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The Gatsby Benchmarks: Still at the heart of educational reform

For example, Benchmark 2 describes what “Good” looks like and how students and parents should have access to high-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities, and that Labour Market Information (LMI) should be included in all areas of study.

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Performing Arts at The Manchester College

We’re located just five minutes from Piccadilly Gardens, but we are also walking distance to the Royal Exchange Theatre, our corporate partners HOME, and Hope Mill. “Students don’t need to have had access to the arts at school to come to us. It’s massively important that people from all different backgrounds are represented in our art and culture.

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Students win national television award

Receiving a national award from the RTS adds to the success Sam, 25, has had since graduating from The Manchester College. He has already found himself immersed in the world of television, recently working on Happy Valley series 2, new ITV comedy drama Brief Encounters, and the new series of Cold Feet.

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Gaming graduate Adam shines with Northern Lights

The Northern Lights team were so impressed with Adam that they offered him a full-time Junior Marketing position, after he graduated in August with a Distinction grade. Adam said: “I worked at Northern Lights for two days a week throughout most of my second year and I learnt a lot, especially in terms of Digital Marketing.

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College student stars in national T Level adverts

Joshua got the part and spent three days in London while filming the campaign. He said: It was a great experience. “The people were very friendly and I was cared for so well. I got to see some tourist sights in London as I have never visited before. 

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Executive Head Chef gives Students Culinary Industry Taste

We're doing a three-course banquet on a restaurant-style menu and a restaurant-style service. Hamza: My name’s Hamza. I do Level Two Professional Cookery. He's going to help us learn about the industry. George Warwick: The knowledge the next generation needs, I'm here to, like, try and support as much as I can.

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Adult Courses (Campaign Page)

Adult Courses Advanced Learner Loan If you're aged 19 or over and you're starting a Level 3 or Level 4 course with us, you can take advantage of this loan which can be used to pay some or all of the tuition fees for your course. 19+ Access to Industry Award If you're aged 19-23, you may be eligible to access funding support through your legal entitlement to your first full Level 3 qualification.

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Trade Union Education

Diplomas Our range of Diploma courses have been developed to support experienced union representatives and officials to take their learning to the next level. We currently provide access to three Diplomas which are all delivered over 36 weeks through flexible and blended learning. This approach combines classroom based learning with online sessions via Microsoft Teams.

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Sport

Industry-standard facilities that have been developed specifically for your course, include: A fully equipped sports centre that will enable you to improve your performance A 30 station gym and a strength and conditioning room An aerobic and dance studio A six court multi-discipline sports hall with a viewing gallery A media suite with match-analysis capability/ live video link to the sports hall Dedicated classrooms and two IT rooms A full-sized, floodlit 3G full multi-sport pitch with home and away team changing rooms with direct access to the pitch and a seated spectator space These amazing new facilities will provide you with access to everything you will see once you enter the workforce, giving you the best possible chance to prepare for a future career.

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Visual Arts

Industry-standard facilities that have been developed specifically for your course, include: Jewellery studio with 2 brazen hearths, fume cupboard, laser cutter, polisher and plastics room Ceramics studio with potter’s wheel, cold store and 2 kilns Textile print studio Print making studio with hot plate, screen print tables, and storeroom with exposure unit and drying cabinet Garment construction studio with sewing machines, eyelet and fusing presses 3D workshop with various saws and cutting machinery Fashion and pattern cutting workshop A designated art studio with its double height space for displaying work, providing an open well-lit space that is ideal for stimulating creativity A dedicated photography studio. These amazing new facilities will provide you with access to everything you will see once you enter the workforce, giving you the best possible chance to prepare for a future career. Photo gallery Access to incredible equipment, software and studio space will allow our students to explore the endless possibility of art, harness their imagination and develop their creativity, all in the heart of our amazing city of Manchester.

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Pastoral Hubs

Pastoral Hubs Our Pastoral Hubs are available on each campus to provide students with a safe space to access support. Here, you can attend drop-in sessions, workshops and find resources to support you on your journey whilst you study at The Manchester College. 

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Higher results for Omar and Hannah

Following the government decision to allow teacher assessed grades, Omar secured an A in maths, physics and chemistry A Level. He is now heading to his first choice University of St Andrews to study economics and is one step closer to his career aim of working in the City of London as an investment banker.

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