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# Furness College, Cumbria

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- [Art students secure first-choice university places](https://www.furness.ac.uk/art-students-secure-first-choice-university-places/) - University awaits a group of talented artists who have all secured their first-choice places after studying at Barrow Sixth Form College. Mia Griffiths, Lara Gaskell, Olivia Dickenson and Scarlett Kenny hosted a public exhibition of their work from the Foundation in Art, Design and Media course at the Rating Lane campus this week. The four
- [College honours its staff](https://www.furness.ac.uk/9101-2/) - Furness College has honoured its longest-serving staff and awarded those who have made a significant contribution to the college through their work. Staff who have worked for more than 25 years at both the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses enjoyed a celebratory lunch this week. They were joined by winners from the first staff awards
- [Furness College honours first Fellow](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-honours-first-fellow/) - A well-respected educator will be recognised next month when Furness College launches its new Honorary Fellowship programme. Mark Nicholson will be honoured for his major and lasting positive contribution to the college and the wider education community. The former college Deputy Principal, who retired three years ago, will be conferred with the highest honour of
- [Students shine at awards event](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-shine-at-awards-event/) - Talented students from Furness College were recognised for their achievements at a special ceremony of celebration this week. More than 20 students received trophies, certificates and prizes ranging from £200 to £500 at the inaugural Channelside Student Awards in front of staff, family and friends. They ranged from subject awards to learners who were nominated
- [Furness College and B&FC Unite to Create New Opportunities for Learners and Employers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-and-bfc-unite-to-create-new-opportunities-for-learners-and-employers/) - Furness College and Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) have formally merged – marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for education across Lancashire and Cumbria. The merger creates one of the North West’s largest college groups, bringing together two highly respected colleges with distinctive local identities, deep community roots and a shared commitment
- [Furness College Celebrates the Achievements of Higher Education Graduates](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-celebrates-the-achievements-of-higher-education-graduates/) - Furness College proudly celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students at its annual Graduation Ceremony, recognising the dedication, resilience and success of graduates as they marked the culmination of their studies. Held in the presence of family, friends, staff and special guests, the ceremony celebrated students completing Higher Education qualifications awarded by Lancaster University,
- [Furness College Celebrates at Annual Channelside Awards Evening](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-celebrates-at-annual-channelside-awards-evening/) - Furness College celebrated the achievements of its students at the annual Channelside Student Awards Evening, recognising learners who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, resilience, academic achievement and personal development throughout the year. Held at the Channelside campus, the event brought together students, families, friends, employers and college staff to celebrate success across a wide range of
- [New college partnership is a boost for veterinary and animal care careers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-college-partnership-is-a-boost-for-veterinary-and-animal-care-careers/) - Furness College has teamed up with Myerscough College in an innovative new project to boost careers in veterinary nursing and animal care across South Cumbria. Students will be able to learn the theory of animal care and animal management at the Channelside campus with practical experience at the state-of-the-art facilities at Myerscough. They will travel
- [Furness College Celebrates National Recognition in Defence Technical Excellence Partnership](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-celebrates-national-recognition-in-defence-technical-excellence-partnership/) - Furness College is proud to be part of a nationally recognised partnership after Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC), working in collaboration with Furness College, was named as one of just five Defence Technical Excellence Colleges (DTEC) in England. This prestigious designation highlights the strength of the partnership between the two colleges and their close
- [Sixth formers recognised for excellence](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixth-formers-recognised-for-excellence/) - Top students shared prizes worth almost £10,000 as Barrow Sixth Form College celebrated the very best in education in the annual awards ceremony. Some 35 students, who had shown not only talent but commitment to their studies, were recognised for their academic and personal achievement at the event at the Rating Lane campus. Congratulating the
- [Student shortlisted for national education award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/student-shortlisted-for-national-education-award/) - A student who scored perfect A* grades in his A levels at Barrow Sixth Form College has been shortlisted for a national education award. Elliott Stockdale, who is now doing a degree in economics at Cambridge University, is a finalist in the British Education Awards 2020. The awards, which will be held in Manchester this
- [National Apprenticeship Week 2020](https://www.furness.ac.uk/3926-2/) - As National Apprenticeship Week launches today, the head of the biggest college in the county says Cumbria is a hotbed of opportunity if you want to become an apprentice. Furness College Principal and Chief Executive Andrew Wren says the range and scale of apprenticeships available to people is vast with higher achievement rates for 16-18
- [#AskAnApprentice](https://www.furness.ac.uk/askanapprentice/) - Max Nickson, 17, is a Business Administration Apprentice at electrical engineering company Athena PTS. As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Max tells us why he chose an apprenticeship and the benefits of being in the workplace. Why did you choose an apprenticeship? In my opinion, it was the best pathway for career progression. What is the best
- [Furness College accepted as a Wildcats Academy by FA](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-accepted-as-a-wildcats-academy-by-fa/) - Furness College is the first in Cumbria to join a national initiative to encourage girls to play football. The college has been offered a place as a Wildcats Academy by the Football Association and will be delivering sessions to 5-11 year olds in partnership with Barrow AFC Community Trust. The aim is to develop the
- [#AskAnApprentice](https://www.furness.ac.uk/askanapprentice-2/) - Drew Blakeborough, who works in the nuclear sector, recently achieved a Distinction in his Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship after studying at Furness College. On Wednesday 5th February, we welcomed Drew back to our Channelside campus to share his experience of the end-point assessment and host a Q&A session for current Business Administration apprentices during
- [Principal’s clean sweep against MP in apprenticeship challenge](https://www.furness.ac.uk/principals-clean-sweep-against-mp-in-apprenticeship-challenge/) - The Principal of Furness College went head to head with Barrow and Furness’ new MP in a battle of skills as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Andrew Wren took on Simon Fell in a series of challenges in the college’s industry-standard hair and beauty salon with the college boss enjoying a clean sweep of wins.
- [Furness College student earns England rugby call up](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-student-earns-england-rugby-call-up/) - A Furness College sports student is celebrating after being called up to the England Students Women’s Rugby League squad. Beth Lindsay, who is studying a Level 3 Diploma in Sport at the Channelside campus, is one of 24 students selected to represent her country at this level - and the only Cumbrian. The 19-year-old, who
- [Chemistry students among the best in the country](https://www.furness.ac.uk/chemistry-students-among-the-best-in-the-country/) - Four Barrow Sixth Form College A level students have proved they are among the brightest chemists in the country after achieving awards in this year’s UK Chemistry Olympiad. Amy Spry, 18 and Katie Pugh, 17, both of Barrow, and Alex Mosley, 18, from Millom, gained silver awards in the prestigious national competition while 18-year-old Harry
- [College reopens both campuses with socially distanced lessons](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-reopens-both-campuses-with-socially-distanced-lessons/) - The head of the largest college in Cumbria has praised returning students as a ‘credit to the college’ as it reopens. Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College Andrew Wren said selected students had been back to both the Channelside and Sixth Form campuses as the college widened face-to-face teaching. In March, the college closed
- [College Recognises Top Apprentices](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-recognises-top-apprentices/) - Furness College has recognised the achievements of dozens of its apprentices who have continued to make impressive progress while learning under lockdown. The college has written to nearly 90 apprentices on programmes ranging from engineering to early years education, hair and beauty to business administration, to formally mark their commitment to learning during Covid-19. Steve
- [Energy sector workplace internships at home](https://www.furness.ac.uk/energy-sector-workplace-internships-at-home/) - When the Coronavirus hit and lockdown began, Barrow Sixth Form College physics tutor Vincent Leonard decided he did not want students to miss out valuable career experience. He worked with the Ogden Trust to access their summer internship programme with 70 hours of work. The Coastal Energy Internships programme normally provides bursaries for sixth form
- [Sixthformer wins national design competition](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-wins-national-design-competition/) - An A level student from Barrow Sixth Form College has won a national competition for his innovative idea to help athletes keep at their peak physical fitness during lockdown. Izzy Rodger designed an atmosphere mask to reduce the volume of oxygen an Olympic athlete can take in so they can train on limited breathing. His
- [Sixthformers celebrate A Level achievements](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-celebrate-a-level-achievements/) - Students and staff were reunited at Barrow Sixth Form College to celebrate their A Level achievements in an unprecedented year for education. The sixthformers returned to the Rating Lane campus for results day to discover their grades and plan exciting futures at university, in higher apprenticeships and in employment. For many, it was the first
- [Joe gets his glow on and secures uni place](https://www.furness.ac.uk/joe-gets-his-glow-on-and-secures-uni-place/) - Aspiring professional make-up artist Joseph Chubb has achieved his dream of a university place after studying the one-year Level 2 Hair and Media Make Up at Furness College. The 19-year-old former Furness Academy student has secured a place on the Media Make Up for Fashion degree at Salford University on the strength of his portfolio
- [T Levels a major step forward for Cumbria – education leader](https://www.furness.ac.uk/t-levels-a-major-step-forward-for-cumbria-education-leader/) - A Barrow education leader has described the advent of new T Level qualifications as a major step forward for technical skills across Cumbria. Furness College Assistant Principal Curriculum Sue Hannan said the qualification is a perfect fit to help grow the county’s world-leading industrial workforce. T Levels were launched nationally this month as a new
- [Aspiring F1 engineer awarded bursary](https://www.furness.ac.uk/aspiring-f1-engineer-awarded-bursary/) - Top student Cameron Pollock has been recognised for his outstanding academic achievement by Barrow and District Association of Engineers (BDAE). The straight A-star A Level student received a bursary prize of £625 towards his university studies at the association’s awards night this week. Cameron, who completed A Levels in maths, further maths and physics, is
- [Inspira backs new T Levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/inspira-backs-new-t-levels/) - The head of career management organisation Inspira has backed Furness College’s introduction of new T Levels from 2021. From September next year, the college will offer four T Levels in Digital, Education & Childcare, Health and Science across its campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane. T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a 45-day
- [College appoints team of Sport Ambassadors](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-appoints-team-of-sport-ambassadors/) - Furness College has pledged its commitment to student fitness, health and wellbeing by appointing a series of Sport Ambassadors. It has recruited leaders from its sports diploma programmes to encourage participation in the wide range of sports offered at Channelside and Rating Lane sixth form in a project backed by the Association of Colleges. Charlotte
- [Photography students' creative response to Covid-19](https://www.furness.ac.uk/photography-students-creative-response-to-covid-19/) - Sixthformers have used the global pandemic as inspiration for a series of thought-provoking artwork. The second year A Level photography students from Barrow Sixth Form College have produced a powerful set of images for exhibition at the Rating Lane campus. They were set a task to look at their own experience of the virus and
- [College Football Academy starts second season](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-football-academy-starts-second-season/) - An innovative partnership to bring football and the classroom together has started its second season. Furness College has teamed up with Barrow AFC to launch the second cohort of the College Football Academy. Eleven new students have joined the course, which combines a Level 3 Sport Diploma with the chance to train and learn the
- [Aspiring engineers honoured at bursary event](https://www.furness.ac.uk/aspiring-engineers-honoured-at-bursary-event/) - Aspiring engineers from Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College have been recognised for their academic achievements by Barrow and District Association of Engineers at the annual bursary awards. Students from local schools and colleges shared a total of more than £5,000 in prize money after being nominated by their tutors for the prestigious awards.
- [Sixthform students set their sights on Oxbridge](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthform-students-set-their-sights-on-oxbridge/) - A bumper cohort of high-flying students have been encouraged to consider applying to Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities as they start at Barrow Sixth Form College. Some 54 students – the highest number yet – have joined the Honours programme at the Rating Lane campus after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school.
- [Sixthformer aims to brighten Barrow with new project](https://www.furness.ac.uk/6064-2/) - Barrow Sixth Form College student Iwan Cotgreave has been working on a great new project called Brightening Barrow with the hopes to help mental wellbeing in these tough times. He was inspired to start the project after NCS (National Citizenship Service) was cut short due to Covid-19 and he wanted to continue working on a
- [Top sixthformers win awards](https://www.furness.ac.uk/top-sixthformers-win-awards/) - Sixthformers have shared prizes worth more than £10,000 as Barrow Sixth Form College celebrated the very best in education in the annual prize fund awards. The 35 students have been recognised for academic and personal achievement during their time at the Rating Lane campus. Head of Sixth Form Helen Gibson said the students were recognised
- [College teams up with Barrow BID for first virtual work experience programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-teams-up-with-barrow-bid-for-first-virtual-work-experience-programme/) - Business students from Furness College have been coming up with innovative ideas to create a town centre that meets the needs of young people. The college has teamed up with Barrow BID for a two-week virtual work experience programme featuring a host of guest speakers. The students, who are all on the business administration course
- [Rising star Denize is building an exciting career as a Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineering Technician Apprentice](https://www.furness.ac.uk/rising-star-denize-is-building-an-exciting-career-as-a-non-destructive-examination-nde-engineering-technician-apprentice/) - Denize Pilarta is a third year Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineering Technician Apprentice in BAE Systems’ Submarines business. As an NDE Inspector, she is part of a team responsible for testing all the various components of the submarines, to ensure structural integrity and personnel safety. At school, Denize always gravitated towards science subjects and enjoyed the
- [Apprentices shape the future of the business at Siemens Energy Subsea](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprentices-shape-the-future-of-the-business-siemens-energy-subsea/) - Apprentices bring several benefits to businesses, including a fresh perspective with new and exciting ideas. Colin Nash, Learning and Development Advisor at Siemens Energy Subsea, tells us that the organisation is keen to train and retain apprentices to help shape the future of the business. He says: “We bring in new apprentices who come with
- [Principal takes on MP in National Apprenticeship Week challenge](https://www.furness.ac.uk/principal-takes-on-mp-in-national-apprenticeship-week-challenge/) - The Principal of Furness College will go head to head with the MP for Barrow and Furness to test their skills and knowledge as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Professor Andrew Wren will take on Simon Fell in the college’s annual Principal v MP Challenge on Friday. This year it will take the form of
- [Principal wins annual National Apprenticeship Week challenge against MP](https://www.furness.ac.uk/6353-2/) - The Principal of Furness College triumphed against the MP for Barrow and Furness in this year’s National Apprenticeship Week Challenge. Professor Andrew Wren made a late charge to secure victory over MP Simon Fell in the college’s annual Principal v MP Challenge. Due to lockdown, the challenge took the form of a virtual online quiz
- [Business students’ winning vision to transform town centre with ‘global streetfood experience’](https://www.furness.ac.uk/business-students-winning-vision-to-transform-town-centre-with-global-streetfood-experience/) - A ‘global streetfood experience’ with stalls lining the streets of Dalton Road and Portland Walk was the winning vision for a new project to help revive Barrow’s town centre for young people. Business students from Furness College have been coming up with innovative ideas to futureproof the town centre for generations, as part of a
- [Kelly Hannah - Foundation course in Art, Design and Media](https://www.furness.ac.uk/kelly-hannah-foundation-course-in-art-design-and-media/) - Barrow Sixth Form student Kelly Hannah has been putting her creative skills to good use thanks to our Foundation course in Art, Design and Media. She said: “I chose to do the Foundation course in Art, Design and Media because I wanted to experiment and develop my skills in styles and medias that I never
- [Rachael Gregory case study](https://www.furness.ac.uk/6439-2/) - “I chose Foundation Art, Design and Media because you are able to learn further skills that can be developed. It also helps you to discover what path or medium works best for you and what your preferred specialism is. This course involves workshops where you are able to test out different specialisms like textiles, print,
- [Engineering students design new high-speed rail line](https://www.furness.ac.uk/engineering-students-design-new-high-speed-rail-line/) - Engineering students from Furness College have been designing a high-speed rail system to connect two major cities as part of a virtual work experience programme. The 13 students were selected to take part in the challenge set by Network Rail, which coincides with this year’s National Careers Week. They worked in groups via Microsoft Teams
- [CUMBRIA HELPING MORE YOUNG PEOPLE GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL](https://www.furness.ac.uk/cumbria-helping-more-young-people-get-to-the-next-level/) - Schools, colleges and employers in the region step up their commitment to T Levels Growing firms and local employers like the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust back T Levels Furness College in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria is hosting a virtual T Levels Information Event on Thursday 25th March to support students in making future
- [College launches Get Set 4 T programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-get-set-4-t-programme/) - Furness College is launching a new programme on the back of growing interest in its T Level courses. The college, which will run T Levels in four subjects from September this year, is introducing a foundation programme called Get Set 4 T. The tailored preparation programme will support students who want to study a T
- [Business Administration Apprentices Top of the Class](https://www.furness.ac.uk/business-administration-apprentices-top-of-the-class/) - Four Furness College students are celebrating after achieving top marks in their apprenticeships. Fay Baron, Charlie Thompson, Levi McCarthy and Anisha Bell, who all work at Siemens Energy Subsea in Ulverston, secured distinctions in their business administration apprenticeships at Level 3. The apprentices had to produce a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence, complete
- [Furness College backs petition to support adult education](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-backs-petition-to-support-adult-education/) - Furness College has always been proud to offer a wide range of opportunities for adults to retrain or upskill but now funding for adult education is at a critical stage. The college is facing demands for a substantial amount of its grant funding from Government to be repaid because fewer adults have been able or
- [Furness College supports National Mental Health Awareness Week](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-supports-national-mental-health-awareness-week/) - Furness College students and staff have been pulling out all the stops to support National Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of activities and fundraising events. Catering students raised nearly £100 through a charity bake sale in aid of Mind in Furness, baking and selling delicious cakes and slices. Meanwhile, Channelside students had the
- [Apprentice wins prestigious award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprentice-winds-prestigious-award/) - Furness College apprentice slate mason Liam Walker has secured a prestigious new sponsor for his training – the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. The 17-year-old craftsman, who studies NVQ Level 2 Engineering and AutoCAD at the Channelside campus, was awarded an illustrious QEST Apprenticeship, for talented young craftsmen who are helping to keep Britain’s traditional craft
- [Foundation art students secure university places](https://www.furness.ac.uk/foundation-art-students-secure-university-places/) - Talented students from Barrow Sixth Form College have showcased the artwork that has earned them university places on sought-after degree courses. Four artists have gained offers at different universities after studying on the post-18 foundation course in art, design and media at the college’s Centre of Excellence for Art and Design. Rachael Gregory, Jay Turner,
- [Furness College celebrates Women in Engineering Day](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-celebrates-women-in-engineering-day/) - Furness College is celebrating engineering heroes and hoping to inspire female engineers of the future as part of International Women in Engineering Day 2021 tomorrow. (Wednesday 23rd June) The college is showcasing the role of some of its ambitious students and staff who are making valuable contributions to the engineering field as part of the
- [College offers T Levels incentives of up to £20,000 for employers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-offers-t-levels-incentives-of-up-to-20000-for-employers/) - Furness College is encouraging employers across South Cumbria to act fast to support the new T Level qualifications and benefit from cash incentives of up to £20,000 for industry placements. The college will launch T Levels in health, education and childcare, digital and science in September this year with new subjects including engineering and manufacturing
- [Furness College Students’ Union Elections](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-union-elections/) - Furness College is looking for students to become part of its Students’ Union for 2021/22. An election of officers to various posts below, including President, will take place across both campuses with students in their second year or who are staying on for another year after their current course eligible to stand for election. All
- [Students ‘full of enthusiasm’ for new T Levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-full-of-enthusiasm-for-new-t-levels/) - The first ever T Level cohort at Furness College have been talking about their excitement at making history on the innovative programmes. The new starters have commenced their courses in Health and Education and Childcare at the Channelside campus. T Levels are a two-year technical qualification following GCSEs and offer an equivalent to three A
- [T Level students enjoy learning in £140,000 revamped facilities](https://www.furness.ac.uk/t-level-students-enjoy-learning-in-140000-revamped-facilities/) - A £140,000 investment project to transform the learning environments for T Levels students at Furness College is nearing completion. Health T Level students will soon be practising their skills in a ‘hospital ward’, complete with virtual interactive patients, who can be programmed to outline their symptoms and needs. The ward, set up at the Channelside
- [College launches Engineering & Manufacturing T Level](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-engineering-manufacturing-t-level/) - Furness College is launching a new qualification for school leavers to pursue their dream career in engineering using its world-class facilities. The T Level in Engineering & Manufacturing is a technical alternative to three A levels and starts at the Channelside campus in September 2022. T Levels are a two-year qualification following GCSEs and feature
- [High flying students join Barrow Sixth Form Honours programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/high-flying-students-join-barrow-sixth-form-honours-programme/) - High-flying students have joined the Honours programme at Barrow Sixth Form College after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school. The 40 students are from schools including St Bernard’s, Dowdales, Walney, Furness Academy, and Chetwynde and started at the Rating Lane campus in September. Honours students have the chance to specialise in their favourite
- [Aspiring engineers win awards](https://www.furness.ac.uk/aspiring-engineers-win-awards/) - Aspiring engineers from Furness College who are among of the areas brightest and most committed students have been recognised for their achievements by Barrow and District Association of Engineers. The association held its annual awards ceremony at the Channelside campus awarding prizes to college and sixth form students who have showed particular promise in their
- [College joins Oracle Academy](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-joins-oracle-academy/) - Students at Furness College will now benefit from the latest specialist computing technologies after the college became a member of the Oracle Academy. The college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane, signed up with the global platform which helps bring the latest technologies to educators to pass on to their students. The online
- [College scheme to help students with disabilities into work](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-scheme-to-help-students-with-disabilities-into-work/) - A national scheme to support students with an educational health care plan into jobs is being rolled out in Barrow by Furness College. The college has developed a new supported internship programme in partnership with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust (UHMBT), Cumbria County Council and the charity DFN Project Search. From September 2022,
- [College holds virtual information event for NHS supported internships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-holds-virtual-information-event-for-nhs-supported-internships/) - Furness College will hold a virtual information event on Monday (January 17th) to help young adults with an educational health care plan to secure jobs. The college has developed a new supported internship programme in partnership with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust (UHMBT), Cumbria County Council, Inspira and the charity DFN Project SEARCH.
