Newham Community Education and Youth Service - what we do

Newham Community Education and Youth Service (Newceys) provides part-time day and evening courses in Newham - in partnership with Newham College of Further Education.

We provide learning opportunities for all Newham residents in order to foster a culture of lifelong learning across the generations - recruiting over 10,000 students each year.

We also focus on building self-confidence and regeneration in local communities and improving access to employment and community involvement.

We offer courses in:

• Health, Public Services & Care
• Social Sciences
• Science & Mathematics
• History & Philosophy
• Floristry & Flower Arranging
• Construction, Planning & the Built Environment
• Information & Communications Technology
• Beauty, Complimentary Therapies & Fitness
• Catering, Travel & Tourism
• Arts, Media, Fashion & Publishing
• Languages, Literature & Culture
• Courses for Adults with Learning Difficulties
• Skills for Life & Work: ESOL & Basic Skills
• Business Administration & Law
• Education & Training

View our latest course brochures

Who can use this service?
Adult education courses are open to anyone over 16 years of age, who is eligible.
They are particularly aimed at Newham residents, but are open to people from other areas.

The eligibility criteria for LSC funded courses are that the learner is:

• A British or EU citizen
• A refugee
• An asylum seeker

Cost
The tuition fee for all other Newceys' courses is currently £1.50 per hour. There is an additional fee for entering an examination or for materials.

Free tuition is available for a learner who is:

1. In receipt of one of the following benefits:

2. Over 60 years of age
3. Under 19 on 1 August 2007
4. A registered asylum seeker or has refugee status
5. Basic Skills Student

However there will be a registration fee of £5 for those on concessions.

For more information, please contact your nearest Newceys area office.