Thank you for reading our prospectus. We’re all immensely proud of our college and the education, in its widest sense, that we offer our students. We’re the only Sixth Form College in Cumbria and welcome students from a wide area in the south of our county to a pleasant site on the outskirts of Barrow, near Furness Abbey.
 
We are specialists in the education of 16 to 18 year old students and the ethos of our college reflects that. We understand very well the journey you are embarking on from school to university or employment and will help you to make that transition. We hope to welcome you as a student and, in due course, celebrate your success as you progress from Sixth Form College to university or into employment.
 
Our Ethos
 
We offer you strong, professional support throughout your journey. Starting by taking the time to understand your aspirations and help you choose the most appropriate course for you, through academic and personal support while with us, to thorough and detailed guidance when you apply to universities or enter the world of work. Your teachers will be subject specialists and spend all their time teaching students like you – one reason why they are so good at it.
 
We recognise and value the potential of every student and provide strong support for everyone. We have high expectations of everyone too. We expect you to work hard, behave in an adult manner, showing respect for everyone at college and join in the life of our college too – it’s not all about academic work! If you want an easy time with everything handed to you on a plate then maybe this isn’t the place for you. But if you feel you’ll fit in then read on; we’ve a lot to offer and look forward to meeting you.
 
Your Future?
 
Our prospectus aims to provide you with more detailed information about our college, the application and admissions process and the course we offer, so that you can decide whether you can see yourself studying here.
 
We seek to treat all students equally, regardless of gender, disability, learning support needs, ethnic background or anything else! Our equal opportunity policy covers all areas of college life, including admissions, teaching, services and facilities.
 
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