Neu Way Support – Spring North

Lancashire & South Cumbria – local and online support

Support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs and their families. No formal diagnosis is required. Contact the Neu Way team by phone for advice and local support. The online parent and professional referral forms are currently temporarily paused, so check the website or call for the latest access route.

0300 365 5030 • https://springnorth.org.uk/projects/neu-way-support/

Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

Barnes Street, Accrington, BB5 0QX

Mainstream primary education. Contact school for admissions, wraparound care, parent activities and SEND support.

01254 233547

Accrington St Mary Magdalen’s Church of England Primary School

St Mary Magdalen Street, Accrington, BB5 1QH

Primary education, family engagement and pastoral support.

01254 234077

Accrington St John with St Augustine’s Church of England Primary School

Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 0AL

Primary education with family and community activities.

01254 234496

Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Primary education, early years provision and family support.

01254 234790

Accrington Huncoat Primary School

Lowergate Road, Huncoat, Accrington, BB5 6LD

Primary education serving Huncoat families.

01254 233575

Baxenden St John the Baptist Church of England Primary Academy

Manchester Road, Baxenden, BB5 2PN

Primary education serving Baxenden and surrounding communities.

01254 233377

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Baxenden

Hollins Lane, Baxenden, BB5 2QG

Catholic primary education and family engagement.

01254 233508

West End Primary School

Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 4QE

Primary education and community links.

01254 232600

St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3BE

Primary education and family activities.

01254 232579

Oswaldtwistle St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School

West End, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 4EW

Catholic primary education.

01254 232365

Mount Pleasant Primary School

Queen Street, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5QR

Primary education and family engagement.

01254 234019

Clayton-le-Moors All Saints Church of England Primary School

All Saints Street, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5HU

Primary education and community activities.

01254 232684

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5JY

Catholic primary education.

Contact school

Rishton Methodist Primary Academy

Cut Lane, Rishton, BB1 4LJ

Primary education, family engagement and community links.

01254 232872

Rishton St Peter & St Paul’s Church of England Primary School

Harwood Road, Rishton, BB1 4HR

Primary education and pastoral support.

01254 232398

St Charles’ Roman Catholic Primary School, Rishton

Norfolk Street, Rishton, BB1 4EY

Catholic primary education.

Contact school

Great Harwood Primary School

Harwood Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7NY

Primary education and family support.

01254 886880

St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School

Myrtle Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7QE

Church primary school with family involvement.

01254 886320

St John’s Church of England Primary School, Great Harwood

Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Primary education and community activities.

01254 884466

Accrington Academy

Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4FF

Apply through Lancashire County Council admissions (secondary transfer) or contact school directly.

01254 232589

Rhyddings Academy

Royds Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DD

Apply through Lancashire County Council admissions or contact school directly.

01254 232589

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School

Mount Carmel Drive, Accrington, BB5 0LU

Apply through Lancashire County Council admissions or contact school directly.

01254 231051

The Hyndburn Academy

Stourton Street, Rishton, BB1 4ED

Apply through Lancashire County Council admissions or contact school directly.

01254 790701

Hyndburn Park Primary School

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DA

Specialist education provision for pupils with additional needs.

Contact school

Lancashire SEND Local Offer

Online

Information about specialist schools, EHCPs, SEND support, transport and activities.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND

SEND Information Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS Lancashire)

Lancashire-wide

Independent advice for parents/carers regarding SEND education rights, EHCPs and school support.

0300 123 6706

Lancashire Adult Learning – Hyndburn Provision

Various venues across Hyndburn

Free and funded courses for adults including English, maths, digital skills, wellbeing and employability.

0333 003 1717

Hyndburn Family Hub Learning Support

The Park Family Hub, Norfolk Grove, Church, BB5 4RY

Support with school readiness, parenting, learning and accessing education services.

Via Family Hub

Hyndburn Libraries

Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood & Rishton

Free internet access, study space, books, reading support and children's activities.

0300 123 6703

Accrington & Rossendale College

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

Main FE provider for Hyndburn. Offers A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, adult courses, professional qualifications, university-level study and employer training.

01254 389933

Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

Higher education courses including foundation degrees, HNC/HND programmes and degree pathways locally.

01254 389933

Accrington & Rossendale College Innovation Centre

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AS

Business skills, innovation support, employer training and specialist learning facilities.

