Southend City Community College

Could this be your year? 💙

New friendships. New opportunities. New skills. New confidence.

From creative classes and community projects to King's Trust opportunities, 16-19 Pathways, vocational courses, and everything in between - these are just some of the moments our learners have experienced this year.

And we're only scratching the surface.

We know it might feel early to be talking about Open Evenings, but this one is a big first for us - our first ever Open Evening showcasing everything Southend City Community College has to offer.

We're now inviting people to register their interest, so whether you're looking at our 16-19 provision, adult learning, supported learning, professional qualifications, or community courses, we'd love to welcome you.

👇 The link below includes:

📚 Our website
🎟️ Open Evening registration
📝 Our 16-19 Pathways Programme

And so much more!

🔗 https://linktr.ee/SouthendCityCommunityCollege

Our learners have been busy making a difference in the local community 💙

Recently, some of our SEND learners took part in a fantastic community project supporting the Southchurch Hall Gardens Scarecrow Festival.

Working together, they helped create one of the many unique scarecrows displayed throughout the gardens, contributing to an event that brought families, schools, local groups, and the wider community together.

Projects like these are about so much more than the finished result. They give learners the opportunity to develop creativity, teamwork, confidence, and community connections while taking pride in being part of something bigger.

We're incredibly proud of their hard work and the enthusiasm they brought to the project.

Well done to everyone involved 👏💙

We’re excited to be part of this year’s Leigh Art Trail with the Southend City Community College Students’ Exhibition 🎨

Pop along to Leigh Community Centre to see a fantastic selection of work created by our talented learners from across Community Learning and BTEC Level 1 and Level 2.

📍 Leigh Community Centre, 71-73 Elm Road, SS9 1SP
📅 15 June - 24 July
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
🎟️ Free entry

A brilliant opportunity to celebrate creativity, hard work and local talent - we’d love for you to come along and take a look!

With exam season coming to an end, there's no better time to start thinking about what comes next 💙

If you, or your young person, would benefit from a slower start, smaller class sizes, and a more supportive route into further education, our Pathways Programme could be the perfect fit.

With no formal entry requirements, learners can focus on building confidence, developing practical skills, and preparing for their future. We also offer Maths and English GCSEs alongside vocational courses where needed. If a learner has already achieved their Maths and English GCSEs, they'll focus solely on their chosen subject area.

With a wide range of courses, dedicated support, and a focus on helping every learner succeed, Pathways helps young people take their next steps in a way that works for them.

👉 Click the link below to explore everything our Pathways Programme has to offer.

🔗 https://southendcity.ac.uk/southend-college-pathway-program/

There's a lot more thought behind our new logo than you might think 💙

From the bell tower itself to the colours, shapes, and overall design, every element was chosen for a reason.

Swipe through to take a closer look at the thinking behind the Southend City Community College brand and discover why we felt it was the perfect representation of our college, our history, and our community.

Let us know which part of the design you like most 👇

A closer look at our new branding 💙

When it came to creating the new Southend City Community College brand, we wanted something that felt truly connected to both our college and our community.

The bell tower felt like the perfect choice.

It has stood as part of this building long before the college existed and remains one of the most recognisable features of our campus today. For us, it represents our history, our place in the community, and the generations of learners who have passed through these doors.

Designed by our marketing team and agreed by our management team, the bell tower became a natural symbol for who we are - proud of our past, connected to our community, and excited for the future.

We hope you're loving the new branding as much as we are 💙

What a day 💙

Our launch event was everything we hoped it would be and more.

A huge thank you to all of our staff, learners, partners, and supporters who joined us to celebrate this exciting new chapter as Southend City Community College.

A special thank you also goes to the Deputy Mayor of Southend on Sea for doing the honours and officially cutting the ribbon - and yes, we absolutely loved the gold scissors ✂️✨

The day was filled with excitement, pride, and a real sense of community. Seeing so many people come together to celebrate made it truly special.

We'd also like to give a huge shoutout to Formara, who have been fantastic throughout this project. They were responsible for printing our new brochures, banners, and signage, and the quality of everything produced has been exceptional. Thank you for helping bring the new brand to life.

Now that the new branding is officially out in the world, we'd love to hear what you think. Are you loving the new look, graphics, and colours? Let us know in the comments below 👇