COLLEGE 16-18
A full-time vocational course at Southport College can prepare you for employment in your chosen career, university or an Apprenticeship. You’ll be choosing a college with excellent results and fantastic progression to high quality destinations. We offer a wide range of vocational and technical courses with strong local employer links and you’ll be taught in industry standard facilities by our friendly and experienced tutors.
We’ll give you the opportunity to take part in varied and interesting work placements, exciting trips and visits and participate in sport and enrichment activities. Throughout all this we’ll support you in a safe and secure learning environment in an easily accessible town centre location.
19+ ADULT LEARNERS
Southport College offers a wide range of courses for adult learners whether you want to improve your skills, change your career, gain a professional qualification or learn something new. With courses available during the day or evening, our bright modern campus, in the heart of Southport, offers excellent facilities and experienced supportive tutors and is a really friendly place to learn.
We offer introductory courses in many subjects and if you are looking to re-train or become more qualified we offer a wide range of courses from Level 1 to Level 3 designed to qualify you in your chosen subject. Our Access to Higher Education courses give you the entry requirements to start a degree course, and if you are looking to become a teacher in the post 16 or lifelong learning sector, we also offer PGCE and Cert Ed courses too.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Southport College is one of the leading providers of Apprenticeships in the area and we offer more than 30 Apprenticeship routes from Level 2 to Level 5 in a wide range of sectors. An Apprenticeship is a job with training and an alternative route into skilled employment. Al our Apprenticeships are designed in partnership with employers to ensure employees gain the skills they need to do their job well and succeed in their chosen career.
EMPLOYERS
Our Business Development department specialises in providing employers with Apprenticeship recruitment solutions and are the largest provider in the area. Plus they can also help with any bespoke or mandatory training courses your business might need.
Apprenticeships are the tried and tested way for businesses to develop their employees and for individuals to gain qualifications and experience whilst earning a salary. If you are an employer looking to take on your first trainee or to develop your existing workforce, whatever size your business is, we can help you with our wide range of Apprenticeships.
Why Choose Us?
Here a just a few reasons to choose Southport College
Realistic work environments
Links with local businesses and industry professionals
Leading provider of Apprenticeship in the local area
College History
Southport College was previously known as Southport Technical College which opened in 1935. That institution brought together a number of technical courses which had been offered throughout Southport (then part of Lancashire) since 1887.
In 1938 the Southport School of Arts and Crafts was founded and two institutions were amalgamated in 1989 to form Southport College.
January 2018 saw the successful the merger of the two further education colleges in Southport; King George V College and Southport College, further strengthening the post 16 education offer within the town and surrounding areas.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Southport College we are committed to valuing diversity and to promoting and implementing equality of opportunity in all of the activities and services that we provide to staff, students and visitors to the College. We aim to provide the conditions which encourage everyone to participate in learning and actively combat harassment and bullying. We value the diversity of all individuals who study or work with us and the contribution they make to the success of the College.
Around the College
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Senior Leadership Team
Led by the Principal, Michelle Brabner, the College has a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team, bringing with them a wealth of skills and knowledge. They are all passionate about ensuring we offer our students the very best teaching and learning experience.
College Governance
The College’s Governors are led by Chair of the Corporation Christine Bampton, Vice Chair Paul Walker and Principal Michelle Brabner. They are supported by a number of independent governors, staff governors and a parent governor.
Our results
The success of our students is really important to us here at Southport College and we are proud of their achievements. We take every opportunity to celebrate the results of their hard work.
Our partnership
Southport is fortunate to benefit from two great colleges, Southport College and KGV Sixth Form College, with a shared purpose and commitment to their students.
Education Recovery Plan
Our Education Recovery plan for 2021/22 shows our intent to deliver additional support and help to enable our learners to transition back into face to face teaching, address any skills gaps and ensure they reach their full potential.
Our policies
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More than just a college
Clouds Restaurant
At Clouds Restaurant, the public can come and enjoy a fine dining experience in stylish surroundings with panoramic views of Southport’s skyline.
Concept Salons
Concept Salons offer a range of beauty, hairdressing and barbering treatments to both male and female clients of all ages.
Library Study Hub
The Library Study Hub is open to all students and staff. It is has a wide range of resources relevent to all college courses and is run by a friendly welcoming team, there to help you find everything you need.