- [Students share £10,000 in prizes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-share-10000-in-prizes/) - Barrow Sixth Form College students who achieved success while studying through the Covid pandemic have been rewarded for their efforts sharing prizes worth more than £10,000. The 34 students were recognised for academic and personal achievement during their time at the Rating Lane campus in the annual prize fund awards. The fund was set up
- [Aspiring interns meet future NHS employer](https://www.furness.ac.uk/aspiring-interns-meet-future-nhs-employer/) - Around 25 young learners with educational health care plans met their potential future employer at a virtual presentation to find out more about supported internships. Furness College held the online session in partnership with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust (UHMBT), Cumbria County Council, Inspira and the charity DFN Project SEARCH. Applications are now
- [College ready to support apprentices in 'skills revolution'](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-ready-to-support-apprentices-in-skills-revolution/) - The new head of business development at Furness College says the college is poised and ready to train extra apprentices to support the UK’s £2billion ‘skills revolution’. Roderick Sutherland said there has never been a better time to become an apprentice or for employers to take them on to grow their future workforce. The Government
- [Principal adds a third](https://www.furness.ac.uk/principal-adds-a-third/) - The Principal of Furness College has gone head to head with Barrow and Furness’ MP in a battle of skills to launch National Apprenticeship Week which starts today. Professor Andrew Wren took on Simon Fell MP in a tyre change challenge against the clock in the college’s state-of-the-art motor vehicle workshop. They went against the
- [Sixthformer secures dream medical offer from Cambridge](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-secures-dream-medical-offer-from-cambridge/) - A talented Barrow Sixth Form College student is celebrating after securing an offer for a sought-after degree course at one of the country’s top universities. Toby Wilson says he was shocked to receive his offer to study medicine at Cambridge University to pursue his dream to become a doctor. The 17-year-old, who is studying four
- [Top pupils enjoy Honours event at Barrow Sixth Form](https://www.furness.ac.uk/top-pupils-enjoy-honours-event-at-barrow-sixth-form/) - High flying school pupils from across the area had a chance to showcase their talents at an event held at Barrow Sixth Form College last night. The Year 11s were invited to the Rating Lane campus for a taster of the college’s Honours programme taking part in a research and presentation task looking at their
- [Trust CEO officially opens college health training suite](https://www.furness.ac.uk/trust-ceo-officially-opens-college-health-training-suite/) - T Level students at Furness College introduced the leader of the local hospitals trust to a VIP patient when he officially opened the Clinical Skills Suite this week. They carried out a health assessment on Alex – an artificial intelligence patient who can see listen and talk – responding to a life-like scenarios on a
- [T Levels and career paths](https://www.furness.ac.uk/t-levels-and-career-paths/) - Technical education is proving a big draw for school leavers with dozens opting to study the new suite of T Levels offered by Furness College from September 2022. T Levels are a two-year technical qualification available to Year 11 pupils after their GCSEs and offer a technical alternative to A Levels. They feature a compulsory
- [Creative sixthformers show off their skills](https://www.furness.ac.uk/creative-sixthformers-show-off-their-skills/) - Future sixthformers got to show off their skills when they created Easter hats at a taster evening at Barrow Sixth Form College this week. Around 100 Year 11 students attended the Spring into Sixth Form event at Furness College’s Rating Lane campus. The aim of the event is to help students settle into college and
- [Chemistry students prove they are brightest in Cumbria](https://www.furness.ac.uk/chemistry-students-prove-they-are-brightest-in-cumbria/) - Five Barrow Sixth Form College A level students have proved they are among the brightest chemists in the country after achieving awards in the 54th annual UK Chemistry Olympiad. Ben Patel, Emma Whittaker, Phoebe Postlethwaite and Toby Wilson, achieved silver awards in the prestigious national competition while Jake Warren scooped a high–marked bronze. The students
- [Sixthformers work on life-changing new project](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-work-on-life-changing-new-project/) - Barrow Sixth Form A Level Design and Technology students are working on a life-changing project to help people who have had strokes improve their fine pincer movements. The 25 sixth formers were set the real-life project brief by health experts from University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust to find innovative news ways for
- [College backs NHS Apprentice Awards](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-backs-nhs-apprentice-awards/) - Furness College is delighted to sponsor the NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to recognise and reward the amazing work apprentices are doing across the healthcare sector. As the county's leading provider of apprenticeships, the college supports training of NHS staff and future healthcare workers from apprenticeships, CTECs and a T Level in Health
- [College students engineer beacons for royal celebration](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-students-engineer-beacons-for-royal-celebration/) - Engineering students from Furness College have been working on a project for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Level 1 engineering students from the Channelside campus have teamed up with BAE Systems apprentices to create beacons that will be lit to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. The two beacons have been created
- [Sixth form gets funding for transformation](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixth-form-gets-funding-for-transformation/) - Barrow Sixth Form College will undergo a multi-million pound upgrade after securing funding to carry out an internal transformation. Furness College has secured a share of the Town Deal funding as well as a grant from the Government’s Further Education Capital Transformation Fund and other investment from college reserves. The campus, on Rating Lane, opened
- [Furness College ‘Tik’ all the right boxes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-tik-all-the-right-boxes/) - Furness College has launched its Tik Tok account this month, in response to the rising popularity of the app. TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app that allows users to create and share 15-second videos on any topic. The videos created by college are for prospective and current students and their parents or carers to showcase what
- [Catering students enjoy masterclass](https://www.furness.ac.uk/catering-students-enjoy-masterclass/) - We welcomed experts from leading pub company Inn Collection Group today to speak to our catering students about careers in the hospitality industry. Recruitment manager Catherine Bellhouse gave an overview of the range of opportunities joined by colleague Sarah McIntosh and then did quick-fire interviews to give the students an idea of the type of
- [Law student enjoys global success](https://www.furness.ac.uk/law-student-enjoys-global-success/) - A talented A level student from Barrow Sixth Form College has won highly commended in an international law essay competition. Aliyah Turner took the prize in the Minds Underground contest beating competition from more than 1400 students worldwide. The 17-year-old, who is studying A Levels in law, English Literature and psychology at the Rating Lane
- [Art students hold public exhibition of final projects](https://www.furness.ac.uk/art-students-hold-public-exhibition-of-final-projects/) - Careers in fashion marketing, university degrees and entrepreneurial roles in the art industry await this year’s talented cohort of students from the foundation course in art design and media at Barrow Sixth Form College. The six artists will present their final projects at a public exhibition at the Rating Lane campus in front of family,
- [Students win praise on first ever T Level placement](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-win-praise-on-first-ever-t-level-placement/) - The first ever set of T Level students from Furness College have won praise on their placements with school staff saying they are ‘working at a different level’. The seven students, who are on the T Level Education programme at the Channelside campus, have been on their 45-day industry placements in local primary schools as
- [Art students showcase their work](https://www.furness.ac.uk/art-students-showcase-their-work/) - Students showed off their creative talents at a public exhibition at Barrow Sixth Form College this week. A fashion magazine promoting positive body image to teenagers, artwork for a band tour and promotional materials for a museum were among the projects on display. The students Dylan Marwood, Dani Howson, Ella Pearson, Jaiden Braithwaite, Jasmine Jacques
- [Students selected for innovative work scheme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-selected-for-innovative-work-scheme/) - An innovative scheme led by Furness College to support students with learning differences and disabilities into jobs has recruited its first cohort of students in Barrow, developing and growing its supported internship offer to meet the needs of young people in the area. Ten young people aged 18 to 23 will start their path to paid
- [Coding project is out of this world](https://www.furness.ac.uk/coding-project-is-out-of-this-world/) - Furness College students had their computer programme running on the International Space Station as part of a world-wide challenge. They took part in the Astro Pi Challenge with young people from 26 other countries programming a Raspberry Pi computer with code to run aboard the orbiting lab. A Level students from sixth form and Cambridge Technical
- [Sixthformers experience life at top university](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-experience-life-at-top-university/) - Sixthformers got a first-hand insight into life as a student at one of the country’s top universities this week. The nine students from Barrow Sixth Form College, spent a night at the University of Cambridge’s prestigious and picturesque Fitzwilliam College and met current degree students. Liam Buck, Charlie Curry, Rory Hall, Ellie North, Zack Pearson,
- [Sixthformers take top spot in university psychology competition](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-take-top-spot-in-university-psychology-competition/) - Talented A Level psychology students from Barrow Sixth Form scooped first and second spot in a competition run by Lancaster University. The seven sixthformers, split into two teams, took part in the Lancaster University Psychology Faculty challenge where they were tasked with creating an academic poster and three-minute video on the question: How can psychology
- [College teams up with BAE Systems for T Levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-teams-up-with-bae-systems-for-t-levels/) - Furness College has teamed up with BAE Systems to offer up to ten industry placements as part of its new T Level programme for future engineers. The college launches its T Level in Engineering & Manufacturing - a technical equivalent to three A levels - at the Channelside campus in September 2022. As part of
- [A Level/CTEC Results Day information and five tips from a former student](https://www.furness.ac.uk/a-level-ctec-results-day-information-and-tips/) - Barrow Sixth Form College will be open from 8.30am-12noon on Thursday 18th August for students to collect their A Level/CTEC Results. We encourage students to come in to celebrate their successes with tutors and seek advice about their next steps. Staff will be on hand for those who don't quite get the grades they want
- [Sixthformers celebrate remarkable results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-celebrate-remarkable-results/) - Students at Barrow Sixth Form College are celebrating achieving a remarkable set of results after having never sat formal exams at school. The sixthformers returned to the Rating Lane campus for results day to discover their grades and plan exciting futures at university, in higher apprenticeships and in employment. There were around 200 students marking
- [Barrow Sixth Form students secure university scholarships from BDAE](https://www.furness.ac.uk/barrow-sixth-form-students-secure-university-scholarships-from-bdae/) - Two Barrow Sixth Form College students have scooped top scholarships from Barrow and District Association of Engineers (BDAE). Callum Birnie won the top prize of £1,250 and his friend Daniel Jewell secured the runner up prize of £625. Callum, who studied A Levels in physics, maths, further maths and computer science at the Rating Lane
- [Journalist launches Philip Geddes prize](https://www.furness.ac.uk/journalist-launches-philip-geddes-prize/) - A talented BBC journalist has been into sixth form to inspire students to apply for a prestigious award. Molly Lynch, a former Barrow Sixth Form College student, visited to speak to A Level media students. She is a trustee of the Philip Geddes Memorial Prize, awarded in memory of the Barrovian journalist who was killed
- [College welcomes first engineering T Level cohort](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-welcomes-first-engineering-t-level-cohort/) - Furness College has welcomed the next generation of engineers as it starts its first ever T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing. The 14 new starters have taken their places on the programme – a technical alternative to three A Levels – which is taught in the £4m Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre on the Channelside
- [Barrow Sixth Form Student is Student of the Year](https://www.furness.ac.uk/barrow-sixth-form-student-is-student-of-the-year/) - A Barrow Sixth Form student who secured a maximum set of four top grades in his A Levels has won Student of the Year in the Cumbria-wide education awards. Toby, who is now studying a degree in medicine at Cambridge University, was recognised for his achievement and his contribution to the community in the prestigious
- [Students' Union appointed for 2022-23](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-union-appointed-for-2022-23/) - A range of students from across the sixth form and Channelside campuses have been appointed to the Furness College Students’ Union. They successfully campaigned for the roles and were voted on by their peers to represent the students’ voice across college. A Level students Jayden Milby and Gabe Scarpone were jointly appointed as Presidents for
- [Sixthformers delve into dark tourism](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-delve-into-dark-tourism/) - Students from Barrow Sixth Form College discovered more about the appeal of dark tourist sites when they attended a specialist session at Teesside University in Middlesbrough this week. The sixthformers heard about how the sites of nuclear disaster zones, serial killer homes and attractions such as Auschwitz-Birkenau had developed as ‘must-see’ dark tourist destinations. They
- [Furness College students scoop engineering awards](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-students-scoop-engineering-awards/) - Furness College celebrated its commitment to engineering excellence at a prestigious annual prizegiving. Students from the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses were presented with their cash awards by the Barrow and District Association of Engineers (BDAE). Channelside student Lewis Wadsworth won the Craft Engineering Bursary and Leah Clough scooped the bursary for technical engineering. Barrow
- [College wins council apprenticeship contract](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-wins-council-apprenticeship-contract/) - Furness College delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract from Cumbria County Council to provide a range of apprenticeship provision. This means as part of the Cumbrian Colleges Group we will offer Levels 2 and 3 early years education, Level 3 business administration and Level 2 customer service practitioner apprenticeships for council
- [Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/public-consultation-opens-on-proposed-merger-of-blackpool-and-the-fylde-college-and-furness-college/) - The public consultation opens today on plans for the proposed merger between Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College. This merger – proposed for 1 August 2026 – aims to create a financially strong, responsive and ambitious Further Education organisation that will be best placed to serve the skills and training needs of coastal
- [Catering students enjoy masterclass](https://www.furness.ac.uk/catering-students-take-part-in-masterclass/) - VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/546645910749437?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V A former student turned professional chef returned to Furness College this week to inspire the Chinese New Year celebrations. Cammy Lam-Choi, who studied catering and hospitality at the Channelside campus, helped the current students cook up a storm in the kitchen. Now a patisserie chef at Storrs Hall, she drew on her Asian
- [College expands supported internship programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-expands-supported-internship-programme/) - A groundbreaking project led by Furness College to support students with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions into jobs is expanding. Following the successful launch of a programme at Furness General Hospital in September 2022, the college’s DFN Project Search supported internship programme will be replicated with new host business partner BAE Systems Submarines from
- [Cracking event for National Apprenticeship Week](https://www.furness.ac.uk/cracking-event-for-national-apprenticeship-week/) - The Principal of Furness College went head to head with the Barrow and Furness MP in a battle of culinary skills as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which starts today (Monday 6 February). Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College Andrew Wren took on Simon Fell MP in a challenge to make the best omelette
- [Psychology students support groundbreaking research](https://www.furness.ac.uk/psychology-students-support-groundbreaking-research/) - Psychology students from Barrow Sixth Form College enjoyed a day of discovery doing hands-on tasks in the research labs at Lancaster University. Thirteen sixthformers, from both first year and second year classes, worked alongside current PhD students as the campus held a research day for A Level students. They took part in groundbreaking research including
- [Sixthformers enjoy culture of the capital](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-enjoy-culture-of-the-capital/) - Media and film students from Barrow Sixth Form College experienced the creativity and culture of the capital on a three-day trip to London. The 22 A Level and CTEC students had an insight into the world of media film and production when they toured the world-famous Warner Brothers Studios to see sets from the Harry
- [Students build skills for the future](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-build-skills-for-the-future/) - Construction experts shared top tips with students seeking jobs in the sector at Furness College this week. Representatives from civil engineering firm Story Contracting visited the Channelside campus to promote employability skills as part of the college’s National Careers Week. The 18 Level 1 construction students attended the work experience event. Stuart Bowman, Senior Communications
- [Group scale new heights for National Supported Internship Day](https://www.furness.ac.uk/group-scale-new-heights-for-national-supported-internship-day/) - A group of intrepid interns have shown what new heights they can reach by scaling three mountains in the Lake District in an epic seven-hour walk. The students, who are part of Furness College’s DFN Project SEARCH, completed the challenge to mark the first ever National Supported Internship Day, which is today (Monday 27th March).
- [Media student celebrates securing prestigious apprenticeship](https://www.furness.ac.uk/media-student-celebrates-securing-prestigious-apprenticeship/) - A Barrow Sixth Form College student is celebrating after securing a prestigious apprenticeship with the BBC. Sadie Jacques, who studies media, design & technology and applied science at the Rating Lane campus, was selected on the strength of her news video and a set of three interviews with BBC executives. The 17-year-old, who joined sixth
- [Furness College achieves Teaching Excellence Framework Silver award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-achieves-teaching-excellence-framework-silver-award/) - Furness College has been awarded the Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework exercise carried out by the Office for Students Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ratings are awarded by a panel of student representatives and independent academic experts, designed to identify excellent undergraduate teaching and student outcomes. The ratings provide prospective students and parents an
- [Furness College Open Evening](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-open-evening/) - Channelside Campus – Wednesday 29th April 2026, 5pm to 7pm Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PJ. Open Evenings are a brilliant opportunity to find out more about being a student at Furness College, what we offer and where your education and training could lead you to. We offer a wide range of vocational, technical and professional courses, T
- [Furness College to hold Adult Education Open Evening](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-to-hold-adult-education-open-evening/) - Furness College is holding an Adult Education Open Evening tomorrow (Wednesday) with information about its full programme of courses. From HNCs to degrees, short courses to evening classes, online learning and apprenticeships the college has a range of options, some free to study, to help career-minded people get back up and running. The event will
- [Law students enjoy visits from leading legal professionals](https://www.furness.ac.uk/law-students-enjoy-visits-from-leading-legal-professionals/) - Students from Barrow Sixth Form have been learning first-hand about a career in the legal profession. The A level law students recently enjoyed visits from two guests who are leaders in their field and spoke to them at the Rating Lane campus. They got to quiz Janie Berry who leads a team of more than
- [Student recognised for outstanding engineering talent](https://www.furness.ac.uk/student-recognised-for-outstanding-engineering-talent/) - An engineering student from Furness College has been recognised for their talent and hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Ben Edmondson is studying a degree in mechanical engineering with Lancaster University at Furness College’s Channelside campus in Barrow. He received his award from Head of Faculty for Technical and Build Engineering
- [Graduating couple’s family travel 8,000 miles to celebrate](https://www.furness.ac.uk/graduating-couples-family-travel-8000-miles-to-celebrate/) - A couple who both graduated from Furness College on the same day were joined by family who flew more than 8,000 miles to help celebrate their achievements. Andries Venter and his wife Lyndsay crossed the stage at sixth form this month to receive their degrees in front of visiting family from South Africa and their
- [Sixthformers celebrate outstanding results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-celebrate-outstanding-results/) - Students at Barrow Sixth Form College are celebrating after achieving a set of outstanding results despite not sitting any formal exams at school. The sixth formers came back to the Rating Lane campus for results day to open their envelopes and discover their grades to help them plan for their next steps at university, Higher
- [Furness College Christmas Extravaganza](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-christmas-extravaganza/) - A wonderful evening was had by all at this years Christmas Extravaganza event, held here at Furness College. Over 100 guests were treated to a variety of facials, massages, and hair tutorials by our Hair & Beauty students, whilst also having the opportunity to explore our salon and treatment rooms. Our Catering & Hospitality students
- [Science whiz finds medicine success through College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/science-whiz-finds-medicine-success-through-college/) - A student whose College experience helped him to figure out his path into higher education has been offered a place at a prestigious University. Nathan Lamb, 19 from Askam, will be packing his bags and travelling down to the University of Manchester to study Medicine after achieving four A Levels at The Sixth Form in
- [Results Day 2024 - Students achieve outstanding results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/results-day-2024-students-achieve-outstanding-results/) - Students studying A Levels, T Levels, CTECH and BTEC qualifications received their grades that will support their next steps to university, apprenticeships and employment. The college saw outstanding grades throughout The Sixth Form and Channelside campus, with students securing places at their chosen universities and higher apprenticeship roles across the county. Former Furness Academy student
- [Interns graduate in style at the 2025 awards!](https://www.furness.ac.uk/interns-graduate-in-style-at-the-2025-awards/) - The Interns’ success was marked with a graduation ceremony at Furness College, Channelside campus this week. The celebration brought together the graduates, their families, representatives from supporting partners, and the teams they worked with. The twelve Interns, who all have education and health care plans, experience three different work rotations across the academic year with
- [Sixth Form Students Explore the World of Coding and Space with Hour of Code and Raspberry Pi Astro Pi Missions](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixth-form-students-explore-the-world-of-coding-and-space-with-hour-of-code-and-raspberry-pi-astro-pi-missions/) - Students in A Level Computer Science and Cambridge Technical Level 3 in IT at The Sixth Form are embarking on an exciting journey into the fields of coding and space science through their regular participation in the Hour of Code initiative and two cutting-edge Raspberry Pi missions—Astro Pi Zero and Astro Pi Mission Space Lab. Led by Simon Withey, Computer Science Lecturer, Fellow
- [Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week](https://www.furness.ac.uk/celebrating-national-apprenticeship-week/) - Apprenticeships provide a unique route into employment, combining high-quality training with real, paid work. They allow learners to gain recognised qualifications, hands-on experience and the confidence that comes from applying skills in real workplaces. For employers, apprenticeships are a proven way to build a skilled, motivated workforce that can respond to both current needs and
- [Winner of the Twinkle for Heather Hoodie Competition Announced](https://www.furness.ac.uk/winner-of-the-twinkle-for-heather-hoodie-competition-announced/) - Gracie McAteer has been announced as the winner of a special hoodie design competition created to raise awareness of mental health and encourage open conversations across our community. The competition was organised by Furness College in partnership with Twinkle for Heather, an initiative promoting Girlguiding North Lonsdale Division’s Mental Health Awareness badge. The campaign was
- [New Head of Craft Engineering urges more industry specialists to teach](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-head-of-craft-engineering-urges-more-industry-specialists-to-teach/) - The new Head of Craft Engineering at Furness College has challenged people to turn their hand from trades to teaching as he takes up his appointment. Mick Sutter, who will lead the engineering department at the Channelside campus from January, said his move to education has been rewarding beyond measure. As he officially takes up
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- [Gary Lovatt appointed as Chair to Board of Governors](https://www.furness.ac.uk/gary-lovatt-appointed-as-chair-to-board-of-governors/) - Furness College announces the appointment of a new Chair to its Board of Governors. Gary Lovatt was appointed as Chair on 22nd October 2024 and succeeds Jan Fielding, who had held the position since January 2020. Gary is the owner and director of his own small businesses and has been since 1994, primarily in the
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- [Christmas Extravaganza](https://www.furness.ac.uk/christmas-extravaganza/) - We look forward to welcoming you to our Christmas Extravaganza! Come and join our Hair & Beauty team for demos, raffles and goodie bags. Our Hospitality & Catering team will also be serving canapes throughout the night. To book your place, please scan the QR code on the poster below, or visit: https://shorturl.at/arLS6
- [Turn up and tour Channelside Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/turn-up-and-tour-channelside-campus-2/) - Come along to our turn up and tour event on Wednesday 22nd November at 4pm, to explore our world-class facilities, complete with the latest technology and equipment for all vocational areas. Our Channelside campus boasts state-of-the-art workshop facilities, a working salon and restaurant, clinical suite, virtual nursery, Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre (AMTC), fully equipped
- [New Principal says ‘we transform futures and it’s never too late to enrol…’](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-principal-says-we-transform-futures-and-its-never-too-late-to-enrol/) - On Friday 1st September, Nicola Cove commenced the role of Principal and CEO of Furness College, which incorporates Barrow Sixth Form. Nicola Cove says: “I am delighted to be leading a College which places students at the centre of everything we do, working in partnership to move lives and transform futures. Furness College has had
- [T Level students achieve top results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/t-level-students-achieve-top-results/) - Students are celebrating at Furness College after receiving remarkable T Level results. The very first cohort of T Level students at Furness College received their results this week at the Channelside campus and were ecstatic with the outcome. The T Level Health students and T Level Education students achieved top grades and will now progress
- [College honours graduating students](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-honours-graduating-students/) - Students from Furness College celebrated achieving their degrees in a glittering graduation ceremony this week. They packed the theatre at the sixth form campus joined by college staff and family and friends who have supported them through their studies. Some 120 students received their higher education qualifications this year after studying at the Channelside campus
- [Ambitious project will revitalise sixth form](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ambitious-project-will-revitalise-sixth-form/) - Work has begun on an ambitious project to provide a revitalised and upgraded learning environment for those studying a range of further education courses in Barrow. Barrow Sixth Form College, in Rating Lane, will undergo a 14-month programme of works thanks to funding from the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal, which aims help the town and
- [Furness College announces new Principal and Chief Executive](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-announces-new-principal-and-chief-executive/) - Furness College has announced the appointment of a new principal and chief executive who will take over from September. Current Principal and CEO Professor Andrew Wren is moving to lead South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust full-time and Nicola Cove, who is currently the deputy principal, will take up the role. She was unanimously selected by the
- [Furness College showcases its university degree offer](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-showcases-its-university-degree-offer-2/) - Furness College has today launched its refreshed higher education offer with two of the new courses approved nationally as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ). The college is now open for applications for everything from HNCs to degrees, which are accredited by universities and studied at the Channelside campus. Courses starting in September 2023 include engineering, health,
- [Sports students bowled over at chance to tour Sri Lanka](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sports-students-bowled-over-at-chance-to-tour-sri-lanka/) - Two talented Furness College sports students are fundraising for the trip of a lifetime to Sri Lanka. Cricketers Dec Tyson and Jenny Fallows, who are both studying the extended diploma in sport and physical activity at the Channelside campus, have been selected for the trip by Cumbria County Cricket. The teenagers are part of a
- [Sixthformer strikes gold](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-strikes-gold/) - A Barrow Sixth Form College student is celebrating after successfully achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Jasmine Newby, who studies criminology, sport and business at the Rating Lane campus, completed the prestigious award alongside her studies. The former Chetwynde School pupil secured her bronze and silver awards at school and said she hopes the
- [College gets go-ahead for new Skills Bootcamps](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-gets-go-ahead-for-new-skills-bootcamps/) - Furness College has been given the go-ahead to launch a new Skills Bootcamp in Project Management to help bridge the local skills gap. The new Skills Bootcamps is free to those unemployed and looking to gain employment or part-funded by employers for those employees looking to upskill in their current job and formalise their experience
- [College welcomes new funding](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-welcomes-new-funding/) - Furness College leaders have welcomed £790,000 Department for Education funding to maintain a state-of-the-art learning environment for students. The college will receive the money under the FE Capital Transformation Programme designed to upgrade and transform buildings. Furness College Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wren said any extra investment in further education and skills training was very
- [Pupils pitch ideas in Dragons’ Den](https://www.furness.ac.uk/pupils-pitch-ideas-in-dragons-den/) - Future sixthformers showcased their marketing skills when they took part in a Dragons’ Den-themed task at Barrow Sixth Form College this week. Around 80 Year 11 students attended the Spring into Sixth Form event at Furness College’s Rating Lane campus, which aims to help students settle into college and meet their peers before they start
- [College launches healthcare HNC to meet skills gap](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-healthcare-hnc-to-meet-skills-gap/) - Furness College is launching a new healthcare management course to meet the skills needs of the sector. The college will introduce an HNC in Healthcare Practice (Healthcare Management) for people who want to start on the path of becoming a healthcare professional or to progress in existing roles. Starting in September 2023, the nationally-recognised qualification
- [Furness STEM Show inspires next generation](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-stem-show-inspires-next-generation/) - Pupils learned how to make lava lamps, extracted DNA from a strawberry, generated clean energy and mastered coding to unlock a box of chocolates as part of the annual Furness STEM Show this week. The show was organised by Furness Education & Skills Partnership (FESP) and held to showcase skills and learning in science, technology,
- [Sixthformer elected to UK Youth Parliament](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-elected-to-uk-youth-parliament/) - A sixth form student will be campaigning to raise awareness of the potential health consequences of vaping after being appointed Deputy Member of the UK Youth Parliament. Christian Merritt, who studies A Levels at Barrow Sixth Form College, will launch his campaign next month. The 17-year-old said, if not tackled, vaping could become a major
- [Callum wins Love Barrow's Student of the Year](https://www.furness.ac.uk/callum-wins-love-barrows-student-of-the-year/) - Talented former Barrow Sixth Form student Callum Birnie is celebrating after scooping Student of the Year in the Love Barrow Awards. The teenager, who studied A Levels at the Rating Lane campus, was voted the top student for his academic efforts, as a role model and for helping to inspire others. Fellow student Toby Wilson
- [Sixthformer praised for ideas on dream placement](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-praised-for-ideas-on-dream-placement/) - A Barrow Sixth Form College student has won praise for her ‘great ideas’ when she took part in the prestigious Dream Placement project. Eboni McClarey, who studies A Levels in psychology, biology and chemistry at the Rating Lane campus, spent a week at the office of the Barrow and Furness MP Simon Fell. Alongside project
- [High Sheriff presents awards to CORE students](https://www.furness.ac.uk/high-sheriff-presents-awards-to-core-students/) - The achievements of students at Furness College’s outreach programme for 16-18 year olds has been recognised by the county’s High Sheriff. Alan McViety, the High Sheriff of Cumbria, visited College House to meet the students from CORE (Creating Opportunities for Real Education) to present certificates in an awards ceremony in front of family and friends.
- [Employers share expertise with young people at Careers Fair](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers-share-expertise-with-young-people-at-careers-fair/) - Hundreds of school and college students visited Furness College’s annual Careers Fair to get advice about future employment and next steps this week. More than 50 exhibitors ranging from global companies to small businesses, charities and universities attended the event organised at the Channelside campus. The college teamed up with Inspira to put on the
- [New T Level makes six](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-t-level-makes-six/) - Furness College is expanding its T Level offer to six with a new business-focused qualification due to launch in September. Applications are now open for the T Level in Management & Administration at the Channelside campus. As part of this two-year qualification for 16-19 year olds, students complete a 45-day industry placement to prepare them
- [School pupils invited to ‘one-stop shop’ careers fair at Furness College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/school-pupils-invited-to-one-stop-shop-careers-fair-at-furness-college/) - Pupils and their parents are invited to head to Furness College’s Channelside campus to ‘embrace their future’ at a Careers Fair next week. More than 50 organisations and employers will be on hand to advise school pupils about their next steps in education or employment. The event, to be held on Valentine’s Day, will be
- [New College partnership to boost opportunities for young people and tackle local jobs gap](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-college-partnership-to-boost-opportunities-for-young-people-and-tackle-local-jobs-gap/) - Furness College has teamed up with the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership on a new initiative to help get more young people into work after their studies. The project is aimed at providing extra support to help young people to be ready for work and to meet the needs of local employers. Barrow has one of
- [Sixthformer secures dream placement](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-secures-dream-placement/) - A Barrow Sixth Form College student is looking forward to learning about leadership when she takes up her Dream Placement next month. Eboni McClarey, who studies A Levels in psychology, biology and chemistry at the Rating Lane campus, has successfully applied for the placement, which will take place at the office of the Barrow and
- [Furness College to host Careers Fair](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-to-host-careers-fair/) - Furness College is urging employers from across the area to join its Careers Fair next month. The college is hosting the event to give students and school pupils first-hand advice about jobs after their academic courses. The event, on Tuesday 14th February, at the Channelside Campus will feature up to 50 major businesses, training providers
- [Sixthformers share £10,000 in prizes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-share-10000-in-prizes/) - Barrow Sixth Form College welcomed back the face-to-face return of their Prize Fund awards ceremony after a 3-year absence due to Covid-19. The students were rewarded for their efforts and success sharing prizes worth more than £10,000. The 35 students were recognised for academic and personal achievement during their time at the Rating Lane campus
- [Students' Union contributes to town regeneration](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-union-contributes-to-town-regeneration/) - Furness College Students’ Union joint presidents Gabe Scarpone and Jayden Milby attended the Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme Public Consultation meeting to give the views of younger people on a planned £16m upgrade of the town centre. The idea to is re-imagine Barrow’s Market Hall, creating a destination for people of all ages with local
- [Primary pupils enjoy exploring college](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-pupils-enjoy-exploring-college/) - Furness College welcomed more than 250 primary school pupils for a fun-filled day of activities on its annual Primary Engagement Day. Pupils from schools across the area joined the event at the Channelside campus, which gave them an insight into courses offered and student life. The year 6 pupils took part in a wide range
- [Strike Action Cancelled](https://www.furness.ac.uk/strike-action-cancelled/) - UPDATE – FURTHER TO THIS STATEMENT FROM 7TH DECEMBER, THE STRIKE ACTION PLANNED FOR THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND LESSONS AS USUAL. Statement on strike action - Furness College 7/12/2022 The industrial action at Furness College this month is part of wider action taken by the University and College Union
- [Parents praise maths homework club initiative](https://www.furness.ac.uk/parents-praise-maths-homework-club-initiative/) - Parents have praised a new homework club that enables them to learn maths skills alongside their children. Furness College teamed up with Ormsgill School on the initiative where parents take part in a series of after-school sessions. Parents Joy Turnbull and Clare Galbraith said it had been brilliant to get the skills to support their
- [Statement on strike action – Furness College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/statement-on-strike-action-furness-college/) - Some Furness College staff who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) have chosen to strike on 6, 7 and 15 December. Students are asked to attend college as usual unless contacted with alternative arrangements by their Curriculum Area, Development Coach or Employer. Many other colleges and universities are striking in coming weeks
- [Students enjoy top equestrian contest](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-enjoy-top-equestrian-contest/) - Three Furness College animal management students enjoyed success at the STARS Champion of Champions, the UKs biggest Riding Club Championship event. Emma Jones, Hollie-Mae Dickinson and Ella Hunter qualified for the event at Aintree International Equestrian Centre, home of the Grand National in Liverpool, against competitors from around the country. The three students all competed
- [Furness College hosts first Mental Health Festival with Inspira](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-hosts-first-mental-health-festival-with-inspira/) - Students from Furness College took time out of the classroom to improve their own wellbeing skills at the college’s first Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival in partnership with Inspira. The students spent time talking to a range of more than 20 charity, advice, sport and support organisations picking up skills to use throughout their life.
