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Technology Colleges such as Hollins raise standards of achievement and the quality of learning in design and technology, science and mathematics for all pupils regardless of ability.

Our move to Technology College status has contributed to whole school improvement by developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. We will develop and share good practice across the curriculum particularly between the specialist subjects.

Hollins is active with local schools and their communities, offering opportunities for enriching and extending learning experiences. This include sharing resources and good practice.

Hollins has promoted an educational culture that is scientific, technological, enterprising and vocational. Hollins has will raised the post-16 participation rate in the specialist subject areas, and provide young people with the skills needed to progress into employment, further training and higher education according to their individual abilities, aptitudes and ambitions.


About out Technology status:

  • Hollins offers a strong technological and vocational focus.
  • Hollins makes innovative use of ICT to raise standards and enhance quality of teaching and learning in design and technology, science and mathematics.
  • Hollins takes a lead role in national initiatives and competitions to enrich learning opportunities for our pupils , those in partner schools and the wider community around Accrington.
  • Hollins builds and extend partnerships with industry and commerce to support our technological curriculum and the management of our specialist plans.