Do GEM Awards really mean anything to our colleagues? 🤔 In a word, yes. But you don't have to just take our word for it; here's recent GEM A… Read more
A really great day at NAMSS Conference. 4 AoC speakers presented at the NAMSS Conference for the relaunch of the AoC's Student Engagement Charter. Eddie Playfair from Association of Colleges introduced our 3 T Level Industry Placement students, Saabir Ibrahim and Ivana Zaykova from #SouthwarkCollege and Marceline Domingos from #LaRetraite who outlined the excellent work they have done as part of the relaunch. #TLevels
It was an inspirational morning for our Business, Digital, Electrical and Engineering students today as they welcomed the team from @sellafield onto campus for a careers talk 😊 Mark, Reece and Nicole from Sellafield spoke in great detail about the nuclear sector to our students and provided them with information about the opportunities available in the nuclear sector from both Business and Engineering perspectives. Thank you to the team for visiting us today and we hope to see you again soon!
Guess who we had on campus today? Only celebrity hairdresser and industry icon @andrew barton 💇♀️ We welcomed Andrew to campus to officially… Read more
Yesterday, we were thrilled to welcome @leedstrinity to campus! They delivered engaging workshops for 23 students interested in studying Journalism and Primary Education. Students explored: ✏️ Interview preparation ✏️ Course content ✏️ University life at Leeds Trinity ✏️ A chance to meet the amazing lecturers! A big thank you to Leeds Trinity for inspiring our future journalists and educators!
Our Early Years learners have had a busy week learning all about open-ended recourses, questions, and loose parts play. They explored the importance of open-ended resources, skills children learn, and the positive impact they can have on children's learning and development. Our learners then used the knowledge gained to plan an activity to help support children’s creativity and imaginative skills.
A Christmas Miracle at West Lancashire College
We have some amazing news about the lovely cat who has visited our college for a number of months. https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/news/a-christm… Read more
On Tuesday, we were honoured to welcome back Judy Carrick and 5 other governors from the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS England Foundation Trust! Our 14 health-focused students had an amazing opportunity to hear about NHS careers, share their experiences, and even sign up as public members of the Trust - ensuring their voices will be heard and keeping students up-to-date with the Trust's plans and developments. The governors were so impressed with our students, and Judy said - "I tell you, this is the highlight of my year." A big thank you to both Judy and the NSH Governors for presenting such an inspiring and motivating session!
Newcastle College Students Invited to House of Lords to Celebrate College's Contribution to Clean Energy
Students and staff from Newcastle College were invited to the House of Lords to celebrate the launch of a landmark report that showcases how… Read more
Our talented Bricklaying students have been hard at work at the brand-new Green Technology Centre! 📍 With state-of-the-art facilities, they’re mastering the skills and techniques needed to lay strong foundations for their future careers. From perfecting wall structures to exploring sustainable building methods, these learners are gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world environment. 🌍✨ Interested in a career in construction? Start your journey with #TEAMKC Find out more about our Construction courses on our website. #BricklayingSkills #ConstructionCareers #GreenTechnology #KidderminsterCollege #BuildingTheFuture #HandsOnLearning
Congratulations to Linda, an adult Level 2 Hairdressing student, for winning "The Learners Voice" Belinda Mindset podcast competition! 👏 Linda shared her adult hairdressing journey with Belinda and will now share the story in an upcoming podcast, which we look forward to hearing. ⭐ Apply today! ⭐ https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/courses/775001762991841/hairdressing-level-2-part-time
Celebrating Community & Talent! 🎶 Kidderminster College music students brought joy to the community with an incredible performance at the Kidderminster & District Youth Trust. 🎤🎸 Organised by Elaine Kirby of Wheely Different, the event showcased a heart-warming connection between our students and adults with learning and physical disabilities. From a set of eight amazing songs to two stunning flute solos by Lewis Rothery, the afternoon was filled with smiles and music. We're thrilled to share that Wheely Different Theatre Company, led by Elaine and her incredible team of volunteers, has received the prestigious King's Award! 👑 This is the highest recognition for local volunteer groups, celebrating their remarkable work supporting the community. 👏 Huge congratulations to Elaine and Wheely Different—your work inspires us all! And well done to our students for making this special event even more memorable. Here's to more collaborations like this! #CommunitySpirit #KingsAward #KidderminsterCollege #WheelyDifferent #MusicMatters #NGCCommunity
🎁 Spreading Christmas Cheer! 🎄 A huge well done to our Level 3 Travel and Tourism learners for organising a fantastic Christmas Toy Appeal on behalf of Mission Christmas – Cash for Kids! From Monday 2nd to Friday 6th December, they collected donations in reception, including a brilliant variety of toys for children aged 0-18 across the West Midlands. This thoughtful initiative will make a real difference for families in need this holiday season. 💖 Thank you to everyone who donated and supported the appeal—it’s amazing to see our college community come together to spread joy to those who need it most. #KidderminsterCollege #TravelAndTourism #MissionChristmas #ToyAppeal #GivingBack #Community #NGCCommunity