INFORMATION
Education and Training contacts for the Arts in Scotland (ET1)
January 2005
The range and number of courses and other opportunities at all levels have never been wider. This information sheet has contact information for anyone thinking of either beginning or continuing training in the Arts in Scotland. It covers all ages and aims to provide a starting point for further research into your area of study.
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Index
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Further and Higher Education 2
Alternative Routes 3
Volunteering 4
Personal and Professional 5
Development
Funding 6
Further Contacts 7
Publications 10
12 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7DDT 0131 226 6051 F 0131 225 9833 www.scottisharts.org.uk Scottish charity no. sc002835 /
Further and Higher Education
Studying in Scotland
Continuing Education Gateway
199 Nithsdale Road
Glasgow
G41 5EX
T: 0141 422 1070
T: 0800 44 22 22 (Careersline)
F: 0142 422 2006
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W: www.education-gateway.org.uk
W: www.ceg.org.uk (PlanIT)
Summary: A resource for up-to-date information about all full / part time FE & HE courses. Founded in 1989 it is a public, not for profit organisation, which provides a range of services and products including Careersline, a freephone information and advice line and PlanIT, a comprehensive careers and education database.
SKILL
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
T: 0131 475 2348
T: 0800 328 5050 (Freephone)
F: 0131 475 2397
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W: www.skill.org.uk
Summary: SKILL is the national Bureau for Students with Disabilities in Scotland. They offer a skills development online database aimed at employers and their employees (see above for web address).
Studying elsewhere
Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 3LZ
T: 01242 227788 Applicant enquiries
T: 01242 222444 General enquiries
F: 01242 544 960
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W: www.ucas.com
Summary: The UK central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to full-time undergraduate courses, HNDs and university diplomas. The website or directory has complete course listings and information about all university and higher education courses in the UK. Also has available a range of publications on higher education.
Educational Bodies
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Ironmills Road
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1LE
T: 0141 242 2214
F: 0141 242 2244
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W: www.sqa.org.uk
Summary: The national body for qualifications in Scotland. The SQA is also responsible for most qualifications taken at colleges. Their main role is to ensure the quality of the qualifications is upheld and that they remain relevant and valued.
Scottish Further Education Unit
Castle Business Park
Argyll Court
Stirling
FK9 4TY
T: 01786 892 000
F: 01786 892001
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W: www.sfeu.ac.uk
Summary: A primary agency whose purpose is to contribute to the development of learning provision within FE colleges through the support of staff and the curriculum. The SFEU website has an option Information – External Links which provides the opportunity to visit FE websites and find out more about the courses on offer and the entry qualifications.
Community Learning Scotland
Rosebery House
9 Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 5EZ
T: 0131 313 2488
F: 0131 313 6800
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W: www.communitylearning.org
Summary: In 1999 Community Learning Scotland replaced the Scottish Community Education Council as the national community education agency. Working in conjunction with local authorities, public and voluntary sector agencies they have produced national and local strategies for supporting community learning and development, to promote social inclusion, lifelong learning and active citizenship.
Alternative Routes
Open University (OU)
Central Enquiries Service
T: 01908 653 231
F: 01908 655 072
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W: www.open.ac.uk
Summary: The OU is open to all, regardless of age, background or educational history. It offers the ideal solution to those who would like to study without having to give up work or their personal commitments. OU open learning courses mean you can study at home at your own pace.
Open University in Scotland
10 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH3 7QL
T: 0131 226 3851
F: 0131 220 6730
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W: www.open.ac.UK/scotland
Summary: The Scottish branch of OU which you can contact to discuss specific queries or make an appointment with an advisor.
Open College of the Arts (OCA)
Registration Department
OCA,
Freepost SF10678
Barnsley
S75 1BR
T: 0800 731 2116
F: 01226 730 838
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W: www.oca-uk.com
Summary: A long established educational charity offering a wide range of postal courses. Like the Open University it has no entry requirements or age limits. OCA offers a wide range of practical courses in such areas as Painting, Sculpture, Creative Writing, Photography, Singing and Dance.
Scottish Wider Access Programme (East)
University of Edinburgh
57 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JU
T: 0131 650 6861
F: 0131 650 6862
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W: www.swap2highereducation.com
Scottish Wider Access Programme (West)
The Charles Oakley Building
300 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G1 2TA
T: 0141 553 2471
F: 0141 552 6090
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W: www.swap2highereducation.com
Summary: Provides alternative routes into education for adults who may not have the formal entry qualifications for college or university but can provide the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to gain access to a higher education course.
