Reaching your potential

Starting Life at College

At Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form we are dedicated to ensuring that your start to College life is exciting, challenging, stimulating and enjoyable! Although we offer the benefits of a large sixth form, we are still small enough to offer you all the personal attention you will need to nurture your success.

We take extra care to ensure that your journey from school to College is successful. Our Student Services team will meet with the Head of Year 11 at your school to discuss your needs before you join us.

You will also be invited to one of our New Student Days. These allow you to come into College not long after you have finished school and are the ideal opportunity for you to see what life at College will be like. You will meet your tutors and have a chance to sample the programmes you have picked. You will also meet with friends - and make new ones!

If you are thinking about joining us next year, read our latest In Touch newsletter to find out what students have been up to so far this term!

Your first week!

In the first week of term, you will be invited to attend our annual Freshers’ Fair – at which you can learn more about College life. From help, support, chaplaincy and health care advice, to volunteer work, extra-curricular programmes and Sports Academies, you are sure to find something which is useful and exciting!

Your Personal Tutor will also be keeping a close eye on you to make sure that you are happy and settling in well. If you are unsure about your course choices, your finances, or anything else, your tutor or a member of our dedicated Students Services Team will be only too happy to help and offer advice.