CORE is our evolved approach to traditional sixth form college tutorials.

Everything we do at Connell is aimed at helping you prepare for your next steps. It’s not enough for us to get you good qualifications. We want to make sure that you’re equipped to succeed in a competitive world and that you stand out from the crowd.

Our CORE Provision

We work hard to make sure that we develop your skills and knowledge in lessons and beyond in:

• Relationship and Sex Education
• Health and Wellbeing 
• Staying Safe Online and Off
• Rights, Responsibilities and British Values
• Diversity and Equality 
• Life Beyond College

CORE Lessons

You cover everything from staying safe to finance; oracy skills to succeed at interviews; and academic writing so that you’re ready for university or employment.

CORE Assemblies

We come together to learn about and reflect on many of the big issues facing our world today and young people in particular. We have guest speakers, and we celebrate your successes and inspire you to be ambitious and achieve all that you can.

CORE Development

We help you develop skills to be a reflective, self-motivated professional who is able to manage their time, reflect on their experiences and take charge of their learning and progress.

CORE Experiences 

We help you choose the right career path - supported by our employer partners - and equip you to succeed, e.g. work experience opportunities, mock interviews, etc. Your learning experience is enhanced by excellent IT, social and sporting facilities to help you study effectively and stay fit, healthy and happy.

CORE Support

We care about your well-being and our experienced staff are there to help you get the support and guidance to achieve your aspirations. Specialist help is available to meet your specific needs. You can request additional support any time.