We know as a parent or carer, you want to give your young person the best possible start to adult life by getting into the right education. We also know that helping your son or daughter make decisions on their future can be confusing for everyone, but don’t worry we can help.
We are constantly improving and updating the facilities at our Nuns Corner Campus.
Many of our tutors have industry experience
Realistic working environment
Study using industry standard facilities and resources
£4m state-of-the-art Sports Centre
New £6m Grimsby School of Art
Opportunity
The Grimsby Institute is all about preparing learners for whatever the future may hold
Excellent links with local, national and international employers
Dedicated careers advisers to help learners on the way to career success
Industry recognised qualifications
Support and help in applying for jobs or university places
Success
Our Learners’ successes are something we are extremely proud of.
Learners go on to exciting careers and top universities
Many of our learners have been awarded national and international awards
We have trained hundreds of Apprentices who have gone on to have amazing careers
Many of our courses have 100% success rates
Partnerships with employers and community partners
Choice
It’s important you choose a course that’s right for the learner and we have hundreds of courses to choose from.
Courses from Entry Level right up to Level 3
Vocational qualifications, GCSEs, A-levels at Career6
A huge range of subjects from Animal Care to Fabrication & Welding
Full-time and Apprenticeships
Our courses can lead to jobs or university places
Financial
There’s lots of financial support available to help learners whilst they study. Speak to our Learner Services Team to find out if you’re eligible.
16-19 Bursary Scheme to help with your studies
16-19 Discretionary Learner Support Fund
Childcare support is available
Learner Life
At the Institute we are focused on making the learners’ time with us the best it can be, whether it’s sports events, educational visits or guest talks.
An exciting range of daily activities from cooking to sports
Subsidised bus pass scheme which is often FREE
Sports Academies
Hear From Our Tutors
What to expect
What you can expect from us
High-quality tutors and teaching in up-to-date facilities with industry-standard resources
A personal link through a Progression Coach and Curriculum Manager
An opportunity to find out more about the study programme and Institute at the information evening for parents of new learners early in the Autumn term
Consultation opportunities with Progression Coaches to get honest information about how your young person is doing
A prompt response to any query or concern
Assurance that we will push all of our learners to achieve their best and challenge them to reach new heights
Contact from us should we become concerned about a young person’s attendance or progress, and reports to you on attendance and punctuality
An appointment with the Progression Coach and Curriculum Manager, if either you or we need to discuss an aspect of a young person’s progress
A range of opportunities to develop work-ready skills
Advice and guidance on the next steps in education, training or employment
What we expect from parents/carers
Taking an interest in your young persons work and progress
Acknowledging the workload involved and giving them encouragement
Reminding them of the need to do independent study at home or in our Learning Centres
Reminding them to give their studies priority over their social life and part-time job, especially as examinations and coursework deadlines approach
Knowing the timetable they are following and therefore when they should be attending, supporting their full and prompt attendance
Letting us know immediately if they are ill or unable to attend for any reasons not known to us
Attending Parents’ Consultation Evenings
Keeping us informed of anything that it would be useful for us to know in order to support them and help us meet their individual needs at any particular point in time to discuss an aspect of a young person’s progress.
How to Apply
It’s really important that learners apply as soon as they’ve chosen their course so we can get their name down for the right course.
Having said that – it’s never too late to apply and it’s important that learners make the right decision about their course and career.