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Project Search is a one-year ‘transition to work’ programme designed for young adults with SEND who aim to secure employment in the community. All this week, we will be spreading the word about our supported internship programme, in proud partnership with DFN Project Search, Leicester City Council, and three fantastic host employers: Glenfield Hospital LeicesterLeicester...
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National Careers Week is the celebration of careers guidance and resources in education across the UK.To mark this week, Gateway College Careers have organised an ‘Alternative Work Experience’ week for our Science students to take part in – both at College and away from the classroom. On Monday, the focus was on introducing the week’s...
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Our annual Spring Term event welcomed a wonderful 180 visitors. There was a buzzing atmosphere around the college as we showcased our sixth form provision to its highest potential through displays, stands, presentations and lots of information Across the building, subjects were demonstrated by teachers in the classrooms. These subjects ranged from Science, Maths, Creative...
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We are celebrating the annual National Apprenticeship Week. In this article, we expand on why apprenticeships could be a great option for our students continuing their studies after Level 3. We also share interesting facts and information about our new supported internship programme and our T Level qualifications that have links to a broad range...
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Gateway Sixth Form College has been recognised for the role in championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace by the national charity DFN Project SEARCH. This award celebrates the college’s commitment to helping young adults with a learning disability or autistic young adults successfully enter full-time employment.  The award was presented by national charity DFN...
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“Tell them of us, and say for your tomorrow, we gave our today.” Gateway Sixth Form College were proud to welcome Mr Robin Jenkins from the At Risk Memorials Project, and Mrs Diana Brooks MBE and Deputy Lieutenant for Leicester and Leicestershire, representing the Lord-Lieutenant and His Majesty The King to the annual Act of...
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With the new academic year in full swing, soon we will be joining Year 10 and Year 11 students at their school Careers and Post-16 choices events, to help them think and decide about the next steps of their progression, after they finish secondary school. We will be visiting many schools around Leicester and Leicestershire,...
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The Careers and Employability department hosted a CPD event for all teaching and corporate staff at Gateway College. The purpose of the event was to create meaningful connections between educators, employers, and external stakeholders. This event presented a unique opportunity for curriculum members, Student Experience and Additional Learning Support teams to engage with industry experts,...
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Level 3 qualifications at Gateway College have seen a positive increase this year with 96% of our students passing their course. A massive 99% of our students passed their vocational qualifications in BTEC Level 3 as well as Extended Diplomas. We have also seen a 100% pass rate on many of our A Level courses...
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Extraordinary talent of Gateway College students recognised during NextGen Graduate Showcase at Framestore Studios in London  Gateway College students were recently recognised for their exceptional talent in Games, Animation, and VFX at the highly anticipated NextGen Graduate Showcase 2024, held at Framestore’s studio in London.  Framestore, the multi-Oscar-winning VFX and creative studio, is renowned for...
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