- [College helps guests to sparkle for Christmas](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-helps-guests-to-sparkle-for-christmas/) - Furness College’s talented hair, beauty and catering teams left people feeling festive and ready to sparkle when they held a Christmas Extravaganza at Channelside this week. Students and staff put on the free event to showcase skills that are on offer at college, treatments available to the public in the salon and the dining experience
- [Year 10 Honours Event](https://www.furness.ac.uk/year-10-honours-event/)
- [Year 11 Honours Event](https://www.furness.ac.uk/year-11-honours-event/)
- [Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival](https://www.furness.ac.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing-festival/) - Specialist advice and support for all students - come along!
- [College teams up with Inspira to host first Mental Health Festival](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-teams-up-with-inspira-to-host-first-mental-health-festival/) - Furness College and Inspira are partnering on an initiative to get young people talking about their mental health and seeking ways to improve their own wellbeing. They will jointly host the first ever Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival at the Channelside campus next week with around 30 employers, charities and organisations. The festival marks the
- [Pupils get a taste of life at Furness College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/pupils-get-a-taste-of-life-at-furness-college/) - Hundreds of pupils from across South Cumbria will get a chance to experience life as a Furness College student this week. The college is opening the doors of its £47million Channelside campus from 5pm to 8pm tomorrow (Wednesday 16th November) for its annual Open Evening. Prospective students and their parents will have a chance to
- [High flying sixthformers start Honours programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/high-flying-sixthformers-start-honours-programme/) - Twenty-five high-flying students have joined Barrow Sixth Form College’s Honours programme after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school. They are from schools including St Bernard’s, Dowdales, Walney, Furness Academy, Chetwynde and Ulverston Victoria High School. Honours students have the chance to specialise in their favourite A Level subject, from across more than 20
- [Partnership offers parents help with homework](https://www.furness.ac.uk/partnership-offers-parents-help-with-homework/) - Furness College has teamed up with Ormsgill Primary School to offer a ‘help with homework’ maths club for parents. The free, six-week pilot is part of the Government-backed Multiply Programme to support adults in improving their numeracy skills. Parents will be tasked with learning key mathematical topics and methods that will enable them to support
- [Beauty Therapy and Massage](https://www.furness.ac.uk/beauty-therapy-media-make-up/)
- [College opens state-of-the-art business centre](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-opens-state-of-the-art-business-centre/) - A state-of-the-art business centre has been created at Barrow Sixth Form College to enable employers to work alongside the education community. The SME Hub offers place for local and national employers and apprentices to work and hold meetings in a professional environment. It is part of the development of the sixth form campus, funded in
- [Allergy awareness mission for computing degree student](https://www.furness.ac.uk/allergy-awareness-mission-for-computing-degree-student/) - Furness College university degree course student Tom Kennedy has been working on a project to improve understanding of children’s allergies. The BSc (Hons) Degree Computing student worked on a webpage within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust website. He used his knowledge from the course to design the layout and ensure it was easy to
- [College teams up with experts to unearth secrets of Walney Channel](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-teams-up-with-experts-to-unearth-secrets-of-walney-channel/) - Barrow Sixth Form College students are taking part in a project to survey the natural heritage of Walney Channel in partnership with ArtGene. They will team up with experts in ecology, archaeology and maritime history to explore the channel, its wildlife and understand the human history for the initiative starting on Monday (October 3). Sixth
- [Primary pupils create Lego robots](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-pupils-create-lego-robots/) - Primary pupils showed off their skills creating Lego robots at an interactive workshop at Furness College. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) event was organised by CSTEM and included Year 6 pupils from across the area. The pupils worked in teams using programming software on an iPad to make their robot move and to
- [College Closure - 19th September 2022](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-closure-19th-september-2022/) - Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we will close all college sites on the designated bank holiday of Monday 19 September 2022. This will allow all students and staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty, watch her funeral and commemorate her reign, whilst marking the final day of the period of
- [](https://www.furness.ac.uk/refer-a-friend-to-college/) - Help your friends, support your studies and earn £50. We know that it isn't always easy to decide where to study when you leave school. If you have friends who are unsure about their next steps - or their courses - there's still time to enrol at Furness College. We have places for school leavers
- [New SCMAT school is top of the class](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-scmat-school-is-top-of-the-class/) - A Barrow school that has joined the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust this month is celebrating a hat-trick of education award nominations. Three staff from Ormsgill Primary School and Nursery, which transferred into the new South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust led by Furness College on September 1, are in the running for prestigious Golden Apple Education Awards.
- [Students receive awards in memory of popular lecturer](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-receive-awards-in-memory-of-popular-lecturer/) - Two talented Furness College higher education students have received special awards in honour of a former member of staff. Mathew Robson and Cory Griffiths were both presented with Frank Cairns awards in recognition of their contribution to college and commitment to academic achievement. Frank, who died in 2019, was a popular lecturer at the Channelside
- [Principal praises Year 11s ahead of GCSE results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/principal-praises-year-11s-ahead-of-gcse-results/) - The head of the largest college in the county has praised Year 11 students for their commitment to their studies ahead of GCSE Results Day. Professor Andrew Wren, Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College, said the Class of 2022 had been the most disrupted by the Covid pandemic. He said for many pupils, GCSEs
- [Skills Bootcamps launched to boost construction sector recruitment](https://www.furness.ac.uk/skills-bootcamps-launched-to-boost-construction-sector-recruitment/) - Furness College is launching Skills Bootcamps to support the demand for higher level skills in the construction trades. The college will deliver the training in the state-of-the-art workshops at its Channelside campus from September 2022. Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. They are free, flexible
- [Engineering students create bench to honour Falklands fallen](https://www.furness.ac.uk/engineering-students-create-bench-to-honour-falklands-fallen/) - Furness College students have created a memorial bench to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. The seven technical engineering apprentices, who all work at BAE Systems, came up with their own concept for the bench and built it from scratch at the Channelside campus. They created a design based on HMS Sheffield, which
- [Students delighted to secure university places](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-delighted-to-secure-university-places/) - Students from Furness College are celebrating this week after achieving a qualification that opens a door to university or a degree apprenticeship. The students have achieved their Access to Higher Education diploma after studying for a year at the Channelside campus. They are now progressing onto universities or are progressing onto apprenticeships which include the
- [Graduates celebrate university qualifications](https://www.furness.ac.uk/graduates-celebrate-university-qualifications-2/) - Students from Furness College crossed the stage to receive their hard-earned degrees in a special celebration this week. The students crossing the stage were among nearly 200 to receive their higher education qualifications at the annual Furness College Graduation ceremony. Guest speaker Mayor of Barrow Hayley Preston conferred the degrees and honours degrees in health
- [French A Level students visit Toulouse](https://www.furness.ac.uk/french-a-level-students-visit-toulouse/) - French A Level students from Barrow Sixth Form College have been perfecting their parlance during a visit to the fourth largest city in France. Jayden Milby, Thomas Renton and Zack Pearson, who are studying A Levels at the Rating Lane campus, all enjoyed the visit to Toulouse, which is known for its art, history and
- [Sixthformers take part in rare species project](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-take-part-in-rare-species-project/) - Animal management students from Barrow Sixth Form College had a chance to take part in a groundbreaking project to map rare species. Three of the students - Gregor Ross, George Solari, Gracie Fisher - supported scientists from the University of Cumbria as part of the Back on our Map Project at Barrow Slag Bank. They
- [Primary Engagement Day](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-engagement-day-2/)
- [Furness College apprentice shortlisted for regional award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-apprentice-shortlisted-for-regional-award/) - A Furness College apprentice says she is ‘over the moon’ after being nominated for a prestigious award. Amy Tomkins, who studies at the Channelside campus, has been shortlisted in the South Cumbria and Lancashire NHS Apprenticeship Awards in the category of Perseverance. She was nominated for her commitment and going above and beyond in her
- [Furness College showcases its university degree offer](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-showcases-its-university-degree-offer/) - Furness College is opening its doors to enable students to find out more about university degrees on their doorstep at an event next week. The college is holding a University Education Information Evening at the Channelside campus on Wednesday June 15th from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Staff will be on hand to showcase the wide range
- [College hosts Skills Summit](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-hosts-skills-summit/) - Immediate and collaborative action is required to tackle the skills gap in the area, the Furness Skills Summit hosted at Furness College was told. Many positive programmes and initiatives are already being successfully delivered - but they must be retained and continue to be aligned to strengthen the overall impact. The summit aims to find
- [Primary pupils back on campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-pupils-back-on-campus/) - Furness College welcomed more than 220 primary school pupils for a day of fun activities on its annual Primary Engagement Day. Pupils from schools across the area joined the event at the Channelside campus, which gave them an insight into courses offered and life as a student. The Year 6 pupils took part in a
- [Pumpernickel and Planetarium delights at Furness STEM](https://www.furness.ac.uk/pumpernickel-and-planetarium-delights-at-furness-stem/) - Visiting primary school pupils have been enthralled and entertained by the antics of crazy scientist Professor Pumpernickel at today's Furness STEM Show at the Channelside campus. The Prof makes it is mission to introduce children to the world of chemistry in his own inimitable outrageous style. The pupils have also enjoyed a trip through outer
- [Furness College hosts Furness STEM show and UlverSTEM](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-hosts-furness-stem-show-and-ulverstem/) - The Furness STEM show incorporating UlverSTEM takes place next week, the event will see a showcase of activities in a new two-day experience to be held at Furness College in Barrow. The Furness STEM Show is a new event for schools and for the public, organised by Furness Education & Skills Partnership (FESP) and sponsored
- [Students enjoy masterclass about hydroelectric power](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-tasked-to-use-a-river-in-kendal-to-generate-electricity-after-a-master-class-about-hydroelectric-power/) - Barrow Sixth Form students have been learning about hydropower as a sustainable way to produce electricity. The sixthformers, who are studying A Levels, took part in a masterclass to design a hydropower scheme. Learning Hydro delivered the STEM day at the Rating Lane campus and shared their knowledge and expertise of the technology involved in
- [Engineering SMEs across Furness share £40,000 to boost workforce](https://www.furness.ac.uk/engineering-smes-across-furness-share-40000-to-boost-workforce/) - Engineering sector employers are urged to find out more about a scholarship to help boost their workforce skills. The Ørsted scholarship is now in its sixth year at Furness College with a share of £40,000 available to fund students through university courses at the Channelside campus. It is open to small and medium sized businesses
- [College launches Criminology programme for 2022](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-criminology-programme-for-2022/) - An exciting new course that can lead to careers in the police, forensic science, criminal justice system or social work has been launched at Barrow Sixth Form College by popular demand. The one-year Criminology qualification can be studied alongside A Levels for students who want a head start in the subject at degree level or
- [Family on a thread - by Spencer McGladdery](https://www.furness.ac.uk/family-on-a-thread-by-spencer-mcgladdery/) - In the week we celebrate Young Carers Action Day to raise awareness of young carers and the incredible contribution they make to their families and local communities, Barrow Sixth Form College student Spencer McGladdery has written a first-person piece about the challenges of being a young carer. Spencer studies CTECs in Media and Art alongside
- [Specialist helps students understand Ukraine](https://www.furness.ac.uk/specialist-helps-students-understand-ukraine/) - Students at Barrow Sixth Form have been kept up-to-date with events in Ukraine thanks to a series of sessions from a college specialist. A Level Politics tutor Steve Buckley, who has studied the Ukraine for many years, has visited each class at the Rating Lane campus to do a question and answer session. Steve has
- [Opportunities Fair offers advice about jobs](https://www.furness.ac.uk/opportunities-fair-offers-advice-about-jobs/) - Furness College is hosting a careers event to give students and school pupils first-hand advice about jobs after their academic courses. The Opportunities Fair, on Tuesday 15th March, is the first time in three years that the college has been able to open its doors to host up to 50 major employers, training providers and
- [Vickerstown School seeks views on SCMAT proposal](https://www.furness.ac.uk/vickerstown-school-seeks-views-on-scmat-proposal/) - Members of the public are invited to share their views on plans for Vickerstown Primary School to join the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, which is led by Furness College. A public consultation meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday 2nd March from 5pm to 6.30pm with a presentation and panel question and answer
- [SCMAT welcomes third school](https://www.furness.ac.uk/scmat-welcomes-third-school/) - A primary school that is connected to the heart of its community will become the third Barrow school to join the newly formed South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Governors at Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School voted unanimously to academise and join the SCMAT, which is led by Furness College. The 200-pupil school, which is rated Good
- [New courses for adult learners](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-courses-for-adult-learners/) - Furness College has refreshed its programme of adult education courses to boost skills as the local economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Learners have a choice of several courses across areas including business management, accounting, engineering, catering and hospitality, hair and beauty, health and social care, construction and education. Many of the courses are
- [College launches new vocational taster option](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-new-vocational-taster-option/) - Furness College is launching a new vocational taster programme to support those not in education or employment to find a career path that suits their skills and interests. Exploring Vocational Education (EVE) is a 10-week programme giving learners the chance to try subject areas across the £47million Channelside campus in the state-of-the-art facilities. From construction
- [SCMAT welcomes second school](https://www.furness.ac.uk/scmat-welcomes-second-school/) - A popular Barrow primary is the second school to join the newly-formed South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Vickerstown Primary School governors voted unanimously to convert to an academy and join the SCMAT, which is led by Furness College. The MAT Trustees have met and resolved in principle to accept the 170-pupil school on Walney into the
- [Students celebrate all-important GCSE passes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-celebrate-all-important-gcse-passes/) - Furness College students were celebrating after securing the all-important GCSE results that will open doors to exciting futures. Dozens of students visited the Channelside campus to get their grades for English and maths this week after resitting their exams. They included Students’ Union President Josh Olliver and hairdressing student who praised his tutors for encouraging
- [Christmas Jumper Day](https://www.furness.ac.uk/christmas-jumper-day/) - Dust off your festive jumpers! Furness College Student’s Union is running a Christmas Jumper Fundraising Day on Wednesday 15 December! Students will be collecting charity cash across all campuses, and will be donating the money to the Furness Refugee Group, any donations would be appreciated.
- [Students see Storm Arwen devastation first-hand](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-see-storm-arwen-devastation-first-hand/) - Students will see first-hand the devastation caused by Storm Arwen on local woodland when they take part in a programme with Rusland Horizons. A group of 15 Furness College students will be venturing into the Rusland Valley next term to explore and gain an understanding of the environment and how it changes with the forces
- [Massage](https://www.furness.ac.uk/massage/)
- [Graduates celebrate university qualifications at Furness College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/graduates-celebrate-university-qualifications-at-furness-college/) - Students from Furness College crossed the stage to receive their long-awaited degrees and higher education qualifications in a double celebration this week. Graduates who completed in Covid-hit 2020 joined around 150 graduates from this year to mark the moment and celebrate with family, friends and staff. Two new awards were presented in memory of a
- [VIPs tour £47million Channelside campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/vips-tour-47million-channelside-campus/) - Senior government officials from across the North have visited a Furness College campus on a fact-finding mission. Members from the Cities and Local Growth Unit (CLGU) took a tour of the Channelside campus to see the link between the college and employers and how they work together to improve higher level skills. The visit is
- [College opens its doors for Open Evenings this month](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-opens-its-doors-for-open-evenings-this-month/) - Furness College is throwing open the doors to its two main campuses this month with representatives from Oxbridge heading to Barrow to talk to students about their options. The college will hold two open evenings to showcase its courses, starting with the sixth form campus at Rating Lane on Wednesday (10th November). Staff from Oxford
- [Molly Lynch BBC Radio 4 - Case Study](https://www.furness.ac.uk/molly-lynch-bbc-radio-4-case-study/) - 1. What did you study at Barrow Sixth Form/Furness College? English Language, English Literature, Religious Studies and Sociology 2. What year did you graduate? 2007 3. Where did you progress to after Barrow Sixth Form/Furness College? Newcastle University, but I quit after three months because I was offered a job as a junior reporter at
- [Trade Up Success](https://www.furness.ac.uk/trade-up-success/) - A Furness College craft engineering event to introduce females to engineering was a success! BAE Systems who facilitated the event got the chance to showcase their specialist trades: welding, caulking and steel working. Apprentices from BAE Systems gave their own thoughts on their apprenticeship experience and provided information about what an apprenticeship in any three
- [Trade Up female craft engineering event with BAE Systems](https://www.furness.ac.uk/trade-up-female-craft-engineering-event-with-bae-systems/) - A Furness College craft engineering open evening will introduce females to specialist trades including welding and steel working. Women of all ages, including schoolgirls in Year 11, are invited to the Channelside campus on Thursday, October 21, from 5pm to 7pm. The 'Trade Up' event will include stalls with trades in action and staff and
- [Shining Star Student Wins Award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/shining-star-student-wins-award/) - A Furness College student who has been a shining star throughout lockdown has won a county-wide education award. Jack Griffiths scooped the Against All Odds category in the Golden Apple Education Awards for his learning achievements and overcoming personal challenges with his disabilities. Jack, who studies Media at the Channelside campus, said he was delighted
- [Education leader appointed to South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust](https://www.furness.ac.uk/education-leader-appointed-to-south-cumbria-multi-academy-trust/) - A leading light in education across the county has joined the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Former headteacher Caroline Vernon has taken a role as Primary Consultant for the Trust, which is led by Furness College. Caroline, who has worked in education for more than 25 years, recently retired from her role at Victoria Academy. She
- [Refer a friend](https://www.furness.ac.uk/refer-a-friend/) - Help your friends, support your studies and earn £50. We know that it isn't always easy to decide where to study when you leave school. If you have friends who are unsure about their next steps - or their courses - there's still time to enrol at Furness College. We have places for school leavers
- [Trust school’s £2million revamp](https://www.furness.ac.uk/trust-schools-2million-revamp/) - A popular Barrow school is close to finalising a £2m revamp of its learning environment for pupils after its future was secured through joining a multi-academy trust. Chetwynde School, which is a member of the Furness College-led South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, is currently completing an £800,000 project to upgrade its Our Lady House building. Once
- [School’s future secured under Trust partnership](https://www.furness.ac.uk/schools-future-secured-under-trust-partnership/) - A popular Barrow school is today marking moving out of special financial measures for the first time in five years thanks to a new partnership. Chetwynde School transferred into the new South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust as part of a link up with Furness College backed by the Department for Education. The partnership will help secure
- [A Level Results Day - Results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/a-level-results-day-results/) - A. Ahern HSC CTEC (C): A. Aston La,PG,Ps: A. Barker M,B,C: A. Blake B,La,E Lit: A. Butler Ac,DT,BS CTEC (ID): A. Capstick HSC CTEC (C): A. Cookson MS,PT,BS CTEC (ID): A. Coombes PA CTEC (C),MS CTEC (C): A. Cotton-Hill PA CTEC (ID),MS CTEC (C): A. Crellen M,Cm,MS: A. Hutchison IT CTEC (ID): A. Lightfoot So,IT
- [GCSE grades put student a step closer to dream career](https://www.furness.ac.uk/gcse-grades-put-student-a-step-closer-to-dream-career/) - Aspiring police officer Andrew Bartlett was delighted to achieve excellent grades in his maths and English GCSEs at Furness College meaning he is a step closer to his dream career. Andrew achieved a grade 5 in maths and a grade 8 in English and will now progress on to the next level of his public
- [College leader praises GCSE students for resilience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-leader-praises-gcse-students-for-resilience/) - A college leader has praised GCSE students of 2021 for crossing one of life’s major milestones in the face of such uncertainty. Furness College Assistant Principal for Curriculum Sue Hannan, who is also joint chair of governors at Chetwynde School part of the new South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, said they had faced an unprecedented set
- [New app will improve students’ college experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-app-will-improve-students-college-experience/) - Students at Furness College will start the new term with access to everything they need to succeed at the touch of a button. The college, which has two main campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane, has launched a new app called MyFurness. The app will give students access to their timetable, email, print credit, support
- [Double celebration for Barrow Sixth Form student](https://www.furness.ac.uk/double-celebration-for-barrow-sixth-form-student/) - It was a day of double celebration for Barrow Sixth Form College student Leigh-Ann Botham who secured top grades in her A Levels the day after receiving excellent news about her health. The 19-year-old secured her place at Manchester University to study a degree in developmental biology with A grades in biology, chemistry and maths
- [Sixthformers celebrate excellent grades](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-celebrate-excellent-grades/) - Students at Barrow Sixth Form College are celebrating an excellent set of results in a historic year for education. The sixthformers returned to the Rating Lane campus for results day to discover their grades and plan exciting futures at university, in higher apprenticeships and in employment. There were around 200 students marking their achievements in
- [Furness College bucks national trend for degree student satisfaction](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-bucks-national-trend-for-degree-student-satisfaction/) - Students completing university qualifications at Furness College have reported high levels of satisfaction with their programmes, according to a countrywide survey. The latest National Student Survey (NSS) results show that overall satisfaction levels are at 80 per cent, with students particularly happy with the teaching, learning opportunities and academic support. The results are above the
- [New nightschool for business degrees](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-nightschool-for-business-degrees/) - Furness College has launched a new drive to encourage adult learners back into education by creating a new nightschool for business degrees. The college will introduce a HNC and HND in Business from September 2021 with entry focused on experience rather than prior qualifications. Students can then ‘top up’ to a degree after completing their
- [Students highly satisfied with college experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-highly-satisfied-with-college-experience/) - Students at Furness College have reported high levels of satisfaction in what has been a challenging year for education. The annual student survey was undertaken by more than 700 students across both the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses. Some 98 per cent of learners said they would recommend the college to family and friends -
- [Students celebrate university places](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-celebrate-university-places/) - Students from Furness College are celebrating this week after achieving a qualification that opens a door to university or a degree apprenticeship. Dozens of students have achieved their Access to Higher Education diploma after studying for a year at the Channelside campus. They are now progressing to universities or have secured degree apprenticeship with top
- [Sport co-ord wins AoC Hall of Fame award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sport-co-ord-wins-aoc-hall-of-fame-award/) - Huge congratulations to our wonderful sports coordinator Matt Jefferson who has been announced as a Hall of Fame winner by the Association of Colleges. Matt was nominated for his contribution to improving the physical activity of students and staff and particularly for his dedication to keep us all moving in lockdown. Matt has packed a
- [Bench is students’ ‘beautiful’ legacy to Barrow](https://www.furness.ac.uk/bench-is-students-beautiful-legacy-to-barrow/) - Six students from Furness College’s CORE programme have teamed up with a specialist sculpture artist to create a lasting legacy for people of Barrow in just one day. They worked with Charlie Whinney to design and craft a beautiful wooden bench that will be installed in the gardens of College House, on Duke Street, outside
- [Furness College students take part in groundbreaking project](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-students-take-part-in-groundbreaking-project/) - Students from Furness College are taking part in a groundbreaking initiative connected to the Eden Project North. They will undertake work experience learning countryside skills and carrying out conservation work at Rusland Horizons. The students, who are from both the Rating Lane and Channelside campuses, have been selected to take part in the four-day scheme,
- [Ørsted scholarship opens](https://www.furness.ac.uk/orsted-scholarship-opens/) - A highly sought-after scholarship that has helped several aspiring engineers get into higher education has opened for new applicants. The Ørsted scholarship is now in its fifth year at Furness College with a share of £40,000 available to fund students through engineering courses at the Channelside campus. Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has
- [New education trust leaders announced](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-education-trust-leaders-announced/) - A wide range of leading business and education experts have been appointed to lead the new South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust (SCMAT). Furness College will officially launch the Trust at a meeting on June 10th and has announced its members and trustees. The members include retired sixth form vice principal Jan Fielding, John Butler MBE, who
- [Furness College holds first Open Day since 2019](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-holds-first-open-day-since-2019/) - Furness College is throwing open its doors next month to showcase its state-of-the art facilities to future students. The college will hold an Open Day on Saturday June 26th at its Channelside campus for people to find out more about its professional and technical courses, through to more than 20 A level subjects and higher
- [Work experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/work-experience/)
- [Furness College a step closer to new flagship training facility](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-a-step-closer-to-new-flagship-training-facility/) - Plans for a new multi-million pound skills training facility led by Furness College have moved a step closer. The college’s proposal to create a Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) has made the final stages to win a share of £120million in government funding. The IoT, part of the government’s flagship programme, would provide a new-build
- [New education Trust welcomed as a ‘positive move’](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-education-trust-welcomed-as-a-positive-move/) - Education and community leaders have welcomed a move by Furness College to form a new South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust. Furness College has approval to invite primary and secondary schools to join a new Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and Chetwynde School is the first to sign up. The Trust will see the Barrow-based college share
- [Primary pupils showcase their enthusiasm for learning](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-pupils-showcase-their-enthusiasm-for-learning-2/) - Furness College is delighted to announce the winners of its ‘Get Ready for Greatness’ campaign to show the impact of learning on people’s lives. The college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane, tasked Year 6 primary school pupils throughout the area to design a poster on the theme: “What Makes Learning Great?” The
- [Sixthformer sets up online forum to inspire future medics](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformer-sets-up-online-forum-to-inspire-future-medics/) - An aspiring medic from Barrow Sixth Form College has set up a forum to allow like-minded students to make contacts in medicine and get a valuable insight into their chosen career. Ambitious A Level student Toby Wilson started Furness Future Medics Forum to overcome the boundaries of work experience in a pandemic and help him
- [National Careers Week - Megan Skyrme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/national-careers-week-megan-skyrme/) - Megan Skyrme is using her apprenticeship to build an exciting career at BAE Systems in Barrow. The 17-year-old says she was inspired to follow in her older sister’s footsteps and take on a Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship. After leaving school, Megan was keen to experience a working environment while continuing to study, making an apprenticeship the
- [National Careers Week - Liam Edgley](https://www.furness.ac.uk/national-careers-week-liam-edgley/) - Name: Liam Edgley Education: Barrow Sixth Form College (A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry) Employment: Student Liaison Officer at Furness College – 2019-2020 BAE Systems Project Management Higher Apprentice 2021 - present “After college I took an employed ‘gap year’ as the student liaison officer at Furness College working with the Students’ Union,
- [College announces plan for innovative Multi Academy Trust](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-announces-plan-for-innovative-multi-academy-trust/) - A leading college in Cumbria will partner with a popular Barrow school in a move that will strengthen education across the area. Furness College has approval to invite primary and secondary schools to join a new Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and Chetwynde is the first to sign up. The trust will see the Barrow-based college
- [Furness College Supports National Careers Week](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-supports-national-careers-week-2/) - Furness College is supporting National Careers Week this year with a variety of virtual workshops for all students to join in and interact with running from 1st March - 6th March. The College has teamed up with College Alumni; Hello Future and Ask Apprenticeships to create useful webinars which will inspire students to believe they
- [College signs up to Youth Charter](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-signs-up-to-youth-charter/) - Furness College has signed up to a national charter that will help empower more young people to become active citizens. The college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane in Barrow, is one of the first in Furness to adopt the Power of Youth Charter, which was developed in response to the #iwill and
- [National Apprenticeships Week - Steffan Szweda](https://www.furness.ac.uk/national-apprenticeships-week-steffan-szweda/) - Steffan Szweda shows that age is no barrier to success when it comes to an apprenticeship. The 31-year-old is a pipe fitter at BAE Systems in Barrow and is using his apprenticeship to help him achieve his highest potential. He says: “I chose an apprenticeship to learn a trade that enables me to create opportunities
- [Why did you choose an apprenticeship? Vicky Porter](https://www.furness.ac.uk/why-did-you-choose-an-apprenticeship-vicky-porter/) - Vicky Porter, 37, is studying a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship while working as part of the Business and Employment Support Team at Furness College. As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, Vicky tells us how her apprenticeship has helped her to develop vital new skills and explains why apprenticeships are not just for school
- [Improvement work starts at sixth form college](https://www.furness.ac.uk/improvement-work-starts-at-sixth-form-college/) - Work has started to replace the main roof of a Barrow sixth form that will secure the building for years to come. Furness College secured funding from the government’s Education Skills and Funding Agency to replace the majority of the roofing at the Rating Lane sixth form campus. Scaffolding went up this week and the
- [Students celebrate GCSE success](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-celebrate-gcse-success/) - Staff and students are celebrating after more than 200 Furness College learners achieved pass grades in their all-important GCSE English and maths exams. Some 47 per cent of students secured grades 9-4 for English and 44 per cent achieved 9-4 for maths across the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses in November. The figures buck the
- [Kym seizes her chance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/kym-seizes-her-chance/) - She's gone from serving behind a pharmacy counter to helping produce world-class nuclear submarines for the Royal Navy. Former retail Assistant Manager Kym Bales is forging a new career as a Higher Apprentice with BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow. The 29-year-old made the switch just over a year ago because she was looking for a
- [Principal reassures Year 11s about their future education](https://www.furness.ac.uk/principal-reassures-year-11s-about-their-future-education/) - The head of Furness College has written to all Year 11s across the area to reassure them about the next steps in their education. Principal and Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wren has guaranteed students places at the college’s two campuses – Channelside and the sixth form at Rating Lane – from September 2021. He said
- [College helps employers to recruit new talent through £2billion funding pot](https://www.furness.ac.uk/6142-2/) - Furness College is urging employers across South Cumbria to get in touch to find out how they can expand their workforce with a share of £2billion in government funding. The college, which is the largest skills and training provider in the county, can help businesses of all sizes across all sectors to create jobs for
- [Colleges Join Forces to Launch Eden Project Traineeship Scheme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/colleges-join-forces-to-launch-eden-project-traineeship-scheme/) - A new Eden Project Traineeship Scheme will be launched from January 2021 for 16-24-year olds from across Lancashire and Cumbria, placed with local employers. The Eden Project Traineeship Scheme will balance a taught curriculum, with work placement opportunities in and around the Morecambe Bay District, across a range of sectors. Trainees will participate in crucial community-based projects enhancing their citizenship,
- [Detailed work underway as #BrilliantBarrow takes next steps towards £25m funding](https://www.furness.ac.uk/detailed-work-underway-as-brilliantbarrow-takes-next-steps-towards-25m-funding/) - Detailed plans are being drawn up to ensure the ambitious #BrilliantBarrow initiative can move forward in its entirety in 2021. The scheme aims to transform Barrow through seven key projects to help the area thrive for future generations as a great place to live, work and visit. Barrow was one of the first towns in
- [Higher Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/higher-apprenticeships/)
- [Primary pupils showcase their enthusiasm for learning](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-pupils-showcase-their-enthusiasm-for-learning/) - Furness College has been running a competition as part of its ‘Get Ready for Greatness’ campaign to show the impact of learning on people’s lives. The college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane, tasked Year 6 primary school pupils throughout the area to design a poster on the theme: “What Makes Learning Great?”
