Author: FE Week Reporter

A Newcastle basketball teacher has been named Coach of the Year by England Basketball for the second year running. Marc Steutel, head basketball development coach for North East Sports Academy at TyneMet College, won last year for his work in England Basketball division two, but this is his first award in division one. “Receiving this […]

Thomas Bampfield wasn’t fazed when actors took the part of patients in a WorldSkills caring competition in the West Midlands, going on to win the regional heat.  Rebecca Cooney reports A West Midlands student who wants to study paramedic science has won the regional heat of the WorldSkills UK 2013 caring competition. Thomas Bampfield, 17, […]

Dearne Valley College ICT and computing students raised £70 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust when they heard that their tutor’s grandson had the life-limiting condition. Tutor Tony Sables said that the cash would go towards essential research. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust provides support for those living with the condition, which affects the lungs, and their […]

An up and coming hair stylist dazzled a panel of judges when she took three titles at her college’s annual hair and beauty showcase. Buxton College student Carly Motley, 32, created a ‘butterflies in the wind’ look to take the prizes for best avant-garde style, best photographic style, and best level three hairdresser. “I’ve been […]

A budding wildlife film-maker’s success in a national competition was rewarded with an award presented by the veteran broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Abbie Barnes, 16, who studies environmental science, archaeology, biology and geography at Richard Huish College in Taunton, created a film, Save our oceans, recycle your plastic, for the EcoTales competition. She said that […]

The Attorney General recently outlined his role and responsibilities to a group of Berkshire students. Dominic Grieve also answered questions from Bracknell & Wokingham College A-level politics, law and sociology students on same-sex marriage, Scottish independence and recent events in Woolwich. Student union president Alex Ruskin, 19, said: “Today was a great opportunity to meet […]

Talent bloomed for a Middlesex college at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The Capel Manor exhibit, designed by lecturers and put together by students, celebrated the annual show’s centenary by telling the story of the development of the college and its contribution to horticultural education. It earned a silver medal. Senior gardener Julie Phipps said: […]

Sports students in Cheshire helped primary school children from 10 schools tackle rugby at a tag rugby festival. Learners at South Cheshire College worked with professional rugby coaches while helping to run and officiate at the day designed to introduce children to the sport. Graham Coffey, head of sport at the college, said: “This was […]

Twelve students from North Hertfordshire College took over their local newspaper, The Comet, and its website for a week. They took over roles in journalism, photography, design, digital and social media, as part of ‘The Big Student Takeover’. They won the chance to get involved by designing digital adverts for the college’s open day. Melissa […]