Brand new building & facilities for September 2024

TMP was originally set up as a music school. We soon realised there was a demand for creative and performing arts in the local community and we listened to our students to understand what was needed and what TMP needed to become to meet local needs.

TMP College is now Wigan's biggest and most dedicated creative college for students 16+ years of age with a range of six creative subjects to choose from.  We pride ourselves on our learners diversity, creativity and success in education, particularly if learners have previously had a negative experience in education.  

TMP employs a team of friendly industry professionals with years of experience, knowledge and industry connections to provide you with the opportunity to guarantee your dream career. We also employ our own students that have excelled throughout college and have an interest in becoming tutors, support tutors and industry specialists.  

We are completely committed to making sure our learners experience at TMP is filled with positivity. Not only do we want our learners to gain a world of knowledge, experience and networks but we also provide a comprehensive and professional student wellbeing program for all learners to ensure the best learning experience possible.  

We work with local businesses and venues to create real-life industry experiences for creative practitioners so that learners can gain genuine employability skills.   

Our courses are delivered across three purpose built centre with music, art, games and media studios designed especially for our courses.

Vision:

To provide outstanding education, support and pastoral care to enrich lives and make bright and successful futures a reality for all learners.

Mission: 

To provide a safe and caring environment where learners are inspired to develop their skills and talents and to improve their self-esteem and confidence through personalised curriculum and targeted support. Meeting the needs of the local community and employers by preparing learners for their next steps: 

• progression to further study
• success in their chosen careers
• achievement of their personal goals 
• personal development and social progression 
• independent living skills and preparation for adulthood

Our Values:

Kindness - Always show kindness / compassion / understanding

Respect - Respect diversity / promote equality / speak up for yourself and others

Inspiration - Make your dreams come true / take risks / have courage / embrace differences

Team - A positive attitude to our work / support each other / communicate openly and often