Returning Student Start Dates 2026

Returning Student Induction Week: 1st – 4th September 2026

Welcome Back!

Returning students were given their return date information before the summer break. We encourage everyone to check their student accounts and Microsoft Teams for any updates from tutors about coming back to college.

You’ll find the return dates listed below. We can’t wait to see you again and hope you’re looking forward to another great year at college!

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Business / IT / Esports

Tuesday 1^st September

• Level 2 Business: B21
• Level 2 Information and Creative Technology: B20
• Level 2 Digital Technologies: B23

Wednesday 2^nd September

• Level 1 Business: B21
• Level 1 Cybersecurity Online Safety & Digital Skills: B26
• Level 3 Esports, Interactive Media & Enterprise Year 1: B20

Friday 4^th September

• Level 3 Esports, Interactive Media & Enterprise Year 2: B20

Health & Care

Tuesday 1^st September

• Level 3 Health and Care Year 2A: D18
• Level 3 Health and Care Year 2B: D14
• Level 3 Health and Care Year 2C: D21

Tuesday 1^st September & Wednesday 2nd September

• Level 2A Health and Care: D25
• Level 2B Health and Care: D24
• Level 2C Health and Care: D13/ D18

Thursday 3^rd September & Friday 4^th September

• Level 3 Health and Care Year 1A: D14/ D25
• Level 3 Health and Care Year 1B: D24
• Level 3 Health and Care Year 1C: D18

Early Years and Education

Tuesday 1^st September 9.15am – 4pm & Wednesday 2^nd September 9am-1pm

• Level 1 Health and Care and Early Years Group 1: D23
• Level 1 Health and Care and Early Years Group 2: D22
• Level 2 Children and Young People: D16

Thursday 3^rd September 9am – 4pm & Friday 4^th September 9am – 1pm

• T Level Year 1 Early Years: D16/ D23
• Early Years Level 2: D8/ D22

Hair, Beauty, Nails and Media Makeup

Tuesday 1^st September 9.30am

• E3 Hair & Beauty: C16
• Level 2 Hairdressing Year 1 GRP 1: C6
• Level 1 Beauty Therapy: C26
• Level 2A Beauty Therapy: C25
• Level 1 Media Makeup: C5
• Level 3 Media Makeup: C14

Wednesday 2^nd September 9.30am

• Level 1 Hairdressing: C16
• Level 2 Hairdressing Year 1 GRP 2: C7
• Level 2A Hairdressing 2^nd Year: C6
• Level 2B Beauty Therapy: C26
• Level 2C Beauty Therapy: C25
• Level 2A Media Makeup: C5
• Level 3B Media Makeup: C5
• Level 3 Nail Services: C27 (9.45am start)

Thursday 3^rd September 9.30am

• Level 2B Hairdressing 2^nd Year: C6
• Level 2 Hairdressing GRP 3 – 1^st Year: C7
• Level 2B Media Makeup: C5
• Level 3 Beauty Therapy: C25

Monday 14^th September

• Work-Based Learning 2 YEAR 2: C7 (10am -1pm)
• Work-Based Learning 2 YEAR 1: C7 (2pm-3.30pm)
• HNC Makeup Artistry: D15 (TBC) am, C14 (pm) – 10am-4pm
• HND: Technical Arts: AM – (TBC), PM (C14) – 10am-2pm

Tuesday 15^th September 10am – 2pm

• Career Launch Beauty Year 2: C27

Wednesday 16^th September 10am – 2pm

• Career Launch Hair Year 2: C16

Catering and Hospitality

Tuesday 1^st September 9.15am

• Level 1 into Catering and Hospitality: Meet C10
• Level 2 Certificate in Catering Year 1 GRP 1: Meet C10

Wednesday 2^nd September 9.15am

• Level 2 Certificate in Catering Year 1 Group 2: Meet C10
• Level 2 A Professional Cooking Year 2: Meet C10

Thursday 3^rd September 9.15am

• Level 2 B Professional Cooking Year 2: Meet C10
• Level 2 Patisserie & Confectionary: Meet C10
• Level 2 Food & Beverage Service: Meet C10
• Level 3 Food and Beverage Service: Meet C10

Thursday 10^th September 2pm

• E3 Catering Pathway: Meet C9

Construction

Tuesday 1^st September 9.30am

• Level 1 Joinery: A25/A23
• Level1 Brickwork: EC13
• Level 1 Plumbing: A26
• Level 1 Painting & Decorating: A24

Wednesday 2^nd September 9.30am

• Level 2 Joinery: A25/A23
• Level 2 Plumbing: A26
• Level 2 Painting & Decorating: A24

Thursday 3^rd September 9.30am

• Level 2 Brickwork: EC13
• Level 2 Electrical Installation: EC11/EC12
• Occ Studies Group A: A24

Friday 4^th September 9.30am

• Level 3 Joinery: EC13
• Level 3 Electrical Installation: EC11/12
• Level 3 Plumbing: A26
• Occupational Studies Group B: A24

Foundation Studies

Monday 7^th September 9am

• Pathway to Progression Groups: CZ05, CZ06, CZ07, CZ08, CZ09
• Pathway to Independence Groups: CZ11, CZ12

Tuesday 8^th September 9am

• Pathway to Vocation Groups: CZ01, CZ02, CZ03
• Pathway to Independence Groups: CZ13, CZ14

Wednesday 9^th September 9am

• Pathway to Progression – Group CZ10