College House is open.
College House is a five time Ofsted 'Outstanding' residential provision, offering 13 beds and an extended curriculum for learners aged 16-18 who have mild learning difficulties. It is open Monday to Thursday, term-time only and is located six miles away from the main campus.
During college hours, learners attend the Foundation Level course for Skills for Independence and Work at Eastleigh College, and in the evenings they are supported in developing skills for independent living.
There is a staff team of six, including a manager, two keyworkers and three sleeping-in staff.
Mission Statement
College House is committed to supporting students to achieve the best outcomes, providing them with the competencies, choices and the opportunity to take their place as valued members of the College and their community, and to enjoy their right to respect, participation, self-determination and personal value.
Latest News
Catering learner books place in Major International Chef’s Culinary Challenge final
Level 3 Advanced Professional Catering learner Rishiram Chaudhary has emerged victorious in his Main Course competition heat to reach the final of the Major International Chef’s Culinary Challenge. The final will be hosted in March at the Excel centre in London. Rishiram’s success caps off a competitive opening heat hosted at our own East Avenue restaurant. Students from both Eastleigh College and Highbury College took part, tasked with creating a main course from scratch in fifty minutes, including preparing, cooking and presenting a two course plated dish.
Hair and Beauty learners wow NHS staff with free treatments
NHS staff in the local area have enjoyed complementary treatments from our Hair and Beauty learners, as part of a dedicated December 2021 campaign to thank them for their work throughout the pandemic. A total of twelve NHS staff members signed up for the year-end initiative, with services on offer including facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and haircuts. Learners from all levels of Hair and Beauty study were given the opportunity to participate, with Level 2 learners gaining first-time salon experience and Level 3 learners incorporating the campaign into their Wednesday afternoon commercial salon timetable slots.