Vision2learn for schools celebrates helping over 100,000 learners achieve their goals

Creating Careers, based in Seaton Burn, Newcastle has been helping learners to achieve their potential for 10 years with online vocational qualifications. Since its launch in 1999 they have helped over 100,000 learners study an online course and worked with over 300 secondary schools to help disengaged students. After the success of the vision2learn courses, designed to help adult learners achieve recognition for their existing skills and learn new skills for career progression, Creating Careers launched vision2learn for schools in 2007. They are now working with an average of five new schools a week.

Many students, particularly disengaged pupils in the 14-19 age group, those displaying behavioural tendencies or students who simply do not achieve well in traditional academic subjects, require different subjects which assist their learning. Creating Careers provides a range of practical online courses leading to vocational qualifications ideal for teenagers. Learners can complete the online courses at their own pace from school or home with teachers able to support and track student progress at the click of a button. All courses carry GCSE equivalent points and can contribute to a student’s overall achievement. Popular courses include IT, work-related courses such as Edexcel WorkSkills, Equality and Diversity and lifestyle options including Healthy Eating and Essential Sports Coaching Skills.

Neil Moult, Chief Executive of Creating Careers, comments: “Quite often, pupils who may have behavioural issues or who simply cannot engage with traditional education just need confidence and to be shown that they are bright and capable of achieving. We work with schools to provide courses that build this confidence in pupils and give them a nationally recognised qualification at the same time. We are firm believers in making education relevant to all pupils - when it comes to inclusive education, one size does not fit all.”

For more information about vision2learn for schools please contact Jonathan Ovenden, Business Development Director at Creating Careers, tel: 07730 402653 or email: jonathan.ovenden@creatingcareers.com; website: www.creatingcareers.com.

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Notes to editors:

Creating Careers (www.creatingcareers.com) is the UK’s leading provider of national qualifications online and a trusted supplier to more than 300 centres and over 100,000 learners. Its web-based e-learning services vision2learn and vision2learn for schools provide a unique and direct route to achieving nationally-recognised vocational qualifications. The e-learning services cover content, assessment, learning technology, hosting and support to learners and providers. Vision2learn for schools is the vocational alternative and addition to GCSEs, with equivalent points also credited to learners enrolled on its courses.