- [Virtual awards for students learning in lockdown](https://www.furness.ac.uk/virtual-awards-for-students-learning-in-lockdown/) - Furness College is rewarding students who have shown commitment to their studies in lockdown with an exciting virtual event called ‘12 Days of Christmas’. For the first 12 days in December, students who have been nominated by staff for their achievements in the face of adversity will be awarded voucher prizes. Names will be announced
- [Hair stylists and beauty therapists upskill in lockdown](https://www.furness.ac.uk/stylists-and-therapists-upskill-in-lockdown/) - Stylists and therapists from the hair and beauty industry across Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston have been putting their time in furlough to good use by learning a new skill in lockdown. While their salons are shut, the eight students have been mastering the art of Indian Head Massage at Furness College’s Channelside campus. The six-day
- [Bouncing back not backwards](https://www.furness.ac.uk/bouncing-back-not-backwards/) - Message from Furness College Student Liaison Officer 2019-2020 Liam Edgley Furness College Students' Union was created with a single purpose; to make student life better. Yet this pandemic has pushed us to the brink, and left us with a tenth of our annual income, a third of our reps and officers, and a fraction of
- [NEW FOR 2020 - College Goes Live!](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-for-2020-college-goes-live/) - VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW Watch our virtual assembly by Assistant Principal Curriculum Sue Hannan and Schools Liaison Advisor Sandra Rollinson here to find out more about our wide range of courses from A Levels and BTECs to new T Levels at the Channelside and Rating Lane sixth form campuses. Applications are now open
- [Students take first steps into animal management careers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-take-first-steps-into-animal-management-careers/) - A new partnership that will support aspiring zookeepers and those who want future careers in animal care or countryside management has launched this month. The first cohort of students on Furness College’s animal management programme have enjoyed their first day of practical experience at partner college Myerscough. The 13 students have enrolled on the Level
- [College-backed Brilliant Barrow project wins £25million funding](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-backed-brilliant-barrow-project-wins-25million-funding/) - An ambitious scheme backed by Furness College to transform Barrow for future generations has secured £25 million from the government’s Towns Fund. #BrilliantBarrow included a series of innovative projects, including an innovative Barrow Learning Quarter, designed to ensure the borough thrives as a great place to live, work and visit. The funding - from the
- [Lockdown no boundary for Joe](https://www.furness.ac.uk/media-release-furness-college-lockdown-no-boundary-for-joe/) - Former Furness College student Joe Schofield is proving cricket’s answer to Joe Wicks after enjoying a work placement with Cumbria Cricket. Joe successfully achieved the Level 3 extended diploma in sport at Channelside campus after studying at the Rating Lane sixth form campus and also did the Right2Work programme. As part of this programme he
- [College builds a springboard into apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/5742-2/) - Furness College has launched a programme to help get more people into apprenticeships in construction. The Apprenticeship Academy for Construction will help 16-24 year olds seeking an apprenticeship in this fast-growing sector to get the skills they need to secure an apprenticeship. The programme offers training across all the trades – plastering, brickwork, carpentry and
- [Skills for Working Life students showcase 'Vision'](https://www.furness.ac.uk/skills-for-working-life-students-showcase-vision/) - Our Skills for Working Life students took part in National Poetry Day selecting a series of poems on the theme of 'Vision'. Their choices ranged from Oscar Wilde to Maya Angelou and covered a range of interpretations including visions of the future, life and death, religion and tunnel vision. Skills for Working Life lecturer Jenny
- [College Principal appointed as Professor of Practice in Collaborative Education Leadership](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-principal-appointed-as-professor-of-practice-in-collaborative-education-leadership/) - The Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College has been appointed to a prestigious role with the University of Cumbria to help shape the future of education across the county. Andrew Wren will take up a position as Professor of Practice in Collaborative Education Leadership. His appointment recognises his industry expertise and innovative leadership and
- [College head welcomes Government funding announcement](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-head-welcomes-government-funding-announcement/) - Following the announcement today of additional funding for further education, please find below reaction from Furness College Principal and Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wren. Furness College Principal and Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wren said: “Colleges have been overlooked by successive Governments for a number of years. The announcements by the Prime Minister today recognise the
- [Website helps students impress future employers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/website-helps-students-impress-future-employers/) - A new website to help students develop skills that will impress future employers as the world adapts to the global pandemic has been launched. The Lockdown Hub www.lockdown-hub.com is a joint venture between Furness College Students’ Union and Furness College with the support of Hello Future. It combines a wide variety of resources from welfare resources through to online
- [Update on 3G Pitch Hire](https://www.furness.ac.uk/update-on-3g-pitch-hire/) - We are staging the reopening of our 3G pitches at our Channelside campus from next month. It will be done on a club by club basis. If you need further information, please email sportsbookings@furness.ac.uk or contact us on 01229 844739. Full details below Hiring out our 3G facility - changes Full pitch bookings only, one
- [College encourages use of Covid-19 App](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-encourages-use-of-covid-19-app/) - We are encouraging staff and students to download the NHS COVID-19 App to help control the spread of the virus. NHS Covid-19 instructs users to self-isolate for 14 days if it detects they were nearby someone who has the virus. It also has a check-in scanner to alert owners if a venue they have visited
- [Young professionals needed to shape town’s future](https://www.furness.ac.uk/young-professionals-needed-to-shape-towns-future/) - A board that aims to help shape the future of Barrow is urgently recruiting four more young professionals. The Futures Board was set up to give 18-35 year olds, from a diverse range of backgrounds, a chance to help develop plans to revolutionise the town’s economy. It is part of Barrow's Town Deal - an
- [Students' Union Launch Covid-19 Safety Charter](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-union-launch-covid-19-safety-charter/) - Furness College Students’ Union has this week launched a charter to help ensure the college is Covid-19 safe. Introduction During the coronavirus pandemic, students will need to act responsibly. The Students’ Union and the College expect certain things from all students to ensure that we can fight this virus effectively and return to normal life.
- [College begins new term with new team](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-begins-new-term-with-new-appointments/) - Furness College starts the new term with a series of new appointments in the management team. Zee Walker, Sue Hannan, Helen Gibson and Kate Colebourn have all been promoted to more senior roles within the college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane. Zee is now Assistant Principal Planning, Performance and Quality while Sue
- [College launches adult education courses for 2020](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-adult-education-courses-for-2020/) - Furness College will launch its popular career-based adult education programme next week with places still available. Courses include IT User Skills, Business Administration, Team Leading, Warehousing and Storage, Customer Service and Retail. Curriculum Leader Matt Goslin said there had never been a better time to take control of your own career and upskill, with so
- [Degree Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships-2/)
- [Furness College leader urges businesses to act now to benefit from apprenticeship cash boost](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-leader-urges-businesses-to-act-now-to-benefit-from-apprenticeship-cash-boost/) - Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College Andrew Wren, which is the county’s biggest training and skills provider, welcomed the incentives for employers to take on apprentices through the Plan for Jobs scheme. “The Government’s new scheme shows a commitment to apprentices at a time when it is much-needed. We know that, due to the
- [GCSE grades lead to exciting futures](https://www.furness.ac.uk/gcse-grades-lead-to-exciting-futures/) - Students across both our campuses have celebrated success in their GCSE results securing grades that have opened doors to employment and university courses. The dedicated students secured crucial maths and English GCSEs – at grade 4 and above – to ensure they can progress to the next stage of their education or careers. We spoke
- [Sought-after engineering scholarship open for new applicants](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sought-after-engineering-scholarship-open-for-new-applicants/) - A highly sought-after scholarship that has helped several aspiring engineers get into higher education has opened for new applicants. The Ørsted scholarship is now in its fourth year at Furness College. Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has set aside the money through its Walney Extension Community Fund to help people across South Cumbria
- [Eden Project offers skills development programme for school leavers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/eden-project-offers-skills-development-programme-for-school-leavers/) - Furness College is delighted to partner with Lancaster and Morecambe College on the delivery of traineeships connected to the Morecambe Bay Eden Project. The Eden Project is committed to supporting courses that echo its values of giving back to the community and the colleges plan to offer traineeships across a number of sectors. Plans to
- [Furness College Principal assures Year 11s their college place is secure ahead of GCSE Results Day](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-principal-assures-year-11s-their-college-place-is-secure-ahead-of-gcse-results-day/) - Andrew Wren, Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College, said: “We know it’s a nervous time when students get their GCSE grades – particularly in such unusual circumstances – but our advice is not to panic. Whatever your grades, we are guaranteeing your places for a September start. “You’ve all been through quite a lot,
- [Bright city lights await sixthformer](https://www.furness.ac.uk/bright-city-lights-await-sixthformer/) - Top achiever Owen Wilson had his dad on hand for support at A level results day – and it was all smiles as he got his grades. The 17-year-old secured A*s in maths and further maths and an A in physics and will be heading to the University of Manchester to study a degree in
- [A Level Results Day Tips](https://www.furness.ac.uk/a-level-results-day-tips/) - B6FC graduate and current Furness College Student Liaison Officer Liam Edgley was getting his results this time last year. Below, he gives his top tips on getting through A Level results day. The advice is especially important this year given that many students haven’t been back into college since lockdown due to Covid-19. Start the
- [College reopening: Update from Principal and Chief Executive Andrew Wren](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-reopening-update-from-principal-and-chief-executive-andrew-wren/) - As we move through the summer towards September, we are preparing the campuses for a full reopening. This will not mean business as usual as we will be limiting the number of people on site each day, but we aim to open to all our students. Some students will continue to be taught remotely for
- [College’s new digital Summer School will help ensure smooth return in September](https://www.furness.ac.uk/colleges-new-digital-summer-school-will-help-ensure-smooth-return-in-september/) - Furness College has revised the way it will introduce students to its campuses as part of a digital transformation accelerated by the Coronavirus global pandemic. This year it will launch a Digital Summer School for all new and returning students to prepare them for the future way of working in September. Kerry Culley, learning resources
- [CORE helps students secure jobs and progress in lockdown](https://www.furness.ac.uk/core-helps-students-secure-jobs-and-progress-in-lockdown/) - Furness College’s CORE programme (Creating Opportunities for Real Education) supports students who struggle in a traditional college environment and give them the skills and confidence to progress into the workplace. During lockdown due to Covid-19, the CORE programme has seen 82 per cent positive progression into employment, Further Education or apprenticeships. Job opportunities were posted
- [Jack turns a negative into a positive transforming his studies in lockdown](https://www.furness.ac.uk/jack-turns-a-negative-into-a-positive-transforming-his-studies-in-lockdown/) - Media student Jack Griffiths has been recognised by his tutors for overcoming the challenges of learning in lockdown and making impressive progress. Jack, who studies the Level 2 Media Diploma at Furness College’s Channelside campus, said he had developed his study skills and improved his own time-management. “It was a new way of learning which
- [Students secure university places through one-year course](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-secure-university-places-through-one-year-course/) - Students from Furness College were celebrating this week after achieving a qualification that will allow them to progress to university. Dozens of students on the Access to Higher Education course had their achievements recognised at the Channelside campus after a year of study. Many will now go on to do degrees at universities including the
- [T Levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/t-levels/)
- [College launches team to support mental health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-launches-team-to-support-mental-health/) - Furness College has launched a team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders as part of a national campaign to improve people’s wellbeing. The college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane, has recruited a team of 14 staff who have successfully completed training. The team will provide a point of contact for students or
- [Degrees of Delight for Former Apprentice](https://www.furness.ac.uk/degrees-of-delight-for-former-apprentice/) - A former apprentice who had his sights set on a higher level engineering career is celebrating today after achieving a top university degree. Furness College student John Twigden achieved his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering studied at the Channelside campus in Barrow gaining a 2:1. He started with college on the access to university
- [Applications open for popular Project Management course](https://www.furness.ac.uk/applications-open-for-popular-project-management-course/) - A popular qualification seen as a fast-track into a project management career has been launched at Furness College. Applications have now opened for the industry-rated Project Management Foundation Degree course starting in September. The course, in association with the University of Cumbria, is studied on the Channelside campus part-time in the evening with classes twice
- [Company helps sixthform students to keep safe](https://www.furness.ac.uk/company-helps-sixthform-students-to-keep-safe/) - A local company has answered the call to help keep sixth form students safe after donating 100 bottles of hand-sanitiser. Barrow Sixth Form College reopened its doors to first-year A level students this week and wanted the extra supplies to ensure everyone was on top of their hand hygiene. The college contacted Lindal-based home fragrance
- [Sixthformers to present impact of Covid-19 on children](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-to-present-impact-of-covid-19-on-children/) - Three A level psychology students at Barrow Sixth Form College have been putting their time in lockdown to good use by preparing for a national competition. Charlotte Dixon, Cecilia Card and Jack Knight have been looking at the psychological impact of Covid-19 on children as part of their entry for this year’s Royal Holloway University
- [Education leaders call on community support for Barrow Learning Quarter](https://www.furness.ac.uk/education-leaders-call-on-community-support-for-barrow-learning-quarter/) - Education leaders are calling on the community to give their views on plans for a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to transform the education landscape in Barrow. Furness College and the University of Cumbria are working in partnership to develop the idea for an innovative Barrow Learning Quarter. The project would include a Skills Hub, a new university
- [College backs Barrow Learning Quarter plan](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-backs-barrow-learning-quarter-plan/) - A multi-million pound project led by Furness College to help transform the education landscape in Barrow has moved a step closer. The college, which is the county’s largest education and training provider, is bidding to develop a Skills Hub as part of the Town Deal and the project has now been shortlisted to go forward
- [Furness College Fitness Challenges](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-fitness-challenges/) - Some of you may have seen this on our social media pages and this is our page for all the latest college fitness challenges for you to give a try. There are two £50 amazon vouchers up for grabs for two separate fitness challenges. This is a great incentive for you to remain active during
- [College backs #BrilliantBarrow campaign](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-backs-brilliantbarrow-campaign/) - Furness College is today backing a new multi-agency campaign to get the people of the town involved in shaping its future. A pot of £25million is available through the government's Towns Fund and your views are crucial to secure this once in a lifetime funding opportunity. Ideas include Barrow becoming a university town that offers
- [College staff support our care workers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-staff-support-our-care-workers/) - Our college staff have been working hard behind the scenes to help support frontline health workers in our community. We’ve donated Personal Protective Equipment to various care sector organisations including boxes of gloves from our science department at Rating Lane and safety goggles from engineering at Channelside to Furness General Hospital alongside hair nets, barrier
- [Furness College leader assures worried Year 11s their college place is secure](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-leader-assures-worried-year-11s-their-college-place-is-secure/) - The head of the largest college in the county has reassured Year 11 students across Furness and South Lakeland that their place at college is safe. Furness College Principal and Chief Executive Andrew Wren, pictured below, has spoken out after GCSE exams were cancelled and says no-one will lose their chosen programme of study. Mr
- [College Football Academy students train with FA at Villa Park](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-football-academy-students-train-with-fa-at-villa-park/) - Two Furness College students from the newly-formed College Football Academy were invited to Aston Villa’s ground for a training session with a difference. Josh Millward and Jack McKechnie, who study a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport while playing for Barrow AFC, travelled to Villa Park in Birmingham to learn ways to inspire others to
- [College teams up with Barrow AFC to launch football academy](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-teams-up-with-barrow-afc-to-launch-football-academy/) - Furness College has today teamed up with Barrow AFC to launch a new College Football Academy where students can combine academic study with sport for the first time. The academy will start this September for 16-18 year olds who want careers in sports and related industries and there will be an Open Evening next month
- [Furness College supports National Careers Week](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-supports-national-careers-week/) - Furness College will help bridge the gap between education and employment with a series of events to mark National Careers Week (NCW) running from 2nd-7th of March. The college will host a variety of speakers and offer career-focused workshops to students on both Channelside and Rating Lane campuses to ensure the students put the spotlight
- [College to partner with leading overseas school](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-to-partner-with-leading-overseas-school/) - Furness College students could soon benefit from visits to Shenzhen city as part of a new partnership with a leading school. A group from Xinzhou Secondary School in Shenzhen, on the border with Hong Kong, has visited the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses to discuss an exchange programme. Principal Xinyan Zhang was accompanied by her
- [Furness College tutor takes on Everest expedition](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-tutor-takes-on-everest-expedition/) - A tutor from Furness College is determined to prove to his students that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it by trekking to Everest Base Camp. Matt Goslin, who is a curriculum leader for adult outreach and runs the college’s RV projects initiative at Victoria Hall, will take on the climb
- [Sub upgrade is step forward for electrical apprentices](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sub-upgrade-is-step-forward-for-electrical-apprentices/) - A UNIQUE submarine mock-up facility at Furness College is helping to deliver improved apprenticeship training in South Cumbria. The Training Facility Superb is a practice module at the Channelside campus designed to aid the BAE Systems Submarines first year apprentices. It is designed to replicate the conditions on board a submarine under construction. Now Apprentice
- [Futures Forum meets for first time](https://www.furness.ac.uk/futures-forum-meets-for-first-time/) - A new forum that will address key issues facing Cumbria’s economic growth has met for the first time and includes representation from Furness College. Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership’s (CLEP’s) Futures Forum consists of 16 people aged 18-35, who are committed to making sure that their views and that of their peers seriously influence Cumbria’s economic
- [Students start healthcare placements under new partnership](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-start-healthcare-placements-under-new-partnership/) - Students with their sights set on careers in the NHS have experienced hands-on work in real healthcare settings as part of an exciting new partnership. Furness College has teamed up with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT) and Risedale Care Home to start placements at Furness General Hospital (FGH) and at the care home.
- [Education expert to lead college board](https://www.furness.ac.uk/education-expert-to-lead-college-board/) - Furness College starts 2020 with an experienced educational professional taking up the role as chair of governors. Jan Fielding, who was the former vice-principal at Barrow Sixth Form College, will now lead the board. She has served as vice-chair for the past few years including overseeing the merger of both colleges. “I’m delighted to start
- [Visionary Furness College chair awarded MBE](https://www.furness.ac.uk/visionary-furness-college-chair-awarded-mbe/) - A respected and visionary former chair of governors at Furness College has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. John Butler has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to education, commitment to the further education sector and improving lives and social mobility in Barrow and Furness through education. He was nominated by
- [Degree Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/)
- [Polite, orderly and respectful students at college hustings](https://www.furness.ac.uk/polite-orderly-and-respectful-students-at-college-hustings/) - FOUR of the five candidates bidding to be the next MP for Barrow and Furness faced each other on Thursday as local students quizzed them in a Question Time event ahead of next week's crunch General Election. The hustings event - the only one of its kind to bring the main parties together locally -
- [College head gives pre-election ‘wish list’](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-head-gives-pre-election-wish-list/) - The head of Cumbria’s biggest college has given his ‘wish list’ for the future of education in the county a week ahead of the General Election. Furness College Principal and Chief Executive Andrew Wren says education will be a key voter issue as the nation goes to the polls on Thursday and more funding is
- [Primary pupils enjoy college experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/primary-pupils-enjoy-college-experience/) - Furness College welcomed nearly 300 primary school pupils for a day of fun activities on its annual Primary Engagement Day. Pupils from schools across the area joined the event, which gave them a taste of life as a student and experience the subjects on offer at both its Channelside and sixth form campuses. The pupils
- [Students win awards for engineering excellence](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-win-awards-for-engineering-excellence/) - Congratulations to three engineering students from across our two campuses who have been awarded £300 bursaries by Barrow and District Association of Engineers. Rodney Odondi, Jake Healey and Marcus Salisbury received their awards in a special presentation at The Forum in Barrow in recognition of their educational achievements. They were presented with their awards by
- [College calls hustings in advance of General Election](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-calls-hustings-in-advance-of-general-election/) - Four candidates jostling for the Barrow and Furness MP’s seat will go head to head for the student vote at a Question Time-style event at Barrow Sixth Form a week before the General Election. The prospective parliamentary candidates have been invited to a hustings at the Rating Lane campus to face questions on Thursday 5th
- [Game on as computing degree students develop apps](https://www.furness.ac.uk/game-on-as-computing-students-develop-innovative-apps/) - Computing degree students at the Channelside campus have developed innovative treasure hunt apps as part of a challenge run by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). They formed two teams – Popup Pirates and the Cursed Coders – for the four-week module which saw them design, develop and market the apps. The students, who are
- [Sixthformers share aspirations for future on BBC](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixth-formers-share-aspirations-for-future-with-bbc/) - Sixth form students have spoken about their aspirations for the future on BBC’s North West Tonight. The news programme put the spotlight on Barrow and its people and visited the Rating Lane campus to get views on the town from 17 and 18-year-olds. Abe Brown, Milly McKinnell and Rebecca Knott, who are studying a range
- [College attracts record number of academic high flyers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-attracts-record-number-of-academic-high-flyers/) - A record number of high-flying students have been welcomed into Barrow Sixth Form College this year as part of its ground-breaking Honours programme. The 40 students have joined the programme at the Rating Lane campus after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school. They will have the chance to specialise in their favourite A
- [Apprentices mark Remembrance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprentices-mark-remembrance/) - BAE Systems apprentices have designed and built a beautiful Remembrance Bench at Furness College. Now sitting in the entrance to Barrow's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge, the bench is a tribute to those who have given their lives defending our country. Creating it allowed the first year apprentices to demonstrate the skills they had
- [Principal leads LEP's new Futures Forum](https://www.furness.ac.uk/principal-leads-leps-new-futures-forum/) - The head of Furness College is calling on young people to get involved in a new initiative to map out the county’s economic future. Principal and Chief Executive Andrew Wren will chair the Futures Forum, which has been established by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) as a shadow board for 18-35 year olds to give
- [High quality of college’s engineering degrees recognised by IET](https://www.furness.ac.uk/high-quality-of-colleges-engineering-degrees-recognised-by-iet/) - Staff at Furness College are celebrating after the quality of its engineering degree programmes was once again accredited by a world-leading professional society. The college has been awarded academic accreditation by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) – one of the few further education colleges in the country to receive this accolade. A panel
- [Barrow Sixth Form girls take part in top national maths olympiad](https://www.furness.ac.uk/barrow-sixth-form-girls-take-part-in-top-national-maths-olympiad/) - Four girls from our Rating Lane Campus took part in this year’s UKMT Mathematical Olympiad for Girls, which involved over 1700 girls nationwide. The event, which is run by the UK Mathematics Trust, was introduced in 2011 to help schools and colleges nurture the talents of enthusiastic young female mathematicians, and is aimed at girls
- [Future engineers get qualified while at school](https://www.furness.ac.uk/future-engineers-get-qualified-while-at-school/) - A new programme to enable teenagers to access alternative provision and get an engineering qualification while at school has been launched at Furness College. The college has welcomed 11 pupils from local schools to the Channelside campus so they can get a head start on the skills that they need for employment. The Year 10
- [Furness College engineering apprentices bring cutting edge to create historic memorial](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-engineering-apprentices-bring-cutting-edge-to-create-historic-memorial/) - The Norse heritage of south Cumbria has been celebrated thanks to the talented engineering apprentices at Furness College's Channelside Campus. The North Scale Residents' Association, on Walney, asked for help to create a model longboat as part of a scheme to highlight the area's historic links with Scandinavia, known as the North Scale Gateway Heritage
- [Furness College’s CORE programme puts students back on track](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-colleges-core-programme-puts-students-back-on-track/) - A programme run by Furness College with a new approach to education has helped dozens of people find work or take on new qualifications in its first year of operation. Creating Opportunities for Real Education (CORE) launched at College House, Barrow, in September last year and has seen 50 people through its doors. CORE aims
- [Students create memorial sculpture for Furness General Hospital](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-create-memorial-sculpture-for-furness-general-hospital/) - Students at Furness College have designed and created a memorial sculpture for the hospital’s maternity unit as a lasting tribute to those who died. The sculpture was designed by art students at the sixth form campus and built by engineering students at Channelside, in consultation with representatives of the families who lost loved ones. The
- [Students hope for education awards success](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-hope-for-education-awards-success/) - Nominees from Furness College will join the shining stars of education in Cumbria at the upcoming Golden Apple Awards. Chloe Wagstaff, a former apprentice at Furness College who is now employed as a degree apprentice in Project Management at BAE Systems in Barrow, has been shortlisted in the Best Apprentice category. Luci Ord, Head of
- [Students at Furness College enjoy third annual Freshers' Fair](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-at-furness-college-enjoy-third-annual-freshers-fair/) - Hundreds of new and returning students from our Channelside and Barrow Sixth Form College campuses attended the third cross-campus Freshers' Fair this week. Exhibitors including Lucozade, National Trust, Inspira, TOTUM, NHS, DW FitnessFirst and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award gathered in the sports hall to talk to students, with many offering advice and information on
- [Student fitness levels boosted by work-ready project](https://www.furness.ac.uk/student-fitness-levels-boosted-by-work-ready-project/) - An innovative programme that is helping ensure Furness College students are ready in both body and mind for the workplace has smashed its target in the first two years. Furness College’s ‘Fit4Work’ is a physical activity programme for groups of inactive students across both the college campuses which aims to get them involved in exercise
- [Furness College Principal explains how we're here to help - no matter your result](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-principal-explains-how-were-here-to-help-no-matter-your-result/) - Andrew Wren, Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College, said: “We know it can be a nervous time when students get their GCSE grades – particularly after such a long wait – but our advice is not to panic, whatever your grades. “Lots of students will be smiling today as they get the grades they
- [Barrow sisters overcome the odds to secure university places](https://www.furness.ac.uk/barrow-sisters-overcome-the-odds-to-secure-university-places/) - Two sisters who started at Barrow Sixth Form College doing GCSEs are celebrating after achieving six high grade A levels between them and university places. Vivian and Helen Iroanya started with their GCSEs at the Rating Lane campus and will now be heading to the University of Sheffield and the University of Surrey respectively. The
- [Rise in high grades as sixthformers celebrate A level success](https://www.furness.ac.uk/rise-in-high-grades-as-sixthformers-celebrate-a-level-success/) - Students and staff at sixth form celebrated another exceptional set of A level results in the college’s milestone 40th year with two securing prestigious Cambridge University places. Students were jumping for joy as they opened their results with many achieving a superb set of top grades - including many A*s. There were shouts of delight
- [Callum's top 5 A Level results day tips](https://www.furness.ac.uk/callums-top-5-a-level-results-day-tips-2019/) - B6FC graduate and former FCSU President Callum Slater has given his top tips on getting through A Level results day. Start the day right It’s best to start the day is with a decent breakfast – you can’t celebrate or make clear decisions on an empty stomach. You may feel a little too stressed out
- [Top 5 A Level results day tips for parents](https://www.furness.ac.uk/top-5-a-level-results-day-tips-for-parents/) - Learn how you can support your child with our top 5 tips to prepare parents for A Level results day (Thursday 15th August). Be prepared for plan B: In the run-up to results day itself, encourage your teenager to start thinking about other courses and/or universities that they would be prepared to consider in Clearing,
- [College backs LEP Board for younger people](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-backs-lep-board-for-younger-people/) - The head of Furness College has backed the creation of a new board that will give young people a chance to shape the future of the county. Andrew Wren said the Local Enterprise Partnership’s new Shadow Board will offer those aged 18-35 a strong platform to influence Cumbria’s economic strategy and ensure a vibrant future.
