Support & Advice for Parents & Carers
Advice on how to guide your young person on their next steps in Education
Support Available
Financial Support
Don’t let money become a barrier to education. At LCB we can offer financial support to make college more accessible. From bus passes to free meals and much more. Apply for bursary support today.
For more information contact bursary@lcb.ac.uk
Inclusive Learning
If you feel your young person will need additional support whilst at college please let us know as soon as they apply so that the College can make the reasonable adjustments required to help.
We offer the following disability access at both our North Street and South Bank campuses for visitors, staff and students:
- Disabled parking for blue badge holders
- Lifts to access all floors
- Disabled toilets
- Full wheelchair access
- Hearing loops available in communal areas
Pastoral Support
There is a lot going on in the life of our students. Our Progress Coaches are available to offer support from mental health, careers and just general encouragement. Located on the ground floor at both of our campuses, they are easily accessible to all students and apprentices.
Support Available
Financial Support
Don’t let money become a barrier to education. At LCB we can offer financial support to make college more accessible. From bus passes to free meals and much more. Apply for bursary support today.
For more information contact bursary@lcb.ac.uk
Inclusive Learning
If you feel your young person will need additional support whilst at college please let us know as soon as they apply so that the College can make the reasonable adjustments required to help.
We offer the following disability access at both our North Street and South Bank campuses for visitors, staff and students:
- Disabled parking for blue badge holders
- Lifts to access all floors
- Disabled toilets
- Full wheelchair access
- Hearing loops available in communal areas
Pastoral Support
There is a lot going on in the life of our students. Our Progress Coaches are available to offer support from mental health, careers and just general encouragement. Located on the ground floor at both of our campuses, they are easily accessible to all students and apprentices.
Applying for a Course
Research
The first step when looking into the next step after they leave school is to research the options available.Â
Further education isn’t like school. At college a students would be expected to exercise some independence. They will need to get to college on their own in time, seek out resources available to them such as placements and enrichment as well as focusing in on one subject rather than the varied school curriculum.
For more advice on how to support them with this transition, visit the ParentKind website
Applying for a course
Once they’ve decided which course they would like to apply for, visit the course page on the website and click apply.
Applications normally go live in October for the following September start date with many of our courses filling up before Christmas. Early applications is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
We recommend they apply for multiple courses as many of our courses fill up quite quickly and they don’t want to be disappointed if they are placed on a waitlist.
As part of the application process they will need to attend a Welcome day which are held between February and June. They will also need to Enrol onto the course which takes place in the last week in August.
If they need some inspiration on which course to apply for, or to understand what life at college is really like, visit our next open event.
Getting an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a great choice for someone who wants to continue to learn but do it whilst they’re also earning a salary.
Most employers start advertising apprenticeships from February and they can be quite competitive.Â
There are many ways to find an apprenticeship. Our first recommendation would be to visit the find an apprenticeship service who advertise all the apprenticeships available. We also recommend reaching out to friends and family to see if they know any companies willing to take them on as an apprentice.
We recommend that your young person also applied for a full time course as a back up option. It’s also easier to get an apprenticeship whilst studying on a full time course as our employer partners often pick from our classes first.
Admissions
What to Expect
Typical Week
College can look quite different to what your young person is used to.
Most of our courses are between 3-4 days a week. We purposely leave 1-2 days free so our students have the opportunity to gain some work experience to boost their CVs. This could be a part-time job or we can support them in finding a placement.
Most students take a few weeks to adjust to how LCB is different to school. From no uniforms to calling tutors by their first name, there are a few small changes to help them transition from school to the work place.
Our students are treated like they would be in the workplace. We talk to them with respect and have high expectations for them whilst they’re with us.Â
Inclusive Classroom
At LCB we’re passionate about supporting our students to succeed. We understand how creating the right conditions for learning is vital to ensure their success.
That’s why we’ve created the Inclusive Classroom.Â
This model creates a calm, respectful and consistant learning environment that prioritises our students learning needs.
What we expect:
- Students must attend all lessons on time. Not only is this important for their learning but it’s also a key behaviour that employers ask us about when they’re looking to hire our students
- Coats, hats, hoods and headphones can not be worn in college. This means students are ready to learn when they walk through our door.
- Mobile phones can’t be used in the workshops or classrooms. These can be a significant distraction to their learning.Â
A Parent's View
Employability
Parents and carers play a key role when your young person is making their decision on what their next step will look like.Â
Luckily, there are several independent websites available to help you, help them.
- Leeds Labour Market Information
- National Careers Service
- Go Construct
- Parentkind
- Amazing apprenticeships
- Go Higher West Yorkshire
Remember this can be overwhelming for both you and them. If you need some extra support, contact our careers team on careers@lcb.ac.uk
