Logo Apprenticeships Courses Higher Education Adult Courses For Business News About us Contact us Open Events 2021-2022 HIGHER EDUCATION We offer a range of affordable part-time and full-time courses. We have smaller class sizes so every student gets the support they deserve. No matter what qualifications you have, you still have the opportunity to gain a degree level qualification with us. Search courses Course Type Apprenticeships Courses for young people Higher Education Courses for adults Subject area Business & Professional Education Health and Care Nursing & Midwifery Early Years & Childhood Studies Counselling & Psychology Teacher Training Search Why choose us? Ofsted Grade 2: Good We're Ofsted Grade 2: Good, meaning that the quality of our training and the dedicated support we give to our learners has been officially recognised by Ofsted. Experience support We have dedicated and personal tutors on hand to offer one-to-one support and to answer any queries you may have throughout your studies. Experience achievement Progress in your career and gain the recognition you deserve by studying part-time while working. Our part-time courses tend to have smaller class sizes than you would have if you went to university full-time. Experience university Our degree programmes are validated by our university partners, the University of Bolton and Staffordshire University. What we offer BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Foundation Degree in Business Management, BA (Hons) in Business Management Top-Up, Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship EARLY YEARS & CHILDHOOD STUDIES Foundation Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Professional Development Early Years Top-Up EDUCATION Foundation Degree in Education, BA (Hons) Professional Development Education Top-Up HEALTHCARE STUDIES Foundation Degree in Healthcare Studies (part-time and full-time) ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS Business, Counselling and Psychology, Education and Childhood Studies, Health and Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS Certificate in Education 14+, Certificate in Education and Training, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE 14+) FAQs WHERE WILL I GO TO STUDY? CAN I GET A LOAN FROM STUDENT FINANCE? WHEN CAN I START A COURSE? HOW LONG WILL THE DEGREE COURSES LAST? WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? Apply now If you'd like to apply for one of our Higher Education courses or if you'd like to find out more, get in touch today. Apply University Partners Latest News and Events NEWS Level 3 to Degree: Muhammad's journey with The Growth Company NEWS Department of Education visits Code Nation and the Growth Company in Manchester NEWS Vaughn Corrie - Level 3 Construction Apprentice of the Year 2021 NEWS We are shortlisted finalists at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2021 Skills And Work Solutions Limited t/a The Growth Company Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JW 0161 233 2656 recruitment@gceducationandskills.ac.uk Apprenticeships Higher Education Adult Courses For Business Prospectus Events News About us Contact us Registered in England number: 3918013 VAT Registration Number: 727102071 ROATP: The Growth Company Ltd UKPRN: 10004177 Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Bursary Policy Accessiblity Statement Terms of use Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement