Events

Join us for our next Virtual Open Event, where you will have the opportunity to virtually tour our College campus and find out more about the wide range of courses available to you when you leave school.

Event highlights include:

• Virtual tours of our College
• Skills demonstrations and Q&A sessions with our star students and tutors
• LiveChat with our tutors
• Course information and videos
• Interactive quizzes
• Support Q&A
• Case studies of former students
• Principal’s welcome
• Application support
• …and much more!

Find out about courses available:

Vocational: Vocational Courses (accross.ac.uk)

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships (accross.ac.uk)

Get ready for your future.  We look forward to welcoming you to College.

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team on 01282 440272 or email admissions@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Register today!

Wednesday 3 February

Join us online to:

• Find out more about Apprenticeships from our experts
• Hear from employers and Apprentices about their experiences
• Find out about work experience, industry placements and volunteering
• LiveChat with our experts
• Access resources to help with your CV
• Book a ‘call back’ with our Apprenticeship Team
• Watch exclusive new videos on sector Apprenticeships and work placements
• Apply for Apprenticeship vacancies

Our Apprenticeships are available across a wide range of sectors.

Benefits include:

• Earning a salary
• Training in the skills employers want
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Increased future earning potential
• Learning at a pace suited to you, with the support of a mentor
• And much more!

Find out about Apprenticeships available:

Apprenticeships: www.accross.ac.uk/apprenticeships/our-apprenticeships/

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Wednesday 4th November, 6pm – 8pm

Join us for our second Virtual School Leaver Open Event, which is even bigger and better than before. You will have the opportunity to virtually tour our new £4million College campus and find out more about the wide range of courses available to you when you leave school.

What’s new?

• Skills demonstrations and Q&A sessions with our star students and tutors
• First chance to book an on-site tour

Event highlights include:

• Virtual tours of our College
• LiveChat with our tutors
• Course information and videos
• Interactive quizzes
• Support Q&A
• Case studies of former students
• Principal’s welcome
• Application support
• …and much more!

Find out about courses available:

Vocational: www.accross.ac.uk/16-18/vocational-courses/

Apprenticeships: www.accross.ac.uk/apprenticeships/our-apprenticeships/

Register today!  

Event Registration – Virtual School Leaver Open Event

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We look forward to seeing you there!

Find your extraordinary – www.accross.ac.uk/apply-now/

Are you currently in Year 11 and starting to think about your options for when you leave school? Come along to our Open Event to find out more about College life, and to explore which programme is going to help you reach your aspirations.

The event is a fantastic opportunity for students to get a feel for life as an Accrington and Rossendale College student. Join us on the night to:

• Find out about the wide range of options available to you at ARC – from A Levels, T Levels, Vocational programmes and Apprenticeships
• Tour our campus and view our top class facilities
• Meet our expert tutors and students, as well as our Careers Team
• Take part in a range of exciting ‘have a go’ activities
• Learn about our diverse extracurricular offer
• Find out about travel and the support available to you at NCC
• And much more!

Get ready for your future with NCC – the number one college in the country for 16-18 learner achievement!

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team on 01282 440272/ admissions@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Have you applied to Accrington and Rossendale College to start this September? Look out for your invitation to our New Student Day where you will be invited to join us and spend the day as an ARC student. The day will help you know what to expect in September and ensure you’re making the right choices for your future.

What happens on the Day?
You will sample the course you have applied for and meet your future tutors and classmates. As well as taster sessions, applicants will also be able to find out about the College’s exciting range of extra-curricular programmes, including volunteer work, work experience and sports academies.

A FREE breakfast will be provided.

Don’t panic if you do change your mind about which course to study after attending a New Student Day. Here at ARC we understand that you might change your mind and we are flexible with this. If you would like to change your subject please contact our Admission team on 01282 440272 or email admissions@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Not applied?
It’s not too late! If you wish to register for our New Student Day, but haven’t applied, contact our Admission team on 01282 440272 or by emailing admisisons@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Good luck to all students receiving their GCSE results. We look forward to welcoming you to Accrington and Rossendale College.

On arrival please make your way to the Refectory where you will be able to enrol and get everything you need for the start of the academic year.

In order to fully enrol please remember to bring with you:

• Exam results
• Legal proof of identification (e.g birth certificate, passport, driving licence)
• Parent/carer emergency contact telephone number
• Proof of benefit entitlement*
• Bursary form *
• DBS evidence*

You’ll have a photo taken on the day for your student ID card

If you are unable to come to College on the dedicated enrolment date and time please contact the Admissions Team on 01282 440 272 or email admissions@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Your enrolment will take approximately 1 – 2 hours to ensure your time at College begins smoothly.

If you would like to speak to someone about additional learning support there will be a team member available throughout enrolment.

*if required