Preston'S College

***VACANCY***
Curriculum Leader STEM Apprenticeships
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward thinking individual to join our STEM team. You will be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in an appropriate STEM related area and have industry experience in either Science, Engineering or Automotive.
... For more info visit: https://www.preston.ac.uk/about-us/vacanc ies/
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Preston’s College Football Academy was awarded FE / HE team of the year at Preston Sports Awards at the Guild Hall on Friday night. The award not only reflected the success achieved ‘on the pitch’, but also recognised the wider development of the players and the contribution that they make as coaches and leaders.

Today the College hosted a careers fair with over 30 employers and University partners attending to engage and support progressing learners with their career choices and pathways.
Employers included the Army, Royal Air Force and Marines, Lancashire Police, Leyland Trucks, Hexagon Care and Network Rail.

Celebrating the women of our college management team for International Women's Day #IWD2019

It's National Careers Week and there's lots going on at Preston's College. Here is a snap of our 'Careers Wall' where students are placing their aspirations for the future.

If you are thinking about your transition from school to our entry level provision or life beyond college then attend the Preston’s College YOUR JOURNEY event on Thursday 7th March, 4-7pm.
At the event: • Presentations from curriculum areas including construction, performing arts and skills development. • Speak to our SEND team about life at college, supported internships... volunteering opportunities and employment. • Connect with a range of agencies and support services including: The Learning Rooms; Disability Equality, Expanse Learning, Brothers of Charity Services, Caritas Care, Barks and Recreation, Lancashire Wellbeing Service and Banardo's.
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We are supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2019!
Throughout the course of #NAW2019, we’ll be shouting about the amazing work that our apprentices are doing. The Week is a celebration of the energy and passion that apprentices bring, and an... opportunity to showcase the wide range of opportunities and benefits for individuals and employers. 🥳👍🙌
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VACANCY: WORK BASED TUTOR - COMPUTING
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Work Based Learning Team. You will be qualified in a Computing or IT related subject to at least degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification, have experience of working within a relevant industry and have experience in assessing in the work place with apprenticeships.
For more information please visit our website:... www.preston.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/
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For our learners returning to college next week, stop by the Chill Zone to play our new game, PROGRESSION, speak to your Student Manager for details and to get the dice! 🎲

We're delighted to announce a Hospitality partnership with national training provider North Lancs Training Group - NLTG.
The new partnership will see the expansion of high quality #hospitality training for learners and employers within Preston and the surrounding areas. 🍽
Using our state-of-the-art training facilities, NLTG will deliver programmes for young people aged 16-19 and adults looking to join, or return to, the job market.
... More: https://www.preston.ac.uk/nltg-catering-p artnership/
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On Monday 18th February, Year 10 and 11 pupils interested in studying Media at College are invited to our next Media Morning from 9.30am - 12.30pm.
You will be able to experience live studio editing in our TV studio and help to create an episode of our new web programme 'Replay'.
To book your place contact Mark Aquilina via email at maquilina@preston.ac.uk.

Watch Sheena, our lecturer in IT answering some of the most common questions she gets asked at an open evening. To find out more visit us at our next open evening Wed 6th Feb, 4-7.30pm #lifeafterschool

This morning Level 2 and 3 Creative Media learners commenced filming on their first short film to give them valuable experience in video production.
Once completed, the film will be sent on to various film festivals.
You can track the learners' progress by giving our Preston's College Creative Arts page a follow.
... Interested in studying Creative Arts in September? Learn more at our Open Evening on Wednesday, 4pm - 7.30pm.
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At Preston's College we've got some fantastic campus facilities including an all-weather pitch, a fully equipped fitness centre, hair and beauty salons and a Starbucks! Discover more about life at Preston's College at our School Leaver Open Evening on Wednesday 6th February, 4-7.30pm. 🔍

More than just a classroom! At Preston's College work placements, guest speakers, competitions and trips are part of our mission to make you THE most employable. Visit our School Leaver Open Evening on Wednesday 6th February, 4-7.30pm to discover more. 🔍

