About Springboard
College not for you? Why not join Springboard? Start now and make your dreams happen with Springboard.
Studying with us can give you the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience to make a real difference in the world and achieve your goals. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do, and your success and achievements mean the world to us. We will inspire and support you to be the best you can be.
Studying with Springboard is the beginning of your story, we have dedicated and highly experienced tutors who will guide you through your programme to ensure you reach your full potential.
If you’re not sure what to do after school, or have tried the college and it’s not for you, you can study with Springboard in Sunderland, Hartlepool, South Tyneside and Hetton. You’ll get hands on training with work based placements, and you’ll get paid to attend, all of our learners receive an attendance allowance. If you don’t have your GCSE’s, you can resit them alongside any of our courses.
If a study programme course isn’t for you, Springboard also offer apprenticeships across the North East. An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to get your foot on the career ladder of your choice, and you’ll learn invaluable, hands-on skills and also get paid while you learn. You will work in a real work environment, with a contract of employment and a salary.

What's on offer
Springboard offer qualifications in the following courses:
- Animal Care
- Beauty Therapy
- Childcare
- Construction
- Hairdressing
- Health and Social Care
- Horticulture
- Vehicle Maintenance
School Leavers
Are you leaving school and looking for an exciting new future? You have the potential to be amazing at Springboard.
Apprenticeships
If you’re leaving school this year, or are currently at college and not sure what to do next, an Apprenticeship could be the ideal Springboard into your dream career.