Hambleton
About Our Hambleton Campus
Our Hambleton Campus is based across three sites, at Colburn, Chopsticks and Northdale. Our ethos is that everything we do in college should be available to learners post-education, so our courses are contextual and make learning experiences relevant and connected to learners’ everyday lives. Learners enjoy visiting some of the great facilities in our local community, such as Pendragon Multi-Sensory Centre, RDA, the leisure centre gym and swimming pool, cafes, and libraries. Hands-on employment skills can be developed through enterprise activities such as our weekly Scones4U café or working under supervision in The Forge on metal and woodwork projects. For learners who love the outdoors, we offer activities including canoeing at Ellerton Lake, farming at Bland Close Farm and Big Sheep, Little Cow, and supporting the conservation work at Foxglove Covert Nature Reserve.
We also have sessions in gardening, cooking, sports and travel training, as well as a weekly Learner Council meeting where learners can discuss and make decisions relating to their college life. All our activities encourage learners to develop practical abilities to help them navigate daily tasks, communicate effectively, and interact with the world around them.
Our learners also benefit from access to Breathing Space who offer extra-curricular social activities on evenings and weekends.
Selby
About Our Selby Campus
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Selby, our Selby PLC campus at Community House on Portholme Road embodies a true sense of togetherness, where community spirit thrives.
By being in Community House, our learners share space with a variety of community groups. We are not just occupying a building, we are part of its foundations, developing meaningful connections and a true sense of belonging.
At Selby PLC, Fridays are all about bringing people together at our social café, where learners serve drinks, bake delicious treats, and connect with the friends they've made within the building.
We encourage our learners to get out and about and experience the fantastic museums and experiences we have around us. You will often find us in York and Leeds where we love to visit the most recent exhibitions, WonderLab and Maths City.
A little closer to home, we encourage our learners to live healthy lifestyles, that’s why we take part in Physical Fridays at the local leisure centre where we play volleyball, pickle ball and soon, swimming.
Looking ahead, our future is growing…literally! With an allotment project in the works, learners will cultivate fresh produce, transforming homegrown plants and vegetables into delicious creations sold through our enterprise initiative.
Harrogate
About Our Harrogate Campus
Located in Starbeck, our Harrogate campus offers a welcoming environment with fantastic facilities designed to support both learning and wellbeing.
Learners can enjoy our large garden, perfect for exploring the outdoors or enjoying a friendly game of football or basketball. We are especially proud of our new sensory garden, co-created by our learners, which includes a wheelchair-accessible swing to support sensory regulation and enjoyment for all.
As the weather warms, we open our much-loved outdoor classroom, giving learners the chance to engage with nature while continuing their studies in a fresh and stimulating setting.
We are fortunate to be part of a vibrant local community. The nearby church hall is regularly used for sports sessions and hosts the seasonal fairs that our learners help organise - building confidence, teamwork, and real-world experience.
To support future pathways, we collaborate with a range of local providers to offer supported work placements in areas such as hospitality, retail, and housekeeping, helping learners gain valuable skills and prepare for life beyond college.
Scarborough
About Our Scarborough Campus
Situated on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast, our Scarborough campus offers learners a unique opportunity to connect with the natural environment, including dipping their toes in the refreshing waters of the North Sea!
We are proud to partner with The Wave Project, a national initiative that supports young people’s mental health and wellbeing through surfing. Learners begin their journey in a local gym, building the core skills needed for surfing, before heading to the beach to put them into practice. Thanks to adaptive surfboards, every learner can take part, regardless of ability.
Once they complete the course, learners are invited to join The Wave Project’s weekly surf sessions, and some even go on to volunteer, supporting others on their journey.
We also work with Everyone Active, who provide inclusive circuit training and swimming sessions, helping our learners stay active, build confidence, and develop healthy habits in a supportive environment