Industry specialisms
MV16 equips students aged 16-19 through rigorous academic and vocational programmes designed by subject specialists in a purpose-built environment.
Its excellent teaching, strong enrichment and personal development culture means students are ready to engage positively with industry.
Employers should engage with the college because it provides a pipeline of articulate, motivated young people, primed for higher apprenticeships. It also encourages welcome partnerships that bring real-world relevance and work-based experience into the college.
It also offers students who are keen to go onto employment and apprenticeships meaningful work experience placements while they complete their studies.
It is increasingly focused on developing deeper links in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, creative industries and service-based professional sectors (including business, marketing and finance). These are areas where students' academic and vocational preparation align strongly with employer needs.
The level of partnership it offers allows for bespoke industry relationships.
Key facilities and capabilities
MV16 has a modern, purpose-built campus in Melton Mowbray.
It is part of the Nova Education Trust, which places high value on a rich curriculum and personal development.
The college emphasises independent study, enrichment activities and a dedicated personal tutor for each student to monitor progress and support one-to-one.
The college prides itself on a caring, respectful culture where students actively take ownership of their learning.
It aims to promote its offer to businesses in the following sectors:
- Business and professional services
- Technology and digital services
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Professional services
- Creative and design industries
It also offers help in the form of routes to management and apprenticeships within health & social care and STEM domains.
The college is particularly keen to share its expertise in training and development in:
- Digital marketing and analytics
- Engineering and manufacturing technologies (including design & production)
- Business support roles
- Health-care support and allied professions
- Creative media industries (including design, media production, and performance)
Get in touch
Natasha Roberts, deputy head teacher
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