Derwen College Local Experience Day will take place on Thursday 11th June at the Gobowen campus, near Oswestry in Shropshire.
Who is it for?
• Young people living within the locailty of Derwen College's Gobowen campus considering admission to College in 2027, 2028 or beyond, and who may be seeking a Day Placement.
• Young people are encouraged to attend with their schools, or parents/carers to see what pathways and programmes we offer as a post school option.
• Anybody who has expressed interest in joining the college as a day student.
• Parent carers wishing to know more about what Derwen College has to offer as a post school option.
What will happen?
Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to make the most of their visit. The event opens at 9.30am.
Each visiting group will be allocated to a site tour, where there will be the opportunity to meet staff and students, visit our Pathways and see student facilities. Please be mindful that the last opportunity to join a site tour will be at 12.00pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity while on tour to see showcases from each pathway area.
Meet the team - staff and students representatives from key college areas will be on hand within the Reception area to speak with on the day.
Please note that the site is large and the tour will involve a considerable amount of walking.
Please allow up to two hours to complete a full visit.
We look forward to welcoming visitors on to Campus and demonstrating some of the amazing work that goes on and the facilities we have to offer.
Arriving earlier or staying later?
Why not take a look around Derwen College's commercial outlets in our Marketplace. More importantly, see first-hand, Derwen College students in training, as each area is linked to our vocational curriculum Pathways. Perhaps have lunch, or refreshments in Derwen's Orangery Restaurant (it is advisable to make a reservation for lunch) or Walled Garden Café, or wander round the Garden Centre or Vintage Advantage Charity Shop.
Contact Admissions admissions@derwen.ac.uk / 01691 661234 (401) for more information.
