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We’re looking forward to seeing you start at Stamford College in September.

On this page, you’ll find all the important details you need, including start dates, required kits and uniforms and your summer assignments to get ready for the new term.

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Ensure you enrol to secure your place!

Have you applied and accepted your place at the college? You’ll soon receive an email link to complete your online Getting Ready for College Enrolment form. Please ensure you complete this form before attending your face-to-face enrolment.

You will also receive an email with your specific date and time to come into college for the main enrolment to become a student at Inspire Education Group.

Enrolment for 2025 is Thursday 21st August to Friday 29th August 2025.

If you require any support during the process, please contact the Information, Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to assist you.

Induction

Your induction is your first day in College.

Below, you’ll find your start dates.

Level 1Level 2Level 3T-Level
Thursday 4th September
Friday 5th September
Monday 1st September
Tuesday 2nd September
BTEC:
Wednesday 3rd September

Year 1:
Monday 1st September
Tuesday 2nd September

Year 2:
Wednesday 3rd September
Monday 1st September
Tuesday 2nd September
Getting to College

From public transport to our own services, students have a wide range of transport to choose from.

Financial Support

Visit our financial support page to find a clear and simplified overview of the most frequently asked questions regarding funding your course and receiving financial assistance.

Kit, Uniform and Summer Assignment

Kit/Uniform

To ensure you are well-prepared for your studies both in college and at home, we advise you to purchase the following items. These will help you plan and keep up to date with your coursework:

  • A4 lever arch file
  • Pens and pencils – you need to bring this equipment every day
  • Set of 10 dividers
  • A4 notepad
  • Consider suitable home IT technology to allow work and lessons to take place (tablet, laptop etc.) and let us know as soon as possible if you have any issues with this.

It is mandatory for students to purchase the following items as they will be required to wear these when in college in case of practical sessions for safety and biosecurity. If the student receives financial support from the college then costs can be covered. – Animal studies tunic. – Any black work/cargo trouser. – Steel toe cap boots. – Hair ties for long hair. – Either the Stamford animal studies polo shirt or top. Stamford College branded items are available from Kitman UK already linked on the website.

Students may not be able to participate in practical sessions on particular days if they are wearing nail varnish/false nails and if they are unable to remove piercings – This is due to safety around animals and promoting industry standards.

Additional for the Level 3 T-level: It is not mandatory but strongly suggested that students look into purchasing the two textbooks linked below. We have enough for some students but not all!

Please follow the links to purchase uniform/kit.

Payment Portal

Pay for trips, transport, lockers and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve got our top frequently asked questions to make sure you’re  all set for enrolment and starting college in September.

Enrolment confirms your place at Peterborough or Stamford College. You will confirm your course and level, and officially become a College student.

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