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WELCOMETO PRESTON’S COLLEGE A WARM WELCOME TO PRESTON’S COLLEGE TERM DATES I am delighted that you have chosen 2020/21 to study at Preston’s College. Rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted, we take great pride in supporting both the local AUTUMN TERM (Term 1) community and all of our learners to achieve the qualifications and 13th August 2020 A Level Results Day outcomes they need, alongside the 20th August 2020 GCSE Results Day skills, knowledge and experience that employers and universities 3rd September 2020 Term 1 begins seek. 3rd September 2020 - 23rd October 2020 Term 1 Whether you have made the decision 26th October 2020 - 30th October 2020 Half Term to return to learning after a period those they teach. Fully aware of the away from education, are joining us commitments adult learners make, 2nd November 2020 - 17th December 2020 Term 1 to advance an already established often studying around employment career through the study of additional and other responsibilities, our 18th December 2020 - 1st January 2021 Christmas Break qualifications, are pursuing a career e-learning solutions also support you change, or have decided to engage with in accessing teaching materials 24/7. SPRING TERM 2020 (Term 2) a new hobby on one of our many short You will be aware that there are courses, we welcome all learners and 4th January 2021 Term 2 begins a variety of ways to fund your truly believe, as many of our learners chosen course. Depending upon 4th January 2021 – 12th February 2021 Term 2 demonstrate, it is never too late to learn! your individual circumstances and 15th February 2021 - 19th February 2021 Half Term Our sector specialist staff and the course you wish to study, you industry-standard facilities make the may find that you are able to study 22nd February 2021 - 26th March 2021 Term 2 college an exciting and enjoyable for free, even if you are in full-time 29th March 2021 - 9th April 2021 Easter Break place to be. On campus you will find employment. As well as course fee our purpose built i-STEM centre with funding, we also offer access to loans an advanced manufacturing workshop, and bursaries, ensuring you get the SUMMER TERM (Term 3) multi-functional science laboratories very best out of your time here at 12th April 2021 Term 3 begins and 3D printing. Our construction Preston’s College. facility offers a real work environment, 12th April 2021 - 28th May 2021 Term 3 We have built a fantastic reputation helping you gain the skills needed in 3rd May 2021 Bank Holiday the workplace, as well as advanced, for providing confident, skilled adults technical qualifications. We also have across a range of sectors, who progress 31st May 2021 - 4th June 2021 Half Term purpose built barbering and beauty and excel in their chosen careers. 7th June 2021 - 25th June 2021 Term 3 salons, professional dance studios and We look forward to welcoming you in a dedicated Higher Education Zone. September as we support you on your 25th June 2021 Term Ends Our tutors are sector specialists learning journey. who share their knowledge and Dr Lis Smith experience of working in industry with Principal and Chief Executive Officer
02 03 SUPPORT AT PRESTON’S COLLEGE
As a learner at Preston’s College Preston’s College Bursary you will be supported throughout Preston’s College are able to offer your studies by a highly learners access to a number of experienced team of tutors and bursary funds, aimed at supporting support staff. individuals with specific financial SEND (Special Educational The tutors teaching you will have difficulties that may otherwise Needs and Disability industry experience and are prevent access to learning. Support) Team dedicated to making you the most Eligibility for funding is dependent employable you can be. If you upon household income, and Preston’s College adopts an inclusive need any help with your course, recent evidence of this must be approach to learning, offering high the teaching staff will be your first submitted at the time you complete quality teaching to all, which takes point of contact. They will be able your bursary application. Bursary into account individual requirements. to support you with assignments, applications can be made online and Reasonable adjustments are coursework and any queries or you do not need to wait until your embedded within the classroom, questions you may have about the course begins. to ensure that those learners with programme. an identified need can fully access Student Services Applications are open now for the curriculum and the associated Your tutors will also be able to advise September 2020 and you will need Our Student Services team are assessment processes. you on the range of progression available to support all of our adult your learner ID number to apply. opportunities available at Preston’s learners through the provision of a It is recognised that some learners Further details on the bursary, College, to further enhance your wealth of information on a variety of may also need additional support along with the bursary application career and employment prospects. topics, including financial support, and this will be provided by the form can be found on the Preston’s welfare advice, benefits advice, Curriculum and Learner Support College website. Please visit: counselling and mental health Team. The focus of support is to https://www.preston.ac.uk/support/ Qualified Careers Advisers support, safeguarding and bursary remove barriers to learning and financial-support/make-an-online- If you require more in-depth careers information. The Student Services develop strategies. Naturally, bursary-application/ advice, our expert advisers are team are accessible to all learners support needs differ from individual knowledgeable, enthusiastic and and once you are on campus, can be to individual but may include able to provide comprehensive, found in the Earnshaw Building. the provision of exam access independent careers advice and arrangements, assistive technology, If you would like to speak to a guidance. Their aim is to empower learning support coaches/assistants member of the Student Services you to make your own career and and communication support workers. team prior to starting your course, learning choices by providing you you can contact them by telephone To talk through your potential with the information, advice and or email. support needs with a member of guidance you need to make an the team please call 01772 225328 informed decision about your Call: 01772 225656 or email: or email [email protected] next steps. [email protected] to book an appointment.
