
Training Providers
There are a wide range of training providers in the STTPN, ranging from large organisations that provide a range of courses and qualifications over a range of vocational areas to smaller, more specialist providers who focus on specific types vocations or learners.
The list below allows you to check the range of providers available and there will be a good chance that you will come across the type of provider that suits you. Note that new providers are regularly added to the list.
Please note: The last four providers on the list below (Connexions, Job Centre Plus, National Career service and Youth Justice) do not provide training courses, but are organisations supporting learners with advice and guidance.

AutismAble
The Custom Space
Captains Row
South Shields
NE33 5AS
Telephone: 0191 4560894
Email: info@autismable.com

Community First
Chichester House
Stanhope Parade
South Shields
NE33 4BA
Telephone: 0191 4936990
Email: info@communityfirstnortheast.org.uk

Foundation of Light
Stadium of Light
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 1SU
Telephone: 0191 563 4791
Email: Neil.jones@foundationoflight.co.uk

Gateshead Learning Skills
Dryden Centre
Evistones Road
Gateshead
NE9 5UR
Telephone: 0191 4338646
Email: learningskills@gateshead.gov.uk

Groundworks
The Eco Centre
Windmill Way
Hebburn
NE31 1SR
Telephone: 0191 4281144
Email: enquiries@groundwork-stan.org.uk

LEAD Academy
The Marine Activities Centre,
Sunderland Marina,
Brunel Drive,
Tyne and Wear,
SR60PW
Telephone: 07944102606
Email: dance@theleadacademy.co.uk

LEAD Education ltd
The Marine Activities Centre,
Sunderland Marina,
Brunel Drive,
Tyne and Wear,
SR60PW
Telephone: 07944102606
Email: steve@leadeducation.co.uk

LEAD Forest School
The Marine Activities Centre,
Sunderland Marina,
Brunel Drive,
Tyne and Wear,
SR60PW
Telephone: 07944102606
Email: steve@leadeducation.co.uk

Learning Curve
Unit 34 Pallion Ind Estate
Pallion
Sunderland
SR4 6SN
Telephone: 0191 5863355
Email: training@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

MPCT
Army Reserve Centre
Northfield Gardens
South Shields
NE34 6HH
Telephone: 0330 111 3939
Email: enquiries@mpct.co.uk

Northern Rights
South Shields Business Works
Henry Robson Way
South Shields
NE33 1RF
Telephone: 0191 917 7910
Email: info@northernrights.org.uk

Resources North East
Unit 8-9 Witney Way
Boldon Colliery
South Tyneside
NE35 9PE
Telephone: 0191 5366867
Email: kevincharter@resourcesdev.co.uk

TEN North East Limited
Unit 210 South Shields Business Works
Henry Robson Way
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 1RF
Telephone: 0191 4272790
Email: stirling.hood@tennortheast.org.uk

Springboard
56 Aidan Court
Beds Ind Estate
Jarrow
NE32 3EF
Telephone: 0300 003 7073
Email: contact@springboard-ne.org

TDR
Q1, Quorum Business Park
Benton Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8EX
Telephone: 0191 4911505
Email: info@tdrtraining.co.uk

TRN (Train)
Endeavour House
Colmet Court
Queensway South
Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
NE11 0EF
Telephone: 0191 4770840
Email: train@trainltd.org

Zenith People
Business Works
Henry Robson Way
South Shields
NE33 1RF
Telephone: 0191 4274651
Email: justinesheperd@zenithtraining.org.uk

The Launch Group
9 Summerhill House,
Summerhill Terrace,
Newcastle City Centre,
NE4 6EB
Telephone: 0191 2618456
Email: info@thelaunchgroup.co.uk

Connexions South Tyneside
Ocean Road Community Association
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2DW
Telephone: 0191 4247400

Youth Justice
38 Laygate Place
South Shields
NE33 5RT
Telephone: 0191 4272850
Email: yos@southtyneside.gov.uk

Job Centre Plus
56-64 Ellison Street
Jarrow
NE32 3BX
Telephone: 0800 169 0190

National Career Service
CfBT Advice & Guidance Ltd
Suite A4 Kingfisher House
Team Valley Trading Estate
NE11 0JQ
Telephone: 0800 100 900
Email: NationalCareersServicencl@cfbt.com