Schools, Colleges and Community Liaison Team

Working with Our Community in Barnsley

We’re proud to be actively involved in the Barnsley community and are continuing to expand the ways we offer Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to local residents, community groups and partners. Our aim is simple: to make education, training and career advice easy to access, friendly and relevant to your goals no matter where you are. .

Community Events and Local Groups

We love getting out into the community and welcome opportunities to attend events across Barnsley. This includes local fairs, community open days and sessions run by voluntary and community organisations.

By attending community events, we can connect directly with local residents, talk about the wide range of courses available at Barnsley College, and explore how education and training could support individuals, groups and the valuable work already taking place in the community.

If you’re hosting a community event and would like our Schools, Colleges and Community Liaison Team to attend, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can contact them by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.

Information, Advice and Guidance at Local Libraries

We also offer regular Information, Advice and Guidance drop‑in stalls at local libraries across Barnsley, providing informal support in welcoming, familiar community settings.

These sessions are ideal for adults who want to:

• Ask questions about courses, qualifications and career pathways
• Explore adult, part‑time and Higher Education options
• Get friendly, practical advice about returning to education or developing new skills

We will be visiting a range of local libraries between now and the summer, helping to bring guidance and support directly into the heart of the community. The pop-up stalls will be promoted on our social media channels, so follow Barnsley College on Facebook or Instagram.

IAG Stalls at Community Venues

To make our support as accessible as possible, we also host Information, Advice and Guidance stalls at well‑known community venues across Barnsley, such as The Glass Works Barnsley and Barnsley Metrodome. These venues allow us to engage with adults, families and career‑changers in busy, accessible spaces, creating opportunities for people to find out more about learning, training and progression at Barnsley College.

Adult Information and Advice Drop‑In Sessions

For those who prefer to visit us on campus, we run adult Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) drop‑in sessions every Wednesday evening, offering friendly, one‑to‑one support in a relaxed environment.

These sessions are ideal for adults who are:

• Thinking about returning to education
• Exploring part‑time, Access to Higher Education courses or Higher Education qualifications
• Looking for advice on qualifications, funding, entry requirements or next steps

Alongside our weekly adult drop‑ins, we also host monthly Higher Education drop‑in sessions, providing dedicated support for anyone considering university‑level study at Barnsley College. These sessions give prospective students the opportunity to ask specific questions about Higher Education pathways, progression opportunities and studying at degree level. Details of upcoming adult and Higher Education drop‑in sessions can be found on our Events page.

There’s no need to book for any of our drop‑in sessions. Simply come along and speak to a member of the team for personalised advice.

Your journey starts here. Together, we’ll help you achieve your ambitions and transform your life.