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Shena Simon Campus

The campus has a range of facilities that will help give students a great college experience, including a spacious open plan Library with access to IT facilities and plenty of social spaces to catch-up with friends. Subject Areas Shena Simon is home to many of our adult courses.

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Celebrity Chefs to the Manchester College for Charity Launch

Andy Tran said: “It was a great experience working with James Martin, great to learn from a professional, and he gave me lots of advice.” Maxine Gunning, Head of Department, said: “I’m absolutely overwhelmed, the event was an all-round success and it exceeded my expectations.

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Age 19+

Learn moreAccess to Higher Education Just because you don’t have formal qualifications like A levels doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have the chance or the opportunity to study a degree at university. Choose an Access to Higher Education Diploma, and you’ll be able to bridge the gap and continue studying at a higher level. Our Access to Higher Education diplomas are delivered through our Higher Education partner, UCEN Manchester.

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Data Protection

Data Protection Data Protection Accessing your information Individuals have the right to access and receive a copy of their personal data, and other supplementary information.

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Who We Are

Our Size and Experience We are the largest School Liaison Team in Greater Manchester, with access to a wide range of resources. Our team members come from a diverse range of backgrounds, which means we each have something unique to offer in our advice and guidance.

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The Gatsby Benchmarks: Still at the heart of educational reform

For example, Benchmark 2 describes what “Good” looks like and how students and parents should have access to high-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities, and that Labour Market Information (LMI) should be included in all areas of study.

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Performing Arts at The Manchester College

We’re located just five minutes from Piccadilly Gardens, but we are also walking distance to the Royal Exchange Theatre, our corporate partners HOME, and Hope Mill. “Students don’t need to have had access to the arts at school to come to us. It’s massively important that people from all different backgrounds are represented in our art and culture.

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The Chefs Forum Academy with Andrew Green

Andrew was recently shortlisted for 'Empowering Potential Leader Award' at the Northern Leadership Awards and was able to share with the students the perspective of a hiring employer. He said: We want to see that you can work hard. Be yourself but make a real effort to show the employer that you are reliable, fast on your feet and have a can-do attitude.

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Policies

Not smoke on site, except in clearly designated areas, where a “Smoking Permitted” sign is displayed. Access to college ID badges must be worn at all times other than in practical vocational classes.  ID badges must be visible and worn outside of clothing.

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"My journey at The Manchester College has been overwhelming" - our A-Level students reflect on their 2017 results

He is now off to Leeds University to study engineering. The 18-year-old said: “I am so happy because at one stage it looked like I might not get the grades I needed.

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Pastoral Hubs

Pastoral Hubs Our Pastoral Hubs are available on each campus to provide students with a safe space to access support. Here, you can attend drop-in sessions, workshops and find resources to support you on your journey whilst you study at The Manchester College. 

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Trade Union Education

Diplomas Our range of Diploma courses have been developed to support experienced union representatives and officials to take their learning to the next level. We currently provide access to three Diplomas which are all delivered over 36 weeks through flexible and blended learning. This approach combines classroom based learning with online sessions via Microsoft Teams.

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