Our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in College life. You will have the chance to explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet expert tutors and discover the exciting courses that we have on offer.

When you arrive on campus you’ll be greeted by our welcoming team who will introduce you to the college, provide you with a goody bag with everything you need for the day and help get you signed in to receive your free drink.

Our campus is free for you to roam and explore to help you get around, you’ll receive a room list and programme to make sure you don’t miss anything out. Our Student Ambassadors are also on hand to help you find your way. 

There’s a packed programme of activities throughout the day giving you the opportunity to:

  • Discover your options

    With BTECs, A Levels, T Levels and Apprenticeships all on offer, this is your chance to discover all the courses we have.

  • Chat to our expert tutors

    Hear directly from our expert tutors from all the courses you're interested in to discover your options and discuss which one is best for you. Explore the available study options, how you'll learn on the course and what your career options might be. It's also a chance for you to ask them any questions about your course or college life.

  • Meet our expert support staff

    Learn about the support that will be available to you as a student at Barnfield College. Our Student Support, Additional Learning Support, Career Advisors and Employer Liason team are all on hand to explain how we are here to help you.

  • Explore our state-of-the-art campuses and facilities

    You are free to roam and explore our campus and facilities which is a great opportunity to explore both campus life and the unique study spaces and facilities for your course.

    In our main building, you'll see our:

    • Art & Design Studios
    • Music Studio
    • Hair & Beauty Therapy Salons
    • Canteen
    • TV & Film Studio
    • Science Lab
    • Business Lounge
    • Media Editing Suite
    • Classrooms
    • Integrated Smart Technology
    • Digital Gaming Suite
    • Coffee Shop

  • See our brand new Construction & Engineering centre

    Our £38 million Construction and Engineering Centre is now open and will be open to visitors at our Open Day. This is a great chance to explore the new building and the state-of-the-art facilities within, including:

    • Brickwork Workshop
    • Carpentry Workshops
    • Construction Skills Workshop
    • Electrical Installation Workshops
    • Motor Vehicle Workshop
    • Plumbing Workshops

  • Chat to our students

    Don't just take our word for it.

    Learn first-hand from current students what it's like to be a Barnfield student. Get their top tips for applying and studying here alongside getting the inside scoop on what college life is like. Find out where to get the best food, the best areas to chill out in and even the best travel options to get to and from College.

  • Get all your questions answered

    When you are at an Open Day it is important to make the most of the day and have questions ready to ask staff and students, click here to see a list of our suggested questions you might want to ask.

  • Apply and secure your offer of a place

    If you find the course for you, you can apply and secure your offer of a place on your course on the day. Check out how our application process works at an Open Day below:

    1. Discover More
    Use our Open Day to learn more about your options and future potential.
    2. Offer
    Speak to our tutors to find out everything you need to know about your course and receive your conditional offer.
    3. Apply Today
    Head to the Application Zone on the ground floor to complete your application and secure your offer.

 HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OPEN DAY 

Attending Open Days is one of the best ways to make a well-informed decision about your future. It is the first step towards planning your further education, follow our top tips to be well prepared for your Open Days.

  • Book your place in advance
    Make sure you book onto the Open Day before you attend. Click the button below to book on our next Open Day and bag yourself a free hot drink on the day.*

    BOOK NOW

  • Plan your journey
    Plan your journey in advance so you arrive on time. Click the button below for all the information you need to help plan your journey to our campus.

    GETTING TO COLLEGE

  • Organise someone to come with you
    It is useful to have someone attend with you – a parent, guardian, family or friend as there will be a lot of information to take in and this will give you someone you can discuss your visit with when deciding if the college is right for you.

  • Know what courses you are interested in before attending
    Take a look at the course options here on our website beforehand to check out what you are interested in, this will help you with who to talk to on the day. If you are unsure what you would like to study speak to one of our expert career advisors on the day they are on hand to help you discover a course to match your future ambitions. 

    BROWSE OUR COURSES

  • Write down questions you might want to ask
    When you are at an Open Day it is important to make the most of the day and have questions ready to ask staff and students, see below our list of suggested questions for:

    Staff:

    1. What qualifications will I need for this course?
    2. What does the course cover?
    3. What assessment methods are used?
    4. What are the facilities like?
    5. What have previous students gone on to do for work/university after finishing this course?
    6. Will there be work experience opportunities available?
    7. What careers guidance support is available?
    8. What student support is available?
    9. What financial support is available?
    10. How do I apply?
    11. What is the application process?
    12. Do I have to attend an interview to get on the course?
    13. Is it worth applying for more than one course?

     

    Students:

    1. How have you found the course so far?
    2. What is the teaching like?
    3. How are the facilities?
    4. What is the support like?
    5. What's college life like?
    6. Why should I choose Barnfield College?

  • Take notes and photos
    Make sure you take some notes when you are there, take photos too – this will help you reflect when choosing the best option for you.

  • Talk to students
    There will be students there to show you around, it will be useful to ask them about their experience at the college too, the chance to talk with students is one of the best ways to learn about the strength of the teaching and whether they are enjoying it.