- [New NHS placements for Furness College students](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-nhs-placements-for-furness-college-students/) - Furness College has launched an exciting new partnership that will open the door for students to get hands-on experience in a hospital. The college has teamed up with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT) to start Health and Social Care placements at Furness General Hospital (FGH). The placements will be open to those studying
- [Gold DOE awards for college duo](https://www.furness.ac.uk/gold-doe-awards-for-college-duo/) - Two students are celebrating achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh at Barrow Sixth Form College. Rachel Gleaves and Liam Edgley completed the prestigious award while doing their A levels at the Rating Lane campus. The teenagers planned and carried out a number of expeditions in the Lake District and undertook volunteer work. Rachel, who studied
- [Furness College supports national mental health charter](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-supports-national-mental-health-charter/) - Furness College has reaffirmed its commitment to staff and students by being one of the first to sign up to a new national mental health and wellbeing charter. The charter has been created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts. As part of the charter, the college has pledged to promote
- [Graduates celebrate university qualifications](https://www.furness.ac.uk/graduates-celebrate-university-qualifications/) - Students from Furness College crossed the stage to receive their degrees and higher education qualifications in Barrow’s first graduation ceremony this week. The hard work of more than 150 graduates was recognised at the college’s Graduation 2019 celebration at the Rating Lane campus to loud applause from family, friends and staff. Opening the event Deputy
- [Furness College welcomes report into education funding](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-welcomes-report-into-education-funding/) - Furness College has joined forces with many other colleges nationwide today to support the findings of a long-awaited report into post-18 education funding. The college, which is the largest in Cumbria, has welcomed the Augar Review, which concluded that colleges urgently need more funding and recognition for the vital role they play. The commission, set
- [Engineering excellence results in cart fit for Olympian](https://www.furness.ac.uk/engineering-excellence-results-in-cart-fit-for-olympian/) - Students from Furness College will have their engineering skills put to the test when an Olympian takes to the wheel of their handcrafted cart later this month. Eddie the Eagle Edwards, who won hearts in the 1998 Winter Olympics, will pilot the cart down the launch ramp at the Barrow BID Super Soapbox Challenge in
- [Furness College selected to deliver T levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-selected-to-deliver-t-levels/) - Furness College is among those selected to deliver the latest round of T levels putting it at the forefront of high-quality technical skills training. The college has been successful in the second round of delivery for the qualification that will be offered from September 2021 at the Channelside campus. T levels are new two-year courses
- [Dream placement in Denmark for sixth form student Eleanor](https://www.furness.ac.uk/dream-placement-in-denmark-for-sixth-form-student-eleanor/) - Eleanor Lowther, who is currently studying Business, English Language and Travel and Tourism at Barrow Sixth Form College talks about her dream placement at MHI Vestas in Denmark. How the work placement came about I was fortunate enough to undertake a work placement at Barrow Offshore Windfarm and to build on this I reached out
- [Students stand up for the Arts](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-stand-up-for-the-arts/) - Art students from Barrow Sixth Form have demonstrated their commitment to arts subjects in a week where a university group has re-evaluated the importance of creativity. The Russell Group of 24 research-led universities has scrapped its controversial preferred list of A levels, which have been said to devalue arts subjects. This week the 13 students,
- [Art exhibition shows biggest range of creativity](https://www.furness.ac.uk/art-exhibition-shows-biggest-range-of-creativity/) - Art students from Barrow Sixth Form have exhibited their work in a display that shows the biggest range of creativity to date. Thirteen students, who are all on the foundation course at the Rating Lane campus, showcased their final major projects. They ranged from interior design of a hotel to a luxury holiday home retreat,
- [College cyclists gear up for charity ride](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-cyclists-gear-up-for-charity-ride/) - A team of charity cycling enthusiasts will spend part of the half-term holiday tackling a 190-mile bike ride from Lancaster to north Wales via Liverpool. The Furness Expandables – a group of 14 cyclists and a driver from Furness College’s campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane and their friends – will take on the challenge
- [Well done to our ABC award winners](https://www.furness.ac.uk/well-done-to-our-abc-award-winners/) - Congratulations to all our students who have received ABC awards this term in recognition of their achievement, behaviour and contribution to our college community. Some 80 students have gained points over the three terms to reward the great things they do across both our campuses – Channelside and Rating Lane. The points not only cover
- [New programme brings school pupils to college](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-programme-brings-school-pupils-to-college/) - Furness College is launching a new programme helping 14 - 16 year olds achieve nationally recognised vocational qualifications while still at school. The project is funded by Cumbria County Council and participating schools. The college will open its doors to selected Year 10 pupils who can study at the world-class facilities at the Channelside campus
- [Innovative new approach to access course](https://www.furness.ac.uk/innovative-new-approach-to-access-course/) - Furness College has transformed the way it is helping students back into learning by adding new subjects to its popular access course. The college offers an access course to help students return to education in a supportive environment at the Channelside campus with the aim of moving on to university study or a better career.
- [Furness College partners with St Mary’s Hospice On Art Project](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-partners-with-st-marys-hospice-on-art-project/) - Art students from Furness College are putting on a thought-provoking exhibition in partnership with St Mary’s Hospice. Students, who are on the CTEC course at the sixth form campus, were tasked to create pieces of work on the theme of ageing and loss. Their work will go on display at a free exhibition at St
- [Construction ‘carousel’ help school leavers choose](https://www.furness.ac.uk/construction-carousel-help-school-leavers-choose/) - School leavers interested in a career in the construction industry are now able to try each specialist field before they settle on what to study. Furness College has developed an innovative programme enabling its students to try all four areas – carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, plastering and brickwork – before they decide which
- [Lecturer to speak at international conference](https://www.furness.ac.uk/lecturer-to-speak-at-international-conference/) - A lecturer from Furness College has been invited to present her research at a specialist international conference this month. Jenny Holden-Wilde, who lectures on the access to higher education course at Channelside, will attend the World Congress for Coloured Sheep conference in Italy. Her research looks at the colours, patterns and genetics of Shetland Sheep
- [Furness Raiders celebrate AoC cup glory](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-raiders-celebrate-aoc-cup-glory/) - Furness Raiders rugby team triumphed emphatically over Wigan Warriors Foundation College in the AoC National Cup final at Featherstone yesterday afternoon. Both sides are category three academies with Wigan being linked with the town’s Super League side while Furness Raiders are joined with Championship club Barrow Raiders, in association with Furness College. Furness Raiders were
- [Rugby star delivers talk on mental health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/rugby-star-delivers-talk-on-mental-health/) - A former international rugby player gave a motivational speech at Furness College this week urging people to open up about their own mental health. Luke Ambler, gave his ‘What’s Next’ talk to around 400 staff and students at both the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses of the college in Barrow. Luke, who played rugby for
- [College celebrates ‘good’ rating from Ofsted](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-celebrates-good-rating-from-ofsted/) - The successful merger of Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College has been highly praised by Ofsted inspectors who have rated it as a ‘good’ college in a report out today. The college, which merged as one college with campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane three years ago, is among the first in the country
- [Art students showcase their creativity](https://www.furness.ac.uk/art-students-showcase-their-creativity/) - Art students will showcase their final major projects at a public exhibition at Barrow Sixth Form next month. The 13 talented students, who are all on the foundation course at the Rating Lane campus, will hold the exhibition there on May 23rd. Projects range from textiles animation and graphics, to fine art, illustration, interior design,
- [Engineering scholarship is helping former gardener achieve his career goal](https://www.furness.ac.uk/engineering-scholarship-is-helping-former-gardener-achieve-his-career-goal/) - A gardening entrepreneur who had always dreamt of a career in engineering has praised a scholarship scheme that is helping him reach his goal. Paul Bland applied for the Ørsted scholarship through Furness College in Barrow and was over the moon to secure a place funding his HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Now completing his second
- [Sixthformers scoop engineering award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sixthformers-scoop-engineering-award/) - Talented A Level students from Barrow Sixth Form College have scooped the prestigious People’s Choice award at the Education Engineering Scheme event at Teesside University. The six-strong team travelled to the North-East to take part in a Celebration & Achievement Day for the North of England. The Engineering Education Scheme is a six-month programme which
- [Scholarship funds engineers of the future](https://www.furness.ac.uk/scholarship-funds-engineers-of-the-future/) - A scholarship that has helped several aspiring engineering get the career skills they need has opened for 2019. The scholarship, funded by Ørsted, is now in its third year at Furness College with up to £40,000 available to fund students through engineering courses at the Channelside campus, in Barrow-in-Furness. Ørsted, the global leader in offshore
- [Future sixthformers show their flair](https://www.furness.ac.uk/future-sixthformers-show-their-flair/) - Talented future sixthformers showed their flair when they created costumes fit for the catwalk at a taster evening at Barrow Sixth Form College this week. Around 70 Year 11 students attended the Spring into Sixth Form event at Furness College’s Rating Lane campus. The aim was to experience college life, ask any questions about studying
- [Future sixthformers get creative at taster](https://www.furness.ac.uk/future-sixthformers-get-creative-at-taster/) - Future sixthformers will showcase their creative talents at a taster evening at Barrow Sixth Form College. All Year 11 students are invited to the Spring into Sixth Form event at Furness College’s Rating Lane campus on Wednesday 13th March. The students will be tasked with a creative challenge and put into teams to compete for
- [Career-minded students focus on their futures](https://www.furness.ac.uk/career-minded-students-focus-on-their-futures/) - Students at Furness College have been challenged to focus on their futures as part of a pledge for National Careers Week. From a paramedic to teacher, solicitor to dancer, nurse to health and safety officer, they have shared their career ambitions and spoken about how they want to achieve them. Those who took part in
- [College bucks national trend in key GCSE subjects](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-bucks-national-trend-in-key-gcse-subjects/) - Staff and students are celebrating after new figures show Furness College is performing way above the national average for high grades in English and Maths. Latest data from MiDES shows the college is in the top 15 per cent of further education colleges nationally for GCSEs in these critical subjects. Nearly 40 per cent of
- [College helps blaze a trail for careers and apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-helps-blaze-a-trail-for-careers-and-apprenticeships/) - Furness College is taking part in two national events next week - National Careers Week and National Apprenticeships Week (March 4-8). The college has organised a series of activities to celebrate the work it does to support people across both its campuses to achieve their career goals and apprenticeship aspirations. For National Careers Week, there
- [New homework club for puzzled primary parents](https://www.furness.ac.uk/new-homework-club-for-puzzled-primary-parents/) - Parents of primary school pupils who are puzzled at the prospect of homework are invited to sign up for a free homework club. Furness College is inviting mums, dads and carers back to the classroom to learn basic maths and English skills so they can support their children’s studies. Head of Area for Maths and
- [Barrow Sixth Form student selected to represent Cumbria](https://www.furness.ac.uk/barrow-sixth-form-student-selected-to-represent-cumbria/) - Congratulations to talented sixthformer Liam Edgley who has been selected to represent Cumbria in the World Scout Jamboree in the United States later this year. Liam, who studies A levels at the Rating Lane campus, was chosen from more than 100 hopefuls county-wide and will take part in activities including kayaking, skateboarding and mountain climbing.
- [FCSU Executive Meeting](https://www.furness.ac.uk/fcsu-executive-meeting/)
- [Student Finance Talk](https://www.furness.ac.uk/student-finance-talk/)
- [College hosts LEP strategy event](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-hosts-lep-strategy-event/) - Furness College will host one of the final rounds of Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership’s consultation on the county’s new Local Industrial Strategy. The LEP is working with businesses and the public and voluntary and community sectors to develop the new strategy, which will highlight Cumbria’s strengths and make a compelling case to Government and the
- [GCSE](https://www.furness.ac.uk/gcse/)
- [Adult English](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adult-english/)
- [Most exciting time in decades to take apprenticeship](https://www.furness.ac.uk/most-exciting-time-in-decades-to-take-apprenticeship/) - The deputy principal of Furness College says this year heralds one of the most exciting times in decades to become an apprentice after BAE Systems officially opened its Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Mark Nicholson welcomed the new £25million training facility at BAE Systems Submarines as a brilliant opportunity for the young people of
- [Academic achievement strong right here in heart of Barrow – says college boss](https://www.furness.ac.uk/academic-achievement-strong-right-here-in-heart-of-barrow-says-college-boss/) - A leading educational expert says the latest figures for university applications do not reflect the excellent academic achievement of students across Barrow. Mark Nicholson, deputy principal of Furness College, says statistics published this week that put the town at the bottom of university applications are not reflective of how many actually achieve degrees. He said
- [Adult Maths](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adult-maths/)
- [Adult Maths and English](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adult-maths-and-english/)
- [Applied Science](https://www.furness.ac.uk/applied-science/)
- [AS Level](https://www.furness.ac.uk/as-level/)
- [Computing, IT & Media](https://www.furness.ac.uk/computing-it-media/)
- [Customer Services](https://www.furness.ac.uk/customer-services/)
- [English](https://www.furness.ac.uk/english/)
- [First Aid](https://www.furness.ac.uk/first-aid/)
- [Job Ready Pre-apprenticeship](https://www.furness.ac.uk/job-ready-pre-apprenticeship/)
- [Maths](https://www.furness.ac.uk/maths/)
- [Online](https://www.furness.ac.uk/online/)
- [RV Projects](https://www.furness.ac.uk/rv-projects/)
- [Sport](https://www.furness.ac.uk/sport/)
- [Team Leading](https://www.furness.ac.uk/team-leading/)
- [Traineeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/traineeships/)
- [Wind Industry Training](https://www.furness.ac.uk/wind-industry-training/)
- [Environmental Science](https://www.furness.ac.uk/environmental-science-2/)
- [Education leader appointed as head of college board](https://www.furness.ac.uk/education-leader-appointed-as-head-of-college-board/) - Furness College takes a step into the New Year with a new chair of governors. Experienced educational professional Caroline Vernon has been appointed to lead the board. John Butler, of the Nuclear Decommissioning Agency, steps down after nearly a decade at the helm and will take up a vice-chair role with Jan Fielding, former deputy
- [College pays tribute to popular lecturer](https://www.furness.ac.uk/college-pays-tribute-to-popular-lecturer/) - Staff and students at Furness College have paid tribute to a much-loved and respected member of staff who died earlier this month. Frank Cairns was a popular lecturer at the Channelside campus and one of the longest-serving employees. Described as having a huge passion for education, he started in 1985 and has lectured on both
- [Callum’s Top 5 A Level Results Day Tips](https://www.furness.ac.uk/callums-top-5-a-level-results-day-tips/) - Start the day right It’s best to start the day is with a decent breakfast – you can’t celebrate or make clear decisions on an empty stomach. You may feel a little too stressed out to get to sleep but it is crucial that you’re operating at full capacity on the day, so get plenty
- [A Level Results Day: Our Top 5 Tips for Parents](https://www.furness.ac.uk/a-level-results-day-our-top-5-tips-for-parents/) - A Level results day is just around the corner – and for many of our Rating Lane students, this Thursday is The Big Day. But Thursday 16th August won’t just be scary for those collecting results – it’s also a huge moment for you, the parent and whatever the outcome, you’re going to need to be on hand for all kinds of emotional support. We’ve put
- [Carpentry apprentice triumphs in regional construction competition](https://www.furness.ac.uk/carpentry-apprentice-triumphs-in-regional-construction-competition/) - A talented carpentry apprentice has showcased his skills in a regional construction competition. Ben Dixon, a Level 3 apprenticeship in Site Carpentry and a CITB student at Furness College, recently triumphed in the heats of SkillBuild. During the contest at York College, apprentices were tasked with setting out, marking out and constructing a traditional hipped
- [Barrow Sixth Form students celebrate A Level success](https://www.furness.ac.uk/barrow-sixth-form-students-celebrate-a-level-success/) - Students and staff at Barrow Sixth Form College were reaching for the stars as they celebrated another impressive year for A Level exam success. A number of top grades, including many A*s, greeted those who collected their results at Furness College’s Rating Lane campus. The sixth form opened its doors at 7.30am for students to
- [Talented musicians host summer concert](https://www.furness.ac.uk/talented-musicians-host-summer-concert/) - A summer concert featuring performances from local musicians will take place at Barrow Sixth Form College on Thursday 12th July. The concert will include a variety of styles and composers – from classical pieces by Handel to more contemporary musical numbers – with vocal, piano and instrumental items. Sheila Fawcett, who has organised the concert
- [What next after A Levels? Our guide to Higher Education, Degrees and Apprenticeships.](https://www.furness.ac.uk/what-next-after-a-levels-our-guide-to-higher-education-degrees-and-apprenticeships/) - If you’re not sure what path you should take next after A Levels, our handy guide to the world of higher education explains some of the options available. Higher Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships help you to combine study with practical training on the job, making them an excellent alternative to University! By choosing a higher apprenticeship you
- [Concert raises cash for good causes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/concert-raises-cash-for-good-causes/) - Talented young musicians have raised hundreds of pounds to support Jo’s Appeal, Ostley House’s Sight Loss and Dementia Village and brain tumour research at a charity concert. Barrow Sixth Form College, the Rating Lane campus of Furness College, held the event last month for students and friends. The summer concert featured a range of performances
- [Abby’s Top 5 GCSE Results Day Tips](https://www.furness.ac.uk/abbys-top-5-gcse-results-day-tips/) - Everyone is nervous The last five years of studying at school has built up to this day – you are bound to be nervous, but Results Day is not going to bring the end of the world so try not to worry: distract yourself and get a full night’s sleep. Think back to another time
- [Furness College opens its doors to future students](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-opens-its-doors-to-future-students/) - Our award-winning college in Barrow is throwing open its doors this month to give future students a taste of life on both its campuses. We will be holding two open evenings showcasing its professional and technical courses, through to more than 20 A level subjects and higher education courses. Visitors will have a chance to
- [Environmental Science](https://www.furness.ac.uk/environmental-science/)

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- [Homepage](https://www.furness.ac.uk/) - Furness College offer the biggest choice of courses in Cumbria, from Apprenticeships to A Levels, BTECs to Degrees.
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- [Term Dates 2026/2027](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/term-dates/) - Sixth Form Term Dates 2026-2027 Autumn Term Enrolment: Thursday 20th August - Friday 28th August 2026 First day of term: Tuesday 1st September – Friday 4th September 2026 Half-term holiday: Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2026 Ends: Friday 18th December 2026 Spring Term Begins: Tuesday 5th January 2027 Half-term holiday: Monday 15th February
- [FREE Courses for Jobs](https://www.furness.ac.uk/free-courses-for-jobs/) - If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free! This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want, whatever your stage of life. The qualifications could help you: gain skills that employers value improve
- [Adults](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/) - Furness College offers a range of free, part-time and full-time courses for adults.
- [Financial Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/financial-support/) - If you think you may not be able to afford to study, there are a number of ways you may be able to get help.
- [Our Videos](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/our-video/) - Welcome to Furness College! Channelside Campus The Sixth Form Higher Education Computing and Digital for all CORE
- [Am I Eligible for an Apprenticeship?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/am-i-eligible-for-an-apprenticeship/) - Apprenticeships are easily accessible to individuals of all ages - from young people wanting to carve out a career for themselves, to managers of large organisations who would like to further develop their knowledge and skills to take them to the next level of their career.
- [Centre of Excellence for Art and Design](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/facilities/centre-of-excellence-for-art-and-design/) - Our Centre of Excellence for Art and Design launched in September 2017. This means students now benefit from redesigned, flexible workspaces and increased specialist teaching
- [The Sixth Form Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/) - Barrow Sixth Form College has a long tradition of academic excellence and is rated in the top tier nationally for academic achievement.
- [Supported Internships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/full-time-courses/supported-internships/) - Supported internships are designed to help young adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions enter the world of work. Taking place over one academic year, an intern is immersed into a work place, full time. Interns are based at our host business sites although they remain college students throughout. The aim of Furness College’s
- [Course Listing](https://www.furness.ac.uk/course-listing/)
- [Proof of Identification for Applications to College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/proof-of-identification-for-applications-to-college/) - During the application and enrolment process you will be required to provide evidence for identification purposes. This is a standard check to confirm your identity that we carry out for all students. This page will explain when this is required and what you need to provide. If any of the information is unclear or you
- [Inspection and Reviews](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/inspection-reports/) - Furness College is a GOOD college with OUTSTANDING provision in Engineering.
- [Home to School Transport: Policy Changes Consultation](https://www.furness.ac.uk/latest-news/home-to-school-transport-policy-changes-consultation/) - Westmorland and Furness Council has commenced a consultation on proposed changes to their Home to School Transport policy. The consultation is open from 27th February 2026 to 21st April 2026. Full information, including links to the consultation documents, on-line survey response and details of engagement sessions that will be held during the course of the
- [CORE](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/core/) - Creating Opportunities for Real Education CORE is a programme available to 16–18 year olds at our Channelside campus. In our dedicated CORE unit you’ll find a small, nurturing environment that helps you build confidence, develop new skills and prepare for your next steps, whether that’s progressing to a wider college course or moving into employment.
- [Sports Facilities](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/sports-facilities/) - With its £47 million campus, Furness College provides a suite of state-of-the-art sporting venues to join or for hire.
- [The Salon](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/the-salon/) - We offer high end treatments and services and 5 star facilities, for a fraction of the price! Please call or email for information on prices, treatments available and appointment times.
- [The Restaurant](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/the-restaurant/) - The Restaurant is situated on the first floor of The Copper Box. We invite you to visit us and relax in our stunning surroundings
- [Why Study at Channelside?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/why-study-at-channelside/) - Say yes! to world-class facilities with qualifications and apprenticeships at Channelside.
- [Discover your Channelside Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/discover-your-channelside-campus/) - Our multi-million-pound campus houses world-class facilities including brand new learning suites complete with the latest technology
- [Channelside Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/) - The College's Channelside Campus is located on Ironworks Rd/Bessamer Way, approximately 10 minutes' walk from the town centre.
- [Facilities](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/facilities/) - In its leafy environment at Rating Lane, our specialist Sixth Form campus has a university feel with a range of fantastic facilities. The campus features learning zones to suit every type of student, with a university-style Learning Hub and well-equipped library for quiet study. Our Centre of Excellence for Art and Design is based at
- [Honours Programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/honours-programme/) - The Honours programme, in partnership with Lancaster University, offers top achieving sixth formers a head start at university with expert mentoring
- [General Entry Requirements](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/general-entry-requirements/) - Whatever your performance at school, there is a programme of study here for you at The Sixth Form.
- [Furness College tutor takes on Everest expedition](https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-tutor-takes-on-everest-expedition/) - A tutor from Furness College is determined to prove to his students that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it by trekking to Everest Base Camp. Matt Goslin, who is a curriculum leader for adult outreach and runs the college’s RV projects initiative at Victoria Hall, will take on the climb
- [Extended Project Qualification](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/honours-programme/extended-project-qualification/) - Students on our Honours Programme have the option to take an Extended Project Qualification.
- [Students' Union](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/students-union/) - Furness College Students’ Union (FCSU) is run by students, for students, and is one of the most up-and-coming students’ unions in the country.
