Case Studies

Wakefield College

I have a work placement alongside my course where I am a teaching assistant at a local nursery which is perfect because this is my dream job.

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies

I have learnt skills such as how to work with new people because we work a lot with other classes.

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies

My favourite thing about the course is taking part in the performance such as the Christmas Performance and Summer Festival.

Performing Arts

I really enjoy the Dance course because you learn in the College’s Mechanics’ Theatre surrounded by other Performing Arts students.

Performing Arts

Studying at Wakefield College taught me so many transferable skills and gave me the independence I’ll need at university.

Maths & Science

Wakefield College gave me massive support – my tutors did an amazing job.

English & Humanities, Social Sciences

Through the course, I developed skills such as assertiveness, organisation, competence and planning.

Construction

I chose this course because it gave me the qualification I need to follow my career path into policing.

Public Services

I chose to at Wakefield College after attending an Open Event – it felt much more welcoming than other colleges and the tutors were brilliant.

Art, Design & Photography

I enjoy the practical aspects of the course such as handling the animals, feeding and cleaning them.

Animal Care

I’m going on to study Games Design and Programming at Staffordshire University, with the ambition of securing a career in the games design industry.

Digital Industries

I’m now working as a Police Officer, and my ultimate ambition is to progress into Firearms Police.

Public Services