Nelson and Colne College is set to host its second Virtual Open Event for school leavers and parents/carers – with a bigger and better experience in store for those who attend.
The Virtual School Leaver Open Event will take place on Wednesday 11 November, from 6pm until 8pm, and it will give visitors the opportunity to find out more about life at Nelson and Colne College – the number one FE college nationally for A Level progress and for student satisfaction.
There will be the opportunity to enjoy virtual skills demonstrations in a range of subjects, explore our campus with interactive, panoramic tours and take part in live chats with tutors. Visitors will also have the opportunity to book on to a campus tour.
Those in attendance will learn more about the college’s broad range of A Level and vocational subjects, as well as Apprenticeships, and the progression routes available to them, including to leading Russell Group universities such as Oxbridge, and employment. There will also be more information on the College’s new career-aligned T Level qualifications available in Digital, Education and Childcare, Health and Science.
Prospective students and parents/carers will also be able to find out more about the extensive extracurricular opportunities and wraparound support available to students at Nelson and Colne College and hear video content from former students who have progressed in their careers.
A Principal’s Welcome, support Q&A and application help also form part of the online Open Event experience for those attending. To register, students and parents/carers need to visit www.nelson.ac.uk/events/virtualopenevent
Waheeda Khatun, 18, achieved A*AA in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at Nelson and Colne College and progressed on to the University of Manchester to study Medicine.
Waheeda, formerly of Sir John Thursby Community College, said: “I would recommend Nelson and Colne College because the environment is well suited for studying, whether that is in a group in the Learning Resource Centre, or independently in the silent study areas. My teachers at College have been very supportive and were always willing to help me.
“I very much enjoyed the extracurricular opportunities that were on offer at College too. The Pre-Professional Programme in Medicine was fantastic, and it is very good for supporting you through highly competitive Medicine applications.”
Ellie Carpendale, 18, formerly of West Craven High School, achieved an A* Diploma in Education and Childcare. Ellie, who secured employment at Thornton Hall Farm, said: “College has been a great support network for me to get a clear understanding of the job role of working with children. I’d love to have my own nursery or childcare setting one day.
“The staff on my course were really helpful in getting me to achieve my very best and would always be there to help when needed. You are pushed to be the best and you have the support in order for you to achieve this.”
Harriet Still, 22, is completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Sir Tom Finney Community High School in Preston. She said: “Thanks to my Apprenticeship, I have gained so much personal confidence and feel that I have found my vocation working in Special Needs Education. My communication skills have also improved, and my goal is to continue learning and eventually become a teacher.”
In 2020, Nelson and Colne College achieved a 100% A Level pass rate and a 100% Advanced Vocational pass rate. The number of students achieving A*-A grades at A Level rose to 37%, those achieving high A*-B grades increased to 69%, and the number gaining A*-C grades has also improved to 91%.
Principal of Nelson and Colne College Group Amanda Melton said: “Choosing a College is a big decision, and if you have an ambition to successfully progress into a rewarding and sustainable career, then Nelson and Colne College should be your first choice destination when you leave school – we are one of the leading colleges nationally across a range of academic measures.
“Open Events are the perfect opportunity to really get a feel for what it is like to study at College. While we would love to see pupils and their parents/carers in person, their safety is our number one priority right now, and as such we have invested time and money into this online platform, to ensure they will receive the same quality and same delivery they would expect if they were coming to see us on campus.
“I really would encourage any school leaver, as well as their parents/carers, to register to this virtual event by visiting our website or contacting our Admissions Team on 01282 440272 or admissions@nelsongroup.ac.uk.”
For more information about Nelson and Colne College, please visit www.nelson.ac.uk. To apply, or for application support, contact the Admissions Team at admissions@nelsongroup.ac.uk or call 01282 440272.
