Nottingham College

Nottingham College, training for every stage of education

Nottingham College is an educational institution based in Nottingham that offers a broad range of training for students of different ages and abilities. Its catalogue ranges from options for students aged 14 to 16 to university-level study, including programmes for 16 to 18 year olds, adults returning to education and people looking to combine work and study.

Academic offer for young people and adults

The institution structures its offer into several pathways. For students aged 16 to 18 it includes A Levels, T Levels and courses for those finishing secondary education, as well as High Pavement Sixth Form. People over 19 have access to full-time courses, part-time courses, community training and online learning, with free options for those seeking employment. The college also offers university-level study, with admissions processes, credit transfer and specific financial support.

For the 14 to 16 age group, Nottingham College provides options for home-educated students and programmes for schools.

Paid apprenticeships and training for employers

The college runs apprenticeship programmes in which students work and train at the same time, with a salary and on-the-job training. Published information indicates a starting wage of £8.00 per hour, 20 days of paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and a split of four days with the employer and one day at the college, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

Sectors in which apprenticeships are offered include business and management, catering, computing and IT, construction, early years and education, electrical engineering, hairdressing, health and social care, motor vehicle, science and teacher training. The website shows active vacancies in locations such as Nottingham, Romford, Milton Keynes, Benfleet, Northampton, Kettering, Middlesbrough and Solihull, with annual salaries ranging from £13,260 to £27,261 depending on the role.

For employers, the college offers apprentice recruitment, apprenticeship units, T Levels, employee training, work placements and advice on the Apprenticeship Levy and available grants. It has a dedicated apprenticeship and employer services team.

Facilities and learning resources

Nottingham College has specialist facilities for different areas of study, including an A Level centre, art and design studios, automotive workshops, a commercial restaurant, hair and beauty salon, construction skills centre, digital media centre, engineering workshops, engineering and electrical centre, esports centre, fashion workshops, green skills centre, health centre, learning resource rooms, immersive interactive multisensory room, observatory, theatre and performing arts studios, science and innovation centre and a simulated hospital ward.

Services for students and the community

The college provides support and funding for students aged 16 to 18, those over 19, university-level students and 14 to 16 year olds, and includes guidance on UK residency and visas. It offers careers advice, academic support and specific help for students who have been in care. It also manages exam services, including results collection, post-results enquiries, post-results services and replacement certificates.

Among its facilities open to the public are Fletchers Dining, Theatre and Events, the Loom Hair and Beauty Salon, the art shop and the Once Upon a Time Nursery. The institution has a sustainability policy, a corporate social responsibility framework and equality, diversity and inclusion programmes.

Recognition and institutional activity

According to published information, Nottingham College has received a Good rating from Ofsted and states that it offers more than 500 courses, the widest range in the region. The college organises open evenings at its different campuses, with events scheduled from October, and publishes news, information on awards and accreditations, and details about its leadership and governance team.