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How to Join JLC Enrichment

How to Sign Up for an Enrichment Pathway at JLC

John Leggott College, Scunthorpe runs six enrichment pathways for the 2026-27 academic year, covering more than 70 activities between them, from Aspire Oxbridge sessions to Mental Health First Aid qualifications. Every JLC student is expected to take part in at least one enrichment during their time at college, and signing up takes only a few minutes.

Step 1: Browse the six enrichment pathways

Start by looking at what each pathway is built for, since the right fit depends on your goals rather than your course alone. JLC groups its enrichment activities into six pathways, each with its own focus and its own list of clubs, qualifications and programmes:

Scholars Pathway – Aspire Academic Excellence. Example activities: Aspire Oxbridge, Russell Group Early Applicants, Science Olympiads.
Professional Pathway – Careers and Industry. Example activities: Future Apprentice Programme, Coding Club, Young Entrepreneurs.
Creative Pathway – Arts, Media and Performance. Example activities: Choir, Film Club, Musical Production Society.
Active and Athlete Pathway – Sport and Performance. Example activities: Basketball JLC Wolves, Netball, College Gym.
Leadership and Social Impact Pathway – Leadership, Responsibility and Impact. Example activities: Student Council, International Buddies, Charity and Fundraising Club.
Wellbeing Pathway – Health and Wellbeing. Example activities: Mental Health First Aid Qualification, Mindfulness and Meditation Programme.

The Scholars Pathway is aimed at academically ambitious students working toward competitive university offers, and includes the Russell Group Early Applicants programme for those targeting research-intensive universities. The Leadership Pathway's International Buddies scheme, meanwhile, pairs students to support new arrivals settling into college life.

Step 2: Match a pathway (or several) to your goals

You are not limited to a single pathway. Students can sign up for enrichment activities across any of the six pathways and combine them to build a personal mix that supports where they want to end up, whether that's a Russell Group offer, an apprenticeship, or simply a new hobby. A student on the Professional Pathway's Future Lawyers and LNAT Preparation option might also join the Wellbeing Pathway's Mindfulness and Meditation Programme, for example, and there's no penalty for signing up to several - just check your timetable and enrichment timings!

Step 3: Check eligibility for invite-only options

A small number of enrichments are invite-only, and eligibility for these depends on the GCSE grades a student has achieved. This applies mostly within the Scholars Pathway, where places on programmes like Aspire MDV are matched to academic profile. If you're unsure whether an activity you want is open to you, the Enrichment Base, upstairs in the college's ARC, or enrichments@leggott.ac.uk, can confirm before you submit the form.

Step 4: Complete the enrichment sign-up form

This is the step that actually enrols you. Scan the QR code on any pathway page, or complete the enrichment sign-up form here directly. This takes around five minutes, and you can list as many activities as you're genuinely interested in rather than picking just one.

Step 5: What happens after you sign up

Once your form is submitted, JLC emails you further details about each activity you've chosen, including start dates and any next steps. Activities you've committed to also start building your Progression Passport, a personal record of every professional interaction, skill developed and contact made through enrichment, which your Progress Tutor helps you complete during independent study time. It's a practical document later on: it feeds directly into your UCAS personal statement.

Good to know: Upskill is separate from your enrichment sign-up

Upskill is JLC's four-tiered, curriculum-embedded programme delivered to all Year 1 and Level 2 students every Wednesday afternoon, built into the timetable rather than opted into. It connects students with employers, industry and higher education through guest speakers, industry-set projects and skills workshops, organised into subject-linked groups such as Law, Media and IT, and Allied Health. You don't need to sign up for Upskill through the enrichment form; it happens automatically as part of your programme of study.

Whichever pathways you choose, enrichment at JLC is there to develop new skills, build confidence, and strengthen future applications for university, apprenticeships and employment.

For students managing exam stress alongside a busy enrichment timetable, Student Minds research consistently shows that students with strong social connections and structured activity outside the classroom cope better with academic pressure.

FAQ Block

What are JLC's enrichment pathways?

They're six themed groups of extracurricular activities at John Leggott College: Scholars, Professional, Creative, Active and Athlete, Leadership and Social Impact, and Wellbeing. Together they cover more than 70 activities, from Science Olympiads to First Aid qualifications, for the 2026-27 academic year.

Do I have to choose only one enrichment pathway?

No, students can select activities from any of the six pathways and combine them. All JLC students are expected to take part in at least one enrichment, but there's no cap on how many you sign up for.

Are all enrichment activities open to everyone?

Most are, but some, particularly in the Scholars Pathway, are invite-only and depend on achieved GCSE grades. Contact enrichments@leggott.ac.uk or visit the Enrichment Base in the ARC to check eligibility before applying.

How long does signing up actually take?

Completing the Google form takes around five minutes. You can list every activity you're interested in in one go rather than submitting separate forms.

Is Upskill the same as an enrichment pathway?

No. Upskill is a compulsory, curriculum-embedded programme for all Year 1 and Level 2 students, run every Wednesday afternoon, while enrichment pathways are opt-in activities signed up for separately through the Google form.