- [Gender Pay Gap Report](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/gender-pay-gap-report/) - Furness College is required by law to publish an annual gender pay gap report.
- [University Education](https://www.furness.ac.uk/university-education/) - University education, usually known as higher education, is the next step after further education.
- [Enrichment](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/enrichment/) - Enrichment to Support You to Thrive Enrichment activities are an important part of your college experience. They are designed to help you enjoy your time at college, build confidence, and develop the skills you need for your future, whether that is further study, an apprenticeship or other employment. Alongside your course, you can take part
- [Complaints, Comments and Compliments](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/complaints-comments-and-compliments/) - Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College are committed to improving its services and welcomes suggestions for improving them.
- [Pastoral Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/pastoral-support/) - Furness College and The Sixth Form College will do all they can to ensure that their learners are given the support they need to learn and thrive.
- [Partner Universities](https://www.furness.ac.uk/university-education/partner-universities/) - The College works with a number of partner universities who validate their degrees including the University of Cumbria, The University of Central Lancashire and Lancaster University.
- [Minutes of Meetings](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/minutes-of-meetings/) - Furness College makes available minutes of all non-confidential Governance meetings. These can be accessed following the links below. The Corporation of Furness College consists of the following Board and Committees, with their Terms of Reference also listed: Board of the Corporation Finance and Resources Committee Audit and Risk Committee Quality and Standards Committee Governance and
- [Student Services](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/student-services/) - In Student Services you will find friendly, welcome and positive help whatever your enquiry is. Our Student Services team provides a range of services and information for students. Julie Morgan-Hosey is Student Services Manager and Careers Lead for Furness College. Channelside Campus The Student Services office is found opposite the main Reception area of the
- [Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/careers-education-information-advice-and-guidance/) - Furness College’s aim is for all learners to secure a positive destination on completion of their qualification
- [About Us](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/) - Here for you We’ve been helping students get the skills and qualifications they need since 1874! Enriching our community through knowledge, experience and skills We can offer: 100s of courses to choose from nationally recognised qualifications tutors that have real experience in the industry they’re teaching hands-on experience great facilities with industry standard environments which
- [Course Detail](https://www.furness.ac.uk/course-detail/)
- [Student Engagement Team](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/schools-zone/) - 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.
- [Financial Statements and Annual Report](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/financial-statements/) - Intent In line with public and private sector organisations, FE colleges are required to compile and publish a full set of audited accounts and financial statements on an annual basis. For some colleges, as at Furness College, these also act as the annual report. Downloads Furness College Financial Statements 2025 Furness College Financial Statements 2024
- [Freedom of Speech](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/freedom-of-speech/) - As a provider of Higher Education and in accordance with Section 43 of the Education (No 2) Act (1986)
- [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/equality-and-diversity/) - Furness College sees you, the student, at its very heart.
- [Supply Chain, Fees and Subcontracting](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/supply-chain-and-fees/) - Further Education colleges are required to publish a transparent supply chain and fees policy in line with public sector organisations.
- [Privacy Statements (GDPR)](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/privacy-statement-gdpr/) - We (Furness College) are committed to protecting your privacy during your visits to the Furness College website and recognise our responsibility to keep the information you provide to us confidential at all times.
- [Freedom of Information](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/freedom-of-information/) - The policy of the College in relation to public access to information is to demonstrate that it is open and accountable in the conduct of business and decision-making.
- [Planning your Future](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/planning-your-future/) - Furness College’s aim is for all learners to secure a positive destination on completion of their qualification, into either higher education, employment or training. Find out more about the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) available to our students. Careers Advice A member of our Student Services team is on hand to help with
- [Work Experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/work-experience/) - Work experience is a valuable way for students to experience a workplace environment and apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations to increase their employability.
- [Student and Staff Consultation](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/student-and-staff-consultation/) - College is committed to engaging students and staff to gauge their views on all aspects of its strategy and operations.
- [Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/special-educational-needs-and-disability-send/) - Intent This policy aims to ensure the College meets its statutory duties as outlined in the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, Children and Families Act (2014), Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations (2014) and the Equality Act (2010). Provision within this policy applies to all learners who are identified as having special
- [Safeguarding and Child Protection](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/safeguarding/) - Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College will do all they can to ensure that all their learners are kept safe so they can learn and thrive.
- [Gifts and Hospitality](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/gifts-and-hospitality/) - Intent The acceptance of gifts or hospitality, even of a modest nature, can cause possible suspicion and loss of confidence in the integrity of an employee. It is contrary to the standards of conduct expected from employees within the public service to solicit any gift or consideration as an inducement or reward, or, as employees
- [Counter Bribery and Fraud](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/counter-bribery-and-fraud/) - Intent Furness College is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities in the UK and overseas. This policy outlines the organisation's position on preventing and prohibiting fraud and bribery, in accordance with the Bribery Act 2010. The organisation will not tolerate any form of fraud or bribery by,
- [Conflicts of Interest](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/conflicts-of-interest/) - Intent The establishment of links between College staff and outside bodies - whether Government departments, commerce, industry, or others - is not only in the public interest but also benefits the College and the individuals concerned. However, it is possible that such links may give rise to conflicts of interest (By-Law viii). The College has
- [Whistleblowing](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/whistleblowing/) - It is important to the Corporation that any fraud, misconduct or wrongdoing by employees of the organisation is reported and properly dealt with.
- [Behaviour and Discipline (Students)](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/behaviour-and-disciplinary-policy-students/) - Intent The College seeks to promote high expectations and standards for behaviour of all members of the College community, in order to promote respect and to ensure a healthy, safe and secure learning environment in recognition of Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and inclusion throughout the College. This policy ensures that the College provides: Good adult
- [Parents' Zone](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/parents-zone/) - Welcome We are delighted to welcome your young person to our college. We offer the widest choice of academic, vocational and professional courses in the area. Our Channelside campus is the beating heart of vocational training with close links to businesses, the go-to place for apprenticeships and expert tutors. The Sixth Form has a proven
- [Assessment Malpractice](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/assessment-malpractice-policy/) - Intent Through this policy, the College will endeavour to: To identify and minimise the risk of malpractice by staff or learners. To respond to any incident of alleged malpractice promptly and objectively. To standardise and record any investigation of malpractice to ensure openness and fairness. To impose appropriate penalties and/or sanctions on learners or staff
- [Admissions/IAG](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/admissions-iag/) - Intent We aim to provide an impartial, independent information advice and guidance service to anyone who wishes to access our training programmes or services. This includes any potential new customers or those already in learning with the College. We feel that in providing a quality information, advice and guidance service, we can help customers to
- [Prevent](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/prevent/) - The College has a responsibility, in accordance with the Statutory Guidance associated with the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act (2015), to pay “due regard in the exercise of its functions, to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism".
- [About Furness College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/about-furness-college/) - Furness College is a general further education college in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It is situated over two campuses: the Channelside Campus with its outstanding vocational facilities, and the Sixth Form Campus
- [Staff and Student Personal Relationships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/staff-and-student-personal-relationships/) - Intent The College acknowledges that professional relationships can enhance collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. It is necessary to maintain appropriate professional boundaries to prevent potential conflicts of interest or abuse of power to protect students and members of staff. This policy aligns with the requirements stipulated by the University’s/HE regulator, the Office for
- [Principal's Welcome](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/principals-welcome/) - Whether you are looking to learn new skills, progress on to a degree or thinking of a career change, we are delighted that you are considering studying at Furness College.
- [Accountability Statement](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/accountability-statement/) - Intent In the Skills for Jobs White Paper, the Department for Education introduced Accountability Agreements which set the overall expectations of colleges and other providers in return for the Department’s funding investment. Accountability Agreements indicate a small summary of areas of focus for providers and how they intend to deliver to support local, regional and
- [University Education Explained](https://www.furness.ac.uk/university-education/university-education-explained/) - There are so many choices available that sometimes it's hard to know where to start.
- [Finance for Adults](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/finance-for-adults/) - If you think you may not be able to afford to study, there are a number of ways you may be able to get help.
- [The Importance of Maths and English](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/the-importance-of-maths-and-english/) - There have been many changes in the Education Sector and far greater emphasis is now paid to Maths and English.
- [How and When to Apply](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/how-and-when-to-apply/) - Discuss your options with your friends, parents/guardians, careers teachers and Inspira advisor. Make the most of attending open evenings and careers events.
- [Get Set for September!](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/year-11/) - If you are in Year 11 and starting college in September and want to get a head start on your studies, here are some activities and top tips from subjects across our two campuses – Channelside and Rating Lane – to help you when we are all back in the classroom and workshops. So if
- [Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/) - The newly introduced apprenticeship reforms have extended the apprenticeship offer, with the opportunity to train at higher levels through an apprenticeship model.
- [Work Experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers/work-experience/) - Here at Furness College, we are keen to provide every student the opportunity to experience real life industry experience. We feel it is a vital part of their education and prepares them for working life. Working together we will create a placement that suits both the student and you, the employer. How does Work Experience/Industry
- [Information for Employers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-levy/) - Like all employees, apprentices must still receive a wage. The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £3.70 per hour, rising to £3.90 in April 2019. However, as skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages.
- [Apprenticeship Wage and Levy](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers/apprenticeship-levy/) - Like all employees, apprentices must still receive a wage. The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £3.70 per hour, rising to £3.90 in April 2019. However, as skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages.
- [Apprenticeship Vacancies](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-vacancies/) - Are you considering a Furness College apprenticeship but not sure what training is available? Discover our vacancies below.
- [Student Rep](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/student-rep/) - Have you thought about being a student rep or student ambassador at the college? You can improve College life for your fellow peers Take a look at what the role entails: Be an effective communicator between staff and students on your course. Voice opinions of the students whether it is something you personally agree with
- [Level 2 Preparing for Progression Pathway](https://www.furness.ac.uk/level-2-preparing-for-progression-pathway/) - Are you 16 -18 and not currently in education, employment or training? Our six-week programme has been designed to support young people to make the right choice for their next steps into further education or employment. You may be a school leaver who has not yet decided on the right career path, or currently studying
- [T Levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/t-levels/) - What are T Levels? T Levels are two-year courses which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A Levels. They combine classroom theory, practical learning and a 315-hour (45 day) industry placement to give students real experience of the workplace. T Levels have been developed alongside employers and businesses to meet the needs of industry
- [Level 1 Foundation Learning Pathways](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/level-1-foundation-learning-pathways/) - COURSE OVERVIEW Foundation Learning Pathways are designed to help develop your personal, social skills and academic skills in a supportive environment. It will help you develop some of the essential skills required to enable personal development in preparation for life, further learning and employment. With a focus on your English and maths skills alongside your
- [Absence from College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/absence-from-college/) - Absence from class is therefore taken very seriously in the College as it can jeopardise your progress because of missed activities.
- [Work Hard, Play Hard](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/work-hard-play-hard/) - At Furness College, we encourage you to actively take part in the many extra-curricular opportunities on offer.
- [Learning Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/learning-support/) - If you have any additional needs then there are a number of ways in which we can help you to successfully complete your course.
- [Useful Resources for Planning your Future](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/planning-your-future/useful-resources-for-planning-your-future/)
- [Prize Fund - Financial Summary](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/sixth-form-college-prize-fund/prize-fund-financial-summary/) - Financial Summary As a registered charity, Barrow Sixth Form College Prize Fund Trust is required to submit it accounts on an annual basis to the Charity Commission. This is for the main charity only and excludes additional trusts which are not eligible to be registered with the Charity Commission due to their small size. A
- [Prize Fund - Minutes of Meetings](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/sixth-form-college-prize-fund/prize-fund-minutes-of-meetings/) - Minutes of Meetings The Barrow Sixth Form College Prize Fund Trust Board meets regularly to discuss the strategic direction and the operations of the Charity and other additional trusts. For transparency, Trustees publish the minutes of these meetings which can be accessed below. 2019-2020 031219 Prize Fund Board Meeting Minutes
- [Sixth Form Trust Fund](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/sixth-form-college-prize-fund/) - Barrow Sixth Form College Prize Fund Trust was formed under a scheme dated 18 June 2013 from earlier trusts under the control of Barrow in Furness Sixth Form College.
- [Alumni](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/alumni/) - Gaining qualifications at Furness College can take you all over the world, with former students living, working & studying in hundreds of different destinations
- [Quality](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/quality/) - Furness College aims to provide consistently high quality experiences for all of its students and customers. This is reflected in the College’s Vision, Strategic Objectives, the Staff Code of Conduct and in the commitment to excellence within the College Values. Download Quality Policy 2023
- [Facilities](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/facilities/) - Our multi-million-pound campus houses world-class facilities including brand new learning suites complete with the latest technology, equipment for all vocational areas as well as higher education and business training, student social areas and a restaurant and salon.
- [Directions and Parking](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/directions-and-parking/) - Plenty of car parking is found on the main Furness College Car Park on Bessemer Way.
- [AMTC](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/channelside-campus/amtc/) - Our £4m Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre was opened in September 2016 by the chairman of the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership
- [Governance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/) - Welcome to the Governor Zone. Here you will find all the information you need to support you in your role as a Governor at Furness College. If you would like to see anything added to the Zone, or if you have feedback regarding any aspects of Governance at the College, please follow the 'Feedback to
- [Directions and Parking](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/directions-and-parking/) - Rating Lane Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 9LE Plenty of car parking can be found on site at The Sixth Form. Please drive carefully and park considerately at all times on the College campus. Thank you for your support and co-operation. Directions to The Sixth Form Leave the M6 at Junction 36 and follow signs for the
- [Personal Development for Adults](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/important-information/) - If you would like any further information, advice or guidance regarding any of the content below, please contact us at student.services@furness.ac.uk, 01229 825017. British Values Our curriculum is built around understanding the key British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, mutual respect, and tolerance. These values are also an important part of
- [Apply Now](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apply-now/) - If you are ready to apply online please visit the course/subject page and click the 'apply now' button. You will be taken to an online form, where you will see your chosen course in the basket at the top of the page. If you are applying for A Levels or other Sixth Form courses you
- [16-18](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/) - By choosing Furness College, you’re choosing inspirational industry connections, state-of-the-art campuses, World-class facilities and the largest range of courses in Cumbria that lead to genuine career opportunities.
- [Data Protection](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/data-protection/) - Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College recognises its duties under the Data Protection Act and this policy outlines the College’s responsibilities
- [Advice Session](https://www.furness.ac.uk/advice/) - Still thinking about your next steps? School leaver Advice and Enrolment Session: Thursday 26th September 2024, Channelside campus. Apprenticeships - A Levels - T Levels - BTECs - Cambridge Technicals - Foundation Learning Pathways - GCSE English and Maths. Drop into our Channelside campus and talk to the team about courses and careers. Whatever your
- [Higher Development Award](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/part-time-courses/higher-development-award/) - Higher Development Award The Higher Development Award programme is designed to enable clinical and non-clinical support workers to develop core skills, techniques and knowledge required to progress to other roles and practice safely. The programme offers the opportunity to develop confidence, leadership skills, functional and digital skills. Whether you are looking for progression or professional
- [Business & Short Courses Enquiry](https://www.furness.ac.uk/contact-us/business-and-short-courses-enquiries/)
- [General Enquiries](https://www.furness.ac.uk/contact-us/general-enquiries/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.furness.ac.uk/contact-us/) - Channelside Campus Furness College Channelside Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2PJ The Sixth Form The Sixth Form Rating Lane Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 9LE For more information please contact us T: 01229 825017 (Channelside Campus) T: 01229 828377 (The Sixth Form) For business/apprenticeships support please contact us T: 01229 844836 E: apprenticeships@furness.ac.uk
- [Training and Development](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers/training-and-development/) - We offer a variety of training solutions to deliver measurable benefits to your business.
- [Employers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers/) - The Furness College Business and Employment Support Team can provide you with flexible training solutions, apprenticeship training
- [Sixth Form Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/term-dates/sixth-form-campus/)
- [Information for International Students / Recent Arrivals to Britain](https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/information-for-international-students-recent-arrivals-to-britain/) - Information for International Students / Recent Arrivals to Britain Unfortunately we do not currently accept applications from overseas learners wanting to study on a student visa as we are not a licensed student sponsor. To find an up-to-date register and more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/student-visa. If you are not a British National and/or have been
- [Part-Time and Evening Courses](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/part-time-courses/)
- [Your Sixth Form Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/sixth-form-campus/discover-your-campus/) - Say yes! to academic excellence with A Levels plus Cambridge Technical and BTEC qualifications at Barrow Sixth Form College.
- [FAQs](https://www.furness.ac.uk/faqs/)
- [Additional Application Information](https://www.furness.ac.uk/additional-application-information/) - As part of the application process to Furness College we now require some additional information from you. You will have already given us some basic information in your original application, this second form is more detailed and is vital to your enrolment. It is very important that you fill this form in as soon as
- [Spring into Sixth Form](https://www.furness.ac.uk/spring-into-sixth-form/) - Future students are invited to join us for our Spring into Sixth Form event at The Sixth Form. All Year 11 students are invited to the Spring into Sixth Form event on Wednesday 20th March, 4.30pm-6.30pm. The event will include: team building activities, Q&A sessions and prizes but more importantly you will also get to
- [Full-Time Courses](https://www.furness.ac.uk/adults/full-time-courses/)
- [Accessiblity](https://www.furness.ac.uk/accessiblity/) - Accessibility Statement for Furness College This statement was prepared on 7.7.2020. It was last updated on 3.11.2020. This website www.furness.ac.uk is run by Furness College. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. We use a plugin with an Accessibility Menu to ensure: There is sufficient colour contrast between
- [Course Search](https://www.furness.ac.uk/course-search/)
- [MP Visits The Sixth Form to Discuss Partnership with Get Further](https://www.furness.ac.uk/latest-news/mp-visits-the-sixth-form-to-discuss-partnership-with-get-further/) - Simon Fell, Conservative MP for Barrow & Furness, visited The Sixth Form this morning to discuss our partnership with Get Further that launched in September 2023. Get Further supports students with small group tutoring in English and maths, to help unlock future opportunities. They place specialist English and maths tutors in further education to help
- [Offline Application](https://www.furness.ac.uk/offline-application/) - To apply for this course please contact Student Services on: T: 01229 825017 E: info@furness.ac.uk
- [Course Enquiry](https://www.furness.ac.uk/course-enquiry/) - To be an apprentice you will need an employer. Our Business and Employer Support Team (BEST) will respond to your enquiry with the information you need to find an apprenticeship.
- [Apply Now](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apply-now-2/)
- [Graduation 2023 - Photo Album](https://www.furness.ac.uk/graduation-2023-photo-album/) - Photos below, for the full story on Graduation - click here.
- [Term Dates](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/term-dates/) - Furness College Opening Hours During Term Time: Channelside - Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 9.00pm, Friday 8.15am to 5.00pm Rating Lane - Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm During Holiday periods: Channelside - Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.00pm. Rating Lane - Closed Channelside Further Education Term Dates 2022 – 2023 Autumn Term Induction and
- [Careers Fair](https://www.furness.ac.uk/careers-fair/) - Furness College Careers Fair Tuesday 14th February College students - 12.30pm-3.30pm Year 10 & Year 11 students - 4pm-5.30pm Sectors attending will include healthcare, childcare and education, nuclear, engineering, construction, tourism, retail, business and hospitality as well as training providers. Confirmed employers include Orsted, James Fisher and Sons, Athena, Kimberly-Clark, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay
- [Assessments](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/assessments/)
- [Opportunities Fair](https://www.furness.ac.uk/opportunities-fair/) - As an extension to National Careers Week 2022, we are holding an Opportunities Fair at our Channelside campus on Tuesday 15th March 2022, 10.00am-12.30pm, 1.15pm-3.30pm and 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Our current students and their parents and carers can meet a range of exhibitors to find out more about local and regional employers, apprenticeship providers, colleges
- [Covid-19 - Archived](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/covid-19-archived/) - The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event which has put substantial pressure on all aspects of society, not least the education sector. Furness College has remained open to vulnerable students and children of critical workers throughout the pandemic. The College's response has been highly successful with very low rates of transmission on campus. This is
- [](https://www.furness.ac.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-update/) - This page will provide you with the latest information and updates about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in relation to the College. UPDATE 27-01-2022 Latest Guidance for Students and Staff Face coverings are no longer mandatory in college but we still recommend that they are worn in more crowded spaces, especially where social distancing is not possible. This
- [Student Life](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/) - During your study with us at Furness College we want to make sure you are learning in an environment where you will be respected, safe and happy.
- [Spring into Sixth Form 2022](https://www.furness.ac.uk/spring-into-sixth-form-2022/) - Future sixthformers will get to showcase their creative talents at our Spring into Sixth Form event at Barrow Sixth Form College. All Year 11 students are invited to the Spring into Sixth Form event at Furness College’s Rating Lane campus on Wednesday 23rd March, 4.30pm-6.30pm. The event will include: team building activities, a treasure hunt
- [T Levels](https://www.furness.ac.uk/embed-link/t-levels/) - NEW FOR 2022 – ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING T LEVEL We held a virtual information event for local employers interested in supporting our new T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing with the industry placements. The placement enables employers to work with bright, young students who can bring fresh-thinking to the workforce through the 45-day placement. There
- [Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination of Learners](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/equality-and-diversity/policy-for-harassment-bullying-and-discrimination-for-learners/) - The purpose of this policy is to eradicate bullying, harassment and discrimination within the college community.
- [Home Dev](https://www.furness.ac.uk/home-dev/)
- [IT Policies](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/it-policies/) - Download: Acceptable Use Policy E-Safety Policy
- [The Edge - Funded Employer Training](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers/funded-employer-training/) - There are a number of funding opportunities available to help training and development for businesses.
- [South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/south-cumbria-multi-academy-trust/) - Furness College launched the South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust in March 2021 in a move to strengthen education across the area. The Regional Schools Commissioner has approved the MAT and primary and secondary schools can now sign up. Chetwynde School, in Barrow, is the first to join the Trust, which will improve education for young
- [Summer 2021 Results and Appeals](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/policies/summer-2021-results-and-appeals/)
- [Business Degrees in Barrow](https://www.furness.ac.uk/university-education/businessdegrees/) - You can achieve a Business Degree here in Barrow. Study part-time at night school at our Channelside campus for a higher-level qualification in Business Management, Project Management or Computing. From September 2021, we are also offering a Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business and a Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business.
- [Governor Handbook](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-handbook/) - Intent The College has prepared a handbook for all Governors which includes essential information for both new and existing Governors. It includes information about the role of Governors, key college governance documents and policies particularly pertinent to the role. To download the full handbook, follow the link at the bottom of the page. Contents The
- [Experience Barrow Sixth](https://www.furness.ac.uk/experience-barrow-sixth/) - Experience Sixth Form – events cancelled Thank you for your interest in our upcoming Experience Sixth Form event in advance of you starting with us at Barrow Sixth Form College in September. You will be aware of the current localised situation of rising Covid-19 infections among young people and we have sought guidance from Cumbria
- [Innovation and Collaboration](https://www.furness.ac.uk/innovation-and-collaboration/) - As part of the Department for Education’s College Collaboration Fund (CCF) Furness College has successfully collaborated with four Cumbrian colleges. Each contributed a TLA project. Details of the Furness College TLA project are shown below. The outbreak of the coronavirus was a major disruption to colleges across the country, with most institutions cancelling face to
- [Lateral Flow Test - Staff Results](https://www.furness.ac.uk/stafftest/) - If you are a staff member at Furness College, please complete the form below to advise us of your lateral flow test result. You will need to be logged into your Office 365 staff account to complete the form. You can access your Office 365 account by using your first name and the first initial
- [Confidential Meeting Papers Restricted to External Governors](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governance-meeting-papers/confidential-meeting-papers-restricted-to-external-governors/) - Board of the Corporation 2020-2021 081220 Confidential Board Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF) or (PDF Portfolio) 131020 Confidential Board Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF) or (PDF Portfolio) 2019-2020 070720 Confidential Board Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF) or (PDF Portfolio) 240320 Confidential Board Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF), or (PDF Portfolio) Finance and Resources Committee 2020-2021 251120 Confidential Joint Audit & Risk
- [Governor Covid-19 Information](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-covid-19-information/) - Overview This page is to provide information to Governors on the College's response during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis. Colleges, along with schools, were instructed to close their sites from 5 January to all but the most vulnerable students, and the children of critical workers. The College has kept a hub open during this time and there
- [Governance Meeting Papers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governance-meeting-papers/) - Papers for past and future Board and Committee meetings can be viewed and/or downloaded below. Any tabled papers will be added after meetings. For information on how to access the papers and the different file types, see the information at the bottom of the page. Board of the Corporation Board Development Sessions Finance and Resources
- [Remuneration Committee](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governance-meeting-papers/remuneration-committee/) - *Please note that new PDF Portfolios are no longer supported due to the withdrawal of Adobe Flash* 2020-2021 050221 Remuneration Committee Meeting Papers (ZIP) or (PDF) 271120 Remuneration Committee Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF) or (PDF Portfolio) 021020 Remuneration Committee Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF) or (PDF Portfolio) 2019-2020 260620 Remuneration Committee Meeting Papers (ZIP), (PDF) or
- [Monthly Management Accounts](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/monthly-management-accounts/) - Each month*, the Finance team prepares a set of management accounts which provide details of the College's current performance against annual budget approved by Governors. These are presented to Governors at Finance and Resources Committee meetings, and at Board meetings. A summary commentary starts the accounts which is followed by detailed analysis of all aspects
- [Frequently Asked Questions (Covid-19) for Staff](https://www.furness.ac.uk/frequently-asked-questions-covid-19-for-staff/) - Please follow the link below for the latest version of the College's Frequently Asked Questions (Covid-19) document. Frequently Asked Question (Covid-19) for Staff (UPDATED 060121)
- [Principal's Reports](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/principals-reports/) - Reports made by the Principal at each Board meeting are available to view below. These include general updates about the College in line with the strategic objectives set by Governors. In addition, they also include a detailed summary of the College's performance against the corporate objectives. 2020-2021 131020 Principal's Report 2019-2020 070720 Principal's Report 150520
- [Governor Resources](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-resources/) - In this section, you will find documents which lie at the heart of the College's Leadership and Management, including Governance. These include in-year documents, such as the SAR, QIP and Financial Statements, together with information regarding inspections and national documents. If you require any further information, please contact the Clerk. Key Furness College Documents Instrument
- [You Said, We Did](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/you-said-we-did/) - Purpose We value Governors' feedback and will consider and respond to all comments. This is an integral part of the College's ethos of continuous improvement. You can feed back to the clerk here. On this page, you can view anonymised feedback sent to the clerk with a subsequent response from the clerk or leadership team.
- [Football Academy](https://www.furness.ac.uk/academy/) - Work hard at Furness College, play hard with Barrow AFC Fancy a future career in football or sport-related industries? Specialise in sport at the new College Football Academy Furness College has teamed up with Barrow AFC to launch a new College Football Academy. Leading to careers on and off the pitch, including sports journalism, physiotherapy,
- [](https://www.furness.ac.uk/springinto/) - Spring into Sixth Form is a great opportunity to experience life as a sixthformer before you start.