We've got some fantastic learning areas at Preston's College including state-of-the-art science labs, mini construction site, 100 seat theatre and our multi-million pound iSTEM centre! Visit us at our School Leaver Open Evening on Wednesday 6th February, 4-7.30pm to see for yourself 👀

Unsure what your options are after school? Visit our Open Evening on Wed 6th Feb, 4-7.30pm and get advice on your options #advice #lifeafterschool

Calling all parents of Year 10 & 11 pupils
Visit our School Leaver Open Evening on Wednesday 6th February, 4-7.30pm to discover more about Preston's College and life after school including:
🔍 Vocational-technical programmes... 👔 Apprenticeships 💬 Student Support ⭐️ Scholarships 🚀 Progression
Preston’s College have recently been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are officially ranked 7th best nationally out of 201 General FE Colleges for learners achieving their chosen course qualifications.
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The tutors in the Art department made my two years studying L3 art and design incredible! They are amazing tutors and I couldn't of asked for anyone better! I would 100% recommend studying art and design at Preston college!

The help & support I receive is endless, even at the age of 38 & with a recognised disability, the staff & fellow students have been great towards me from enrolling day to the day I first started my AAT accounting level 2 course to this present day. Education is there for everyone, when I started my first ever course at the old Great Shaw Street building back in Sept 1994, Preston in F.A.S.T. Word Processing at the age of 17, there was a 71 year old in my class known as Billy, most folk would think, what's the hell is here doing here particularly at his age? but my thoughts & praise were, all credit to the guy for wanting to learn something new & different before it's too late in life.

Education isn't about being sat in school, sat in a classroom, life's a learning process, no matter how young or old we are and the staff at Preston College, do a very good job encouraging just that! :-)

My child has recently left school and was left with no guidance at all and I have today spoken to one of the lecturers named Zack Wilkinson and he was extremely helpful in all areas which has resulted in me successfully applying my son onto the new courses available to him in September with as much support he needs I wasn’t aware this kind of support was available until I spoke with Zack today very impressed .Thank you

I'm currently studying for EDCL LEVEL 1 IT . I got made redundant and wanted to update my skills in this because that's why I was laid off. The tutor is Paul Hand and is really make sure you understand each part and so far I've passed 2 stages. They also have great facilities and there is also a Costa and a very good Food Hall with cheap prices for students. I'm also 51 so a mature student, lol and it just shows you are never too old to learn more. Hopefully this will help me get back into a full time job.. i passed the whole course because of Paul..Now on to Level 2 ICT.

I have been on the musical theatre course for the past 2 years, and it has given me so many opportunitys, I would highly reccomend this course, and have definatley made some friends that I'll have for life! The teachers have helped me with everything and are very helpful! I will definitely miss it☺️

I am a current student in my second year of the Level 3 Musical Theatre course here at Preston's College. My tutors over the past two years have put in lots of effort to help me grow as an individual performer, and have helped me and the rest of my class to develop our skills to go out and make it in the real world. Thanks to high quality teaching and experience in professional standard shows, I've been able to progress from Preston's College straight into drama school in Barcelona, where I'll start in September. The Performing Arts department here has provided me with fantastic, beneficial experiences, as well as given me excellent facilities in which to develop my skills as a performer. I wouldn't go anywhere else locally for Performing Arts.

What team?! PCOL!

I Attended PRESTON'S college early this year and did the personal training course, it was absolutely amazeballs! I had done a gym course prior to this through distant learning it was nothing compared to what I got taught here. Couldn't believe how much support I received, what a great bunch of teachers. nothing was to much trouble. Sometimes I struggle absorbing information but they had a way of helping you to remember, excellent teaching skills and extremely knowledgeable. I also did the circuit training course which I teach. I would definitely recommend this college.