Volunteering
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
The Mansfield Traquair Centre
15 Mansfield Place
Edinburgh
EH3 6BB
T: 0131 556 3822
F: 0131 556 0279
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W: www.scvo.org.uk
Summary: SCVO is the umbrella body for all voluntary organisations in Scotland and training is one of SCVO’s key services.
Its Training Section aims to make voluntary organisations more effective and efficient by meeting the
training and development needs of the people who work in the Scottish voluntary sector.
Voluntary Arts Scotland (VAN)
PO Box 17200
Edinburgh
EH2 4WN
T: 0131 313 2555
F: 0131 220 4477
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W: www.voluntaryarts.org
Summary: Aims to promote participation in the arts and crafts, recognising that they are a key part of our culture and that they are vital to our health, social and economic development.
Learning Link Scotland
22 Hill Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3JZ
T: 0131 240 2384
F: 0131 226 1314
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W: www.learninglinkscotland.org.uk
Summary: The national intermediary organisation for the voluntary adult education sector in Scotland. The organisation was established in 1993 to provide a collective voice to better represent their interests in national policy discussions. It aims to promote the education of adults in Scotland.
Personal and Professional Development
Specialist Training
Gateway Arts Industry Network (GAIN)
Queen Margaret University College
The Gateway Theatre
Elm Row
Edinburgh
EH7 4AH
T: 0131 317 3970
F: 0131 317 3902
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W: www.qmuc.ac.uk/gain
Summary: GAIN offers a well-established innovative programme of training, research and professional development programmes for employees and employers throughout Scotland’s arts and cultural sector.
The Management Centre
117 Gauden Road
London
SW4 6LE
T: 020 7978 1516
F: 020 7978 2125
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W: www.managementcentre.co.uk
Summary: The national resource in fundraising and management expertise for non-profit organisations. They have offices in London and Manchester and run in-house training courses, consultancy and residential management training programmes such as the intensive National Arts Fundraising School.
Arts Marketing Association
7A Clifton Court
Clifton Road
Cambridge
CB1 7BN
T: 01223 578078
F: 01223 578079
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W: www.a-m-a.co.uk
Summary: The Arts Marketing Association supports the professional development of those involved in marketing the arts.
Arts & Business Scotland
6 Randolph Crescent
Edinburgh
EH3 7TH
T: 0131 220 2499
F: 0131 220 2296
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W: www.AandB.org.uk
Summary: Arts & Business is a not-for-profit organisation that helps its members in both business and the arts to develop more effective ways of working together. It endeavours to build communities by developing creative partnerships between business and the arts.
Sabhal Mor Ostaig
Teangue,
Isle of Skye
IV44 8RQ
T: 01471 888000
F: 01471 888001
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W: www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Summary: This is the only educational institution in the UK to provide all courses in Gaelic.
Metier
Glyde House
Glydegate
Bradford
BD5 OBQ
T: 01274 738 800
F: 01274 391 566
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W: www.metier.org.uk
Careers
W: www.netgain.org.uk
Summary: The national training organisation for the arts and entertainment sector. It is a membership organisation and is charged with leading the sector in issues relating to vocational training and education. In Scotland they develop and implement the Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in various arts areas.
Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation
1st Floor
Glyde House
Glydegate
Bradford
BD5 0UP
T: 01274 391 056
F: 01274 394 890
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W: www.chnto.co.uk
Summary: CHNTO is the educational and training body for the cultural heritage sector – for those working in museums, galleries, heritage organisations, botanical gardens, zoos and aquaria. Through their website, the Learning Network, they aim to provide up-to-date information, advice and practical support to those working in these areas.
Funding
Government Funding
Students Award Agency
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HH
T: 0131 476 8212
F: 0131 244 5887
T: 0131 244 4667 (Postgraduate)
T: 0131 244 5871 (Publications)
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W: www.student-support-saas.gov.uk
Summary: Responsible for processing support applications from eligible students resident in Scotland undertaking full-time, higher education courses up to degree level throughout the UK.
