Initial Research: EN

Initial Research – East Norfolk

East Norfolk’s Mission

East Norfolk’s mission is “Excellence and
Care: the College is working for its Community”; aiming
to give all learners the best possible opportunities to
achieve and fulfil their individual potential, provide a
supportive environment, and respond and adapt to the
needs of learners and stakeholders.

East Norfolk’s core values - DICE

East Norfolk has four core values; DICE. These are Diversity, Integrity, Care and Excellence.

East Norfolk aims for a diverse range of students and staff with equal opportunities
and respect for everyone at the college. Students are supported by staff members and are
encouraged to aim for the highest grades and achievements.

3 Impressive facts about the college

 99% pass rate at A Level and 100% pass rate in 30 subjects

 1st in Norfolk for Applied qualifications

 Top 1% in the country for A level Further Maths

How many courses are currently running at EN

There are currently 87 courses running at East Norfolk, including over 80 A-level courses.

The Futures Team

The futures team at East Norfolk oversees helping students with getting work experience, making a
choice about what they want to do after college, and finding it e.g. finding a university course,
finding an apprenticeship or work placement.

‘We are fully committed to supporting students in making informed decisions about their future
career pathways and encourage all students to be aspirational with their choices, whether they plan
to apply for an apprenticeship, job or university place.’

ExtENd

‘The Extend Programme is for students who are aiming to get into a highly competitive university and
typically where the application process includes some form of admissions process.
The programme challenges students to think ambitiously about where they see themselves
progressing onto after Sixth Form studies.’ - (https://www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk/Courses/ExtENd)

East Coast College’s Mission

East Coast’s mission is to develop students’ skills
and ‘expand your talents, whilst helping to nurture your wellbeing
and employability skills. Top quality student services and careers
guidance will help develop you as an individual and achieve your full
potential’.

East Coast’s core values

East Coast’s Core values are to develop students’ skills to the highest possible level whilst giving
them personal and educational support to develop wellbeing and employability. They offer training
up to degree level, allowing students to either successfully enter a job or university after their
studies at East Coast.

3 Impressive facts about the college

 95% of students that applied to university from East Coast College gained a place

 East Coast College is the top ranking apprenticeship provider in the area

 Hundreds of students from ECC, every year, go on to University or an apprenticeship, into
work and build very successful careers.

How many courses are currently running at East Coast College?

There are 28 courses available for 16 to 19 year olds and 30 courses available for 19 years and older
students.

What additional support is on offer?

There is support available for wellbeing of students, with phone numbers available to use to contact
the team at East Coast. There is also a list of phone numbers of places students can call if they need
support, for example, ‘Shout’, ‘Samaritans’ and ‘Sane Line’. They also have a Career and
Wellbeing Programme. ‘Lowestoft Sixth Form College hold the National Quality in Careers Standard
and together with East Coast College the matrix standard for provision of information, advice and
guidance (IAG). The college offers a team of professional, qualified and impartial advisors and access
to careers resources, supporting each student on their careers journey. The careers and
wellbeing programme highlights the tutorial offer, which is mapped against the Gatsby benchmarks
for good career guidance.’

Students can also get Careers advice by contacting the team or getting a 1:1 session.

They also offer support for students with special education needs or disability.

Why did I choose to go to East Norfolk?

I chose to go to East Norfolk because it is the nearest college to
my house and I can easily get the bus there, my friends were
going here too, and I wanted to study French, Creative Media
Production (Film & TV) and Art, which are courses at East
Norfolk.

What subjects am I interested in?

Outside of the courses that I am taking, the ones that interest me are Music Technology, Dance
and Fashion & Textiles.