04 05 FACILITIES AT PRESTON’S COLLEGE
At Preston’s College, we have a range of outstanding facilities across all of Learning Zone and Library our courses, including an industry standard Construction Centre, 100 seater The Learning Zone, housed over two floors, theatre and a purpose built i-STEM Centre – home to an array of course specific provides high quality support for learning outside facilities, including engineering workshops and a subsonic wind tunnel. of the classroom and a variety of individual and The wider campus also has the added benefit of an on-site fitness centre, group study spaces. hairdressing, barbering and beauty salons, all of which are available to learners, at heavily discounted prices! Please see page 9 for additional details. Our learning zone team are always on hand to help you access the resources, services and Food Outlets support needed to develop your own independent study and research skills. The team offer a huge The Preston’s College campus offers an array of food range of workshops on key topics including and drink choices, including the Food Court - the main developing Harvard referencing, assignment destination for all food and drink requirements! Home to writing and critical analysis. a full refectory, serving subsidised hot meals and freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, Snack Attack - a quick, In the Learning Zone, you will also find Nineteen+ food-to-go option serving healthy choices including jacket facilities; spaces reserved exclusively for our adult potatoes, soup and wraps and the second floor, Balcony learners that provide seating, quick response Bar offering a more relaxed place to enjoy a panini or computers for study and areas where adult pizza. The Food Court also has a variety of hot and cold learners can eat and drink, whilst studying. drinks, as well as an assortment of vending machines. The Learning Zone also offers self-issue kiosks for the borrowing and return of books, with eBooks and e-journals offered on a 24/7 access basis. The area is also home to over 90 PCs, bookable group work rooms and individual study spaces.
Higher Education Zone In addition to the above, all adults Starbucks studying on a Higher Education From barista-crafted coffees and course with us here at Preston’s iced lattes, to bacon sandwiches and College will have access to our waffles, you can enjoy a drink and Food on the Go dedicated Higher Education catch up with others on the course in Our on-campus shop, ’food on the Zone; home to Higher Education the subsidised, on-site Starbucks, or go’, offers everything from sweet classrooms and study spaces. pick up your favourite coffee-to-go treats to hot drinks, alongside paninis, as you make your way to a class. cold snacks and other essentials.
If you are studying with us in the evening, we recommend checking individual outlet opening times.
06 07 LEARNER LIFE AT PRESTON’S COLLEGE
Learner life at Preston’s College You may also have the opportunity to join. Home to an array of gym hair, barbering and beauty courses extends well beyond your course. to participate in a range of course equipment, the highly qualified offer a variety of treatments, under related trips and visits, opportunities staff can help you with your short the careful supervision of highly As well as developing the right to work on live briefs and projects and long-term fitness goals. With experienced tutors. skills and knowledge for success in for employers and receive real members of all ages and fitness your chosen career, we will support As a Preston’s College learner, you industry insight from a range of levels, we pride ourselves on making in ensuring you get the most out of can also take advantage of off-site engaging guest speakers. the gym a non-intimidating and your time with us. benefits, including the ability to welcoming place for all of our On campus, all learners have the register with UniDays and Student This could be through valuable members. chance to use the gym and leisure Beans, providing full access to work experience opportunities facilities. Housed in the Lockwood In addition, if you are looking for the very latest free and exclusive or participation in a range of building, you will find a full fitness a completely new look for less, student discounts and deals! enrichment activities, such as The suite with Cybex equipment, why not book into the on-site hair, Student Council or Learner Voice functional zone, squash courts and beauty and barbering salons, where groups. a sports centre, should you wish Level 2 and Level 3 learners on
08 09 Entrance Car Park Sharoe Green Lane Buses Only TRAVEL
Learner Parking Preston’s College are able to offer
parking to all learners, on dedicated B learner and visitor car parks,
accessible from St Vincent’s Road 9 and Sharoe Green Lane. Parking is offered free of charge, on a first- Main Entrance St Vincent’s Rd come, first-serve basis.
