MyXP Booklet 2026

MyXP

My Experience. My Progress. My Future.

Welcome to My XP! College isn’t just about getting a qualification — it’s about finding your voice, exploring new opportunities, and preparing for your future. My XP is all about you — your experiences, your growth, and your journey. Here, your ideas matter, your ambitions are supported, and your development is at the heart of everything we do.

Through getting involved in projects, sharing your views, and connecting with others, you’ll build the skills that employers value, boost your confidence, and shape the person you want to become. Together, we’ll make sure your time at college isn’t just memorable — it’s meaningful.

This is your journey, your development, and your future.

Take part. Speak up. Make it yours.

How It All Works Together Your experience at college is built on these four key pillars:

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Growing your confidence, character, and wellbeing

Building skills for life and work

Careers and employability support

Inclusion, equity and enriching community

This is your all-in-one personal development journey — designed to support you both inside and outside the classroom. From boosting your confidence and developing vital skills to exploring career paths and prioritising your wellbeing, everything we offer is tailored to help you grow and prepare for your future. The skills you will develop through participation in these experiences are shown on pages 10 and 11, and reflected on during My Journey and logging your activity in NAVIGATE.

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As a study programme student, you will have a target to log a minimum of 10 hours across a minimum of 3 different activities for each MyXP skill. This will be logged on your personal record on the college’s Navigate system. When you have achieved this, you will then be requested to complete a reflection on how you have developed your MyXP Skills.

MyXP Badges Recognition pin badges will be provided to you to celebrate your engagement in developing individual MyXP Skills. You will receive a badge when you have: •

Logged a minimum of 10 hours over a minimum of 3 additional activities against specific MyXP Skills.

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Completed a reflection log on Navigate showing how you have developed these skills.

Please be aware that additional activities you engage in at college will likely develop several MyXP skills at once, so please ensure you log against all skills you feel you have developed.

Your GOALS tutor and Personal Tutor will support you to log and reflect on the development of these skills through the year.

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Pillar 1 Growing your Confidence, Character and wellbeing College isn’t just about what you learn in the classroom — it’s about building who you are.

We help you grow your confidence, strengthen your character, and prepare for whatever your future holds.

By getting involved and making the most of the opportunities available, you develop the skills, resilience, and mindset to succeed in life — not just in your course.

Here’s how we support you:

How we do this:

Looking After Yourself

•W ellbeing workshops and mental health support sessions

Learn how to manage your mental health and wellbeing, and discover tools to stay positive, focused, and strong.

Growing Through Challenges Take part in team projects, challenge days, trips, and activities that help you build resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Leading the Way Get involved in opportunities to develop respect, responsibility, leadership, and communication skills — all vital for your next steps in life and work.

•T eam-building days, outdoor activities, and residential trips •S tudent leadership programmes (like being a student ambassador) • Challenge days and enterprise projects •V olunteering and community social action projects •G roup projects and collaborative work within your study programme

Staying Active

• I nspirational talks from guest speakers on resilience, leadership, and success

Get involved in sports sessions, fitness activities, and wellbeing events to help keep your body and mind strong.

•C lubs, societies, and activities to boost confidence and teamwork

Learning About Healthy Living

•A programme of sports sessions, fitness classes, and wellbeing activities

Discover how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, balance your mental health, and build good habits for life.

Support When You Need It Access pastoral support, wellbeing services, and someone to talk to whenever you need a helping hand.

•W orkshops and campaigns focused on nutrition, mental health, and self-care including a health and wellbeing week •A ccess to trained wellbeing and pastoral support staff •S afe spaces at college where you can take time out if you need it •A wareness events like Mental Health Awareness Week and World Wellbeing Day

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Pillar 2 Building Skills for Life and Work College is about preparing you for the real world —nurturing the skills, experiences, and confidence you’ll need to achieve your goals in life and your career. We’ll help you build the practical skills employers are looking for, while also developing the confidence to take on new challenges and stand out from the crowd.

Here’s how we’ll support you:

How we do this:

Learning Through Experience

•H ands-on projects linked to your course and future career

Develop industry-relevant skills by working on hands-on projects that mirror real-world tasks.

Boosting Your CV Take part in skills competitions, enterprise challenges, and activities that show employers you’ve got the drive and talent to succeed.

Getting Real-World Experience Complete work experience placements with real employers, giving you a taste of the workplace and helping you build your professional network.

Tracking Your Progress Use our Navigate system to record your activities, reflect on your experiences, and show off the skills you’ve developed.

•O pportunities to enter local, national, and even international skills competitions •S hort-term and extended work placements with businesses and organisations •S upport to build a professional CV and LinkedIn profile •U sing the Navigate system to track your skills and achievements • W orkshops on career skills like interview techniques, communication, and teamwork, with hands-on virtual simulations using Body Swaps •E nterprise challenges and live briefs set by employers

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Pillar 3 Careers and Employability Support Your time at college is just the start of your future career — and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

How we do this:

Through career guidance, employer connections, and skills development, we support you to find your path, build your confidence, and get ready for further study, higher education and the world of work.

•W orkplace visits, industry talks, higher education experiences and guest speakers

Here’s how we support you:

•E mployer networking events, careers fairs, and insight days

Exploring Your Options Get expert careers advice, take part in workplace visits, and complete work placements and wider work experiences to help you discover what’s right for you.

Experiencing Higher Education Access opportunities to explore university life through campus visits, university-led projects, and taster sessions that help you to understand the pathways available to you Connecting with Employers Meet industry professionals, attend networking events, and build real connections that could help open doors for your future.

