About
A college built around adults who want a better working life
Our impact
Meaningful results backed by experience
For three decades we have helped adults gain skills that employers need, and we track what happens to every graduate.
420+
Graduates last year
96%
Student satisfaction
Our progress
A clear record of trusted partnerships
Hospitals, councils, software firms and local businesses help shape our courses and offer placements to our students.
- 30+ years of teaching
- 60+ employer partners
- 12K+ learners supported
How study works
We create practical courses and steady progress
01
Advice and enrolment
An adviser helps you choose the right course and level, checks funding you may be entitled to, and guides you through enrolment.
02
Teaching, projects, placements
You learn in small groups, apply each topic to a real brief, and spend your final term working with one of our partner employers.
03
Careers support that lasts
Our careers team helps with applications and interviews, and stays in touch for two years after you complete your programme.
Meet our team
Experienced teachers bringing patience and care to every class
Our tutors have worked in the fields they teach, and most still do. They know what employers expect of new staff.
Ethan Clark
College principal
Sophia Bennett
Head of student support
Liam Turner
Course leader
Recognition
Milestones that recognise good teaching, useful courses and dependable results
Recognition from inspectors, employers and students that we are proud of and work hard to keep each year.
Teaching quality award
Rated highly for classroom teaching in the latest independent review of the college.
2021
Student choice recognition
Voted best place to study by adult learners across the region for two years running.
2022
Employer partnership award
Recognised by the chamber of commerce for training shaped around local skill needs.
2023
Staff development honour
Awarded for investing in the training and wellbeing of teachers and support staff.
2024
Digital learning award
For an online campus that gives distance learners the same support as those on site.
2025
Community impact award
For free courses in reading, maths and computing offered to adults in the community.
2026