John Leggott College Welcomes New Students at Leggott Life 2026

John Leggott College, Scunthorpe, held its annual Leggott Life event last week, marking the start of the 2026/27 academic year for new and returning sixth form students. Our first and second year students took part in a day of activities on the college field, followed by an evening event open to prospective students and families from schools across North Lincolnshire.

What happens at Leggott Life?

Leggott Life is John Leggott College's annual welcome event, combining a daytime celebration for current students with an evening open event for our local community. During the day, first and second year students enjoyed fairground-style rides and spent time together on the college field, building on the sense of community that carries through the rest of the academic year. The event is timed deliberately for the first week of term, so new students meet peers and staff outside their lessons in A Levels, BTECs and vocational courses.

How does John Leggott College support students settling in?

New students settle in fastest when they build social connections early, and Leggott Life is designed around that principle. Research from Student Minds, the UK's student mental health charity, consistently links strong peer connection to better academic outcomes and wellbeing at this stage of education. At JLC, this sits alongside a pastoral team who track attendance and settling-in concerns from the first week, not just when problems arise.

What did families and prospective students see during the evening event?

In the evening, John Leggott College opened its doors to the wider Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire community, inviting local families along to enjoy the same fairground rides used earlier in the day. Access was to the college field and its attractions rather than a tour of the wider campus, keeping the evening a shared community occasion rather than a formal open day.

Occasions like this reflect the college's role as part of the wider North Lincolnshire community, where the quality of local education has continued to improve in recent years.

Is Leggott Life relevant to international students too?

Yes, events like Leggott Life give international students arriving in Scunthorpe an early, informal introduction to college life alongside their UK peers. Studying abroad in the UK can feel like a big step in the first week, and a shared event on campus helps international students build the same peer connections as domestic students from day one.

Students and families who want to see the college for themselves ahead of 2027 entry can explore current course options through the college's course search. 

FAQ Section

What is Leggott Life at John Leggott College?

Leggott Life is JLC's annual welcome event marking the start of the academic year for new and returning sixth form students. It combines a daytime celebration on the college field with an evening open event for prospective students and families.

How does John Leggott College help new students settle in?

Through events like Leggott Life alongside a pastoral team that monitors attendance and wellbeing from the first week of term. This early, structured support is designed to help students build peer connections quickly, which research links to better settling-in outcomes.

Does John Leggott College welcome international students at events like this?

Yes, international students take part in Leggott Life alongside domestic students, giving them an early introduction to British sixth form life and the wider college community.