Southport College has many links with local businesses and industry professionals who share their students' experiences to prepare them for employment. 99% of students on our Level 3 Extended Diplomas pass their course and progress to university or employment. Last year almost 300 of our students went on to study over 130 different degrees at 45 higher education establishments. Our students can take part in work experience and work-related projects to prepare them for their chosen career.
Southport College offers a wide range of specialist facilities and realistic work environments to support your studies. Our latest project saw the refurbishment of our Business, IT and Travel & Tourism classrooms and updating our Engineering and Motor Vehicle workshops. Southport College is one of the leading providers of Apprenticeships in the area, and we have trained over 750 Apprentices in the last five years. Ofsted inspected us in April 2016, and we maintained our grade as a 'good' college. Not only are our tutors friendly and approachable, but they are also industry-experienced and can pass on their skills and knowledge to students. Southport College has a team of trained staff dedicated to providing students with any additional support they may need. Our Commitments:
- The active pursuit of an equal opportunities policy
- Everyone in College treated with respect and dignity
- An environment in which a diversity of backgrounds and experiences is valued
- Fair and equal treatment for all College stakeholders, including potential students and staff
- A positive working and learning environment
- Zero discrimination, harassment, or victimization
- Fair treatment for anyone with a disability or learning difficulty.
We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that our commitments are realized. If you wish to discuss any aspect of our Access for All commitments, please contact your progress tutor (if you are a student) or your line manager (if you are a member of staff). We are committed to equality of access for all and to provide information, confidential consultation, and assistance to enable access to all college facilities.
At Southport College, we want your time in College to be as enjoyable and successful as possible. In order to ensure this, keeping you safe is our top priority. We are committed to a favorable policy of equality & diversity and effort to support our students. Through our duty of care to students and staff, we strive to ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing at all times by:
- Making sure all our staff are thoroughly trained and receive regular updates on Safeguarding procedures
- Increasing knowledge of welfare issues through teaching and learning
- Creating a culture of being open, honest, and responsible
- Ensuring a safe college community through the use of staff, student and visitor ID badges, employing on-site security staff, reserves the right to search for prohibited items and having CCTV throughout the premises
- Promoting the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) button on every computer
- Having a dedicated team of expertly trained Safeguarding Officers if you have a concern about someone or something and want to talk
We work closely with local authorities, support organizations, and statutory agencies to ensure our Vulnerable Students are fully supported. We recognize that these students may need extra financial, emotional, and academic support to attend College. We work closely with our Progress Tutors, Counsellors, and external agencies to ensure these needs are met. We have dedicated Counsellors available to offer support to students who may find they need emotional support while studying. We offer one to one counseling, solution-focused time-limited counseling, and crisis drop-in support.
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