The Furness College School Liaison team is dedicated to working in partnership with schools and colleges to raise awareness of the further education and higher education programmes available, in order to help young people make informed decisions about their future and help raise aspirations.
We offer a variety of activities, presentations and workshops, both at college and in schools, to enable students to discover the range of opportunities available to them when they leave school.
Sandra Rollinson is the School Liaison and Events Officer for Furness College. Sandra holds a wide range of vocational qualifications including an NVQ3 in Information, Advice and Guidance alongside a Higher Education Certificate through Lancaster University. She worked at the Connexions careers guidance service for ten years before joining Furness College in 2005 and working in Student Services and School Liaison. She has extensive experience of liaising with all secondary schools in the South Lakes and Furness Peninsula.
Please contact Sandra for any Furness College School Liaison activities.
M: 07716 664986
T: 01229 844814
E: schools@furness.ac.uk
Events at Furness College
Furness College hosts a number of events organised by external groups which are relevant to schools and colleges. Many of the events include interactive activities which are aimed at promoting STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Events Offsite
We attend a number of events offsite which provide the opportunity to help raise aspirations for local schools and colleges.
Events Hosted by Furness College
We attend a number of events offsite which provide the opportunity to help raise aspirations for local schools and colleges.
Big Bang
Hosted by Furness College – dates for 2019 to be confirmed
Primary Engagement Day
Hosted by Furness College – dates for 2019 to be confirmed
Furness Lego League
Hosted by Furness College – 16th January 2019
We look forward to welcoming you and your pupils.
Approximate timings are from 1 hour
Age group: All years
Groups of students, teachers and parents are very welcome to visit Furness College’s campuses to tour the superb facilities on offer. To book a tour, contact our School Liaison and Events Officer on 01229 844814.
Areas of interest:
… lots, lots more.
We offer a wide range of Twilight Tasters at both of Furness College’s campuses available to Year 10 and 11 pupils. These were introduced for the first time in 2015 and have proved very popular with young people. Students commit to two, three or four weeks of after-school activities – the length and time is different for each curriculum area. These sessions are very hands-on and provide information about career opportunities in the sector.
Click here to sign up for one of our Twilight Tasters.
Full days within the College campuses
Age group: Year 10
These taster sessions provide students with the opportunity to experience a range of subjects at our Rating Lane campus and take part in a range of fun and interactive challenges linked to curriculum areas at our Channelside campus. This gives students an insight into college life and the chance to explore the fantastic facilities available to support their learning. Schools will be invited to book in their Year 10 students.
Dates available:
Channelside campus: 26th June, 27th June, 1st, 2nd July 2019.
Rating Lane campus: 25th, 26th, 27th June 2019. 28th June 2019 (Year 11 Applicants day).
A member of the School Liaison Team is available to attend these events to offer information and guidance to students and parents regarding post-16 options and university degree programmes provided at Furness College.
Approximate timings from 30 minutes
Age group: All years
These school visits provide an interactive lesson based on specialist subject areas. They provide information about course content, entry requirements, progression routes, career opportunities and enrichment activities.
Approximate timings from 30 minutes
Age group: Year 9, 10, 11
A more in-depth workshop session will include further information about courses, entry requirements, apprenticeships and student life at college. Students will have the opportunity to have all their questions answered and receive advice on the application and interview process.
All presentations and workshops can be tailored to suit the needs of the school.
To book a visit to your school, contact our School Liaison and Events Officer on 01229 844814.
Approximate timings 20 minutes maximum
Age group: Year 9, 10, 11
We can provide a short presentation (suitable for assemblies) which gives an overview of both campuses’ facilities and the courses available.
To book a presentation for your school, contact our School Liaison and Events Officer on 01229 844814.