School Liaison
What LMC can offer your school
Our School Liaison Co-ordinator is committed to working with schools in Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding area, offering a variety of activities to enable your pupils to find out about Lancaster & Morecambe College and make the right choice for their future. LMC School Liaison Co-ordinator is:
Sophie Smith
01524 521352
07854330618
sophie.smith@lmc.ac.uk
Visiting Schools
The School Liaison Co-ordinator can come and visit your school to deliver a wide range of sessions to ensure pupils are familiar with what is available to them in order to help them succeed.
An Introduction to LMC
A short presentation suitable for assemblies or during class giving all pupils an overview of what Lancaster & Morecambe College can offer. This can be extended into a workshop session which can include more in-depth information about courses, entry requirements, student life and support available to students. It can also provide pupils with the opportunity to have all their questions answered and receive advice on completing application forms and the interview process.
Careers Events, Options and Parents Evenings
Lancaster & Morecambe College are happy to support your school by attending these events and offering information, advice and guidance to pupils and their parents.
Specialist Subject Area Talks
A subject tutor can visit your school to run a session discussing a particular subject area including specific course content, enrichment activities, career opportunities and progression routes. This can include an interactive workshop.
Provision for Careers Teachers
The introduction of the Quality Standards for Young People’s Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) supports the development of consistently high quality and impartial IAG services. Our School Liaison Co-ordinator is available to provide support in this area including professional updates and application tracking to encourage ‘joined up’ partnership working.
Visiting Lancaster & Morecambe College
Our School Liaison Co-ordinator can arrange for pupils to come and visit LMC and find out more about the campus, including real work environments and college life. This is also an opportunity to find out more about the courses on offer.
College Tours
Small groups or individuals are welcome to visit LMC and take a tour of the campus and facilities. This gives pupils the chance to experience what it’s really like to be a student at LMC.
Joining Classes and Interactive Workshops
Pupils interested in a particular subject area who would like to find out more would benefit from a visit to LMC to get some hands on experience by joining an appropriate class or attending an interactive workshop (mini taster session). Please note these sessions are dependent on group size and subject area staff availability.
Year 10 Taster Days
Taster days offer sessions in a range of subject areas which will give pupils an insight into what it is like to study at Lancaster and Morecambe College. This yearly event, usually over two days at the end of LMC summer term, offers pupils the opportunity to get experience in two subject areas.
Open Evenings
Take the opportunity to discuss course options with our tutors, explore the campus and meet our student ambassadors. Prospective students can receive careers guidance and find out about the range of support available, fill in an application form and book an interview.
Get In Touch
LMC are always interested in how to make the transition from school to college even smoother so if you have any suggestions please get in touch. The majority of these sessions are appropriate for years 10 & 11 and can be adapted for year 9 and below. To discuss your school’s requirements and to book activities and visits please contact:
Sophie Smith, School Liaison Co-ordinator
Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster LA1 2TY
Tel: 01524 521352 Mob: 07854 330618 sophie.smith@lmc.ac.uk
