Andy Martin
I’m a paper student. How do I get started on my course?
Once you’ve enrolled, your welcome package, instructions and first two lessons of learning material are posted to you, along with the name of your dedicated tutor. At the end of each lesson you’ll find a question paper on the material you’ve reviewed.[...]
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How difficult will my Stonebridge distance learning course be?
This depends on the nature of the course. Our course levels of learning range from a vocational standard all the way up to a certificate in higher education. All of our Stonebridge distance learning courses have been written and structured especially[...]
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Can I study more than one distance learning course at a time?
Absolutely! You’ll find that by studying this way you create a steady flow of work for yourself. Many of our courses are highly complementary to one another and work well together. Our students tend to start with one course, discover how easy it is[...]
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When will I get my first lessons and welcome pack?
We know you’re eager to start your course. That’s why we process your enrolment and dispatch your course materials to you within three working days. If you’re an online student, you’ll have access to your materials as soon as your enrolment[...]
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Learning How to Learn
Are You Using the Most Effective Methods of Studying?
If you are involved in any form of learning you need to know the most efficient ways to comprehend, revise and recall the material you are studying. Students of all ages have their favourite[...]
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Children and Young People
Research over time has demonstrated that children given higher quality educational provision and support in their early developmental years closes the gap between disadvantaged children and others as they grow older. In other words, children who are provided[...]
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How to Gain Experience When You Don’t Have Any
I’ve recently seen a lot of activity in our Student Learning Community and on our Facebook page surrounding questions of how to get experience in your area of interest. Many of you have taken courses in your field of interest, read supplemental materials,[...]
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A Level Qualifications
What Are A Levels?
GCE Advanced Levels, or A levels, are subject-specific qualifications offered in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A levels are usually studied by 16-18 year-olds after GCSEs or International GCSEs, though anyone can study A levels[...]
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What are NVQs, and how are they different to NCFE?

What are NVQs?
National Vocational Qualifications, or NVQs, are competency-based awards that prove you are qualified to do a particular job. These qualifications are relevant in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, they are known as Scottish[...]
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Your Social Media Profiles Could Determine Whether You Get Your Dream Job
Let’s face it: we all love Facebook. After a weekend of mayhem or a memorable event, we immediately look to Facebook to see photos and evidence that we had a more epic time than anyone, ever. Our Facebook statuses are full of our emotional ups and downs[...]
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