Learn
Burton College has excellent accommodation with a modern Centre for Creative
Studies, new University Centre, a sixth form centre, sports hall, and
Automotive and Engineering Skills Academy. The College has excellent access
for wheelchair users and learners with disabilities.
The College’s Learning Resource Centre (LRC) was expanded in 2003/4 to
provide 207 personal computers in addition to the 22 “quiet study” computers
in the library and 20 learndirect computers. The Library, on the ground
floor, has a 40,000 book stock. Two data projectors are installed on the
first floor for teaching and learning.
The Library’s new web site provides guidance on access to on line services
and partner university electronic information services which are searchable
by an online catalogue
Eat
Burton College offers a wide range of options for eating. The café serves
everything from breakfasts and traditional roasts to Italian and Far Eastern
food.
Situated on the top floor of the College is our excellent Mulberry Restaurant.
Staffed by students the Mulberry is open to the general public.
A three course lunch costs £7.50 or £6.50 for two courses. Bistro evenings are now every Wednesday (fortnightly) and cost £14.00 per person. Gourmet Themed evenings are once per month on a Thursday priced at £18.00.
For more information or to make a reservation for the Mulberry Restaurant
call 01283 494673.
Relax
Our beauty salon Innovations is open to the public at various times throughout
the week.
A wide variety of treatments are available from manicures, pedicures,
facials and electrolysis to non-surgical face lifts, nail extensions and
waxing. Additionally, holistic therapies including reflexology, aromatherapy
and Indian head massage are available, as are a range of massage treatments
including body, sports and remedial.
Designed by interior designers REM, the spacious salon is equipped with
modern equipment and provides students with a realistic commercial environment
for training.
Care
At Burton College we understand how important it is that your child is
happy and well cared for whilst you study. Our College nursery can cater
for all your childcare needs, taking children from six weeks to five years
old, with a capacity for 44 children. The care of each individual child
is monitored by qualified nursery leaders with the help of trainee nursery
nurses. We have an ‘open door’ policy, where you can visit at anytime
during the day.