
Returning Students Start Dates 2026
- Posted by Mike Broda
- Categories News
- Date July 13, 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!
A Level Courses
Year 2
- Year 2 A Level students should return to college on Thursday 3rd September at 9:00am. Please collect your timetable from the LRC upon arrival.
- Students studying a Level 3 Extended Certificate as part of their A Level programme should return on Wednesday 2 September at 9:00am (apart from Business and existing Medical Science students which will be Thursday 3rd September).
Please can all students check MS Teams for their timetable.
Year 1
- Year 1 A Level students will start on Tuesday 1st September and Wednesday 2nd September
Vocational Courses
Business/ IT (Vocational)
(Timetable will be on MS Teams)
Tuesday 1st September
- Level 3 Digital Software Development T Level Year 2
- Level 3 Business, Marketing & Finance Year 2
Thursday 3rd September
- Level 3 Digital Software Development T Level Year 1
- Level 3 Business, Marketing & Finance Year 1
Sport/Public Services (Vocational)
(Check MS Teams for Room Number)
Tuesday 1st September 9am
- Level 3 Year 2 Sports Development and Fitness
- Level 3 Year 2 Uniformed Protective Services
Wednesday 2nd September 9am
- Level 2 Sport
- Level 2 Public Services
Thursday 3rd September 9am
- Level 3 Year 1 Sports Development and Fitness
- Level 3 Year 1 Uniformed Protective Services
Animal Management/Science (Vocational)
(Timetable will be on MS Teams)
Tuesday 1st September 9am
- Level 3 Year 2 Applied Science
- Level 3 Year 2 Animal Care and Management
- Level 3 Year 2 Animal Management
Wednesday 2nd September 9am
- Level 2 Animal Care
Thursday 3rd September 9am
- Level 3 Year 1 Applied Science
- Level 3 Year 1 Animal Care and Management
- Level 3 Year 1 Animal Management
Performing Arts (Vocational)
Tuesday 1st September 9am
- Level 3 Year 2 Dance (PDP) – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
- Level 3 Year 2 Drama (PTP) – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
- Level 3 Year 2 Music (PMP) – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
Thursday 3rd September 9am
- Level 3 Year 1 (Progressing from Level 2) – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
Creative Arts (Vocational)
Tuesday 1st September 9am
- Level 3 Year 2 Creative Practice – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
- Level 3 Year 2 Fashion – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
- Level 3 Year 2 Graphic Design – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
Thursday 3rd September 9am
- Level 3 Year 1 (Progressing from Level 2) – Meet in Cronton Playhouse
Health and Care (Vocational)
(Timetable will be on MS Teams)
Tuesday 1st September 9am – 4pm
- T Level Year 2
- Health Studies Year 2
Wednesday 2nd September 9am – 4pm
- Level 3 Health and Care Year 2A
- Level 3 Health and Care Year 2B
- Level 3 Health and Care Year 2C
- T Level Health Year 1
Thursday 3rd September 9am – 4pm & Friday 4th September 9am – 1pm
- Level 3 Health and Care Year 1A
- Level 3 Health and Care Year 1B
- Level 3 Health and Care Year 1C
- Health Studies Year 1A
Digital Built Environment & Engineering (Vocational)
(Timetable will be on MS Teams)
Tuesday 1st September 9am
- Level 3 Year 2 Digital Built Environment – IDEA Centre
- Level 3 Year 2 Engineering – IDEA Centre
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