Surge in online health and social care training

Education and training experts Learning Curve Group have launched a drive to support people across the Tees Valley who are in isolation to gain qualifications by studying online.

The training provider – who has centres in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool – has seen more than 1,100 people living in the Tees Valley express an interest in undertaking online learning in the health and social care sector.

Almost 20,000 people in total registered online to complete a qualification since Learning Curve’s #EducateWhilstYouIsolate campaign launched just four weeks ago.

There are more than 40 nationally recognised qualifications as well as courses suitable for those working in the hospitality sector.

The courses, funded via the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority’s devolved Adult Education Budget, can all be accessed and completed online, with remote support from a tutor via phone or email.

Brenda McLeish, chief executive at Learning Curve Group, said: “We’ve had an overwhelming response from individuals across the Tees Valley looking to study an online course whilst in isolation.

“There is no doubt that we are navigating through uncharted waters with the Coronavirus outbreak, but our priority is to support learners across the Tees Valley in gaining vital skills and qualifications to support them once this crisis is over.”

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Learning Curve is a fantastic provider delivering locally, and the work they have done to expand their courses in the unprecedented times caused by the coronavirus outbreak is amazing.”