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September 2026 induction and start dates
We are looking forward to welcoming students to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College this September.
The first two weeks are designed to help students settle into college life, meet staff and classmates, learn about college systems and expectations, and prepare for successful study.
Please find your course below to confirm when you need to attend.
Induction overview
Tuesday 1 September - New SHC students only
This day is for students who are new to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College.
Students will:
- Take part in a campus tour
- Meet staff and fellow students
- Learn about the college day and expectations
- Access Chromebook lockers
- Check attendance systems
- Learn how to use EduTools and ProPortal
Wednesday 2 September and Thursday 3 September
Students return according to their induction group. During these days students will:
- Attend induction activities and lessons
- Meet teaching and support staff
- Attend Principal's talks
- Receive important course information
- Confirm that they have suitable IT access for home study
Friday 4 September
All new students will take part in a one-to-one Microsoft Teams check-in from home.
These sessions will:
- Ensure students can access Teams
- Test cameras and microphones
- Confirm contact details
- Help staff get to know students
Students without suitable IT equipment at home will be invited to attend on site..
Find your induction group
Courses have been grouped according to their induction timetable.
Group A
- Day 1: Tuesday 1 September, 9:00am to 11:30am
- Day 2: Wednesday 2 September, 9:00am to 3:35pm
The following courses are in Group A:
Art, design and media
- Level 3 Art & Design Year 1
- T Level Media Production Year 1
Business
- Level 2 Business Studies
- GCSE Business
- Level 2 Foundation T Level Business
- T Level Legal Year 1
Service industries
- Level 1 Beauty Therapy
- Foundation Level Hair & Beauty
- Level 2 Catering
Sport and public services
- Level 1 Foundation Sport & Public Services
- Level 1 BTEC Sport & Public Services
- Level 3 Sport Year 1
Construction and engineering
- Level 1 Engineering
- Level 1 Electrical Installation
- Entry Level Motor Vehicle Systems Maintenance
- Level 1 Motor Vehicle Systems Maintenance
- Level 1 Plumbing
- Entry Level Multi Trades
- Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery
- Level 1 Multi Trades
- Level 1 Painting and Decorating
Science
- Level 2 Science
Computing
- Level 1 IT
- Level 2 IT
- Level 2 Foundation T Level Digital
- Level 2 Gaming
Care and early years
- Level 1 Child Care
- Level 2 Child Care
- Level 2 Criminology
- Level 1 Health & Social Care
- Level 2 Health & Social Care
- Health and Science Foundation T Level
- Level 1 Criminology
Group B
- Day 1: Tuesday 1 September, lunch from 12:15pm, lessons from 1:05pm to 3:35pm
- Day 2: Thursday 3 September, 9:00am to 3:35pm
The following courses are in Group B:
Art, design and media
- Level 1 Art & Design
- Level 1 Media, Art and Gaming
- Level 2 Art & Design
- Level 2 Creative Media
- Level 2 Lens Based Foundation
Business
- Level 3 Business Studies Year 1
- T Level Business Studies Year 1
Service industries
- Level 2 Beauty Therapy
- Level 2 Hairdressing
- Level 1 Catering
Sport and public services
- Level 2 Dynamic Sports Coaching
- Level 2 Public Services
- Level 2 Sport
- Level 2 Future Ready Progression
Construction and engineering
- Level 2 Engineering
- Level 2 Electrical Installation
- Level 2 Motor Vehicle Systems Maintenance
- Level 2 Plumbing
- T Level Engineering Year 1
- Level 2 Multi Trades
Science
- Level 3 Applied Science Year 1
- Computing
- T Level Digital Production, Design and Development Year 1
- Level 3 Gaming Year 1
Care and early years
- Level 3 Criminology, Psychology and Law Year 1
- Level 3 Protective Services Year 1
- Level 3 Health & Social Care Year 1
- T Level Education & Childcare Year 1
Foundation learning
- Access
- Vocational Access
- Pathway to Employment
Returning Year 2 students
The following students do not have induction sessions and should follow the arrangements provided by their department:
- Level 3 Art & Design Year 2
- Level 3 Creative Media Production Year 2
- Level 3 Business Studies Year 2
- T Level Business Studies Year 2
- Level 3 Hairdressing
- Level 3 Catering
- Level 3 Sport Year 2
- T Level Engineering Year 2
- Level 3 Applied Science Year 2
- T Level Digital Production, Design and Development Year 2
- Level 3 Gaming Year 2
- Level 3 Protective Services Year 2
- Level 3 Criminology, Psychology and Law Year 2
- Level 3 Health & Social Care Year 2
- T Level Education & Childcare Year 2
- Supported Internship programmes