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On deciding the course that you wish to pursue, you will need to complete and apply, by submitting an application form.

• Upon submission, you will receive an acknowledgement email, confirming that the application has been received by the Institute.
• You will be invited for an assessment, usually within a few weeks following submission of the application form.

Your assessments will take up to 2 hours. For some subjects like Childcare /Teaching Assistant up to 2.5 hours. You will be asked to do Digital and sometimes also written assessment and this will be followed by a one-to-one interview with the subject tutor, where you will be able to ask questions about the course, discuss days/times of the course and subject suitability.

Some courses require for us to conduct an interview. This is nothing to worry about, it is simply for you to meet your subject expert, who can help you decide if the course is right for you by ensuring the following:

• You are enrolled on the right course, in order for you to achieve
• Identify any additional help you might need when studying on the course
• Payment of the correct fee to join the course
• Time that will need to be committed both in and out of class
• Extra costs that you may incur, such as books and equipment
• Discuss what financial support you may be eligible for
• Consideration for any childcare arrangements
• Confirmation of your personal details and documents

If your course requires for you to have an interview, we cannot take your enrolment without it

• If your course requires an interview you will receive an invitation letter, informing you on what you will need to bring with you on the day.
• This may include proof of identity and residency in the UK/EU, asylum or refugee papers.

• You can get support during assessment/ interview process- please inform us prior to your appointment (i.e. as soon as you receive appointment confirmation) so that we can arrange assistance when you arrive at the Institute.
• You can also receive support in the classroom; if you feel you would benefit from the extra help. You can discuss that with the subject tutor during your initial meeting who will direct you to see one of our Learner Support Assistant who will carry out a short assessment to see how best we can support you so you can achieve the best results.

• There will be a lot of support throughout your time with us, starting from the moment you complete your enrolment, when you will be given the opportunity to book an appointment with Learning and careers or with Work Redbridge.
• Both services  will offer an Information and Guidance session to support your progression into employment, including revising and updating CV, search for jobs, prepare for interview.
• We also have wide range of short employability workshops taught by experienced tutors , which run throughout the academic year.

You may be entitled to a fully funded course; however, this depends on the type of course and your current circumstances.

• Elligible learners on adult skills funded courses are able to get financial assistance towards childcare payments (to a registered nursery or childminder), travel costs and internet Sim card for people who do not have access to internet at home. 
• You must have a household income of less than £28,860 gross per year or/and in receipt of a means tested benefit.

• The Institute has limited parking spaces, operating a pay and display system at the Gants Hill campus only.
• You can either phone and pay or pay at the machine.
• Parking charges, and payment methods are displayed in the car park.

• We have a number of disabled bays for blue badge holders at the Gants Hill campus
• Once you have parked your car in the dedicated bay, you will need to bring your Blue Badge to Reception for your car details to be entered into the System.
• The Blue Badge can only be used by the person to whom it is issued.