School Leavers
College Life
There are lots of opportunities for your son or daughter to get involved with College life outside lessons.
We offer a wide range of enrichment activities – these may be sports, cultural activities, visits, trips, exhibitions, competitions and themed events.
Learners are also encouraged to tell us about ways we can improve the College and make it even better for them through the Learner Voice. They can become Class Representatives, College Forum Representatives or even College Governors – great experience and very valuable for their CVs!
We would be pleased if you could encourage your son or daughter to take part in as many activities as they can, so that during their time with us we can help them develop their personal and social skills, as well as gaining their qualification.
Facilities for Food
During breaks, learners can benefit from our catering facilities, including the refectory, bakery and café, and our proximity to town centre services.
Trips and Visits
We take your son or daughter’s safety very seriously and will ensure that trips and visits are appropriately conducted . This will require your support in signing a consent form for all College organised events.
Workload outside of class
All courses include work outside of the classroom. Your son or daughter is expected to take responsibility for their learning and complete any homework within set deadlines.
During non-contact time, there are ample opportunities for self-guided study. The library is open every day and includes the latest learning resources. There are also various other open access computing areas and the Learner Resource Centre.
Key College Policies & Procedures
The College has several key policies and procedures in place, designed to promote a positive and comfortable learning environment for all and to ensure that learners, staff and visitors to the College remain safe at all times.
The following college policies which can viewed in full on our Policies & Procedures section.
- Equality & Diversity Policy
- Health & Safety Policy
- Bullying & Harassment Policy
- Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy
- IT User Policy
- Drugs & Alcohol Policy
- Smoke Free Policy
- Learner Disciplinary & Appeals Policy
Security
We take security on campus very seriously, but balance this with the desire to be an open college, with a welcoming environment for our diverse range of learners. We utilise a network of CCTV cameras on campus and liaise with the local police when necessary. Should you have any security concerns, please contact the College reception on 01204 907200.
