Pure College

A specialist college for young people aged 16-24 with an EHCP wanting to embark on their journey into employment.
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  • At Pure College, our commitment to creating a secure and supportive space ensures that every student can learn, thrive and reach their full potential.
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Our College

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Mission

To be a specialist employment college delivering an ambitious curriculum, empowering young people with SEND to thrive in society and their chosen career.

Vision

To be a leading college of choice, developing the skills and resilience of young people for life and the world of work

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Meet our Governors and Team

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Find out about the Pure College Governors and download minutes of our Governor’s meetings

Meet our Governors
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Find out about our dedicated team, who provide in-depth expertise and experience for our Students.

Meet our staff Team
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Curriculum

The curriculum puts the student at the centre of our College, where positive relationships are based on trust and respect. Our ambitious curriculum has been designed to meet conditions of funding.

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Ambition for Life

Skills for Further Learning and
Employment

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Ambition for Work

Employability and Professional Development

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Supported Internships

Work based programme of study to prepare students for employment

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Careers

As an Employability Specialist College, Pure College is dedicated to supporting students Career progression and everything that we do is focused on getting young people work-ready.

We support students to understand that progression into a new career can be varied; learning in the classroom helps them recognise what they need to know and be able to do to.

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Enrichment and Wellbeing

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at Pure College, and we have a range of services to support the physical and mental health of students. Our Progression Officer provides on-going support to ensure students feel confident to achieve.

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  • One-to-one curriculum support
  • Practical strategies and monitoring
  • Signposting to external services and partners
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  • Mental health and wellbeing support
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Contact Us

If You Are Interested in Pure College

email us at: enquiriespurecollege@pureinnovations.co.uk

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Eligibility

To attend Pure College you need to:

  • Be aged 16 – 24 years old
  • Have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
  • Want to embark on your journey to employment

Key Information

Term Dates

College Hours:

9.30am – 3.30pm, Monday – Friday

First Day of Term: 8th September 2025

Last Day of Term: 17th October 2025

Half Term: 20th October 2025 to 31st October 2025

First Day of Term: 3rd November 2025

Last Day of Term: 19th December 2025

Christmas Holiday: 22nd December 2025 to 2nd January 2026

Inset Day – Tuesday 27th January 2026

First Day of Term: 5th January 2026

Last Day of Term: 13th February 2026

Half Term: 16th February to 20th February 2026

First Day of Term: 23rd February 2026

Last Day of Term: 27th March 2026

Easter Holiday: 30th March to 10th April 2026

First Day of Term: 13th April 2026

Last Day of Term: 22nd May 2026

Inset Day: 14th April 2026

Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026

Half Term: 25th May to 29th May 2026

First Day of Term: 1st June 2026

Last Day of Term: 17th July 2026

First Day of Term: 7th September 2026

Last Day of Term: 23rd October 2026

Half Term: 26th October 2025 to 6th November 2026

First Day of Term: 9th November 2026

Last Day of Term: 18th December 2026

Christmas Holiday: 21st December 2026 to 1st January 2027

First Day of Term: 4th January 2027

Last Day of Term: 12th February 2027

Inset Day: Wednesday 27th January

Half Term: 15th February 2027 to 19th February 2027

First Day of Term: 22nd February 2027

Last Day of Term: 25th March 2027

Easter Holiday: 26th March 2027 to 9th April 2027

First Day of Term: 12th April 2027

Last Day of Term: 28th May 2027

Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027

Inset Day: Tuesday 11th May 2027

Half Term: 31st May to 4th June 2027 (Bank Holiday Monday)

First Day of Term: 7th June 2027

Last Day of Term: 16th July 2027

Inset Days:

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Tuesday 14th April 2026

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Pure College

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1B Exchange Street
Stockport
SK3 0GA