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Footie star coaches at Middlesbrough College

Former Middlesbrough, Southampton and Darlington star Neil Maddison has a new role after signing on as a coach at Middlesbrough College. The appointment is good news for the College, which is in the process of developing its Sports Academies as part of the new £6.5 million Middlesbrough College Sixth Form Centre – known as MC6. […]

St Brendan’s Sixth Form College gets new Principal

Michael Jaffrain is the new principal of St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, following the retirement of Ann Barrow. The college says Mr Jaffrain has a wealth of experience in the education sector, having been promoted from the position of assistant principal, and has the “qualities to lead St Brendan’s into an exciting new chapter.” Mr […]

MidKent College stroke awareness day

An inspirational MidKent College student held an event to promote stroke awareness earlier this month Amber Garland, 21, had to learn to speak again after suffering a stroke in August 2009, and has no memory of her life before it happened. The art student was joined by representatives from the Stroke Association – a charity […]

TyneMet College run a mile for Sport Relief

Students and staff from TyneMet College have been running the Sport Relief Mile in order to raise money for charity. Ben Henderson, who is studying the Public Services Extended Diploma at level 3, set the best time by running the distance in 5 minutes and 58 seconds. Meanwhile, Claire Tallentyre set the fastest time for […]

Hats off to talented Weston College students

Eight textile and design A-level students at Weston College have been selling hair accessories, garters and decorations at a wedding fair in Bridgwater. Nicola Stent, a textile and design lecturer, who also gained a First Class degree at Weston College, said: “It’s a way to use skills they have developed on their A-level and get […]

Record breaking Calderdale College student

A former Calderdale College student has become the first athlete to break a world record at the Olympic Stadium in London. Hannah Cockroft, who was participating in the women’s T54 100m at the Disability Athletics Challenge (DAC), completed the race in 18.56 seconds. However, she had a tough time reaching the venue. “The bus that […]

Here’s a little bit of advice and guidance

With rising youth unemployment, continuing recession, a bewildering range of career pathways and the introduction of FE loans there has never been a time when it has been more important for young people to have access to high quality, impartial careers information and guidance (CIAG). Yet the last two years have seen massive funding cuts […]

Acknowledging adult achievement

TV presenter Philippa Forrester enthusiastically kicked off the ceremony. “There’s a reason for all these balloons, all these candles, all these flowers,” said the host. “This is a celebration. This is a party. This is to say well done. To acknowledge all of that work and the bravery.” This is the 21st year of Adult […]

FE loans ‘a difficult nettle to grasp’

David Hughes speaking at the Adult Learners’ Week Conference FE loans were a contentious topic at the conference and skills minister John Hayes addressed concerns in his speech, describing the loans as “a difficult nettle to grasp”. Colleges have expressed fears that the loans will discourage adults considering further education. The sector has criticised the […]