Bishop Burton College

What you can expect at Bishop Burton College:

• Committed staff, who really want you to succeed
• Good resources with significant investment going into additional buildings this year
• A college with very good retention and achievement figures for further and higher education learners
• A vibrant college that strives for excellence in all that it does
• A college with high expectations of its learners
• A college that has excellent links with industry and is known for producing an industry ready work-force 

What you can expect as a Further Education student:

• An interview at the college with a course tutor or manager who will assist you with reviewing your plans and choices
• An interesting course & many involve practical activities around the college estate and farm
• Free transport to get to and from college
• Opportunities to undertake practical experience both on and off site
• Support with your learning - study skills staff will assist you with lots of things such as completing your assignments, improving your spelling or sourcing information
• Opportunities to become involved with extra sporting and social activities such as Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Guidance and information on a range of health, finance, equality and welfare issues
• A Learner Resource Centre that is open during "learning friendly hours" and prides itself on supporting all learners needs.
• Frequent opportunities for you to feedback your thoughts to us

What you can expect as a Higher Education student:

• An advisory interview which includes a tour of the facilities, talking with staff and current students and time to discuss your aspirations and needs
• A well structured course delivered and assessed through a variety of methods
• Access to on-site parking and in some cases, links to the college transport network
• Support with sourcing work experience/placements
• Specialist study skills support
• Frequent opportunities to feedback on the college experience
• Extensive extra sport, social and recreational activities taking place on a daily basis
• Guidance and information on a range of health, finance, equality and welfare issues
• An open access Learner Resource Centre that prides itself on supporting all learners needs
• Frequent opportunities for you to feedback your thoughts to us