Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form

07/09/2026

Your college café just got a serious upgrade!
Welcome to the brand-new café at Nelson and Colne College. A space designed for you to grab a Starbucks, catch up with friends, get some work done or simply take a break between lessons.

Enjoy Starbucks drinks at lower prices than typical retail shops, along with a selection of hot and cold food for when you're feeling hungry. Our trendy furniture, booths and social spaces create the perfect setting to relax, study or spend time with friends.

And this is just one of the many reasons why life at NCC is different! ✨

Still looking for the right fit? There's still time to enrol at NCC. With a college experience built around you, we'd love to show you what we have to offer. Start where you are. Get where you want to be. Choose Nelson and Colne College.

05/09/2026

Getting to college shouldn’t be the hardest part of your day. 🚌

At Nelson and Colne College, we make it easy to get here and back with 5 direct bus routes serving areas across East Lancashire and beyond, dropping you right on campus.

From Burnley to Barnoldswick, Clitheroe to Todmorden and more, there’s a route that could get you to the Number 1 College in the country.

Get there. Get home. No hassle.
Find out more about travelling to NCC: ncc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/travel

04/09/2026

Not sure what’s next after GCSEs? Come and see what NCC is all about! Join us at one of our upcoming Open Events, explore your options, check out our facilities and find the course that’s right for you.

Why NCC? We’re officially the Number 1 College in the country and have been Ofsted Outstanding for over 20 years.
Big ambitions start somewhere. Start yours at NCC.

Check out our Open Event dates and register at: ncc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/events (LINK IN BIO)

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

The NCC 2027/28 Prospectus is now LIVE! Discover the wide range of courses on offer at Nelson and Colne College! 📚 Whatever your ambition or goal, we have a course for you! Want to get your hands on a copy? Look out for one of our Schools Team members in your school or visit one of our Open Events! ncc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/events

02/09/2026

Get exceptional hair treatments that won’t break the bank at our Aspire Training Salon! ✂️💇‍♀️

Enjoy hairdressing & barbering treatments at a fraction of high‑street prices, delivered by our fully trained students using professional salon products – all supervised by expert staff.
✅ Cuts, colour, blow‑dries & barbering
✅ Prices from just £2–£5
✅ You save – our students gain vital assessment experience

📍 Available at our Aspire Training Salon at Accrington and Rossendale College and Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form
📞 Book now – appointments fill fast!

01/09/2026

An end of a busy first day, and 98% of our learners have told us they would recommend Nelson and Colne College based on their first day! 🎉 Join the Number 1 College in the Country that has been rated Ofsted Outstanding for over 20 years! Visit ncc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk to find out more

30/08/2026

Starting college next week? You've got this. And more importantly, you've got us.

We know starting somewhere new can feel exciting, nerve-wracking, and everything in between. That's why our teams are ready to support you from the moment you arrive.

Need help finding your classroom? We'll show you the way. Got questions about your timetable, studies or college life? We'll be there to answer them. Looking to make new friends and settle in? You'll be joining a welcoming community where you can connect with people who share your interests and ambitions.

From your tutors and support staff to the wider college community, everyone is here to help you feel confident, comfortable and ready to succeed.

Our campuses are designed around you, your goals and your future. We want you to feel like you belong from day one, so you can focus on what really matters: learning new skills, building your confidence, making memories and taking the next step towards an exciting future.

We can't wait to welcome you next week. Your journey starts here. ✨

29/08/2026

To help you get to campus as smoothly as possible, your College Student ID will be accepted for travel on participating bus services from Tuesday 1 September to Friday 4 September 2026.
Simply show your Student ID to the driver when you board.

This applies to:
- Transdev services
- Vision Bus services
- Pilkington services

If you've purchased a bus pass, or you're receiving one through your bursary, you'll also receive an email from Transdev to your college email address with details about downloading the new bus app.

BONUS: Your Transdev bus pass can be used on Vision and Pilkington services as well as all Transdev buses, including evening and weekend travel! 🥳

We can't wait to see you on campus and wish you the very best for the start of your college journey. If you encounter any issues, please contact Student Services: 01282 440209

28/08/2026

Your future in Sport starts here 🙌 Whether you want to coach the next generation, work in the fitness industry or turn your passion for sport into a career, we’ve got a course to help you get there.

With Sports Coaching & Development, you can learn how to inspire others, lead teams, and plan and deliver real coaching sessions while exploring leadership, fitness, and psychology in Sport.
We also offer:
🏃 Sports & Exercise Science
💪 Fitness & Leisure Professional

Start where you are. Get where you need to be.
Enrol at Nelson and Colne College every weekday, 10am–4pm.

Find out more at ncc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/enrolment