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SAFEGUARDING & PREVENT

Find safeguarding support, advice, and key contacts for HSDC students.

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Parent/Carer Hub FAQs

Find answers to common questions about supporting your child at HSDC.

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ABSENCE & HOLIDAYS

Learn how to report student absences and request leave.

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BAME VOICES

Celebrating diversity, sharing experiences, and promoting inclusion.

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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Learn how HSDC champions equality.

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BRITISH VALUES

Discover how HSDC promotes democracy, respect, liberty, and tolerance through its commitment to British Values.

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TOP 10 REVISION TIPS

Boost your exam preparation with practical revision tips.

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EXAMS

Access essential exam information and support to help you succeed.

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LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Explore your next steps with careers advice and university support.

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Alumni

Read inspiring stories, achievements, and career journeys from HSDC alumni.

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TERM & KEY DATES

View key term dates, half terms, and holiday periods for the HSDC academic year.

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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

Starting college in September? Here's what you need to know.

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My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student

My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student