Key stage 4 students were given the opportunity to tour the Leeds City College Printworks Campus site on 9 November 2023. The aim was to improve student awareness of local further education provision, raise aspirations and to support the potential transition for some of our year 11 students.
This visit was a follow up activity to the Post 16 option assemblies which had recently taken place in the academy.
On arrival at Leeds City College, Printworks campus, students were given a short recap on the variety of programmes offered within this campus and others citywide. This was followed by a tour of the college, including the Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Electrical, Patisserie, Hair & Beauty and Travel and Tourism departments to name a few.
Students enjoyed the tour and seemed interested in the courses and apprenticeships offered by Leeds City College.
Feedback collected from students showed:
90% agreed that the visit has increased awareness of the different types of courses offered at Leeds City College.
90% said they would recommend the tour to other students.
75% of year 11 students who attended said they would be making an application to Leeds City College.
Feedback from staff at Leeds City College was also very positive:
“I just wanted to thank you for coming to Leeds City College today. I hope the tour was informative and raised the students awareness of all the opportunities that are available to them at Print Works. There was a lot to see.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the students again for their politeness, attention, engagement and for following our instructions/directions every time. They should all be very proud of how they conducted themselves and they are a credit to the school.
It would be great to see your students apply for a course at LCC – but whatever they do and wherever they choose to study, I hope they can find their ‘Best Fit’, embrace every opportunity and build an amazing future”.
Sheena Murphy (School Liaison Officer- Leeds City College)
For vulnerable students in year 11, who didn’t attend the day but had shown an interest in Leeds City College, will be offered a bespoke visit with Mr Gill (Careers Officer) at an alternative date.
The Stephen Longfellow Academy has a data sharing agreement with Leeds City College. This agreement allows the tracking and monitoring of all Year 11 student applications to Leeds City College. Mr Gill is notified by the college when students have interviews, and he can support as required. The Stephen Longfellow Academy will continue to work with Leeds City College to support its students.
Raj Gill (Careers Officer)