Public Transport Preston train station is a short, 10 minute walk from the city’s bus station and C a range of bus services including the 4C, 19A (Royal Preston Hospital), 23 D
(Sherwood Asda) and the Preston Orbital (88A and 88C) bus routes all serve A
the College, from the main bus station. There are numerous other bus routes to 10 the College from the surrounding areas, with many learners travelling to us from Chorley, Lancaster and Blackpool. Our Student Services Team can help learners with any travel enquires. 8
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Lancaster Bus Station [Stand 5] BUS GUIDE The College also provides bus passes Galgate Crossroads 4 for the following routes: Direct Services to Preston’s College Stagecoach: 280 Cabus Station Ln Chipping Kirklands Estate Covers Preston to Skipton via Whalley 68C Blackpool to Preston (via Warton) Longridge and Clitheroe 61C Wrea Green (via Kirkham) - Preston Garstang Bridge St (opp. Post Office) Whittingham Transdev: 152 40A Lancaster - Preston Hospital Gates Burnley - Blackburn - Preston Catterall Stubbins Ln Goosnargh 1 59C Blackburn to Preston Green via Padiham, Broughton Clayton-le-Moors and 7 125C Chorley to Preston Willow Tree Ave 5 Bilsborrow Roebuck Feniscowles 4C Preston to Preston’s College Woodplumpton Whittle Green 4 Chipping to Preston’s Broughton College Post Office Grapes Hotel 4C 19 Royal Lane Ends Preston Tudor Ave Hospital Lea n KirkhamRail Station & WeshamClifton StanagateAshton Fulwood Plough Inn 4 Wrea Green Sion Hill opp. Post Office Opp Post West End 68C 61C Tickled Trout Branch Rd Office Bus Statio Bus Station
61C 68C 59C 125C 40A War Memorial Lea RibbletoGrimsargn Longridgeh Tudor Ave Main Entrance Freckleton 1 SamlesburyBAE Mellor BrooBillingek Blackburn Road EnOswaldtwistled Accringto Greatn HarwoodRishton Towngate D C B A 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Campus Key War Memorial
Preston Bus Station 59C BAE Pickwick Tavern, Warton S Lytham Square [Stand 1] Blackpool Square Market St t Annes On Sea See separate timetable 59C 125C Penwortham for 4C , 4 and 19 Sharoe Green Car Park St Vincent’s Car Park Sir Tom Finney Astroturf Pitch The High Street Food Court Lockwood iSTEM Centre Dunn Brogden Tate Hirst Earnshaw Rigby Hartley Reception & In-Zone
Bamber Bridge Withy Trees Higher Walton 3 Walmer Bridge Library Lostock Hall Lostock Hall Longton Library Library Mill Tavern The Bridge InnBooths Bamber Bridge Clayton-le-Woods Leyland Clayton Brook Poplar Ave Much Hoole Woodsman Moss Side/ Great Greens Ln Lostock Hall Berry St Smithy Inn Seven Stars Farington Shore Road/Chapel Rd Leyland Tesco Clayton Green Pines Hotel Indirect Services to Cock & Bottle Jubilee House Hesketh BankTarleto Buckshaw Village Leyland Preston’s College 111 Seven Stars Lord Street/Duke St Central Ave Chorley Hartwood Hall n Eccleston Green via Preston Bus Station The Warings Southport Euxton The Talbot Chorley Wigan 1 Longridge to Preston Chorley Bus Station Interchange [Stand E] 2 Southport to Preston Interchange 113 2A Ormskirk to Preston 109 Lower Burgh Way 4 Chipping to Preston Ormskirk Bus Station Charnock Richard 109 Chorley to Preston Leeson Ave 111 Leyland to Preston 2 2A 113 Wigan to Preston 125C X2 Southport to Preston (not shown on map)
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