Bridge Northumberland is a voluntary programme to help people living in Northumberland who are out of work and aged 16+ to overcome barriers to training, education and work.
We help by giving you one to one support from a dedicated Bridge worker who’ll be with you every step of the way to improving your confidence, developing your skills and moving towards employment.
Our support is free and fully funded. The programme is completely voluntary and for anyone who is:
- Aged 16 years not in education or training
- 18 to 67 and unemployed or economically inactive
- Lives in Northumberland
A Bridge worker would work-one to-one with you, creating with you a personal action plan based on your individual needs and interests. Bridge can help people to grow in confidence, gain connection with professional friends and peers as well as finding opportunities to volunteer and make positive supported steps towards training, education and employment.
This personalised support can include;
- Financial MOT including benefits & debt advice
- Digital inclusion with some access to free devices
- Counselling
- Social inclusion
- Skills building, training and education
- Confidence coaching
- Supported bespoke volunteering opportunities
- Careers guidance and job search support
Local Primary School with onsite Nursery – providing education for children aged 3-11.
“We are a Beach School – this means we take a class to the beach almost every day to deliver the curriculum through outdoor learning. YOU MAY HAVE SEEN OUR MINIBUS PARKED AT THE COAST OR ON OUR WAY TO THE BEACH. To enquire about a place for your child or find out more please email: admin@beaconhill.northumberland.sch.uk”
Bridge Northumberland is a voluntary programme to help people living in Northumberland who are out of work and aged 16+ to overcome barriers to training, education and work.
We help by giving you one to one support from a dedicated Bridge worker who’ll be with you every step of the way to improving your confidence, developing your skills and moving towards employment.
Our support is free and fully funded. The programme is completely voluntary and for anyone who is:
- Aged 16 years not in education or training
- 18 to 67 and unemployed or economically inactive
- Lives in Northumberland
- Despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we are still offering our support to people across Northumberland who want help to seek work, training or start job searching.
We are beginning to meet people face-to-face where appropriate, and are continuing to offer support using the phone, video chats, emails, texts and postal methods. Please get in touch to find out more.
Call 01670 858688
Email bridgereferral@northumberlandcva.org.uk
Text Send the message ‘BRIDGE’ to 07393 796 522 and receive a callback
Refer yourself – Sign up online
Speak to Clair Parker, Beneficiary and Engagement Officer
T: 07393 796522
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ
Headteacher: Jane Ramsay
Primary school for 451 pupils aged from 3 to 11
CVABV provides advice, information, training and support for VCS groups across the Blyth Valley area.
Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
This short online Coronavirus course provides an understanding of what coronavirus is, and how to reduce the risk of acquiring or spreading the infection in the workplace.
Cost £12
Duration 45 minutes
Provided by echo3education
Full details and information on other courses HERE
Westloch Rd, Cramlington NE23 6LW
Headteacher: Paul Rusby
A Church of England school for children aged from 4 to 11. Pupils: 357
For people no longer in full time work.
We have a monthly meeting at the Benedictine club with a speaker and refreshments, but also have many interest groups which are run in various locations by our own members.
More details and contact form on website: https://u3asites.org.uk/cramlington/home
Cost £15.50
Highburn, Northumberland, NE23 6BN
Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Heslop
Cramlington Learning village is divided into three distinct areas. The Junior Learning Village (JLV) for years 7 and 8, the Senior Learning Village (SLV) for years 9 to 11 and the Advanced Learning Village (ALV) for years 12 and 13.
Active Northumberland operate Sporting Club Cramlington in partnership with Cramlington Learning Village.
To exchange information and provide a forum for discussion about leasehold issues in Cramlington and the wider area.
Contact: Paul Reynolds
Bowmont Dr, Cramlington NE23 2SP
Debbie Wylie: Head Teacher
Cramlington Village Primary School is an academy school established as part of the ‘free school’ agenda.
The work at Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project is focused on offering a range of opportunities than can further the social and personal development of young people. We provide a safe and friendly venue that meets the changing needs and desires of young people with differing ages and abilities.
| Monday | 9am- 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am-9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am-8pm |
| Thursday | 9am-9pm |
| Friday | 9am-9pm |
| Saturday | Events & Residentials |
| Sunday | Events & Residentials |
Durham Road, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3ST
Headteacher: Emma Beeston
Primary school with 197 pupils between the ages of 3-11
Whitelea Glade, Cramlington NE23 6BL
Headteacher: Jacqueline Mowat
A 3 – 11 primary school with places for 420 children, plus a 104 place nursery
Helix Arts is a team of experienced and talented Creative Producers committed to improving cultural and social inclusion.
We’re a not for profit creative business who work with artists, in partnership with other organisations, to create opportunities for people to participate in the arts.
Our work spans art forms including visual arts, filmmaking, creative writing, graphic design,animation, street dance, music and DJ-ing as well as photography, drama and textiles.
We work with people of all abilities, of all ages.
We welcome approaches from groups, organisations and individuals who want to collaborate with us.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm,
Cheryl Gavin (Director)
Our staff are currently working from home due to the pandemic, so to contact us please call the mobile number listed as the landline is out of action.
We’re finding creative ways to deliver our programmes during the Covid19 pandemic, and many of our projects have moved online.
East View Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1DY
Headteacher: Andrea Mead
Hillcrest is an 11-19 Special School for children with complex needs
Learnyay helps adults find free education courses and training by connecting them with ESFA and local authority funded colleges, schools and training providers in their area.
Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure is Cramlington’s leading shopping destination with over 100 High Street outlets, independent boutiques and eateries open seven days a week.
The centre has everything you need for a complete day out so you can shop, dine and relax with retailers including Boots, Dorothy Perkins, New Look, JD Sports, Claire’s and an adjoining retail park with units including Next, Argos and TK Maxx.
The centre has a wide variety of modern dining choices on offer such as Nando’s, Frankie & Benny’s and Sambuca or if you prefer something lighter, why not try one of the independent cafes including Kitchen and Bettini’s. Manor Walks is also home to the only multiplex VUE cinema in the county which includes the largest screen in the North East featuring all the latest blockbuster movies.
For more information about Manor Walks follow @ManorWalks on Facebook, Twitter and Instragram or visit the website http://www.manorwalks.co.uk
The times below are for the Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure. For individual store opening hours please check the shops directory.
Weekly Opening Times
- Monday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Thursday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Saturday: 8:00am – 8:30pm
- Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Room hire £19 per hour
Any booking or info needed please ring 01670 737380
A training company based in Blyth delivering training for 16 – 18 year-olds through study and traineeship programmes.
They support young people from Blyth, Ashington, Cramlington, Bedlington, Morpeth and beyond and also offer training for 19+ learners some funded and some self funded.
Monday – Friday 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
The company have continued to deliver training to young people throughout the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
They have used online platforms and all learners who were engaged at this time have successfully completed and passed qualifications.
Whilst the training centre is based in Blyth, they also offer training in other areas if groups of 10 or above are taking part.
They are happy to discuss this outreach work at any time.
