Darlington College Careers Guidance

NEW COURSE | Starting September 2026

Do you work with children and young people? Ready to take your skills and knowledge to the next level?

In partnership with Teesside University, we're excited to introduce our Foundation Degree (FdA) Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Develop your professional practice by studying topics including:
✔ Behaviour that Challenges
✔ Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
✔ Safeguarding Children

Whether you're looking to progress your career or continue your professional development, this university-level qualification could be your next step.
Contact Emma Clegg to find out more or register your interest: [email protected]

Find out more and apply:
https://darlington.ac.uk/course/180982/tu-l5-fda-supporting-teaching---learning--year-1-/

Train to Teach with a Cert Ed at Darlington College!

Thinking about progressing into teaching within the Further Education and Skills (FES) sector? The Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) is ideal for those already working in the industry who want to take the next step into a teaching role.

✅ Explore 17 specialist subject routes
✅ Public funding available via Student Finance England (pre-service only)
✅ Up to £31,000 bursary available for eligible subjects (pre-service only)
✅ Taking Teaching Further (TTF) funding available for those new to teaching

📊 National Student Survey 2025 Highlights
(Education & Teaching – Darlington College)
• 100% of respondents agreed the course helped develop their career-ready skills
• 100% felt marking and assessment were fair
• 96% said staff explained complex topics clearly
• 94% valued the collaborative learning environment

Based on 2025 National Student Survey responses for Education & Teaching at Darlington College.

Find out more and apply: https://darlington.ac.uk/course/179984/tu-cert-ed-further-education---skills--pt-/