Preparing for Success Learn how to write a strong CV, get interviewready, and build a professional profile to showcase your skills and achievements.

Developing as a Leader Take part in leadership programmes and activities that help you build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills.

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• 1 -to-1 careers guidance and planning sessions

•W ork experience placements in a range of sectors

•W orkshops on CV writing, interview skills, and personal branding •A ccess to careers resources and advice through our careers offer through the colleges services, your core programme and your GOALS sessions •V olunteering opportunities with local charities, community cultural events and community groups •L eadership development programmes such as Student Ambassadors and peer mentoring

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Pillar 4 Inclusion, Equity and Enriching Community At college, you are part of a welcoming, respectful community where everyone belongs. We help you understand the importance of equality, diversity, and being an active, responsible citizen — both at college and in wider society. Activities are a big part of this, helping you broaden your horizons, boost your confidence, and create amazing memories alongside your studies.

Building a Safe and Supportive Environment Help keep our college safe and welcoming by following guidelines, wearing your student ID, and supporting each other to stay protected and strong.

Creating Lasting Memories

Here’s how we support you:

Join trips, events, and special experiences that make your time at college even more exciting and rewarding.

Being Part of an Inclusive Community

How we do this:

Experience a positive college culture where everyone is treated with respect and where differences are celebrated.

•A ctivities and campaigns promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

Learning About Equality and Diversity Explore what equality, diversity, and inclusion mean — and why they’re so important in life, education, and work.

Understanding Values Learn about the British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect, and how they help shape the society we live in.

Living Our Community Values Experience a positive and friendly college environment where everyone treats each other with fairness and respect. We celebrate what makes us all different and stand up against any form of bullying or disrespect, both in person and online.

Making a Difference Get involved in community volunteering projects and learn how you can have a positive impact on the world around you.

•G OALS lessons and workshops will explore British values and citizenship •S tudent voice opportunities, such as being a Student Leader or joining the Student Union •R espect and inclusion built into every part of college life •C elebrating national events like Black History Month, Pride, and International Women’s Day •T alks and projects that highlight different cultures, identities, and beliefs •S upporting you to become a responsible and active member of your community •T rips and visits to cultural sites, exhibitions, sporting events, and more •S ocial activities, celebration events, and endof-year showcases •C lubs and societies where you can meet people who share your interests •O pportunities to organise or run your own activities

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My Skills Whilst your experiences at college are built on the four pillars, through engagement in those experiences, you will be developing your skills for life after college. Those skills are shown below and your progress on those skills will be tracked in NAVIGATE

My Communication and Teamwork Skills

My Resilience, Self-Improvement, and Wellbeing

• Be confident speaking to people faceto-face, over the phone, in writing (like emails), and when presenting to an audience.

•B ounce back from challenges, learn from your mistakes, and understand how looking after your mental health plays a big part in staying strong.

• Listen well, explain your ideas clearly, and solve problems by talking things through.

•S et goals for yourself and work towards them, even when things get tough resilience is built step by step.

• Work effectively with people of all ages, understanding how good communication helps you connect, collaborate, and achieve goals.

• Develop strong teamwork skills by sharing ideas, supporting others, and working towards common goals.

My Social and Emotional Skills • Know how to handle your feelings and understand how others might be feeling too.

•A lways look for ways to improve your skills - small steps forward can make a big difference over time.

•R ecognise when you need support, whether it’s for your learning or your mental wellbeing, and be confident enough to ask for help.

•B e curious and ask questions—it’s the best way to learn, grow, and discover new things about yourself.

My Digital and IT Skills

• Be open to feedback and learn from it— it’s how you grow.

• Be confident using everyday digital tools like Teams, Excel, emails, and online systems.

• Work well with different types of people, show empathy, and be ready to adapt when things change.

•L earn how to solve problems using technology—it’s a big part of most jobs.

•G et comfortable with new tech as it comes out; it’ll make you more prepared for the workplace.

•U nderstand how to stay safe online and protect yourself.

• P resent yourself professionally online your digital conduct matters.

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My Professional and Workplace Skills • Be on time, manage your tasks well, and understand what’s expected of you.

• Gain experience through mock interviews, CV building, work experiences and placements and connections with employers—it’ll help you feel ready for real work.

• Show a good attitude, be responsible, and always look for ways to improve.

• Learn how to present yourself professionally, including how you dress and behave in the different work environments.

My Sustainability Skills and Social Responsibility • Understand how your actions affect the environment and the world around you.

• Learn how to make sustainable choices, whether at work or in your daily life.

• Get involved in projects that help your community and make a positive impact.

My English & Maths Skills •B uild confidence in using everyday English and maths – from writing clearly to working out budgets.

•L earn how to solve real-life problems using words and numbers – skills valued in every job.

•G et comfortable reading, writing, and working with data – it’ll help you at work and in life.

•U nderstand how to communicate effectively – whether it’s emails, reports, or conversations.

•P resent yourself professionally through your writing and numeracy – first impressions count.

By engaging with this complete package of opportunities, you’ll not only achieve your academic goals but also build the life skills, resilience, and mindset needed to thrive in the world beyond college. Take full advantage of all that’s on offer and watch yourself succeed!

Ready to Begin?

We don’t just want you to succeed — we want you to thrive.

3 Log your activities in Navigate 3 Track your growth in My Journey 3 Talk to your teachers or Student Experience staff if you need support 3 Set your own goals and reach them with confidence My XP 2026/27

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