Welcome to Plumpton College

Transition Event

Foundation Learning, Level 1 and Level 2: Tuesday 30th June | 09:00am - 16:00pm
Level 3 & T Levels: Wednesday 1st July | 09:00am - 16:00pm

Attendance at this Transition Event is a condition of your offer of a place at Plumpton College in September, and therefore your attendance is mandatory.

The purpose of the day is to:

Ensure you are on the right path for success, the day will comprise carefully designed activities to:
Assess suitability for your chosen course
Ensure attitude and behaviour aligns with our college values
Take part in engaging activities that will help you settle in smoothly and reduce anxiety
Start forming friendships with future classmates
Meet your course teachers and ask questions
Explore the campus and become familiar with your surroundings

On the day you will need to bring a copy of your academic reference and attendance report if you have it available.

Progress Review Meetings (Foundation Learning Students: Entry Level 3, Level 1 & Supported Interns ONLY)

Foundation Learning students are invited to three Progress Review Meetings throughout the academic year, either in person or via Zoom.

Save the following dates in your diary:

w/c 19th October 2026
w/c 8th February 2027
w/c 17th May 2027

Progress Review Meetings (Outreach Programme Students ONLY)

Save the following dates in your diary:

w/c 14th December
w/c 22nd February
w/c 12th April

Transition Days (Outreach Programme Students ONLY)

28th August
2nd, 3rd & 4th September

APPLYING FOR A BURSARY

Bursary applications for 2026/2027 open from May 2026

Bursaries are Funds given directly to the college by the Government, funding directly from the college or the Plumpton College charity to help students who face financial hardship in accessing or continuing with further education. Eligible students can apply online and if the bursary criteria is met, then a bursary can possibly help with the following:

College Bus travel
College Accommodation
Course equipment/ kit
College meals (16-18 yrs)
One Educational trip

If you require any assistance in logging in or accessing the online application form or unsure of which bursary you qualify for, please email our Bursary Officer at bursary@plumpton.ac.uk or phone 01273 892102. They will be happy to help.

TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE

Booking opens mid-july 2026.

The best way to travel to college is through our extensive bus network which is for Plumpton College students only. Tickets can be purchased through Zeelo where you'll find information on timetables, prices, routes and more.

Buses arrive and depart from two locations on campus depending on your bus route - down by the Sports Field and up by the Animal Management Centre.

For drop-off points, please use one of the car parks next to the Sports Field and Animal Management Centre. Students can also park in these car parks for free.

Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Team
If for any reason you feel you need any help with your own wellbeing, mental health or safety at college, visit our fantastic team who can support and advise on a range of issues. Sarah, Tracy, Lisa & Grace are here to help!

Student Services
One stop shop for travel, residential services, enrichment, becoming a class rep, Students' Union and Ambassador roles.

IT Team: helpdesksupport@plumpton.ac.uk

If you have completed enrolment, we recommend connecting your devices to the Plumpton network so you have access to Wi-Fi ready on your first day.

Wearing your College lanyard

Wearing a college lanyard is compulsory at all times when you are on the College campus.

Your lanyard is used to access certain services such as food in the dining room, loaning out library books, accessing areas of the college and most importantly, wearing a lanyard helps us ensure we can identify those who have a right to be on campus and around our students.

Students will incur a £5 fine for not wearing or losing their lanyards.

Your lanyard will be issued to you once you have signed your Learners Agreement which your Programme Manager will do with you as part of your induction.

Enrichment

In addition to your studies, we believe passionately in providing you with opportunities for you to get involved in extracurricular activities while you’re at College.

This could be to;

Try something new
Play a sport – keep fit
Join a support group or society
Meet new friends
Volunteer and make a difference

The enrichment schedule will see dedicated timetabled slots on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays filled with a mixture of clubs, societies, activities, workshops, sports, guest speakers and much more.

Being at college will allow you to step into independence and begin making your own choices and decisions, taking charge of your actions to build a bright and successful future. 🌟

Plumpton College is a professional workplace where three things matter most: respect, independence, and dedication.

On your course, aim to be the best version of yourself. Your success here will depend on:

Showing up – attendance matters.
Getting involved – contribute to lessons and practical assignments.
Meeting deadlines – stay on top of your assessments.
Being prepared – have the right equipment for practical lessons.
Staying curious – ask questions and deepen your understanding.
Chasing your dreams – know your goals and work towards them.
Reflecting and growing – continuously build on what you know.
Stand out! Whether you're aiming for higher education, an apprenticeship, or jumping straight into the workforce, be the best candidate you can be.

Outside of your studies – make the most of all the enrichment opportunities to;

Develop different interests
Meet like-minded people
Learn new skills
Build self-confidence
Volunteer to make a difference to others
Keep fit, both mentally and physically

For many students, we are your first experience of college life which can feel really daunting. We hope you are excited about the possibilities the next couple of years can bring you and if you’re ready for the challenge we’re here to support you every step of the way!

We can’t wait to welcome you to College in September to start this exciting new journey together.

We've put together a timeline for all parents & carers. Find a roadmap of travel, bursary application, Student Welcome and Parent & Guardian Welcome evenings, equipment and kit lists, and when you should expect to hear information prior to the start of term.

Dates for your diary: Transition Events, Parent Welcome Evenings & Progress Review Meetings

View the map provided to find the locations of all our key student services, including where to grab lunch, snacks, parking, bus locations, and more.

Student Info