College Profiles
Castle College
Castle College Nottingham was formed by the merger of Broxtowe College and the People's College in 2006. As a larger college we are able to offer more choice, progression opportunities and locations for study. With large redevelopment projects already underway and more planned, the College will provide a continuing commitment to provide the best facilities for its students.
The College is an associate college of De Montfort, Nottingham Trent, Bedfordshire and Northampton Universities, providing exciting opportunities to take Higher Education courses locally.
The College is currently investing £85 million into improving facilities throughout its campuses, including a £35 million redevelopment of its flagship campus on Maid Marian Way. As well as providing Nottingham with world class skills, learning resources and the regional centre of excellence for Science, Technology & Engineering, the highly original mixed used building will combine the College with shops, offices and flats which will complement its historic surroundings.
Other exciting ventures include a makeover for the Chilwell campus in Beeston and a new Construction Centre on London Road in Nottingham. The College also has two Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status in Travel and Tourism and Health Sciences.
Grantham College
Grantham College is committed to the provision of high quality services in support of the lifelong learning needs of students. The College has a history of high achievement both in terms of student success and in partnership activities.
In addition to its further education remit, the College delivers a range of higher education programmes in partnership with De Montfort University and the University of Lincoln. Over the last three years Grantham College has also developed two Sports Academies and a Football Development Centre, drawing students from all areas of the country, and has further developed its international links.
In 2001 the yes brand was established to increase participation in learning in order to improve individual opportunities, community and business success. yes takes learning out of the traditional classroom and into the local and business communty.
Moulton College
Moulton offers a unique opportunity to study in a rural environment, to complete an academic qualification, and whilst doing so to obtain the essential practical experience that places our graduates at the ‘head of the queue’ when seeking employment. With fierce competition amongst graduates for the best job opportunities, the practical experience gained during your course at Moulton will give you a head start over those who have followed more traditional courses.
Whatever your prior achievement, we offer a course that will allow you to study at a level that matches your individual needs. In each subject area, structured progression routes will then allow you progress to degree level and beyond, or to step off the ladder at any point and move straight into employment. We are aware that many students leave College or University with substantial debt, and consequently we structure our courses to allow students to take part-time employment whilst studying. We also provide access to a wide range of bursaries and other awards.
The College offers a safe and supportive environment in which to study, together with a wide range of leisure and sporting facilities to help make your time at college a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Selecting from the range of colleges and courses of study available is not an easy matter. I hope this prospectus will help you to make those choices and that you will want to visit the College and see the wide range of opportunities on offer for yourself. The staff will be pleased to explain the courses to you in more detail and to answer any questions that you may have.
The success achieved by our students continues to be impressive, and we hope that you will want to share in that success by continuing your education at Moulton.
Northampton College
Northampton College has become one of the larger general Further Education Colleges in the region, with approximately 13,000 learners, a turnover of almost £28 million and over 600 full time members of staff and around 400 ‘visiting lecturers’. It offers a broad range of full-time and part-time Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funded courses.
In addition, it provides Higher Education courses funded through The University of Northampton; and support for other organisations including the voluntary sector. It also has its own subsidiary, Powerdriver UK, funded under the 1998 Skills Challenge to establish a training centre for the logistics and distribution industries.
The College has Centres of Vocational Excellence in Childcare and Logistics.
South Leicestershire
South Leicestershire College, formerly Wigston College, is a general college of Further Education which opened in 1970. Situated on the southern outskirts of Leicester, we attract learners from across the county. The college particularly serves the south of the city and South Leicestershire, including the Harborough District.
'Our mission is to provide excellent and innovative vocational learning and so improve the life chances, employability and economic prosperity of our learners.'
We offer a diverse vocational curriculum which meets the needs of both employers and local communities.
We are proud to boast our Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status in Supervisory Management, and an investment of £500,000 has resulted in the Martin Johnson Centre for Leadership and Management. This Centre houses the latest advances in learning technology and high quality teaching, providing practical and flexible learning opportunities for the next generation of business professionals.
We hope you enjoy finding out about South Leicestershire College and the courses we offer, and that you choose to join us for your future studies.
South Nottingham College
South Nottingham College offers a comprehensive range of further and higher education courses and training opportunities for business and industry. Our excellent reputation for student support and achievement coupled with superb facilities and resources provides students with a first class learning environment.
We offer a range of full and part time study opportunities during the day, evening and weekends at all levels and in a diversity of subject areas. Relevant and practical programmes will enable you to progress into employment, onto Higher Education or develop your existing skills. These are held at our main centres in West Bridgford, Clifton, Bingham, Nottingham City Centre and many of our adult and community courses are held at venues in the surrounding community.
South Nottingham College underwent an OFSTED inspection in March 2004. For the second time in succession, our Art & Design and Multimedia Directorates were awarded a Grade 1 for outstanding provision, making us the only FE College in the East Midlands to gain consecutive grade 1s for Art and Media.
In addition our Foundation Programmes area and Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision were awarded Grade 2s (good provision) and the remaining seven areas were awarded Grade 3s (satisfactory provision) to complete a good inspection report.
South Nottingham College can help you realise and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. Education can be an enjoyable and dynamic experience.
Stephenson College
At Stephenson College we aim to provide an outstanding learning experience for each of our students. We are fortunate to have well qualified, experienced, caring staff operating in state of the art facilities who work hard to achieve our aim. They know that each student needs a safe environment in which to enjoy developing the skills that will make them employable in a rapidly changing labour market or ready for higher education.
At whatever starting point a student joins Stephenson College we have a wide range of courses from which they can choose and expert advice and guidance staff who will make sure their choice is the most suitable one. The practical and financial support available to students from the college and from a range of other sources is explained to ensure every effort is made to help our students. During their stay at the college each student is assigned an individual tutor who is determined to ensure they arrive at their intended destination having achieved their qualification and enjoyed a rich, rewarding experience along the way.
We know that in addition to the acquisition of vocational skills it is the development of the whole person that is essential. Our students have access to many diverse experiences that promote their health, well being and ability to contribute to the society in which we live. It is rewarding for us each year to see our students develop and gain the confidence that will serve them well in life and work.
We are proud of what we are able to offer at Stephenson College and hope that you are aware that to us every student matters.