Our Schools

Our Adult and Community provision offers a selection of exciting courses for 19+ learners.

The Childhood and Education department prepares students to work in the childcare and education sectors from nursery level up to higher education.

ESOL teaches English language for students whose native language isn’t English. 

Foundation Studies is comprised of a bespoke curriculum that promotes independent living, community inclusion, health and wellbeing, and employment opportunities. 

Our safety and hygiene courses are perfect to introduce regulations to beginners or want to update your knowledge of food hygiene, we have a range of courses to suit your requirements.

Health Science and Social Care offers a range of professional courses which are supported by hands-on experience through practical learning and local work placements in health and social care.

Public Services offers public services and military preparation courses that equip students with the skills needed to succeed.

The School of Applied Science prepares future scientists, technicians and researchers by allowing them to develop their theoretical and practical knowledge in various branches of science. 

The School of Business prepares tomorrow’s leaders for careers where strategic thinking and business acumen are critical to success.

The School of Creative Arts allows students to unlock industry standard skills and the experience needed to succeed in various creative disciplines.

The School of Digital & IT focuses on logical careers in computing, ranging from programmers to database administrators.

The School of Engineering gears up the next generation of engineers with passionate experts developing students’ practical skills.

The School of Events, Enterprise & Employability allows students to identify their aspirations by enhancing their skills across a broad spectrum of events and enterprise-focused disciplines.

The School of Hair, Beauty & Media Makeup combines creativity, industry knowledge, practical experience, and people skills to produce qualified experts in the beauty industry.

The School of Land & Animal Sciences is based at the scenic Home Farm at Temple Newsam, allowing students to put theory into practice in a natural environment.

The School of Social Science consists of three departments: Childhood and Education, Health Science and Social Care, and Public Services.

The School of Sport Science & Exercise trains students in practical and theoretical sports knowledge, allowing them to progress their careers as professional players or sports therapists.

The School of Travel, Food & Drink consists of two departments that cater to students that wish to specialise in the food, travel, or hospitality sectors.

Empower and educate the next generation of learners, or upskill and adapt to the ever-evolving practices within education studies. 

Located near Printworks Campus, Somerville House is a small campus that offers a high staff to student ratio. We welcome a range of learners aged 16-24, including students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, high needs and those who would like to improve their grades at GCSE to progress on to further programmes of study or into work.