- [Degree Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships/)
- [Feedback to the Clerk](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/feedback-to-the-clerk/) - We Need Your Feedback! In order to improve governance within the College, we welcome feedback from our Governors. Please feel free to provide suggestions, comments or areas for improvement on any aspects of leadership or governance at the College. Your feedback is anonymous (unless you choose to complete the optional name fields) and we will
- [Governor Training Record](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-learning-materials-and-mandatory-training/governor-training-record/)
- [Governor Induction Programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-induction-programme/) - Join the Board and Be the Best Governor You Can Be! All new Governors at Furness College are required to undertake an induction programme. This includes face-to-face meetings with key college leaders, including the Principal/Chief Executive, the two Deputy Principals and other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will also be issued with
- [Governor Training Programme Resources](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-resources/governor-training-programme-resources/) - The training materials on this page have been reviewed and updated and are intended to be of particular interest and use to governors.
- [Governor Learning Materials and Mandatory Training](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governor-learning-materials-and-mandatory-training/) - Lead by Example! As part of the role of a Governor, you are required to undertake various elements of training. Some of these are mandatory in order that you fulfil your role successfully and always put students at the heart of everything you do for the College. Other training is recommended in order that you
- [Homepage Dev](https://www.furness.ac.uk/homepage-dev-2/)
- [rev-slider](https://www.furness.ac.uk/804-2/)
- [Students a step closer to degree dream](https://www.furness.ac.uk/students-a-step-closer-to-degree-dream/) - Students from Furness College shared their delight as they celebrated securing a qualification that paves the way for studying a degree. The 17 students on the Access to Higher Education course marked their achievements at the Access Awards presentation at the Channelside campus this week. They will now go to universities around the country or
- [Job Alerts](https://www.furness.ac.uk/jobalerts/)
- [Partnerships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/employers/partnerships/) - We value the importance of partnerships in bringing together people from different organisations, agencies and sectors.
- [Barrow Sixth Form College: Easter Workshops](https://www.furness.ac.uk/easter-workshops/) - Over Easter we're offering a range of subject-specific workshops. Timetable of sessions below: Mon 1/4/19 am Law Biology Psychology English Literature English Language Monday 1/4/19 pm Biology English Literature English Language Law Tuesday 2/4/19 am Law Tuesday 2/4/19 pm Law Wednesday 2/4/19 am Law Wednesday 2/4/19 pm Law Thursday 4/4/19 am Law Politics History
- [Accounting](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/accounting/)
- [Applied Science](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/applied-science/)
- [Barbering](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/barbering/)
- [Beauty Therapy](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/beauty-therapy/)
- [Business Administration](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration/)
- [Catering and Hospitality](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/catering-and-hospitality/)
- [Construction](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/construction/)
- [Customer Services](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/customer-services/)
- [Early Years](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/early-years/)
- [Engineering](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/engineering/)
- [Find an Apprenticeship [formerly Apprenticeship Vacancies]](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/find-an-apprenticeship-formerly-apprenticeship-vacancies/)
- [Hairdressing](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/hairdressing/)
- [Health and Social Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/health-and-social-care/)
- [Information Technology](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/information-technology/)
- [Management and Team Leading](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/management-and-team-leading/)
- [Motor Vehicle](https://www.furness.ac.uk/apprenticeships/motor-vehicle/)
- [Channelside Campus](https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/term-dates/channelside-campus/)
- [Primary Parents' Homework Club](https://www.furness.ac.uk/homeworkclub/) - Parents of primary school pupils who are puzzled at the prospect of homework are invited to sign up for a free homework club.
- [Standing Orders](https://www.furness.ac.uk/standing-orders/) - Standing Orders
- [University Courses](https://www.furness.ac.uk/university-education/university-courses/)
- [Homepage Dev](https://www.furness.ac.uk/homepage-dev/)
- [Governance Meeting Papers 2019-2020](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governance-meeting-papers-2019-2020/) - Board Finance and Resources Committee Audit Committee Learner Experience Committee Governance and Search Committee Remuneration Committee
- [Remuneration Committee 2019-2020](https://www.furness.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/governor-area/governance-meeting-papers-2019-2020/remuneration-committee-2019-2020/) - Insert media
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## FAQs

- [A Level Politics](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-politics/) - Getting a head start in POLITICS Politics teachers at Furness College will provide a variety of materials for aspiring students of Politics to work on between now and what we hope will be the start of a new academic year in September 2023. Students who have already expressed an interest in Politics A Level, and
- [A Level Chemistry](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-chemistry/) - Welcome to A level chemistry at Barrow 6th Form College Chemistry is a dynamic and constantly evolving discipline at the forefront of scientific discovery and is of vital importance in today’s modern society. An important aspect of Chemistry is the Periodic table. At the University of Nottingham, they have developed an interactive table, which contains
- [A Level Biology](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-biology/) - A Level Biology worksheet A Level Biology - Bridging the Gap
- [A Level History](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-history/) - Getting a head start in HISTORY History teachers at Furness College will provide a variety of materials for aspiring Historians to work on between now and what we hope will be the start of a new academic year in September 2023. Students who have already expressed an interest in History A Level, and any others
- [Local Flexibility - Low Wage and Benefits](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/local-flexibility-low-wage-and-benefits/) - Learners aged 19 to 23 and aged 24 and over, who have already achieved at level 2, or above can undertake learning up to and including level 2 qualifications from the local flexibility offer. Learners aged 24 and over who have not achieved a level 2 qualification can undertake learning up to and including level
- [19+ Financial Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/19-bursary/) - This is a weekly payment for students who have a low household income. To check if you are eligible for this financial support please ask at student services for an application form. This form will explain what evidence will be needed as proof of household income. We would appreciate it if you could complete the
- [Financial Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/bursary/) - This is a weekly payment for students who have a low household income. To check if you are eligible for this financial support please ask at student services for an application form. This form will explain what evidence will be needed as proof of household income. We would appreciate it if you could complete the
- [A Level Psychology](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-psychology/) - How-to-get-a-head-start-in-psychology-1 Y11-Psychology-summer-booklet
- [GCSE Maths](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/gcse-maths/) - There have been many changes in the Education sector and far greater emphasis is now paid to maths and English. The Government recently introduced study programmes. A core principle of study programmes is that any student who has not achieved grade 4/5 or grade A* to C or above in maths and/or English GCSE, by
- [A Level Business](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-business/) - A LEVEL BUSINESS – YEAR 11 – RESEARCH TASK Since the onset of the Coronavirus and the UK lockdown, one topic that has frequented the business pages is cash flow, i.e. do businesses have enough money to pay their day to day expenses? Cash flow pressures With all but essential retailers closed, the majority of
- [A Level English Language](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-english-language/) - A Level English Language Workbook.
- [A Level English Literature](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-english-literature/) - Prose, Poetry and Drama are the three pillars that make up the study of English Literature at A Level. You will study all three aspects and will compare texts, whilst considering the context in which they were written, as well as when they were set. English Literature does involve a great deal of reading and
- [A Level Maths](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-maths/) - Maths A level Algebra skills are vital for Maths A level. Watch the following videos, attempt the questions and mark your answers using the solutions provided to ensure you are ready to start A level Maths. To access the questions and answers you will need to follow these links. The quadratic formula Watch this: https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/resources/7-rearranging-harder-formulaans.pdf
- [A Level Physics](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-physics/) - To prepare you for A Level physics why not try some online lessons that are designed specifically to help you bridge the gap from your GCSEs to A level. You can use the link below to access lessons to help you brush up on your GCSE physics knowledge if you need to. https://www.gcsephysicsonline.com/covid-19
- [CTEC Health & Social Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ctec-health-social-care/) - Recommended Tasks for students applying to study OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care Courses OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care Courses (H&SC) Certificate (1 block) Intro about course and links to prior learning: When preparing to study H&SC at Level 3 you will use knowledge from a range of
- [Functional Skills Maths](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/functional-skills-maths/) - Functional skills maths is divided in to two sections; calculator and non-calculator – you need to pass both to achieve the full award and involves looking at maths we use every day and thinking about we use maths to solve problems. Practical activities, resources and games can be found here: Skills Workshop
- [Channelside - Uniformed Services](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/4617/) - Your Task: Produce a spider diagram that describes the Roles and Responsibilities of your chosen Uniformed Services Career role (e.g. Police Officer, Firefighter, Prison Officer. Armed Forces). Your Task: In the table below. Identify the Entry Requirements for your chosen Uniformed Services Career role. Educational Requirements / Entry Routes (Qualifications needed)
- [When does my course start?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/when-does-my-course-start/) - Channelside campus courses start at the beginning of September. Your enrolment and induction will take place over 3 days. The Sixth Form courses will have 1 day for enrolment (by appointment). Information, appointment date and times will be sent to you by email. Please ensure you attend this as you will be enrolled onto your
- [Why choose Furness College?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/why-choose-furness-college-2/) - By studying at Furness College, you have the prospect of gaining a degree validated by one of the UK’s top universities, all without the added financial costs of living away from home. As the largest provider of education and skills training in Cumbria studying with Furness College can offer you a wide range of benefits:
- [Why choose Furness College?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/why-choose-furness-college/) - By studying at Furness College, you have the prospect of gaining a degree validated by some of the UK’s top universities, all without the added financial costs of living away from home. As Furness College is the largest provider of education and skills training in Cumbria. ✓Our Benefits Our advice and guidance events provide an
- [University of Lancashire](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/the-university-of-central-lancashire-uclan/) - University of Lancashire works in partnership with Furness College to approve a number of courses delivered by the College, giving local students the opportunity to access higher education. Partner students are able to access the facilities and services at Furness College as well as being able to access a range of University facilities at the
- [Lancaster University](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/lancaster-university/) - Lancaster University has an excellent reputation, reflected by consistent high rankings in the UK's major university league tables - the Complete University Guide 2026 (10th), The Guardian University Guide 2026 (14th) and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 (15th). Lancaster was also awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the prestigious QS World Ratings. The evaluation features 5
- [Recorded Assessments](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/recorded-assesments/) - At our sixth form Rating Lane campus, new students in A Level, Cambridge Technical Level 3, BTEC Level 3, GCSE and Cambridge Technical Level 2 classes will have their progress formally assessed and recorded for each subject on Pro Portal approximately every four weeks against the level of their Target Grade (TG). These formal assessments
- [Our pastoral support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/our-pastoral-system/) - On arrival at college, your young person will have been allocated a Personal Progress Coach (PPC). The Personal Progress Coaches at the College are: Channelside - Mandy Stevens, Amanda Sneesby, Patsy Donnelly, Aimee Trelore and Bridgette Robinson. Sixth Form - Charlotte Harris The name of your young person’s PPC will be on their timetable. Please
- [Year 10 Taster Days](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/year-10-taster-days/) - 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 The Sixth Form and 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
- [Barnardo's](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/barnardos/) - Moving Mindsets
- [Reporting absence](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/reporting-absence/) - If your young person cannot avoid being absent during the college term, you should contact college by 9am each day they are absent, explaining their reason for absence to the college reception. If we have not heard from anyone about why a student is absent from college by 11am and they should have been in
- [ProPortal](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/proportal/) - Proportal is the software that gives parents and carers access to all the relevant information about a learner’s progress and performance on all parts of their Study Programme. We hope that access to ProPortal will provide you with a clear overview of your child’s progress to date. This Parent-Carer Guide to Proportal will explain how
- [Target Grades](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/target-grades/) - These are the minimum grades that we expect your young person to be achieving in their subjects given their prior performance at GCSE. Remember that these are Minimum Target Grades and the aim is to achieve your TG or better in all assessed pieces of work in all subjects.
- [Learning culture – from dependence to independence](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/learning-culture-from-dependence-to-independence/) - Your young person has come to college primarily to further their learning. They should make the most of trying to study more independently. There is a high correlation between hard work, attendance, personal organisation and final results. Students should make good use of ‘private study time’: Study area; learning hub; library; it rooms; unused classrooms;
- [Work expectations and independent learning](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/work-expectations-and-independent-learning/) - GCSE subjects/Level 2 subjects: minimum 3 hours per subject per week out of class. A level subjects/Level 3 subjects: minimum 5 hours per subject per week out of class. Students have independent learning sessions on their timetables. More information on these can be gained from the Learning Resources Team. These sessions are registered and held
- [Other Opportunities in College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/other-opportunities-in-college/) - The College runs Enrichment opportunities for our students. These range from volunteering and Young Enterprise to Duke of Edinburgh, sporting activities and being a part of the Students’ Union. Your child had the chance to visit the Fresher’s Fair advertising sign ups for these opportunities on September 18th. Please ask them if they signed up
- [Inclusion](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/inclusion/) - Inclusion provides services for students with learning difficulties/disabilities. If your child has an EHCP then contact Natasha Kenny (EHCP Lead) for support and advice. Student support in lessons is co-ordinated by Alice Woodward (Student Support Co-ordinator). If a student needs to be assessed for exam considerations such as extra time or a reader then please
- [Safeguarding](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/safeguarding/) - For details of our safeguarding policy click here. We take the Safeguarding of our students very seriously. Your child should inform Reception or other member of staff of: • Strangers in college (all students, staff, visitors and adult students will have lD lanyards) • Any concerns about their or other students’ safety eg – corridors
- [How do I pay for the course?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-do-i-pay-for-the-course/) - Tuition fee loans, that cover the full amount of tuition fee costs, are available to eligible full-time and part-time students. The tuition fee loan is not income assessed. You can apply online for student finance. You will not start to make repayments until you earn over the income threshold. You repay 9% of your income
- [What other financial support is available?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-other-financial-support-is-available/) - Furness College Financial Support The Furness College Financial Support is to enable students from disadvantaged backgrounds to study at University level. Successful applicants, who are awarded financial support, will receive: Full time students - a benefit of no less than £2,000 (max £1,000 cash, fee waiver of up to £1,000). Part time students - an award
- [Amazing Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/amazing-apprenticeships/) - Amazing Apprenticeships! New apprenticeships podcast HomeServe Foundation has created a new podcast series - All About Apprenticeships. The first episode explores the opportunities and incentives that apprenticeships can offer, the importance of apprentices for the future of our country and much more. Listen to the first episode now. T Level resource library T Levels are
- [PwC's Virtual Classroom](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/pwcs-virtual-classroom/) - No need for compromise On one of PwC’s Flying Start degree programmes, you’ll have the opportunity to go to university and start your career at the same time. You’ll get to work with world-class clients and be part of our highly skilled teams. Find out more here. Studying at university you’ll get to experience the
- [Teesside University](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/teeside-university/) - Teesside University.
- [University of Cumbria](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-of-cumbria/) - ‘Choose Cumbria’ – A ‘one-stop shop’ for up to date and relevant information about the University of Cumbria Visit our Choose Cumbria microsite as a one-stop shop for everything you need to signpost and provide advice. Here, you can access a range of key information such as our course search tool, virtual tours of our campuses and facilities, links to
- [University of Dundee](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-of-dundee/) - University of Dundee.
- [Work Experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/work-experience-2/) - Vodafone - Innovators Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/vodafone-virtual-work-experience/ Law Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/law-virtual-work-experience/ Teaching Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/teaching-virtual-work-experience/ Nestlé - Employability Skills Programme https://www.springpod.co.uk/nestle-employability-skills-programme/ Finance Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/finance-virtual-work-experience/ BT - Insight Day https://www.springpod.co.uk/bt-insight-day/ Journalism Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/journalism-virtual-work-experience/
- [KPMG Apprenticeship Programmes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/kpmg-apprenticeship-programmes/) - About our apprenticeship experience Our programmes offer apprentices the opportunity to work across different industries and are designed for those who have, or are about to, finish School or College - and span areas such as Audit, Software Engineering, KPMG Law and Data & Analytics. At KPMG, our apprentices gain valuable work experience, develop core
- [19+ Advanced Learner Loans](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/19-advanced-learning-loans/) - This is for learners aged 19+ in further education or training studying a second Level 3 and above. The loans are not means tested or credit checked and any individual who meets the criteria will be able to apply for a loan whether they're employed or unemployed - the loan will then be paid directly
- [What are the APD and PPC lessons on my timetable?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-is-the-sps-dlpd-and-ppc-lesson-on-my-timetable/) - APD (Academic Personal Development) are independent study sessions where you can complete assignments or tasks set by the tutor on the VLE/Moodle. This time can also be used to revise for exams and practise presentations. Personal Progress Coach (PPC) lessons are pastoral subjects, covering progression after college i.e., applying for jobs, university, apprenticeships etc. APD
- [Anything Else?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/anything-else/) - If you have any other questions, we will be pleased to help in Student Services. If we do not know the answer, we will help you find someone who does. Please contact Student Services to find out more: Please use the map to find directions how to reach us. Apply Online Now
- [A Level Law](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-law/) - Introduction to OCR Law Activity 1 – Law in the news Law is part of everyday life. Instructions: Look at the home page of a news website (e.g. BBC News). Try to spot the link that the law has with each story. The purpose of the activity is to show that there is a legal
- [Work Experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/work-experience-3/) - At Furness College, all 16-18 students are required to complete work experience/experience of work. Work experience gives you the chance to learn about what type of job you might enjoy, develop your CV and even give a boost to your UCAS points if you are considering University. We know this can be one of the
- [Work experience](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/work-experience/) - Work Experience is not only valuable and rewarding for students, but a course requirement. Students are expected to source their own Work Experience as a true reflection of the job search; however, we have a dedicated Work Experience Team on hand for advice and guidance. As parents/carers, you will be asked for consent via an
- [College Tours](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/college-tours/) - 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 Engagement Team: schools@furness.ac.uk Areas of interest: Cafes Clinical Skills Suite Construction Workshops Engineering & Motor Vehicle Workshops
- [How can I get financial support?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-can-i-get-financial-support/) - If you’re thinking of continuing your education at Furness College, then getting your hands on some much-needed cash is going to be high on your list of priorities. If you think you may not be able to afford to study, there are a number of ways you may be able to get help. General advice
- [College financial support (bursary)](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/college-financial-support-bursary/) - We offer a bursary for students who have a household income of £30,500 of below, this includes certain benefits. This fund can help towards uniforms, equipment, education visits, DBS costs, books, meals, travel, hardship payments etc. For further information about the college bursary visit: https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/financial-support/ For any queries, please call the financial support (bursary) helpline:
- [The University of Cumbria](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/the-university-of-cumbria/) - The University of Cumbria’s University Centre is housed in Furness College's £47 million campus - the first dedicated centre for Higher Education delivery in Barrow. It provides state-of-the-art facilities, including flexible study spaces, computing equipment and a core collection of library books. Interaction between HE students and the many FE students at the College is
- [I have been accepted for an apprenticeship. What do I do now?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/i-have-been-accepted-for-an-apprenticeship-what-do-i-do-now/) - Firstly, well done! Secondly, you will need to contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk / 01229 844 817 to let us know so we can update and withdraw your full-time course application. We will need your full name, date of birth and where your apprenticeship will be at. Important: Apprenticeship offers are often based on your already achieved grades
- [Can I change courses or subjects once I’ve started in September?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/can-i-change-courses-or-subjects-once-ive-started-in-september/) - Yes, you can but only before the October half-term of that year so you can catchup on the assignments. This will also depend on your predicted/final grades. Channelside – If you want to change courses you need to speak to your current course tutor and then be referred to Student Services. We will then review
- [What is enrolment and induction?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-is-enrolment-and-induction/) - Enrolment is the process of adding you to our system so you can officially become a student. We will review your grades and check you are on the correct course/subjects. We will also finalise your timetable. You will need to bring along a form of ID and your final grades/current qualifications. If you are a
- [College Timetable](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/college-timetable/) - Timetables are available once a student has been enrolled on the first day you start college. You will be able to view this on the MyFurnessApp on Google Play & Apple App Store.
- [I’ve attended college today but now I don’t feel very well. What do I do?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ive-attended-college-today-but-now-i-dont-feel-very-well-what-do-i-do/) - You should inform your tutor if you are in a lesson. If there is a gap in your timetable until your next lesson and you don’t feel well, then inform the reception team or your PPC. We will need to contact your next of kin to arrange transport home/inform them of your sickness. This is
- [I’ve started on my course but I can’t come in due to sickness/ I have an appointment, what should I do?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ive-started-on-my-course-but-i-cant-come-in-due-to-sickness-i-have-an-appointment-what-should-i-do/) - If you feel unwell, are late or have an appointment then you need to call our Absence line to report it. We’ll notify the tutor for you. To report an absence call: 01229 844865 Channelside 01229 828377 The Sixth Form Please show our reception team any medical appointment letters etc. so they can log this
- [Your bank account and financial support (bursary)](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/your-bank-account-and-financial-support-bursary/) - All financial support (bursary) applications require you to have a bank account so payments can be made directly to you. If you apply without including your bank details, it will cause delays and you won’t receive any payments you may be entitled to in time! We cannot accept a parent/guardian’s bank account unless there are
- [16-17 Railcard - Save 50% each time you travel](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/16-17-railcard-save-50-each-time-you-travel/) - You can purchase a 16-17 Railcard, getting 50% off your train fare! If you are in receipt of the college bursary you can get the £30 rail card fee reimbursed if you select the travel option. Visit www.16-17saver.co.uk/ for more information and to apply.
- [What you will need to open a bank account](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-you-will-need-to-open-a-bank-account/) - Proof of ID - A passport and full UK birth certificate (the short birth certificate will not be accepted). 13-15 year old's will also need proof of your parent/guardian identity and address (such as a utility bill dated in the last 6 months). 16-17 year old's will need proof of address (such as a letter from your
- [You’ll also need a bank account](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/youll-also-need-a-bank-account/) - We advise that you set up your own bank account. This will be a useful form of ID and help if you if applying for the college financial support (bursary). You can setup a bank account online or in branch. Depending on your age you may need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian to open
- [ID you will need to have before starting your course](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/id-you-will-need-to-have-before-starting-your-course/) - You will need to bring in a form of ID. You can bring in one of the following: A valid passport Birth certificate Bank card If you have one or all of these then you’re good to go. If you don’t, you can apply for them online: Apply for a first passport (if aged 15
- [Changing my contact details](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/changing-my-contact-details/) - If you need to change any of your contact details at any point, please call Student Services as soon as possible. It’s important for us to have up-to-date contact information. This includes your parents/guardians’ details. Please note that under Safeguarding and GDPR rules, we are not allowed to disclose any student information to anyone not
- [Holidays and Term Dates](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/holidays-and-term-dates/) - We strongly advise that no holidays should be taken during term time as this will have an impact on your coursework, attendance and bursary payments. Holidays should only be booked during the official college holiday period. If a student is due to take an exam i.e. GCSE, and has booked a holiday during term time
- [I can’t make it to my interview, can I re-book?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/i-cant-make-it-to-my-interview-can-i-re-book/) - If you can’t make it to your interview on the date and time given, you can call Student Services to re-arrange on 01229 844 817 or email Admissions@furness.ac.uk. If you decide you want to withdraw from your course/application at any point please let Student Services know as soon as possible so we can offer the
- [What happens after my interview?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-happens-after-my-interview-2/) - All correspondence will be sent to you by email. You will be given a conditional offer letter at interview if you are successful. Simply email Admissions@furness.ac.uk to accept (or decline) your offer. (Please provide your full name, date of birth and the course you have applied for.) We will send you further information during the
- [What happens after application?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-happens-after-my-interview/) - Your application will be processed and we will send you an email to say we’ve received it. We will then arrange an interview date for you and send you an invite by email. If you haven’t received any updates about your application or interview date, then you can call on 01229 844817 or email Admissions@furness.ac.uk. (Please
- [I have an EHCP/Learning Difficulty/Disability and need support, what do I need to do?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/i-have-an-ehcp-learning-difficulty-disability-and-need-support-what-do-i-need-to-do/) - If you require any support during your interview or time in college, our Learning Support team will be able to assist you. Please inform us if you have any learning difficulties, disabilities, allergies, medical conditions etc that we need to be made aware of. Our Learning Support team will then be in touch to discuss this
- [What do I need to wear for my interview?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-do-i-need-to-wear-for-my-interview/) - The good news is you don’t have to wear a suit (you can do if you like), but we want you to be comfortable, so you can a wear smart-casual outfit (this means you can wear trainers and jeans) or your school uniform if you’ve just finished there for the day.
- [How long is the interview?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-long-is-the-interview/) - Most interviews will take no longer than 30 minutes. What to expect: You will be asked questions about why you’d like to study the course; your future goals, hobbies and interests and you’ll be able to ask the tutor questions. We also welcome any parent/guardian or support worker to accompany you to the interview, especially
- [What should I bring along to my interview?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-should-i-bring-along-to-my-interview/) - You will need to bring a form of ID and your qualifications (either a letter or certificates showing your predicted or final grades), if you have them.
- [I don’t have my own email account. How can I set one up?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/i-dont-have-my-own-email-account-how-can-i-set-one-up/) - You may need to ask your parent/guardian for permission and help, but you can set up a free email account online using any of the following email services: Outlook: https://signup.live.com/ Gmail: https://accounts.google.com/ AOL: https://mail.aol.com/ Yahoo: https://uk.mail.yahoo.com/ Remember to choose a simple and appropriate email address, something you will remember and can use for university or
- [How do I apply to Furness College?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-do-i-apply-for-a-course/) - You can apply online now or if you want to ask us a question: https://www.furnessapplications.co.uk/courseenquiry.cfm Have a look at the courses that interest you and check the entry requirements at the bottom of the course page. If you are unsure on what to apply for, please speak to a teacher/careers advisor/parent or guardian. What you
- [I’ve changed my mind on the course/subjects I want to study. How do I change this?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/can-i-change-courses/) - We can amend your application for different course or subject(s), so you don’t need to apply again on our website. We will send you a new interview date and time by email when one is available. Please let us know by emailing Admissions@furness.ac.uk and provide your full name, date of birth and the course you
- [Childcare Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/care-to-learn-c2l/) - If you are a young parent and want to return to, or continue with your learning, then C2L can cover the cost of your childcare and transport costs. You can apply for C2L if you can answer yes to the following questions: You will be under 20 years of age on the day your course
- [Childcare Support](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/care-to-learn-c2l-2/) - If you are a young parent and want to return to, or continue with your learning, then C2L can cover the cost of your childcare and transport costs. You can apply for C2L if you can answer yes to the following questions: You will be under 20 years of age on the day your course
- [What do I do if I lose my lanyard?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-do-i-do-if-i-lose-my-college-card/) - You are required to wear your lanyard at all times while on campus. If you forget your lanyard you will need to report to reception, where they will issue you with a wristband to wear for that day. If you lose your lanyard the team in Student Services can print a new card and issue
- [Where can I get food during the day?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/where-can-i-get-food-during-the-day/) - Snacks, meals and drinks can be purchased from the cafes at Channelside and Sixth Form campuses. These are open from 8.30am - 1.30pm during term times. There are also vending machines for snacks and drinks and water fountains around each campus.
- [Can I have a look around the college?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/can-i-have-a-look-around-the-college/) - The college runs a number of open days and events. You can meet the staff, see the fantastic new facilities and find out about your life as a student. For a list of upcoming events click here.
