Welcome Home-Educated Students
Want to know your
travel options to get to
college?
We’re proud to support your next steps in education toward your dream career.
If you’re home-educated and wish to join us, please ensure you’re registered with your local authority and will then receive Open Evening details.
Not registered or want direct updates? Contact Mitch Spencer (EHE Co-ordinator) at mitch.spencer@weston.ac.uk to join our mailing list.
In Year 11, home-educated students can study English and Maths at college, either as GCSEs or Functional Skills, as well as optional courses and qualifications. Students will also receive careers advice, guidance on next steps, and campus tours.
Join our Friday morning drop-in at our South West Skills Campus ECO House to meet the team and learn more.
Over the years we have helped many Home-Educated students achieve their dreams, let’s take a look at some of the success stories:
OUR HOME EDUCATED SUCCESS STORIES
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Awards
There are many amazing success stories and awards to celebrate when it comes to Home-Educated students that have gone through Weston College, but we want to shout about some recent events in particular where Home-Educated students have gone above and beyond to achieve. These events include winning awards in the Celebration of Success and at the Business Awards. Here are some of our recent Home-Educated winners:
MEET THE SCHOOL LIASON TEAM
The School Liaison team help to bridge the gap between school and college by offering information, advice and guidance to school leavers about all things Weston! You may see us in your school delivering a presentation in assembly or through a school leaver event at college, either way be sure to come and say hello!
Discover Our School Liaison Services and Campus Tours
To find out more about our School Liaison Team, book a campus tour, or check out our services for schools, students or parents, click our ‘School Liaison Team’ landing page.
From Home-Educated to Weston: Inspiring Student Profiles
At Weston College, we want you to know that any career is achievable if you work hard, and we will encourage and support whatever pathway you choose, whether you have figured out what that is or not. Here are some examples of Home-Educated students who have chosen and excelled in their chosen pathways:
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
She excelled in the Re-Engage programme, particularly in Hospitality, supporting peers and gaining experience in a local café. With guidance, she transitioned successfully into Level 1 Animal Care.
Kiera’s resilience, adaptability, and determination make her journey truly inspiring.
Re-Engage Programme & Animal Care, Level 1
Carpentry
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Travelling in?
Travel is an important factor to consider when starting something new, therefore when enrolling to college, we want to make sure that travel is not something deterring you from choosing Weston College.
Weston College consists of three main campuses including Knightstone, Loxton, and South West Skills, but also other more specific campuses such as Puxton, Health and Active Living Skills Centre, Winter Gardens, Weston Bay, and the Construction Training Centre.
We are an environmentally sustainable college and encourage learners to travel economically. This includes travelling to college by bus or train, or lift sharing with friends. See below to find out the best route to get to your campus
TRAVELLING BY BUS?
When travelling by bus, the best bus operator for your journey is First Bus, and by being a Weston College student, you can get a subsidised bus travel pass to save you money on your journey.
FIRST BUS MTICKET +
5 DAYS A WEEK £110
7 DAYS A WEEK £165
APPRENTICES PASS 17 WEEKS £165
PRICES ARE PER TERM (3 TERM YEAR)
VIEW ROUTES & TIMETABLES WHERE CAN I BUY & HOW DO I USE? TRANSPORT INFO FOR SEND STUDENTS
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN?
When travelling by train, there are two train stations located in Weston-Super-Mare or Weston Milton depending on your main campus, and then it’s just a short walk to campus. Being a Weston College student, you can get a great discount on a railcard to save you money on your journey.
If you’re 16 or 17, you can purchase the 16-17 railcard and get half price train travel on most journeys.
If you’re between 18 and 25, you can purchase the 18-25 railcard and get 1/3 off train travel on most journeys.
Live Locally? Here’s the most efficient routes…
Luckily for you, there are several bus and train routes that connect our campuses to surrounding areas. We have explored each local area and outlined some of the most efficient routes to get to your campus.
To find the best route for you
