Useful Information Haringey Learns

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>How We Are Funded and Why This Matters</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We want to start by explaining how we are funded—because your eligibility to learn with us depends on it.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Haringey Learns</strong> receives funding from both the <strong>Greater London Authority (GLA)</strong> and the <strong>Department for Education (DfE)</strong>.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>GLA-Funded Courses</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Be aged <strong>19 or over</strong> on <strong>31 August 2026</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Live in London</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Meet the <strong>GLA residency requirements</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>DfE-Funded Courses</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Be aged <strong>19 or over</strong> on <strong>31 August 2026</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Live outside London</strong> (for courses not funded by the GLA)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Meet the <strong>DfE residency requirements</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We’ll ask you to provide information to confirm your eligibility and will guide you on how to do this.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Finding a Course</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Use the <strong>Home</strong> page to search for courses.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Visit the <strong>Courses</strong> page to browse the full range of what we offer.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Before applying, you can view:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">What you’ll learn</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Entry requirements</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Course times</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><em>Some courses are delivered online, so you’ll need a device with internet access to apply and participate.</em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Click on begin application here.</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><em>If you’re new to Haringey Learns, registration and application may take up to 30 minutes. Please have details of any previous qualifications ready.</em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We also use the <strong>Learner Record Service</strong> to check your previous learning history.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Note:</strong> Applying does not guarantee a place.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Initial Assessment</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Once we have received and reviewed your documents, a member of the Haringey Learns team will contact you to arrange an appointment. During this appointment, you will complete your enrolment, initial assessmen and interview.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Initial assessments help us ensure you’re on the right course at the right level.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Health & Support Needs</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you have a <strong>learning difficulty, disability, or health condition</strong>, please let us know during your application. We’ll assess your needs and provide appropriate support if you enrol.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Get in Touch</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> Phone: 020 8489 2596</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> Email: <a href="mailto:hals@haringey.gov.uk" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">hals@haringey.gov.uk</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We look forward to welcoming you to the <strong>Haringey Learns</strong> community!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>