strain it has put on their well-being. During the week, one of our heads of curriculum took to Instagram to share her top tips on how to remain positive and keep motivated. Read her blog below.

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One Week Until Youth Radio Goes Live On Air

NHS Health Education England (Kent, Surrey & Sussex) is EYR’s key sponsor for 2017. Rob Smith, Programme Manager – Career Progression for Health Education England across Kent, Surrey & Sussex, says, “We are delighted to support EYR in 2017. It provides a great opportunity for young people to express their creativity and skills and as one of the largest employers in the world, the NHS can also offer young people a range of opportunities too. From work experience and pre-employment programmes to apprenticeships that could potentially lead to a professional qualification. Involvement with EYR will enable us to engage with our local schools and colleges and to give some key messages, not just about NHS careers but also about maintaining good physical and mental health.”

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NHS Maternity Team Visits ESC T-Level Students

Ann Hedges, Health and Social Care Lecturer at ESC, said, “We invited Pauline Perks from the Conquest Maternity team, along with two colleagues, to give a taster session in maternity.

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Students share magical memories in Disneyland Paris

Sport, Business, Health and Education students had the experience to take in the sights, sounds and tastes that Paris and Disney had to offer.

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University Centre Hastings announces two brand new top-up courses to its degree provision

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management Top-up is a one-year course that has been designed to allow students to continue working, accessing class in a twilight session and 5 Saturdays over the year. The course content focuses on Leadership; International Healthcare Project Management and a research project.

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15 tip to help you deal with exam pressures

Lydia, a former Health and Social Care student:

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College supports NHS

The East Sussex Healthcare Trust team visited the college site to see what adjustments and additions would need to be made to the facilities. The Trust will have sole use of the Kings Building and the agreement is set to be on the basis of a rolling monthly term.

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Expanding Higher Education Opportunities at East Sussex College

BSc (Hons) Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing

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College to host stress busting days during Stress Awareness Month

According to the World Health Organization, stress is one of the most significant problems of our time and affects people both physically and mentally.

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East Sussex College's £1million pledge gathers pace

Level 2 Certificate Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace:- Raise your employees’ knowledge and awareness of the different types of mental health problems and their prevalence, as well as understanding individuals with these conditions in order to care for and interact with them.

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From T-Level to A&E: Chloe's Journey Towards Becoming a Paramedic

Chloe Hurst completed her Health T-Level at East Sussex College in 2023, achieving a distinction grade, and she has since secured employment in a nursing home where she previously completed a work placement.

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Natalie’s incredible journey of sight loss

This year's National Eye Health Week (NEHW) takes place from 23rd to 29th September 2019, and promotes the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.

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Students Explore Harry Potter Studios for Creative Inspiration

Students from ESC Hastings' Health and Early Years programmes recently visited the Harry Potter Studios for an enriching educational experience. This unique trip provided valuable insights into designing child-friendly activities.

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College staff and students complete Hastings Half Marathon to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice

Seasoned half marathon runner and Health and Social Care tutor at the college, Jake Wilkinson, was impressed with the effort and determination of his fellow runners.

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College tutor uses 3D printer to produce protective visors for NHS staff

If you are working in healthcare or another essential service and feel these items would benefit your organisation or you would like to support Julian, then please get in touch directly via email julian.kupper@escg.ac.uk.

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East Sussex College students celebrate results!

Maise Jarvis, a T-Level Health & Social Care student, achieved a Merit in her course. Reflecting on her results, she shared, “I’m really happy with my grades, I didn’t think that was what I would get so I’m very happy! I couldn’t have done it without my tutors, they were really supportive. I’m now going to work in a hospital and I’m hoping to do my university course through them! This course is a really good way into healthcare, because of the practical side of the course. Going forward, I see it being one of the best courses.”

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Francesca Langford

Since completing my HND in Health & Social Care at the Hastings campus last year I’ve been studying a top-up degree in Health Studies at Brighton University and got a job as a Deputy Care Home Manager. This summer I won the bronze medal in the BTEC Awards 2019 for Child and Social Care Student of the Year! Oh, and I have also just had baby number four!

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New Year New You

If you’re planning to eat much healthier in 2019 then why not take a look at some health food trends coming our way next year

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Students ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee!’

“Green spaces improve physical and mental health. Trees absorb CO2 – one of the main causes of climate change. The trees planted will become a legacy that future students will enjoy.”

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Students given a unique look into podiatry and anatomy at Leaf Hospital in Eastbourne

Gemma Hayes, Access to Higher Education Health and Health Science student said:

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College Works to Take The Pressure Off

Stress is a significant factor in mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. It is also linked to a number of physical health problems. As individuals, we need to address our stress, learn coping techniques and take steps to ease the stress in our lives. The college Stress Awareness programme features stress busting-tips, expert advice, and fun activities to try out. What’s more, the techniques shared can be used instantly, or referred to again, whenever those moments of stress return.