This website provides you will all the essential information about being a student at Access Creative College. It covers aspects of Student Life, Studying and your Next Steps.
Thanks for choosing Access Creative College for the next stage of your education! Whether you’re just getting started or coming back after a break, you can look forward to an exciting year ahead.
We assume you’re here because you want a career in the creative industries and it’s our job to to prepare you for that, and make sure you move on successfully to your next steps.
As a student of Access Creative College, you will belong to a particular centre, but you will also be part of a wider national community with the chance to engage in wider opportunities. We’re a diverse bunch here, all following our passion for creativity/sport.
In this handbook you’ll find everything you need to know about being a student here.
We’ve worked hard to create the kind of place that lets your talent thrive.
Now it’s up to you to jump in and make the most of it.
We all have values and our college values sit at the heart of who we are and what we do - the first letter of each spells out CREATE. Embrace them – they belong to you, too.
Creativity
We are pioneers. We innovate and think differently to explore new avenues and push boundaries.
Responsibility
We are clear, true, honest and show respect to one another. We demonstrate integrity and take ownership of our actions.
Entrepreneurship
We use initiative and seize opportunities. We work closely with partners to promote
innovation and nurture entrepreneurial spirit.
Ambition
We harness our passion for creativity and have the courage to turn it into reality.
We never stop striving for excellence.
Teamwork
We collaborate with others to produce our best work. The extraordinary is created when we’re challenged, supported and work as a team.
Equity
We’re inclusive and fair to everyone, all of the time. We celebrate achievements no matter the size and show care, empathy and generosity to others.
As a college we also support the wider values of society. These are:
Democracy - the right to have your voice heard in a culture based on freedom and equality.
Rule of Law - ensuring that there are rules that help build a safe, secure and happy environment to live and work in.
Individual liberty - for the protection of everyone’s rights and freedoms.
Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and for those without faith - understanding that everyone has different beliefs and values, and respecting their right to them.