
Over 180 higher education (HE) students from Gower College Swansea have marked their academic achievements at a special graduation ceremony at the Swansea Building Society Arena. The graduates were there to celebrate completing a wide range of higher-level courses including advice and guidance, computing and technology, law and criminology, leadership and management, built environment and…

South Staffordshire College proudly marked the official opening of its brand-new Tamworth College on Friday 21st November, welcoming local leaders, partners, and community representatives to a special event in the heart of Tamworth town centre. The opening ceremony featured a warm welcome to guests from Claire Boliver, Chief Executive and Principal, followed by an address…

Buckinghamshire College Group is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Bronze Award in Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Aware Practice by the Buckinghamshire Virtual School. This recognition reflects the College’s unwavering commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all learners, particularly those who have experienced adversity. The Bronze Award is part of…

Following an assessment by Social Work England in August, the University Centre Grimsby has received official confirmation that they are now an accredited social work education institute. Social Work England is the specialist regulator for the sector. It sets out the professional standards that a social worker in England must know, understand, and be able…

Three Learning and Development Apprentices from Stoke on Trent College have secured promotions at bet365 as they near the completion of their End-Point Assessments (EPAs). Katie Myatt, Fabiola Pasquantonio, and Jacob Holmes all began their Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship at the College in early 2024 and have now progressed to the role…

Gower College Swansea has welcomed the Team Wales torch to Tycoch Campus, marking a key milestone on its journey across Wales ahead of this year’s WorldSkills UK National Finals. The torch relay is building excitement ahead of the National Finals – hosted in Wales for the very first time on 26-28 November – and shining…

The College Marketing Network (CMN) is thrilled to launch our very first podcast series, available now wherever you listen to your podcasts! Learn from FE marketers who are driving change, innovation, and creativity across the sector. From standout campaigns to the clever use of film and video in college communications, our guests reveal the stories…

Ibstock Plc, a UK leading manufacturer of building products, has officially launched its pilot Ibstock Academy at Walsall College, marking a key milestone in its commitment to supporting construction skills across the sector. The Academy was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Walsall College’s Green Lane Campus, attended by students, educators, and representatives from across the industry –…

Buckinghamshire College Group is proud to welcome Mandate PR as our newest Cornerstone Employer for our Marketing T Level programme, marking the beginning of a dynamic partnership aimed at empowering students with real-world industry experience. This announcement coincides with T Level Week 2025 (13th–17th October), a national celebration of technical education and the transformative impact…

Hundreds of young learners were recently invited to attend the launch of the Swansea Seren Hub for 2025/26, where they were able to find out more about the skills needed to apply to the UK’s top universities. The event, led by Gower College Swansea and Swansea University and held at the Great Hall on the…
