Welcome to the latest edition of the Kirklees College Parent/Carer Newsletter.
Here you will find good news from our college community and some more important updates.
For all students, making the most of college life is as important to their experience as the course they study. We are a collaborative, inclusive, supportive, and fun campus offering everyone the chance to make great memories as they prepare for a successful future.
Over the next few weeks, there will be a number of exciting enrichment events taking place. Please ask your young person to check student portal for upcoming events.
Whether you are applying for grants or loans or need to understand the types of support and funding available.
Visit the Financial Support page
The college is committed to providing the highest standard of support for our learners with Special Education Needs or Disabilities (SEND) ensuring you enjoy a fulfilling learning experience.
We are committed to supporting all of our students wherever we can, regardless of their background or situation.
Not every student wants, or needs, the same route after school or college.
BTEC Higher Nationals (HND/HNC) are level 4 and 5 qualifications that
offer a practical, career-focused pathway that can help your child build
real-world skills, gain confidence and progress towards employment,
further study or a full degree.
Discover the range of higher-level qualifications at Kirklees College here.
All Kirklees College students are part of a supportive and respectful community. By signing up to our ABC Pledge, they agree to:
Attend – They need to be on time for all their timetabled learning activities.
Behave – They need to show Kindness, Unity, and Excellence in everything they do.
Commit – Engage fully and take responsibility for their learning.
Together, we create a positive and successful environment for everyone!
Here are some simple ways that you can help your young person thrive:
If your young person is currently studying for a GCSE in Maths or English, please can you make them aware of all the dates and times.
Please also ensure you don’t book a holiday during these dates.
It is really important that students maintain high attendance levels to support them in achieving the best possible grade in their course.
MIMO stands for ‘Miss It Miss Out’ and is our absence reporting system at Kirklees College.
If your young person can’t attend, please notify the college: Text: 07860 097457 Using ONE of the text BUZZ words above, send your text using this format: MEDICAL(space)enrolment number. Example: MEDICAL 110275.
Do you work with a business that could partner with Kirklees College?
Kirklees College is proud to partner with a wide range of local and national employers. Only with the support of employers can we better prepare our students to make a successful transition into work.
Check out the employer section of the college’s website to find out we can help your business.
You can also contact the Kirklees College Business Development team on LinkedIn.
Looking to gain a career-enhancing qualification? At Kirklees College, we offer a range of subject areas at our centres in Huddersfield and Dewsbury, and across local community centres.
Check out the range of courses on our website for more information.
Gambling Harm Prevention & Education Programme
NECA offers interactive awareness workshops aimed at young people aged 10-25. The workshops cover important issues including:
To find out more, please email empoweringyouth@neca.co.uk or call 0191 414 6446
T Levels Week 2026 is a great chance for T Level providers like Kirklees College to celebrate T Level students
Kirklees College is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new apprenticeship partnership with Jingdong Logistics, a supply chain
Sumayya Joggee is another fantastic advert for how returning to education can help change your life. Before returning to education,