About us
Welcome
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Deciding what to do after leaving leaving school is a big step. The Sheffield College is here to help you make the right choice.
We offer a great range of academic and vocational courses that equip our students for their future. They develop the skills they will need for work and life, and benefit from high quality careers information, advice and guidance.
The College is proud of its talented staff and multi-million pound facilities at four fantastic campuses across the city, that are easily accessible by public transport.
Students who successfully complete their full-time courses with us progress on to Apprenticeships, further training, employment and university.
They love the diverse and friendly atmosphere of our college, making new friends and the chance to join clubs, sports teams and our dynamic Students’ Union.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Student support
Student support
How can our Student Support Team make your time at college even easier and more enjoyable?
We want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible. We don’t think you should have to worry about too much other than concentrating on having a great time and doing well on your course. That’s why we have a fantastic Student Support Team who are always on hand to help you with any questions, concerns or problems that you might face whilst at college.
Our Student Support Team will help you with just about anything from supporting you with issues of a personal nature, your travel to and from college, and even running through the financial support available to you.
We know how decisions you make now can help shape your future career or path to university. That’s why we have expert staff on hand to help you plan your future. We can work with you individually talking you through your ideas and looking at the options open to you. You will also be able to access advice through in–class sessions or at careers fairs and events we hold regularly. For example, we can support you through the UCAS process via a tutor group session or keep you up-to-speed with new opportunities and pathways in the ever-changing job market.
If you feel you need help with your studies including in-class support, support with exams or a learning disability, we can help.
If you’ve got any problems whilst at the college, no matter how small, come and have a chat with our Student Support Team and we’ll do everything we possibly can to make your life that little bit easier!
Money
At The Sheffield College we will always do our best to support you through your studies, to make them as stress free as possible. We have a specialist support team who can give you all the advice you need on all things financial, including what might be available to you, so that you don’t go short and you can concentrate all your efforts into your studies.
Free meals If you meet the eligibility criteria we’ll be able to support you with free meals. You’ll get an amount of money that you can use within the college shops and diners per day. This will be added to your student ID card which you will just swipe to purchase items.
Travel passes Students (including Apprentices) of The Sheffield College who live in South Yorkshire are eligible for a 16–18 Student Pass which entitles pass holders to cheaper travel on buses and trams in South Yorkshire. Pass holders are also entitled to half fare on Northern train services in South Yorkshire. You can apply for a student pass at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/studentpasses or purchase a value pass from us at reception, including a college specific product for all ages.
Learner Support Fund If you are enrolled with us, you may receive support towards the cost of: — Travel — Books and materials — Uniform and equipment — Essential course trips — NUS extra — DBS checks needed for your course (previously known as CRB) — UCAS registration fee and travel to interviews when applying for university
Childcare If childcare is affecting your opportunity for further study and you are 19 or under, you may be able to get extra help with it via the Care to Learn Scheme. Go to www.gov.uk/care-to-learn for more information. If you are aged 20+, you can apply for the 20+ childcare fund from the Financial Support Team.
What makes us different?
Join us
At The Sheffield College you have an unrivalled choice of hands-on, vocational courses and A Levels. Alternatively, you may prefer to earn and learn with an Apprenticeship. We offer exactly the right option for you, not only in the first instance but also as you grow and develop.
Importantly, our courses will give you industry knowledge that’ll make you stand out when you go for an interview. Study programmes include masterclasses by professionals, visits to the workplace, opportunities for work experience and mentoring, work on projects set by employers and opportunities to exhibit work and make presentations.
All of this from within a college that sits at the heart of a vibrant city alongside two of the UK’s largest universities. With over 50,000 students in Sheffield, student life is rich and varied. At college, you’ll be able to join sports teams, societies and clubs, enjoy days out and trips away, and take advantage of our fantastic fitness, beauty and catering facilities.
Additional information
Students Celebrate Strong A Level Success
Sheffield College students have maintained a strong pass rate in their A Level results this year.
The pass rate for A Levels (A2) for 16 to 18-year-olds is 94%, the results show a significant increae by 7% in the top grades. This year, 25% of students ages 16-18 achieved grades A*, A and B in their A2 Levels compared to 18% last year.
Heather Smith, Principal said: "I'd like to congratulate our students on achieving a strong set of results and wish them all the very best for their future. I'd also like to thank our dedicated staff for their hard work and support."
Ten subjects have a 100% pass rate. They are accounting, art and design, fine art, further maths, drama and theatre studies, physical education, geography, graphic communication, history and photography.
Your Future - Guaranteed
The Sheffield College Guarnatee is a new pledge being introduced from the next academic year starting in September 2015/16. It applies to new students, aged 16-18 enrolling on full-time courses, lasting at lest six months, in September 2015.
The College is guaranteeing that it will provide those students with an apprenticeship or a jobs offer or an offer of a place on a Higher Education course at the College or University or a progression route to one of them.
The appropriate attainment level in Maths and English may be rquired to qualify for some aspects of the guarantee. In return for the guarantee, students must successfully complete their course, achieve a 95% course attendance rate and attend all examinations, assessments and interviews arranged for them. Student behaviour must confirm to the College's code of conduct, exceptions will be made for circumstances beyond students' control.
Students with learning difficulties and disabilities are included in the Guarantee. Alternative options for those students will be offered, where appropriate, tailored to individual needs. They may include progression to develop further employability skills and move into independent living.
The College cannot guarantee that any offer will be fully funded.