Our timetable is designed to be efficient so that students don’t have dead time or ‘free’ periods between lessons. We have several spaces to work or socialise in college.

THE REFECTORY

It’s open from 8am until 3pm, serving food as well as providing space to socialise and work. You can buy breakfast, lunch or snacks using cash, cards or your free school meals allowance. 

THE HIVE 

It’s open from 8.30am-4pm and is staffed by a member of our student services team. You can use the laptops and work on your own or with friends. We run lots of student events in the Hive, so it’s a great place to meet friends and get involved.

THE DESTINATIONS HUB

This is where our Progression Tutors are based. You’ll come to see them for 1-2-1 next steps and careers advice meetings. We also have lots of books that you can borrow.

THE BEEHIVE

If you’re worried about something, or you need some help or advice, email our Beehive service (beehive@connell.ac.uk). It’s a confidential service staffed by the college Safeguarding Team.

EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE

Students get free access to the gym and pool at the leisure centre across the road from college. You can use it whenever you want: daytime, evenings, weekends and during the holidays.