Other Funding Sources
Department for Work and Pensions
W: www.dwp.gov.uk
Summary: A limited number of Social Security funds are available to students in particular circumstances e.g. Single parents or individuals with a disability. For further information please consult leaflet GL19, available from your local benefit office (see above website).
Scottish Local Authorities
W: www.cosla.gov.uk
Summary: Some local authorities have discretionary funds / trusts that may be available to help local students. Contact them directly to see if there is such a fund or trust in your area. You can find specific Council contact details on the above Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) website.
Department for Education and Skills
T: 0870 000 2288
T: 0800 585 505 (Career Dev Loans)
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W: www.lifelonglearning.co.uk
Summary: They aim to encourage adults to achieve their full potential through learning. Launched in 1988 Career Development Loans (CDLs) are deferred repayment bank loans to help you pay for vocational learning or education. For an information pack on Career Development Loans telephone the above number.
Scottish Arts Council
12 Manor Place
Edinburgh
EH3 7DD
T: 0131 226 6051
Help Desk
T: 0845 603 6000 (local rate)
F: 0131 225 9833
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W: www.scottisharts.org.uk
Summary: The Scottish Arts Council Professional Development Fund can support lifelong learning for arts professionals. Please note that The Scottish Arts Council has no funds to support full or part-time education either in Scotland or elsewhere in the UK.
Further Contacts
The Student Loans Company
100 Bothwell Street
Glasgow
G2 7JD
T: 0141 306 2000
F: 0141 306 2005
Freephone
T: 0800 405010
W: www.studentloans.gov.uk
Summary: The Student Loans Company administers loans to eligible students in higher education in the United Kingdom. It is wholly owned by
the UK Government and can assist those studying courses at HNC, HND and degree level
Educational Grants Advisory Service
501-505 Kingsland Road
London
E8 4AU
T: 0207 254 6251
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W: www.egas-online.org
Summary: An independent advice agency for people wanting to get funding for further or higher education. It is mainly concerned with helping students who are not eligible for Government support.
Further Contacts
Key Organisations
Musicians Union
11 Sandyford Place
Glasgow
G3 7NB
T: 0141 248 3723
F: 0141 204 3510
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W: www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Summary: Provides services of all types to musicians and actively campaigns for young bands to get a fair deal playing local gigs. They hold regular branch meetings as a way of developing strategies to persuade local publicans and club owners to promote more live music with fair pay and conditions.
Crafts Council
44a Pentonville Road
London
N1 9BY
T: 0207 278 7700
F: 0207 837 6891
W: www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Summary: The UK’s national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Established in 1971, they are an independent body funded by the Arts Council England, responsible for promoting fine craftsmanship, encouraging high standards and increasing public awareness of contemporary crafts and applied arts.
Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET)
Toynbee Hall
28 Commercial Street
London
E1 6LS
T: 0207 247 4030
F: 0207 247 3404
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W: www.cdet.org.uk
Summary: Promotes excellence in dance education and training. It accredits courses at vocational dance schools, advocates on behalf of the private dance training and teaching communities, and provides a comprehensive information service about dance education and training.
Equity
114 Union Street
Glasgow
G1 3QQ
T: 0141 248 2472
F: 0141 248 2473
W: www.equity.org.uk
Summary: The only Trade Union to represent artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment. The main function of Equity is to negotiate minimum terms and conditions of employment throughout the entire world of entertainment and to endeavour to ensure these take account of social and economic changes.
Independent Theatre Council (ITC)
12 The Leathermarket
Weston Street
London
SE1 3ER
T: 0207 403 1727
F: 0207 403 1745
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W: www.itc-arts.org
Summary: Represents a wide range of performing arts organisations, venues and individuals in the arts, providing management and legal advice, contractual negotiation and conciliation services, networking, advocacy, information exchange and training & personal development services.
Skillset
Prospect House
80 -110 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1HB
T: 020 7520 5757
F: 020 7520 5758
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W: www.skillset.org
Summary: The National Training Organisation for Broadcast, Film, Video and Interactive Media. Their website will be of interest to anyone wanting to find out more about how the industry works and the challenges that face it.
The British Film Institute
21 St Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
T: 02072551444
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W: www.bfi.org.uk/mediacourses
Summary: The British Film Institute has a searchable database of media courses and multimedia courses. For details contact the BFI website above.
Scottish Enterprise
Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
T: 0845 607 8787 (helpline)