YC Edge & Enrichment

At Yeovil College, our vision is to create life-changing opportunities for all students, regardless of their starting point. We take this commitment seriously and strive to align our values of aspirational, collaborative, exceptional, and Team YC, with our actions to develop a sustainable next generation of future employees and university graduates.

Stretching Ambition

We believe that expecting more leads to achieving more. Through Yeovil Edge, we set high expectations and work in collaboration with the student and parents (or guardians) to ensure these goals are supported at home. We keep parents informed with regular updates, reports, phone calls and emails, and parents’ evenings to discuss progress and next steps. There are no limits to success – we want every Yeovil College student to reach their full potential, even if it feels challenging at times. We will not compromise on expecting the best of our students.

Achieving More

We challenge our students to be their very best. At Yeovil College, students are encouraged to maximise their potential, regardless of where their career journey begins. Every student has the right to demand both challenge and enrichment, which is why we offer ambitious programmes for talented A Level students and a comprehensive sports and enrichment programme for all. You will leave Yeovil College rich in skills and knowledge.

Feeling Valued

A sense of value and pride is central to Yeovil College culture. Students are valued as an individual and never just a number: this sets us apart. From early transition into college to progression onto the next stage of the career journey, students are supported, guided, encouraged, and celebrated.

Maximising Potential

From the start of the Yeovil College journey, all students are encouraged to think big and dream bigger. We provide the practical infrastructure to give students the best life chances, from our leading campus to our digital technology, state-of-the-art resources, and UK leading teaching environments. We believe that providing the best resources, environments, spaces, and teachers leads to the best career opportunities, and we are proud to play a part in that journey.

Community Spirited

We ensure that our students develop into well-rounded, educated individuals with a strong sense of community value. We offer opportunities through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award challenge and social action projects, allowing students to interact with diverse groups and networks. They will develop social skills, problem-solving abilities, and improved communication, supporting their time at Yeovil College and their future career steps.

Future Ready

Our job is simple: to prepare our students for their next steps. We have a short time to influence, educate, and instil a sense of purpose and drive within our students, and we maximise this opportunity. Yeovil Edge will help you get ahead of the competition, offering many opportunities to get involved and positioning you for a successful future of your choosing.

 

Enrichment Activities

YC Edge helps every student reach their full potential through high expectations, strong support, and personal development. Students set goals, track progress, and access enrichment such as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, social action, sport, careers, and academic stretch activities. 

The YC Edge builds confidence, resilience, and essential skills, preparing students to leave Yeovil College ready for their future. 

YC Enrichment is divided into Six strands: 

Strand 1: Academic

Focused on progression through university visits, UCAS support, debating, EPQ, masterclasses, competitions, personal development, higher education summer schools, resilience and empowerment, and confidence-building activities:

• Debate Club
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• Women in STEM
• Politics
• University Readiness

Strand 2: Sport 

Offering a wide range of team and individual sports to support fitness, teamwork, and wellbeing, including football, rugby, netball, badminton, athletics, and strength and conditioning:

• Football – we offer a men’s team and a women’s team
• Rugby
• Netball
• Badminton
• Hockey
• Military Fitness
• Outdoor Adventurous Activity
• Strength and Conditioning, Functional Fitness
• Women’s Self Defence
• The Link (connect with other students)
• Meditation

Strand 3: Cultural

Promoting creativity, inclusion, and awareness through clubs such as music, film, literacy, current affairs, and life:

• Creative Writing
• Bookworms (Book group)
• Film Club
• Comic Club
• VR Club
• Design
• Art
• LGBTQI+

Strand 4: Challenge

Creating stretch and actual challenge through ambitious activities and competitions:

• First Aid Awareness Sessions
• British Sign Language
• Chess Club
• Ten Tors
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
• Expeditions
• VR

Strand 5: Ambassador 

Developing leadership and civic responsibility through community:

• Student Union
• Student Ambassador
• Student voice
• Social action
• Fundraising
• Volunteering

Strand 6: Careers  

A strong careers vision sits at the heart of YC Edge, supporting young people to make informed choices, develop employability skills, and progress confidently onto their next steps; and therefore, creating a work-ready, skilled and resilient workforce.

 

For any sports, health and fitness or DofE interest, contact aiden.smith@yeovil.ac.uk or visit Lewis Winter in the Sports Hall. 

Or for any student interested in becoming an active member of one of our student representative groups please contact amy.briggs@yeovil.ac.uk.