01254 354035

Waterside Centre – Accrington & Rossendale College

St James Court West, St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NA

Specialist learning facilities and community-facing education provision.

01254 354423

Blackburn College

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

One of the largest FE providers in Lancashire. Offers A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, adult learning, Access courses, professional qualifications and university-level study. (Site Name)

01254 292929

University Centre at Blackburn College

University Close, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Degree-level study locally including foundation degrees, undergraduate programmes and higher apprenticeships.

01254 292929

Blackburn College Adult Courses

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Adult qualifications including English, maths, digital skills, professional development and career change courses. (Site Name)

01254 292929

Blackburn College Sixth Form

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

A Levels, vocational programmes and progression routes into university or employment. (Site Name)

01254 292929

Burnley College

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Large FE college offering A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, adult learning, professional courses and higher education.

01282 733333

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

A Levels, vocational qualifications and advanced technical education for 16–19 year olds.

01282 733333

University of Lancashire – Burnley Campus

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0EQ

Degree-level education including health, nursing, engineering, business and professional programmes.

01772 201201

University of Lancashire – Victoria Mill Campus

139 Trafalgar Street, Burnley, BB11 1RA

Higher education teaching facilities and student support.

01772 201201

North Lancs Training Group

Lancashire-wide

Apprenticeships, traineeships, employability skills and vocational training.

https://www.nltg.co.uk

East Lancashire Chamber Training

Chamber Business Centre, 1 New Era Square, Blackburn, BB2 1EX

Apprenticeships, employer training and workforce development.

01254 356400

Training 2000

Blackburn area

Apprenticeships, engineering, health, business, digital and technical training.

https://www.training2000.co.uk

Accrington & Rossendale College Apprenticeships

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

Apprenticeships across health & social care, business, engineering, construction, digital, childcare, hospitality and professional services. Supports applicants and employers.

01254 389933

Blackburn College Apprenticeships

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Apprenticeships from Level 2–Level 5 including business, IT, engineering, construction, health, social care and early years. (Site Name)

01254 292929

Burnley College Apprenticeships

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Apprenticeships, employer training and technical qualifications across many sectors.

01282 733333

North Lancs Training Group

Lancashire-wide

Apprenticeships, traineeships and vocational training including business, childcare, health & social care, construction and customer service.

https://www.nltg.co.uk

Training 2000

Blackburn area

Apprenticeships and technical training including engineering, health, dental, business and digital skills.

https://www.training2000.co.uk

East Lancashire Chamber Training

Chamber Business Centre, 1 New Era Square, Blackburn, BB2 1EX

Apprenticeships, workforce development, employer training and business skills.

01254 356400

Government Find an Apprenticeship Service

Online

Search and apply for live apprenticeship vacancies locally. Current vacancies include roles around Accrington, Blackburn and Burnley. (Find an Apprenticeship)

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

National Careers Service

Online / telephone

Free careers advice, CV support, interview preparation, training advice and career changes.

0800 100 900

Lancashire Careers Hub

Lancashire-wide

Supports schools, colleges and young people with careers education and employer links.

https://www.lancashirecareershub.co.uk

Blackburn with Darwen Careers Service

Blackburn area

Careers information, employability support and youth employment advice.

Via Blackburn Council

Accrington & Rossendale College Careers Team

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

Careers guidance, progression planning, university advice, apprenticeships and employer links.

01254 389933

Blackburn College Careers Service

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Careers guidance, progression support, university applications and employment advice.

01254 292929

Burnley College Careers Team

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Career planning, higher education advice, apprenticeships and employer engagement.

01282 733333

The Growth Company Employment

Lancashire-wide

Employment support, skills development, training and support getting into work.

https://www.growthco.uk

Maximus – Restart Scheme

Lancashire-wide

Employment support for people unemployed for 12+ months, including confidence building, training and job search support.

https://www.maximus.co.uk

Lancashire Women – Accrington

21–23 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HF

Employment support, confidence building, skills development and support for women returning to work.

0300 330 1354

Blackburn Jobcentre Plus

Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EX

Benefits advice, job searching, training referrals, work coaches and employment support.

GOV.UK Jobcentre Plus

Accrington Jobcentre Plus

Peel Street, Accrington, BB5 1ED

Support with job searching, Universal Credit work commitments, training and employability.