- [Free Courses for Jobs](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/free-courses-for-jobs/) - If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life. A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or
- [Careers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/careers/) - The college provides a comprehensive careers service through Student Services. There is a comprehensive Careers Library with extra resources. If you are thinking about career options for your child, click here for Parental Guidance, which has useful careers information and advice from the Careers Writers Association. At our sixth form Rating Lane campus, specialist staff
- [Library/Learning Hub](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/library/) - The library issues subject text books. It also has a range of books for reading for pleasure and stocks periodicals required for subjects. These books should be returned in a timely manner, otherwise students run the risk of being invoiced for non-return of college property. The college usually runs enrichment opportunities for our students. These
- [Furness College Twilight Tasters](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/furness-college-after-school-clubs/) - 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 times are
- [CORE helps students secure jobs and progress in lockdown](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/impressive-engagement-and-progression-results-from-our-core-programme-which-works-with-16-18-year-olds-who-have-a-barrier-to-learning/) - Furness College’s CORE programme (Creating Opportunities for Real Education) supports students who struggle in a traditional college environment and give them the skills and confidence to progress into the workplace. During lockdown due to Covid-19, the CORE programme has seen 82 per cent positive progression into employment, Further Education or apprenticeships. Job opportunities were posted
- [How can I get personal and wellbeing support?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-can-i-get-personal-and-wellbeing-support/) - If you are experiencing difficulties, you can talk to us confidentially and we will provide the necessary support. We have a counselling service available for students and work closely with external agencies on health and welfare issues. The college is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students, staff, Governors and visitors.
- [Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-award-in-food-safety-for-catering/) - For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-1-2-introductory-welding-skills/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-1-certificate-in-introductory-welding-skills/) - Click here to download the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [NOCN Level 2 Award in Employability](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/nocn-level-2-award-in-employability/) - For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [NCFE Level 2 Award in Helping Skills](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ncfe-level-2-award-in-helping-skills/) - For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [Certificate in Understanding Excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/certificate-in-understanding-excellence-in-customer-service-for-hospitality/) - For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/l1-award-in-infection-prevention-and-control/) - This course will be delivered remotely through online learning. For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [NOCN Level 1/2 Certificate in Employability](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/l1-certificate-in-employability-skills/) - This course will be delivered remotely through online learning. For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [NCFE Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/l1-award-in-health-and-safety-awareness/) - This course will be delivered remotely through online learning. For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/catering-and-hospitality/) - Download the course specification here. For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/nvq-diploma-in-food-production-and-cooking/) - Download the course specification here. For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [NOCN L1/2 Certificate in IT User Skills](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/l1-2-certificate-diploma-in-it-user-skills-2/) - Click here to download the course specification. NOCN Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) - NOCN NOCN Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) - NOCN For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [NCFE L1/2 Certificate in Business Administration](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/l1-2-certificate-diploma-in-business-administration-2/) - Click here to download the course specification for Level 2 Business Administration. NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration (qualhub.co.uk) NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (qualhub.co.uk) For more information contact: Outreach@furness.ac.uk
- [BAE Systems](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/bae-systems/) - Download the BAE Systems PowerPoint here.
- [NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/nvq-diploma-in-food-and-beverage-service/) - For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-nutrition-and-health/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [VTCT Level 1 Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/vtct-level-1-award-in-an-introduction-to-the-hair-and-beauty-sector/) - This course is delivered through classroom-based learning and you can start anytime. For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Stakeholder management](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/stakeholder-management/) - This course will be delivered remotely through online learning. For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Course in Children's Welfare](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-course-in-childrens-welfare/) - Click here for the course specification. For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [IBM](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ibm/) - To build. To design. To code. IBM needs you! At IBM, work is more than a job -it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought
- [University of Edinburgh](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-of-edinburgh-2/) - Video Content Studying in Scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMgavQUnJZs Student Life www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJuUaen0hkI The UCAS Process www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqKbOcMetJE Why Go and Choosing www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG0Ml5YoZM8 Personal Statements www.youtube.com/watch?v=F728GY8R98Y General Resources Information Sessions (currently three times a week): https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/open-days-events-visits/online-information-sessions Degree Finder: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees Speak to Current Students: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/student-life/student-chat Virtual Tour: https://virtualvisits.ed.ac.uk/ug Accommodation: https://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/ 2022 Entry - Degree Finder When it comes to entry requirements
- [Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/yorkshire-wolds-teacher-training/) - Click here to download the flyer.
- [University of Leeds](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-of-leeds/) - Book a virtual HE talk or workshop We hope it won't be too long until we are once again delivering our on-campus and in-school events. In the meantime we are delivering a programme of live online talks and workshops. If you would like to book an activity, please email the Education Outreach Team. Virtually explore
- [LED Gel Polish](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/led-gel-polish/) - Download the course specification here. The course runs from 12.30pm-4.30pm for a duration of 3 weeks and it is delivered through classroom delivery. For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [University of Derby](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-of-derby/) - Join us to find out what studying at Derby could be like for you. We've got lots of activities planned and can't wait to show you around our campus, city and award-winning accommodation. Book your open day.
- [Manchester Metropolitan University](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/manchester-metropolitan-university/) - Digital Portfolio Guidance Are you applying to a course at our Manchester School of Art? Check out our new short video with top tips from lecturers to help you prepare your digital portfolio. You can also visit our website to find out more about the courses that require portfolios and the portfolio requirements for each
- [Northumbria University](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/northumbria-university/) - Northumbria University.
- [The Northern School of Art](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/the-northern-school-of-art/) - CREATIVE DEGREE TALKS by The Northern School of Art Take a look at a range of short 2-minute videos showcasing courses, facilities and student life at www.northernart.ac.uk
- [Unifrog](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/unifrog/) - Unifrog.
- [University of Sheffield](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-of-sheffield/) - 'Our Offer' to you We have created a range of presentations and workshops that we can deliver in your school or college both virtually and in person. List of opportunities here. All session timings are bespoke to the individual school or college. If you think of something not on the list, get in touch with
- [SpringPod](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/springpod/) - Springpod
- [UCAS Statement 2022](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ucas-statement/) - Download our 2022 UCAS statement here.
- [I am an adult, how will I be supported?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/i-am-an-adult-how-will-i-be-supported/) - Because many of our students are adults we recognize that some of them may not have studied for some time. Some students may therefore be worried about joining a college course or be unsure about which subjects to choose. We, therefore, provide a number of courses specifically designed to give help and encouragement while at
- [What are the timings of a college day?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-are-the-timings-of-a-college-day/) - Lesson times will vary depending on your course, students should consult their timetable for more information, available in the college app!
- [How will I be supported at college?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-will-i-be-supported-at-college/) - If you are under 19 and a student at Furness College, you will be supported by a Personal Progress Coach (PPC) who will work closely with the Student Services team. They will help you settle into College life and overcome any difficulties that may arise. They will also keep an eye on your attendance and academic progress
- [What if I don't get the GCSE grades I was expecting?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-if-i-dont-get-the-gcse-grades-i-was-expecting/) - Firstly, don't panic! There's a course available for everyone at Furness College - not attaining your expected GCSE grades does not mean your offer to study has been withdrawn. You may be asked to attend an advice session, to discuss whether pursuing your selected course is the right choice for you, or if another course
- [When can I apply and when will my interview take place?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/when-can-i-apply-and-when-will-my-interview-take-place/) - When you apply, your application will be acknowledged and an interview date provided. You will be informed of the outcome of your interview after your interview date. If successful in your first choice of course, you will be notified by letter. If not, you will be invited back to find an alternative. Some courses will
- [When can I apply?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/when-can-i-apply/)
- [Do courses have entry requirements?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/do-courses-have-entry-requirements/) - Yes, most courses do, though we do offer courses for those with no prior qualifications and we always treat everyone as an individual. If you are leaving school this year and looking to join us in September click here https://www.furness.ac.uk/16-18/year-11/. For other course requirements use the search function to find the course that best suits
- [I can't decide what type of course to take; what might help me choose?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/i-cant-decide-what-type-of-course-to-take-what-might-help-me-choose/) - To help you to decide it might be useful to ask yourself the following questions: What are my long term career goals? What are my interests? What subjects do I enjoy? What GCSE grades am I likely to achieve? Discuss your options with your friends, parents/guardians, careers teachers and Inspira advisor. Make the most of
- [Why should I choose Furness College?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/why-should-i-choose-furness-college/) - There are many reasons to study at Furness College. Furness College was judged to be a GOOD college by Ofsted in March 2019, with GOOD grades in all five main judgement areas of: GOOD – Overall Effectiveness GOOD – Effectiveness of Leadership and Management GOOD – Outcomes for Learners GOOD – Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- [If I have a problem who do I see?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/if-i-have-a-problem-who-do-i-see/) - You will be assigned a personal progress mentor who will help you settle in and is available to talk to about any problems.
- [Will I need to go to university if I come to sixth form or will I be able to get a job?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/will-i-need-to-go-to-university-if-i-come-to-sixth-form-or-will-i-be-able-to-get-a-job/) - You don't have to go to university, although you'll have the chance to apply. Many of our students successfully secure Higher Apprenticeships and apprenticeships with improved career prospects after coming to college.
- [Can we get student discounts?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/can-we-get-student-discounts/) - Yes, the Student Union sells cards with a range of discounts.
- [Who do I speak to if I have a transport question?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/who-do-i-speak-to-if-i-have-a-transport-question/) - Elaine McAteer in Student Services can help on 01229 844826. Bus timetables are on the Stagecoach website. and train timetables can be found here.
- [How long are lessons?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/how-long-are-lessons/) - Lessons are usually an hour.
- [Do you offer extra support in subjects?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/do-you-offer-extra-support-in-subjects/) - Yes, if you need help speak to your subject tutor about extra sessions.
- [What do I need to bring with me?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/what-do-i-need-to-bring-with-me/) - You need a file for your work, pen, pencil and a writing pad plus a calculator if you are doing mathematical subjects. Plus you'll need lunch money or packed lunch.
- [When is lunchtime?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/when-is-lunchtime/) - There will be a period between 12 and 2pm on your timetable for lunch. The canteen is open from 8.30am and has a range of daily specials such as sweet and sour chicken, a burger bar, sandwiches and snacks.
- [Do I have to be in college all day?](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/do-i-have-to-be-in-college-all-day/) - You'll need to be in college for all timetabled lesson time otherwise you are free to come and go. However, A Levels and Cambridge Technicals require considerable independent study time and we encourage our students to use our learning hub, library and IT suites.
- [Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-common-health-conditions/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in Health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-prevention-and-control-of-infection-in-health/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-end-of-life-care/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-dementia-care/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-understanding-dignity-and-safeguarding-in-adult-health-care/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-understanding-the-care-and-management-of-diabetes/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-falls-prevention/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-the-understanding-of-safe-handling-of-medication-in-health-and-social-care/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-the-awareness-of-mental-health-problems/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-understanding-behaviour-that-challenges/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children’s Mental Health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-understanding-childrens-mental-health/) - For more information contact: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Childhood Illnesses](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-childhood-illnesses/) - Course Content 1) Understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children 2) Understand common childhood illnesses 3) Understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-equality-and-diversity/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-ncfe-certificate-in-information-advice-or-guidance/) - Click here for the course specification. For more information contact businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-principles-of-team-leading/) - Click here for the course specification. For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [A Level Media Studies](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-media-studies/) - A Level Media Studies Workbook.
- [GCSE English](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/gcse-english/) - There have been many changes in the Education sector and far greater emphasis is now paid to maths and English. The Government recently introduced study programmes. A core principle of study programmes is that any student who has not achieved grade 4/5 or grade A* to C or above in maths and/or English GCSE, by
- [Functional Skills English](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/functional-skills-english/) - Functional skills English is divided in to three elements; Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening – you need to pass all elements to achieve your award. Any kind of reading will help you with your functional skills English. However, if you would like some practical activities to try, further resources can be found at the
- [A Level Photography](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-photography/) - A Level Photography Transition Project.
- [A Level Art](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-art/) - Art Transition Journal Project.
- [CTEC Business](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ctec-business/) - CTEC Business Level 3 Tasks The first unit of this course is called the business environment. You will develop a strong understanding of the business world, it’s different sectors and different forms of ownership. Therefore completing the tasks below will really help prepare you for study. Task One Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house . Companies House will tell
- [Speakers for Schools’ Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) programme](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/speakers-for-schools-virtual-work-experience-vwex-programme/) - https://www.speakersforschools.org/experience-2/vwex/
- [Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-principles-of-working-with-individuals-with-learning-disabilities/) - Entry Requirements Some knowledge of working in the sector required. Course Content 1) Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities 2) Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 3) Introduction to personalisation in social care 4) Principles of positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities 5) Introductory awareness of autistic
- [Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Health & Social Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-nvq-diploma-in-health-social-care/) - Entry Requirements Prior knowledge to working in the sector For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-nail-technology/) - For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Level 2 Certificate in Barbering](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/level-2-certificate-in-barbering/) - For further details email: businesssupport@furness.ac.uk
- [Holidays](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/holidays/) - Due to recent changes brought in by the DFE, we can no longer approve any holidays in term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. You should still inform us of these circumstances by writing a letter of explanation to the Head of area/Head of Sixth Form and ask the student to hand this in. No
- [College’s new digital Summer School will help ensure smooth return in September](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/our-new-digital-summer-school/) - Furness College has revised the way it will introduce students to its campuses as part of a digital transformation accelerated by the Coronavirus global pandemic. This year it will launch a Digital Summer School for all new and returning students to prepare them for the future way of working in September. Kerry Culley, learning resources
- [Jack turns a negative into a positive transforming his studies in lockdown](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/jack-turns-a-negative-into-a-positive-transforming-his-studies-in-lockdown/) - Media student Jack Griffiths has been recognised by his tutors for overcoming the challenges of learning in lockdown and making impressive progress. Jack, who studies the Level 2 Media Diploma at Furness College’s Channelside campus, said he had developed his study skills and improved his own time-management. “It was a new way of learning which
- [Case study – energy sector workplace internships at home](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/an-innovative-home-work-placement-initiative-that-3-of-our-a-level-physics-students-will-be-undertaking/) - When the Coronavirus hit and lockdown began, Barrow Sixth Form College physics tutor Vincent Leonard decided he did not want students to miss out valuable career experience. He worked with the Ogden Trust to access their summer internship programme with 70 hours of work. The Coastal Energy Internships programme normally provides bursaries for sixth form
- [Cumbria Sexual Health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/cumbria-sexual-health/) - Clinic's open poster
- [A Level Design & Technology](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-design-technology/) - Choose a product from around the house and produce a product analysis on it. You should use ACCESSFM to help you to analysis the product. You should aim to write a paragraph for each section. See link below to help. https://www.excitededucator.com/home/access-fm-examples Dismantle a product at home—ASK YOUR PARNETS FIRST!!! Take photos and record your
- [Channelside-Engineering](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/4669/) - Follow this link to help you gain an insight into what engineering will entail at Furness College: https://enginuity.org/innovation-lab/skills-miner/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=skills_miner_launch
- [A Level Computer Science](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-computer-science/) - https://www.sololearn.com/
- [Channelside-Hospitality](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-hospitality/) - Hospitality Industry Research Task You work in the marketing department of a Lake District hotel. Using Word, produce an A3 size poster (click on page layout and then size and then select A3) advertising your business to be displayed at a Tourist Information Centre. Your poster should include: An image of the hotel Its location
- [Channelside-Hair & Beauty](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-hair-beauty/) - Introduction to the hair and beauty sector Career opportunities in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Nail Services and Hair and Media Make-up The opportunities for working in the hair and beauty industry do not just stop at salons in the high street or in a residential area; there are a lot more opportunities available. Consider the following
- [Channelside-Sport](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-sport/) - Your Task: Produce a spider diagram that describes the Roles and Responsibilities of your chosen Sports career job role (e.g. Sports Coach, PE Teacher, Sports Performer, Sports Science, Physiotherapist, Fitness Instructor) Your Task: In the table below. Identify the Entry Routes and Requirements for your chosen Sports Career Job role. Educational Requirements / Entry Routes
- [A Level Sociology](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/a-level-sociology/) - Getting a head start in SOCIOLOGY Does society make us the people we are, or are we born this way? Sociology teachers at Furness College will provide a variety of materials for aspiring sociologists to work on between now and what we hope will be the start of a new academic year in September 2020.
- [CTEC Performing Arts](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ctec-performing-arts/) - Whether you are an actor, a dancer, a musician or a technician, the Cambridge Technical in Performing Arts has something to offer you. Students enjoy considerable success with many continuing their studies at university. Others progress to university where the communication and cooperation skills are seen as valuable commodities. Whatever your future plans, success in
- [BTEC Travel & Tourism](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/btec-travel-tourism/) - Have a go of the tasks below to help prepare you for this course in September. Find definitions for the following key terminology; Domestic Tourism. Intangibility. Recession. Interrelationships. Vertical Integration. Pandemic. There are many different factors which can impact upon a destinations tourism industry. This can include many external factors, which we would struggle to
- [Careermag for School Leavers](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/careermag-for-school-leavers/) - Find the right path for you with Careermag for School Leavers.
- [Checklist](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/checklist/) - Get proof of ID You’ll need some form of identification when you enrol at Furness College in September, so having an up-to-date passport, driving licence, provisional driving licence, bank card or CitizenCard really speeds up this process. You’ll also need ID for things such as opening a bank account or as proof of age, so
- [Channelside – Business](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-business/) - Business is a fast-paced and wide-ranging course that will test your communication skills as well as business knowledge. Read the scenario below and try the tasks to see how you get on as a business administrator. Please bring your completed work to your first lesson. Click here to download a Word document of these tasks.
- [Channelside – Early Years and Education](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-early-years-and-education/) - Considering a career in education or childcare? Complete the tasks below to get a head start in the exciting world of early years education. Click here to download a Word document of these tasks. Please bring your completed work to your first lesson. In every area of education and childcare, we need to have an
- [Channelside – Health and Social Care](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-health-and-social-care/) - With a career in health and social care, you'll be making a valuable contribution to your community. Have you got what it takes? Complete the tasks below! Please bring your completed work to your first lesson. Click here to download a Word document of these tasks. Task 1 Why do you want to study health
- [Channelside – IT](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/channelside-it/) - Digital is taking over, with the demand for computing professionals stronger than it’s ever been. Do you know what it takes to be a computer networker or do you dream of a career as a games developer? Try out our tasks below. Please bring your completed work to your first lesson. Networking This will give
- [National Careers Week](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/national-careers-week/) - National Careers Week
- [Parental Guidance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/parental-guidance/) - Parental Guidance
- [Careers Advice - The Guardian Jobs](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/careers-advice-the-guardian-jobs/) - Careers Advice - The Guardian Jobs
- [Find a Job](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/find-a-job/) - Find a Job
- [The Prince's Trust](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/the-princes-trust/) - The Prince's Trust
- [Career Connect](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/career-connect/) - Career Connect
- [Unifrog - The complete destinations platform](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/unifrog-the-complete-destinations-platform/) - Unifrog - The complete destinations platform
- [Find an Apprenticeship](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/find-an-apprenticeship/) - Find an Apprenticeship
- [Prospects](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/prospects/) - Prospects
- [UCAS Career Finder](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ucas-career-finder/) - UCAS Career Finder
- [UCAS](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/ucas/) - UCAS
- [National Careers Service](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/national-careers-service/) - National Careers Service
- [Inspira](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/inspira-2/) - Inspira
- [Attendance – be there](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/attendance-be-there/) - Attendance of 90% means that students are missing the equivalent of one day’s worth of College lessons every fortnight. Attendance of 80% means that students are missing the equivalent of one day’s worth of College lessons every week.
- [Beat | The UK's Eating Disorder Charity](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/beat-the-uks-eating-disorder-charity/) - Beat | The UK's Eating Disorder Charity Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Beat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Beat is a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and
- [Citizens Advice](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/citizens-advice/) - Citizens Advice The Citizens Advice network provides the advice people need for the problems they face and improves the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
- [Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS)](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/cumbria-alcohol-and-drug-advisory-service-cadas/) - Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) CADAS provides drug and alcohol services to individuals, family members and carers to support recovery in the community. CADAS’ aim is to promote harm reduction and support problematic substance use across all ages and geographical areas of Cumbria.
- [Cumbria Support Directory](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/cumbria-support-directory/) - Cumbria Support Directory You can use this to find advice and information about services and support available in Cumbria.
- [First Step | Free, talking therapies to adults (18+) in Cumbria](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/first-step-free-talking-therapies-to-adults-18-in-cumbria/) - First Step | Free, talking therapies to adults (18+) in Cumbria First Step is part of Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and provides free, talking therapies to adults (18+) in Cumbria. First Step can help with a range of common mental health problems including mild to moderate depression, anxiety disorders (such as chronic worry, panic
- [Inspira](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/inspira/) - Inspira Inspira is a leading career management and personal development organisation operating in the North West of England. Inspira’s mission is to empower young people and adults with the skills and confidence they need to reach their potential in life and work.
- [Kooth | Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/kooth-free-safe-and-anonymous-online-support-for-young-people/) - Kooth | Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop.
- [LGBThq Cumbria | Support & Social Centre for the LGBT+ Community](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/lgbthq-cumbria-support-social-centre-for-the-lgbt-community/) - LGBThq Cumbria | Support & Social Centre for the LGBT+ Community LGBThq is Cumbria's home for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and other information & advice services, community centre, anti-bullying campaigning, 3rd party hate crime reporting centre, conference facility, meeting space and hot-desking offices. The HQ acts as a central hub for several not-for-profit organisations.
- [Mind in Furness | For better mental health](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/mind-in-furness-for-better-mental-health/) - Mind in Furness | For better mental health Mind in Furness are on your doorstep, on the other end of the phone or online. Whether you're stressed, depressed or in crisis, Mind will listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner.
- [Project John | Homeless support for young people](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/project-john-homeless-support-for-young-people/) - Project John | Homeless support for young people Offering supported housing and tenancy support in Barrow-in-Furness. Assisting young people aged 16 - 25 years from being street homeless to managing their own tenancies.
- [Qwell | Online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for adults](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/qwell-online-counselling-and-emotional-wellbeing-service-for-adults/) - Qwell | Online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for adults Qwell is a lifeline for many adults in need of mental health support. The picture is complicated: people may be struggling with social determinants such as smoking, bad housing or unemployment which may be playing a major role in their wellbeing. Some are carers and
- [Safa | Self-Harm Awareness](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/safa-self-harm-awareness/) - Safa | Self-Harm Awareness SAFA is committed to improving the health and well being of its clients SAFA provides a necessary service within the local community, it is well established and has formed strong links and partnerships with the statutory and voluntary support services in the local area. SAFA offers a safe environment, help and
- [Samaritans](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/samaritans/) - Samaritans Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- [Sexual Health Clinics | Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/sexual-health-clinics-cumbria-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Sexual Health Clinics | Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sexual health clinics provide sexual health services for those with or without symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection and contraception including emergency contraception. All services are confidential, you can attend a clinic without a medical referral anonymously. Any information given will not appear on your medical
- [Student Finance](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/student-finance/) - Student Finance You may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra money on top of this, for example if you’re on a low income, are disabled or have children.
- [The Birchall Trust | Counselling survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse in South Cumbria and North Lancashire](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/the-birchall-trust-counselling-survivors-of-rape-and-sexual-abuse-in-south-cumbria-and-north-lancashire/) - The Birchall Trust | Counselling survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse in South Cumbria and North Lancashire The Birchall Trust offers free one-to-one weekly counselling sessions to male and females of all ages who have experienced rape and/or sexual abuse in South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
- [Unity Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service - Barrow-in-Furness](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/unity-drug-and-alcohol-recovery-service-barrow-in-furness/) - Unity Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service - Barrow-in-Furness Unity helps anyone over 18 who needs help relating to alcohol or drugs at services across Cumbria and in various other community settings.
- [Young Carers Services | Furness Carers - Barrow-in-Furness](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/young-carers-services-furness-carers-barrow-in-furness/) - Young Carers Services | Furness Carers - Barrow-in-Furness Support for young people (5-18 years old) who care for someone at home who is ill, disabled or frail.
- [Council Tax](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/council-tax/) - Do I have to pay Council Tax? If you are described as being on a "full programme of study" for the purposes of Council Tax, you can claim an exemption and should apply to your local authority. The College will send details of your course hours to the local authority.
- [Introduction to Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/-introduction-to-furness-college-and-barrow-sixth-form-college/) - 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.
- [In-Depth Workshops](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/in-depth-workshops/) - 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
- [Benefits](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/benefits/) - If you are receiving benefits, you may be able to continue claiming while you study but you should check, prior to starting your learning with: Jobcentre Plus; or your local Citizens Advice Centre; or
- [University Education](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/university-education/) - There are different financial arrangements for university education. You can obtain an application pack from March onwards each year for entry to a course in the following September. Please see our University Education page for more information.
- [Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/apprenticeships/) - You will normally be paid approximately £100 per week - some companies do pay more.
- [Teaching Programmes](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/teaching-programmes/) - The College runs two very successful courses that are related to teaching and training: the Certificate in Education (CertEd) and the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Both offer practising teachers (and aspiring teachers) the opportunity to formally qualify for a teaching career in the post-compulsory (further education) sector
- [Degree and Higher Apprenticeships](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/degree-and-higher-apprenticeships/) - Higher and degree apprenticeships provide a high-quality alternative to the traditional degree route. They combine skilled on-the-job training with higher level study to give you the skills needed to progress your career. Higher apprenticeships are delivered at Levels 4 and 5 and include professional, vocational and usually an academic qualifications. Some higher apprenticeships include a
- [Honours Degrees](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/honours-degrees/) - Honours Degrees normally require three years of full-time study (longer for sandwich options) and can also be taken part-time. The final year will often involve the production of a dissertation/advanced level project. Honours Degrees lead to the following qualifications: Bachelor of Arts with Honours [BA (Hons)], Bachelor of Science with Honours [BSc (Hons)], or Bachelor
- [Bachelor's Degrees](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/bachelors-degrees/) - Bachelor’s Degrees (or Ordinary Degrees/Pass Degrees) are courses of academic study that lead to the following qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng). Some subjects equip you for a particular career; others, like English, are not linked to one particular job type and can take you in one
- [Foundation Degrees](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/foundation-degrees/) - Foundation Degrees are work-related higher education qualifications, designed in close consultation with local and national employers to provide the specialist knowledge and skills needed within a particular sector. Foundation Degrees can be studied either full-time (over two years) or part-time (over three to four years). Students who have successfully completed a Foundation Degree programmes can
- [HNC/Ds](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/hnc-ds/) - Higher National Certificates (HNCs) or Higher National Diploma (HNDs) via BTEC/EDEXCEL are work-related higher education qualifications and are generally suitable for candidates who wish to progress from vocational type qualifications, advanced apprenticeships or as part of the Higher Apprenticeship framework or standard. They will provide you with an introduction to a subject. This qualification is
- [View 'Framework for Higher Education Courses (FHEQ)'](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/view-framework-for-higher-education-courses-fheq/) - There's a wealth of resources available over the Internet which might make your choice of course easier. Visit www.ucas.com for information on some well recognised resources.Furness College offers a range of higher education qualifications, from HNC/Ds and Foundation Degrees to Bachelor’s Degrees and Honours Degrees. Course Types Explained Furness College offers a range of higher education qualifications,
- [Parents’ Evenings, Option Evenings, Careers Events & Speed Networking](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/parents-evenings-option-evenings-careers-events-speed-networking/) - 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.
- [In School Specialist Subject Area Activity](https://www.furness.ac.uk/ufaqs/in-school-specialist-subject-area-activity/) - 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.

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