Now I own my own studio in Preston where I teach pole fitness, aerial arts, personal training, circuit, the list is endless. I can honestly say my knowledge of fitness has grown immensely so a big THNK YOU to

Wendy Niki Sally and Matt

Hope to see you again in the near future

Had the best year here doing the health and social care course. Teachers are fab and soo helpful and the girls I have met are ace made friends for life. Also did GCSE English my teacher Christine was fabulous such a lovely lady as taught us well roll.on August for results and September for access :) x

Great college and fab staff and atmosphere It was my final day , met some great people on my course, maybe go back for more courses. Absolutley enjoyed it �

Enjoyed being there . The Tutors for my IT course where amazing. I would like to thank Paul , Tina and Louise for all they have done and wish them all the best for the future.If they can get me through an IT course , they can do the same for anyone .

My friend arranged a basketball/football birthday party in the sports hall. Space provided for her to bring in her own food. Good value for money. Friendly staff. Building could have been cleaned better.

It was really good I enjoyed my time there I had a blast I made some friend who I will keep in touch with forever...�

Went yesterday for my first maths class what I would say is as an adult I should be able to make the choice if I want to remove my coat are not but it seems it's now apart of the college rules very confused as to why me having my coat on will affect my ability to learn but very friendly college overall

First, when I started college, I did Performing arts level 2. I liked it at first, but then I realised how bad, unfair it really was. Most of the people that I knew didn't pass, and wasn't able to carry on towards level 3. Most of the ones that got onto level 3, were the tutors favourites. The people that I knew either left to go to a better college or go onto another course here at Preston's college. The staff are very picky about the students they want to join level 3. The main performing arts manager, she says she will never give up on her students, but she has shut her door on many.



I'm one of those who changed courses. I'm very glad I did, because Public services was the best course ever. It was 100 times better than Performing arts. The tutors are lovely, even if I've had small arguments with them a couple of times, they are all lovely. There's one thing I'm not too sure about, that is the student managers. You get one or even two for your course and they say "Come to us if you have any problems, or email us" but, if you email them anything, they don't get back to you at all. You just have to deal with these problems yourself. So, I'll never be able to understand what a student manager is for. I've been to mine a few times, and I wanted to get help with my future, such as what jobs I'd be able to get. But, funny thing is, they never helped me even though it was emailed to me to talk about jobs and employment. They let me down there. So I'm doing it on my own. When I first started here, my English was terrible. But, having a qualified tutor that actually knows the English language, she has taught me a lot, and I appreciate that a lot. My maths on the other hand, was and is terrible. I didn't get the help I needed and the tutor was rubbish.



For recommendations I don't recommend Preston's college to any school leavers. If you're wanting to start there, you may because it's completely your choice. But, don't go to performing arts because you will be treated unfairly and discriminated.

Worse college yet. If you're a school leaver and thinking of Preston's college, I suggest you think again. The amount of bullying going on is disgusting, not only by students but teachers too. Vile. The amount of favoritism is outrageous, never been to a college like this status one. I wouldn't recommend this college to anyone!

What is the point of saying both on the website and on the new 2017-2018 course guide that you offer Maths A-level as a course and then when you apply to do it change tack completely and say you aren't offering A-level provision anymore? Please update your website and literature if you aren't offering a course anymore because it's misleading. Anyone thinking of doing a-levels at Preston College don't bother applying because apparently they don't do them anymore

This place is a shit hole they condone bullying, even to the point they excuse by stating the bully is going through problems, not like the problems caused by bullying.. Don't stay there

They never return your phone calls. Reception staff are a joke and should all be sacked. Management is an even bigger joke! Ofsted open your eyes!

My daughter has recently applied for this college, been through the stress and worry of the application interview and was then offered a conditional place so she was over the moon. We have today received a letter saying the college has now stopped doing A level courses and left her and probably many others completely in the lurch 4 months before she is due to start. I was told I would receive a phone call back explaining this and in keeping with the college, I was let down again and have received no phone call. I find this absolutely disgraceful and would definitely advise people to apply elsewhere. Totally unreliable and don't even have the decency to return a phone call.