Buckinghamshire College Group was delighted to welcome local MP Laura Kyrke-Smith to its Aylesbury Campus today as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, recognising the vital role apprenticeships play in developing skills for the local economy. During her visit, Laura toured several of the College’s specialist apprenticeship training areas, including Construction, Motor Vehicle, and Hairdressing. She met with apprentices, staff, and employer partners, gaining first-hand insight…
Gower College Swansea has held a special awards ceremony at Swansea.com Stadium as part of Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026. The event, which honoured the outstanding commitment and dedication of the College’s apprentices, staff and employer partners from across Wales and England, was hosted by presenter/broadcaster Ross Harries, who has been the face of Welsh rugby for…
Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Kift as its new Principal. A former student of the College’s Gorseinon Campus, Paul has a long and successful history with Gower College Swansea, having first joined as a Director, then becoming Vice Principal and now taking up the position of Principal. Before joining…
Caitlin Thompson always aspired to pursue a career in Engineering and found the ideal route through an Apprenticeship with BT and Stoke on Trent College. She began her studies at the College in 2019, choosing the Apprenticeship pathway over university in order to gain hands-on experience alongside industry-recognised qualifications. Since completing her Level 3 Maintenance…
Buckinghamshire College Group is delighted to welcome the Secretary of State’s approval for Marlow Studios, a landmark decision that signals a new era for the UK’s creative industries and for skills development in Buckinghamshire. The creative sector is one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries and a key priority for national and regional economic growth. Film…
Buckinghamshire College Group is excited to announce a new partnership with Future Pro Football Academy (FPF Academy), launching at the Wycombe Campus. This collaboration will provide students aged 16–19 with the unique opportunity to combine their education with elite football development. The partnership introduces a Football Academy Pathway alongside the Level 2 Sports Coaching and Level 3 Sports…
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…