How Bury College provides ESOL learners with an introduction to life in the UK
ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners from our Step Up to Prospects course recently celebrated their achievements over the last year.
Tuesday 4th July 2023
We are delighted that you will be joining us at our Bury College Vocational and T Level Introductory Day on Tuesday 4th July. Please see below some key information about the day:
During your 2.5-hour session you will have the opportunity to:
- Try out your course before you start in September
- Meet your supportive and experienced tutors
- Make new friends from your course
Arrival Instructions
When you booked your place on the Introductory Day, you will have received a confirmation email and ticket detailing your course, the time that you are due to attend, and which building to report to. Your ticket is also at the bottom of your reminder email. Please if possible have this to hand on arrival. There will be lots of staff available to support you.
You will be attending either the morning or afternoon session:
- The morning introductory session (9:30am – 12:00pm). Please ensure you have arrived ready for your session starting at 9.30am.
- The afternoon session (1.30pm – 4.00pm). Please ensure you have arrived ready for your session starting at 1.30pm.
On your booking confirmation you will have either been instructed to report to the Woodbury Centre, the Millennium Centre or the Health and Digital Centre. Please see below a campus map.
Sessions
Your session will be for 2.5 hours and during which you will have an opportunity for a comfort break. We have a number of catering facilities and social spaces on campus that will be available for you to use on your Introductory Day, these include:
- A Level Centre Canteen – A Level Centre, Ground Floor
- Millennium Centre Vista – Millennium Centre, Ground Floor
At our onsite catering facilities, you can pay with cash or on card (a minimum spend of £2.50 is required on card).
Additional Learning Support / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Should you have any SEND requirements, please contact our Additional Learning Support Team on SEND@burycollege.ac.uk including your name, the event you have signed up for and your support requirements.
Health and Safety
There are no fire drills planned for the day. Therefore, if the alarm sounds please follow the directions of the Bury College member of staff to the nearest fire evacuation point.
Safeguarding
Please note, due to attendance at this event being voluntary, we will not be monitoring attendance or reporting any absences throughout the day.
Attendance
This is an applicant only event, therefore parents/carers are unable to stay the event. If you can no longer attend please contact our Admissions Team on 0161 280 8200 or by email at admissions@burycollege.ac.uk
Additional Information
If you are joining us for a Public Services or Sport taster session, please wear appropriate clothing for practical activities. If you are attending for a Performing Arts session please wear appropriate clothing (preferably black clothing).
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury College!
