A Liverpool college has been admitted into the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE), a status awarded in recognition of its exemplary standard of further education. The prestigious accolade recognises The City of Liverpool College’s strong track record of delivering the skills needed in modern Britain, making it one of …
Read More »Nelson & Colne College ignites passion for STEM learning during National Science Week
School pupils learned how to distract DNA as Nelson and Colne College looked to inspire a love of STEM during National Science Week. Year 8 and 9 pupils from Park High School and Pendle Vale College spent an afternoon at the college immersing themselves in all things science. The visit, …
Read More »Schools and colleges to receive £2.5 billion to upgrade buildings and boost school places
Millions of young people across the country are set to benefit from a significant £2.5 billion boost so they can learn in high quality buildings and facilities that are fit for the future. Schools and colleges will receive investment to upgrade classrooms and refurbish buildings that will provide high quality …
Read More »Cheshire College student aces academic programme by University of Oxford
Cheshire College – South & West A Level student Bethany Wallace (left) has successfully completed the 12-month Oxnet Intensive Academic programme in Philosophy and World Religions. Led by Pembroke College, Oxford, Oxnet is an established initiative run collaboratively between participating colleges at the University of Oxford, Durham University, the University …
Read More »New initiative launched by Wirral Met College to support students interested in starting a business
Launched in #LoveourColleges week, this new scheme will support students to move beyond being qualified to establishing a business. When students qualify in skills such as plumbing, hairdressing, electrical installation, the Start Up coaching programme provided by the Wirral Chamber as part of their partnership with Wirral Met, will take this to …
Read More »Sunderland College teacher named Lecturer of the Year
A Sunderland College lecturer’s outstanding achievements, dedication, and commitment to inspiring his students has been recognised at a regional education awards ceremony. Andy Worthy (left), who teaches engineering at the college’s City Campus, received the New North East Lecturer of the Year prize at the Lord Glenamara Memorial Awards after …
Read More »Exhibition by emerging Wirral talent opens at Williamson Art Gallery
A new exhibition by emerging talent is now on display in Wirral. Titled Fusion, the exhibition showcases work by Wirral Met College degree students on Fine Art, Illustration with Animation and Photography courses. The College has been holding annual degree shows at the Williamson Art Gallery for over twenty five …
Read More »Warwickshire CCC and Sandwell College form partnership to deliver BTEC studies at Edgbaston Stadium
Warwickshire CCC and Sandwell College have announced a new partnership that will see a new two-year further education course delivered in collaboration with the club’s official charity the Edgbaston Foundation. The programme is designed to support a career in professional sport, delivered from the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The …
Read More »Gower College Swansea apprenticeship scheme named best in UK
Welsh-based further education institution, Gower College Swansea, has scooped a top accolade at a national awards ceremony. Gower College Swansea won Apprenticeship Programme of the Year at the annual Tes FE Awards, which recognises the best further education organisations supporting learners across the UK. The college was commended for developing …
Read More »Rugby club launches football and women’s rugby college courses for teens
To go alongside its already popular men’s rugby college course, Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club’s academy has introduced football and women’s rugby courses for local teens aged 16+. With these courses, students will have two training sessions and one class a day for 3 days a week, and will achieve a …
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