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The value of realising your potential

This will enable him to stay in a familiar environment and ensure he has the right support and resource available to him throughout the remainder of his academic journey. Adel said: I feel happy and safe here.

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English and Maths - Are they important subjects to have and what programmes are available at college

A good score can also be accepted for access to certain programmes. This test is not administered by the college. Where can I study GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths?

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Hospitality and Catering Students Have Starry-Michelin-Eyes

Level 2 Professional Cookery student Elizabeth Bateman said: “Coming from a Michelin star restaurant, it was really interesting to learn how Dan cooks, the way he prepares and how specific he is on every detail. “I’ve filleted a salmon before but that’s tough, whereas sea bream is a lot more delicate.

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Talented students take top spot in skills competition

Paul Statham, brickwork tutor, said: “Daniel has shown the highest standard of professionalism throughout his time at The Manchester College and demonstrated a great enthusiasm for all construction related subjects. He is an inspiration for his peers and has set a standard for the present and future brickwork trainees.” He added: “The GMCG skills competition was a great day for the students and staff from all the colleges.

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Pastry student Jessica is climbing high at The Ivy Spinningfields

Mark Cooper, course leader, Patiserrie and Bakery, said the college worked with a wide range of industry leaders, including the Hilton Hotel in Deansgate, specialist dessert company Destiny Foods and the five star Lowry Hotel in Manchester. He said work experience was vitally important, not only for students but employers as well. He said: “It’s beneficial for the employers because they want to see what students have learned and can guide them in ways that will make them better.

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College tutor’s second revision guide in the works after publishing success

After teaching revision sessions for many years, it was a chance encounter with a student that led to Tariq putting his methods and ideas into a book. He said: “I used to do revision lessons and would give the students key points they needed to revise, because I thought revision was something never really taught in schools and colleges.

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Help is at hand from super tutor Gary

Gary is also putting his experience to good use by joining an army of trades people travelling across the country to help a plumber who was left unable to walk after falling from a ladder. He is part of the Band of Builders (BoB), a self-described ‘movement’ of tradespeople who undertake construction projects for families who are going through tough times.

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The Manchester College & Andrew Barton Partnership Training

With over three decades of experience, Andrew Barton is a renowned figure in the hairdressing industry. During his career, he has styled celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Jerry Hall, and Robbie Williams, and is perhaps best known for his eight-year stint as the resident hairdresser on the hit TV makeover show 10 Years Younger.

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The Manchester College celebrates Student Awards 2021

In nominating Farhan Khan, who won the Rising Star Award, SEND Practitioner Linda Austerfield said: “Farhan has come so far from his Roots to Learning Course, all the way through Level 1, Level 2 and now Level 3 Art, which he’s going to complete this year with a Merit Distinction. Everyone who works with him is blown away by his artistic ability. We’re so proud of him and he couldn’t be a more worthy winner.”

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College students give peace a chance

A big thank you must go to all our guests, and we look forward to seeing Ray again when he delivers 10 more talks to our students on topics relating to our Citizenship Calendar. Visit The Manchester College website to view our Performing Arts courses.  

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Support available over half term

If you do not have access to a device, then please let your tutor know and we will remove any barriers we can. You may have heard that support is also available via the national mobile provider network to ensure students have access to sufficient data to enable them to access their course on-line.

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Next Steps for Adult Learners

The minimum loan amount you can take is £300, and the maximum is the full cost of your tuition fees. If you wish to take a loan out for an Access to HE diploma, when you progress on to a university-level course that's eligible for student finance, the loan for the Access to HE course will be written off, meaning you won't have to repay any more of it.

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