GOV.UK Jobcentre Plus

Burnley Jobcentre Plus

Parker Lane, Burnley, BB11 2BY

Employment support, vacancies, training and career advice.

GOV.UK Jobcentre Plus

Lancashire Adult Learning – Digital Skills

Various Lancashire venues

Free digital courses including smartphones, computers, online safety, Microsoft Office and digital confidence.

0333 003 1717

Accrington Library

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Public computers, internet access, digital support and learning resources.

0300 123 6703

Oswaldtwistle Library

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HS

Computer access, online support and learning opportunities.

0300 123 6703

Great Harwood Library

Queen Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7AL

Digital access, IT support and community learning.

0300 123 6703

Rishton Library

High Street, Rishton, BB1 4LA

Public internet access and digital support.

0300 123 6703

Lancashire Adult Learning – English for Speakers of Other Languages

Various venues

Free English language classes for adults including speaking, listening, reading and writing.

0333 003 1717

Blackburn College ESOL

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

English language courses for adults from beginner to advanced levels.

01254 292929

Burnley College ESOL

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

English language support and progression courses.

01282 733333

East Lancashire Community Learning

Lancashire-wide

Local learning opportunities including English, maths, digital and confidence-building courses.

Via Lancashire Adult Learning

Lancashire Adult Learning

Various venues

Free GCSE-equivalent English and maths courses for adults.

0333 003 1717

Accrington & Rossendale College

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

Maths and English alongside vocational courses and adult learning.

01254 389933

Blackburn College

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Adult maths, English and GCSE programmes.

01254 292929

Burnley College

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Adult maths, English and progression courses.

01282 733333

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Chamber Business Centre, Blackburn, BB2 1EX

Business training, apprenticeships, leadership development and employer support.

01254 356400

Blackburn College Trades Centre

Blackburn area

Construction and trade skills training.

01254 292929

Accrington & Rossendale College – Skills Academy

Sandy Lane, Accrington

Industry-focused training, technical skills and employer programmes.

01254 389933

Accrington Library

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Free library membership, books, children's activities, reading groups, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, study space, digital support and access to online learning resources.

0300 123 6703

Oswaldtwistle Library

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HS

Library services, public computers, internet access, children's activities, community groups and learning opportunities.

0300 123 6703

Great Harwood Library

Queen Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7AL

Reading groups, digital access, children's activities, local information and community learning.

0300 123 6703

Rishton Library

High Street, Rishton, BB1 4LA

Public computers, books, community activities and access to online services.

0300 123 6703

Blackburn Library

Town Hall Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AG

Large central library offering study space, computers, events, reading groups and learning activities.

0300 123 6703

Darwen Library

Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BU

Community library with digital access, activities and learning support.

0300 123 6703

Burnley Central Library

Grimshaw Street, Burnley, BB11 2BD

Main Burnley learning hub offering computers, study areas, events, reading groups and activities.

0300 123 6703

Padiham Library

Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BS

Community library, learning resources, digital support and activities.

0300 123 6703

Nelson Library

Market Square, Nelson, BB9 9HQ

Library services, community learning, IT access and activities.

0300 123 6703

University Centre Blackburn College

University Close, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Degree courses, foundation degrees, HNC/HND programmes, higher apprenticeships and adult routes into university.

01254 292929

University Centre at Accrington & Rossendale College

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

Higher education locally including foundation degrees and professional qualifications.

01254 389933

University of Lancashire – Burnley Campus

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0EQ

Degree-level study locally including health, nursing, business, engineering and professional courses.

01772 201201

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2HE

Undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education. Offers widening participation routes.

01772 201201

UCLan Widening Participation Team

Preston campus

Supports adults, young people and underrepresented groups into higher education.

01772 201201

Accrington & Rossendale College Access to Higher Education

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AR

For adults wanting to progress to university without traditional qualifications. Includes health, social care and humanities routes.

01254 389933

Blackburn College Access to HE

Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH

Access courses for adults returning to education.

01254 292929

Burnley College Access Courses

Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Adult routes into university-level study.

01282 733333

Local Libraries Homework Support

All Hyndburn libraries

Free study areas, books, internet access and research support.

0300 123 6703

Blackburn Library Study Spaces

Town Hall Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AG

Quiet study areas, computers and learning resources.

0300 123 6703

Burnley Central Library Study Facilities

Grimshaw Street, Burnley, BB11 2BD

Study space, computers and information resources.

0300 123 6703