Luminate Education Group

The Park Lane Campus offers supported engagement programmes for learners aged 16–24 that are suitable for students with EHCPs.

“- Supported Engagement Programmes for learners aged 16-24 (Suitable for students with EHCPs)”

Visitor numbers at quieter open events are limited to reduce overstimulation and support visitors with SEND needs.

“We limit visitor numbers for these events to reduce potential overstimulation and best support those with SEND needs.”

The college commits to protecting students and staff, trains all staff in safeguarding and child protection, and provides a dedicated safeguarding team.

“We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection, and our dedicated Safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support.”

All staff receive safeguarding and child-protection training, and a dedicated safeguarding team provides advice and support.

“We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection, and our dedicated Safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support.”

Teachers have industry backgrounds and connect taught skills to workplace practice.

“Teachers come from industry and are able to draw on their experience to demonstrate how the skills being taught apply in the workplace.”

Animal Care and Land Management students receive at least four hours of practical work weekly in real working environments.

“One of the biggest aims for staff here is to make sure that students are practically competent in their fields, and students get access to a minimum of four hours practical a week – if not more. And they’re working in a real working environment, where they’re working with animals and the farm, and in an animal care centre and all the horticultural settings.”

Classes are small and staff-to-student ratios are high.

“Class sizes are small, staff to student ratios are high and innovative learning enables students to gain English and Maths qualifications alongside their study programme.”

The college works with employers to provide talks, workplace visits, live briefs and employability events that prepare learners for their next steps.

“We work with employers to arrange talks, workplace visits, live briefs and employability events – all geared to preparing you for your next steps.”

Students can take part in a wide range of enrichment activities, develop employer-valued skills and receive preparation for their next steps.

“We will support you in achieving your qualification as well as helping you prepare for your next steps, including moving into employment. Beyond the classroom, you’ll have the chance to get involved in a wide range of enrichment activities and develop skills that employers really value.”

The college's stated approaches include high expectations, inclusive learning and a commitment to excellence.

“These values will be underpinned by the following approaches: - High expectations - Trauma-informed practice - Restorative practice - Inclusive learning - Commitment to excellence”

The college describes its community as inclusive and diverse, with every student belonging.

“We are proud of our inclusive and diverse community, where every voice matters and every student belongs.”

Park Lane Campus is home to Leeds Sixth Form College.

“- [Leeds Sixth Form College](http://leedssixthform.ac.uk/)”

The campus's new C Block provides modern classrooms and science laboratories for Sixth Form Science and Sport.

“Our state-of-the-art C Block is now open! The home of Sport and Sixth Form Science, the brand new building features four modern classrooms, a sports studio, massage suite and three cutting-edge science laboratories.”

There is no direct application route; entry is handled through the EHCP consultation process.

“Please note, there is no direct application route for Pathways. We take students through the EHCP consultation process.”

A-level applicants choose their subjects and complete an online application through the Leeds Sixth Form College website.

“If you wish to study A levels, you can apply through the [Leeds Sixth Form College website](https://leedssixthform.ac.uk/my-application/). Simply choose your A level subjects and complete the online application form to get started.”

Courses are designed to support progression into employment, an apprenticeship or vocational study.

“our Enterprise & Employability courses are tailored to assist you in progressing to your chosen future, whether that is employment, an apprenticeship or vocational study.”

Engineering apprenticeships and T Levels can support progression to university or directly into employment.

“Both apprenticeships and T Levels can help get you to university or progress straight into employment.”

The ESOL department was rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

“The ESOL department was rated Outstanding by Ofsted.”

The college states that its ESOL department has one of the UK's highest achievement rates.

“The ESOL department has one of the highest achievement rates in the UK.”