What Is John Leggott Humber and Who Is It For?

Not every student's journey through education follows the expected path. For young people who did not get the grades they needed, found that school did not work for them, or simply were not ready to make big decisions at sixteen, the options can feel limited. John Leggott Humber exists to change that.

This post explains exactly what John Leggott Humber is, where it is based, what students study, and why it has become a genuinely valuable route into engineering and skilled employment for young people across North Lincolnshire and the Humber region.

John Leggott Humber: The Fresh Start Programme

John Leggott Humber, known as JLH, is a one-year Fresh Start Programme run in partnership between John Leggott College and Oasis Academy Immingham. It is based at Pelham Road, Immingham, DN40 1JU, and sits within a community that has a strong connection to the engineering and energy industries that define this part of the Humber coast.

The Fresh Start Programme is exactly what the name suggests. It is designed for young people who want to do things differently, who need to resit qualifications, who want to be closer to industry from day one, or who simply want a structured, supported environment in which to get back on track before taking their next steps.

JLH is not a consolation prize. It is a deliberate pathway for students who are serious about their futures, just arriving there in a different way.

Where Is JLH Based and Why Immingham?

JLH operates from Oasis Academy Immingham, a secondary school and sixth form on the North Lincolnshire coast, a short distance from Grimsby and within easy reach of the major industrial employers along the Humber estuary. The address is Pelham Road, Immingham, DN40 1JU.

The location is not accidental. Immingham is surrounded by some of the most significant energy, manufacturing and logistics infrastructure in the UK. British Steel operates nearby in Scunthorpe. Orsted, RWE and a range of renewable energy companies are developing significant projects across the Humber. VolkerRail, the NHS and dozens of engineering contractors are all active in the region.

Basing JLH in Immingham puts students in the heart of the industry they are preparing to join. Enrichment sessions, employer visits and industry connections are not abstract possibilities but practical, close-at-hand realities.

What Do Students Study at JLH?

The JLH Fresh Start curriculum is built to give students a practical, rounded foundation for the next stage of their journey. It covers four core areas.

GCSE Mathematics resit. For students who did not achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths, JLH provides the opportunity to resit the qualification in a supported, small-group environment. Maths is a gateway qualification for engineering apprenticeships and higher-level study, and securing it at JLH removes one of the most common barriers students face.

GCSE English Language resit. Alongside Maths, English Language is a core requirement for progression into most apprenticeship, further education and employment pathways. JLH students work towards their resit in English with dedicated support.

Level 2 Applied Science. This qualification gives students practical, vocational experience in science at a level that is recognised by employers and relevant to engineering, health and a range of other career paths. It complements the GCSE resits with something more hands-on and directly connected to the world of work.

Creative IT and Work Skills. This element of the programme develops digital literacy, communication and the practical skills that employers across all sectors consistently say they value: the ability to communicate clearly, use technology confidently and work as part of a team.

Together, these four strands give JLH students a real foundation. Not a holding exercise. A genuine starting point.

What Is the Enrichment Upskill Programme?

One of the things that distinguishes JLH from a standard resit programme is the Enrichment Upskill sessions, which run every Wednesday afternoon throughout the year.

These sessions are employer-linked and structured around the world of work. They include progression briefs that help students understand what different career paths look like, work-based experiences that connect learning to real environments, and bespoke workshops delivered with industry input.

The Enrichment Upskill programme is where the JLH experience starts to feel genuinely different from secondary school. Students are not just sitting in a classroom working through past papers. They are engaging with the industry they want to join, building confidence and understanding what skilled employment actually looks like from the inside.

What Makes JLH Different from Staying at Secondary School?

Secondary school is the right environment for many students, but it does not work for everyone. JLH offers several things that a secondary school resit pathway cannot.

Small group sizes mean individual attention is possible. The environment at JLH is built around students who have chosen to be there, which changes the atmosphere in the room. The employer connections and industry-facing content give the programme a sense of purpose and direction that abstract academic study sometimes struggles to deliver. And the partnership with HETA and John Leggott College means students at JLH have a clear view of what comes next, whether that is a HETA apprenticeship, further study at JLC, or moving into employment with a qualification that employers respect.

The facilities at JLH are also designed with student experience in mind. Brand new classrooms, a free on-site gym, an Xbox and table football common room, and a canteen on site make the environment welcoming and comfortable. Students who are happy and settled learn better, and JLH takes that seriously.

Who Is JLH For?

JLH is for young people in North Lincolnshire and the Humber region who want to get their qualifications, step into an engineering career, or simply get a fresh start in a new environment with the right support around them.

You do not need to have decided exactly what you want to do with your life. You do not need a perfect academic record. What you do need is a willingness to turn up, take the programme seriously, and make use of the opportunities that JLH puts in front of you.

For students who have felt like the system did not quite have a place for them, JLH is that place.

How Do You Find Out More?

JLH is based at Oasis Academy Immingham, Pelham Road, Immingham, DN40 1JU. You can find out more and make contact through the John Leggott College website at leggott.ac.uk or by emailing the JLH team directly at johnleggotthumber@leggott.ac.uk.

FAQ Section

What is the John Leggott Humber Fresh Start Programme?

John Leggott Humber (JLH) is a one-year programme run in partnership between John Leggott College and Oasis Academy Immingham. It is designed for young people who want to resit qualifications, gain vocational experience and prepare for engineering careers or further study. It covers GCSE Maths, GCSE English Language, Level 2 Applied Science and Creative IT and Work Skills.

Where is JLH based?

JLH is based at Oasis Academy Immingham, Pelham Road, Immingham, DN40 1JU, in North Lincolnshire.

Who can apply to JLH?

JLH is open to young people from North Lincolnshire and the Humber region who want to resit their GCSE qualifications, build vocational experience and access a supported pathway into engineering or employment.

What are the Enrichment Upskill sessions?

Enrichment Upskill sessions run every Wednesday afternoon at JLH. They include employer-linked learning, progression briefs, work-based experiences and bespoke industry workshops. They are designed to connect students with the world of work from early in the programme.

How is JLH connected to John Leggott College?

JLH is a programme delivered by John Leggott College, based at Oasis Academy Immingham. Students have access to JLC staff, guidance and progression opportunities, including routes into JLC's full sixth form programme or into HETA engineering apprenticeships.