A Gower College Swansea lecturer has been revealed as a Silver award winner in the prestigious Pearson Teaching Awards 2026. Andrea Davies was nominated for the award because, as Curriculum Lead for Modern History at the Gorseinon Campus, she exemplifies outstanding leadership and teaching excellence, combining academic rigour with warmth, authenticity and an infectious enthusiasm…
Introducing Our First Ever Headline Partner The College Marketing Network is proud to announce Prospectus Plus as the first-ever Headline Partner of both the CMN Conference 2027 and the FE First Awards 2027. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of CMN and reflects the continued growth, influence and ambition of our flagship…
Students and staff from Gower College Swansea have celebrated another fantastic year of academic and vocational excellence. At the Annual Student Awards event at Swansea.com Stadium, hosting duties were overseen by Mal Pope, the Welsh BAFTA-winning singer-songwriter, broadcaster and producer whose career spans music, theatre, film and television. Learners from a range of full and…
The Fashion Team at East Riding College’s Beverley campus, part of the TEC Partnership, has been named a Silver Winner in the Further Education Team of the Year category at the 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards. The national award recognises the outstanding work of the college’s Fashion Team, whose innovative teaching, industry connections and unwavering commitment to student…
Buckinghamshire College Group is delighted to announce that Nicola Ellis, Assistant Principal for Student Support & Engagement, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her exceptional services to Further Education. With a career spanning over 25 years, Nicky has dedicated her life to supporting some of the…
Selby College Engineering Tutors have recently returned from an intensive three-day technical training programme at GUNT in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineering training systems. The visit focused on cutting-edge developments in carbon capture, hydrogen technologies and modern sustainable engineering practices – areas that are rapidly shaping the future of the sector. Taking…
Selby College student Jacob has claimed the top prize at the Yorkshire regional WorldSkills endorsed Sustainability Action Innovation Challenge, impressing judges with his innovative and impactful CO? calculator concept. Hosted at Wakefield College and sponsored by Steve Frampton MBE SS4E (Sustainability Support for Further Education) and the Renewable Energy Coalition for Academia (RECFA), the challenge…
Shrewsbury College is delighted to announce that it has been named in the Top Ten big companies in the country in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This award recognises the outstanding performance of all college staff who work tirelessly in the interests of our students. This recognition marks a significant achievement…
Construction is now underway on Buckinghamshire College Group’s new High Wycombe Campus, delivered in partnership with Kier, following a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday 15 May. This landmark development in the heart of High Wycombe marks a significant milestone in the College’s vision to create modern, innovative learning environments that will equip the next generation of skilled professionals…
Castleford College today celebrated a major milestone in its commitment to skills, education and regional growth, as Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, officially opened the College’s new state-of-the-art construction facility. The opening of the Lagentium Building marks a significant investment…