HOW TO APPLY

The application window for our 2026 courses will open from November. We don’t have a specific application deadline, but courses can become full, so early application is advisable. An early application will also ensure that candidates can make the most of Applicant Taster Days & online activities relating to their course.

Applications must be made online, via the individual course factsheet on our website.

Candidates do not need to apply for more than one level of a subject. We would advise that candidates apply for the level of course their predicted/actual GCSE grades suggest they meet the entry requirements for. When we get evidence of results, we can look at changing the level accordingly, where possible, if necessary.

All entry requirements can be found on the individual course factsheets (see link below). Please note we can accept Functional Skills maths &/or English Level 1 as an equivalent to GCSE maths &/or English at grade 1 -3 & Functional Skills maths &/or English Level 2 as an equivalent to GCSE maths &/or English at grade 4 or above.

Choose Your Subject & Level

Simply select the subject area of interest (see link in the ’Starting the application process’ section below) to bring up all the levels of courses we offer, then decide on the level that best suits your predicted (or actual) GCSE grades by checking out the Entry Requirements section on the factsheet.

Find your course here: FE – Full Time/School Leaver Courses

Before You Start

The application form must be completed & submitted in one go, you cannot save it & return to it later, as the form will time out. Therefore, please ensure you allow yourself enough time to complete the form (approx. 20 mins) & have the following information ready to enter before you start:

• Your details – your full legal name, email address, phone number. IMPORTANT: Please use an email address that you will check regularly, as this will be our primary way of contacting you. Please do not use your school/college email address as you will lose access to this when you leave.

• Your parent/guardian/carers details – name, address, phone number & email address for the ‘Next of Kin/Emergency Contact’ section.

• A clear photo of a legal form of ID on the device you are using to apply - Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving Licence or Residency Permit. You will need to upload this to the ‘Evidence Upload’ section of the form.

• Your predicted/actual GCSE grades & subjects/Any other qualifications & grades.

Apprenticeship

• Employment contract start & end date details.
• Employer contact details including name, address, email & telephone number.
• Your National Insurance Number.
• A clear digital photo of your head & shoulders (passport style) to upload for your student profile/badge.

Starting The Application Process

Once you have chosen your subject & level & have all the information you need to hand, you can apply online via the individual course factsheet on our website here: FE- Full Time/School Leaver Courses

1. Select the factsheet of your chosen course via the link above. Then, under the ‘Key Information’ section, either select the campus you wish to attend (if there is the option) or click on the green box that says ‘Click here to apply for this course online’, to access the application form.

2. Carefully complete all sections of the application form, ensuring all the information you enter is correct & in the right format before moving on (i.e. capital letters where appropriate in names & addresses, no abbreviations etc. For example: John Smith not john smith & 88 Anywhere Avenue not 88 ANYHWERE AVE). All fields marked with a red star (*) are mandatory, so check all these fields have been completed.

3. Once you have completed all the sections, including ticking the ‘Please confirm’ box under the ‘Data Protection’ section at the end. Click the green ‘Continue’ button. You should receive an on-screen message saying ‘Online application complete’

Next Steps

Once received your application will be processed & an offer sent via email, this will go to the email address you provided on your application form & will include information on what you need to do to accept your offer etc.

From the middle of November, offers are usually sent within 14 working days of submitting an application, unless an interview is required or more information has been requested.

Further information, including important updates & invites to Applicant Taster Days etc will also be sent via email, so please ensure you check your inbox on a regular basis between applying & starting your course. It may also be worth checking your spam/junk folder every now & then too, just in case.