Case Studies
School Leavers
I’m always learning something new on my placement and it has helped massively with my interpersonal skills and confidence.
Foundation Learning
I was so excited when I heard about the DFN Project SEARCH internship with Siemens because I’ve always wanted to work with trains.
Foundation Learning
My favourite thing about this course is being able to care for the animals – especially the ferrets.
Animal Care
I enjoy making new friends and learning lots of new things, for example, I’m doing GCSE English at the moment.
Foundation Learning
My favourite thing about the course has been meeting new people and learning new things.
Foundation Learning
I enjoy our activity and expeditions classes most – we have done a lot of activities with NCS (the National Citizen Service) such as rock climbing and raft building.
Public Services
I chose to study at Castleford College because the tutors were enthusiastic about helping me follow my passion.
Engineering
My course has helped me further build on my passion, teaching me communication, teamwork and hand eye coordination skills.
Construction
I really enjoy making and fixing machines and I’ve been able to fix things at home using the skills I’ve learned.
Engineering
The restaurant service days are my favourite part of the course, as I love seeing the end product of what I’ve made and people’s reactions to it.
Hospitality & Catering
All the tutors are supportive and give you personalised feedback which has helped me improve in all areas of dance, especially with picking up choreography quicker.
Performing Arts
The Public Services course has improved my confidence all-around and it’s going to set me up for my future as I want to do an apprenticeship with the fire service which we learn lots about.
Public Services