North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) has long been at the forefront of providing industry-relevant education to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

With seven campuses across Nuneaton, Hinckley, Wigston, Coventry, and Lutterworth, the college offers a wide range of full-time courses, T Levels, apprenticeships, higher education, online distance learning, 14-16 provision and adult learning courses to over 10,000 students.

At NWSLC, our mission is creating success through learning. Our learning approach is clear – students are taught in real-life environments that mirror the industries they aim to work in. From training kitchens and salons to fully equipped engineering labs and clinical care rooms, students are putting their skills into practice.

NWSLC students consistently top the WorldSkills UK medal league tables, excelling in both advanced and foundation skills competitions, which were originally founded by the College.

The college’s state-of-the-art facilities also include media and music studios, all of which ensure that students leave college career ready. This hands-on training is critical to transforming students’ talent into a promising future, offering success through learning and practical application.

The college recently expanded its offering with the introduction of T Levels, including courses in engineering that are supported by a newly built engineering block. Additionally, the development of a real-life hospital training environment has further strengthened NWSLC’s health and social care programmes.

NWSLC’s strong links with local businesses provide a significant advantage for students and employers alike. Partnerships with major organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover, Wincanton, Winvic, and the NHS ensure that the curriculum is constantly informed by industry needs. This collaboration helps students gain valuable work experience and equips them with the skills that employers are looking for.

The college’s commitment to creating strong ties between education and industry is also evident in initiatives like the MIRA Technology Institute (MTI), a unique partnership between the college, industry and higher education to deliver cutting-edge automotive engineering training.

Making significant strides in digital innovation plans for a new Digital Skills and Innovation Centre and training restaurant in Nuneaton have taken a major step forward after planning approval was granted by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. The new £8M facility, funded through the government’s Towns Fund, will include digital skills training and serve as an incubation space for business start-ups.

Marion Plant OBE, who has been Principal and Chief Executive Officer of NWSLC for the past 20 years, has played a pivotal role in leading the college’s growth and success. Under her leadership, NWSLC was recently rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for student behaviour and attitudes and the highest accolade of “strong for skills” – recognising the college’s exceptional contribution and responsiveness to meeting the local skills need.

Advanced and Higher Technical Specialisms

• Art and Creative Media, including graphic design, games development, film and television, photography, interior design, fine art, music artist development, theatrical make-up, performing arts, and creative practice
• Business leadership and management
• Children and education, including education and training, early childhood education and care, health care play, and integrated services for children and young people.
• Computing and Digital, including digital technologies, creative computing, computing, esports, digital and content creation.
• Construction management
• Engineering
• Health and Social Care, including social and community work, and healthcare professions.
• Public services and sport
• Travel and tourism management