I have nominated students and had them exhibit for the last four years and only the best of the best get through, so it was brilliant that Mary was accepted this year. She worked so hard on her animation, choosing an important issue to highlight in her work and being accepted for the exhibition is a great way to end her time at the College.
View detailsAt the same time, we have noted in our response to the Government consultation several key technical aspects of the TEF which we feel need to be resolved before it goes live if it is to be a success. “The bill will open up the market to new providers which in turn will widen participation in higher education. Again this has to be a good thing: it opens up more choice for people and the chance of more vocational courses tailored to what the economy needs, at a time when it is more important than ever that people get the right skills.
View detailsAlthough you cannot apply direct through a university for a degree apprenticeship, you can usually register your interest on their website for new vacancies as they arise in the apprenticeship subjects they offer. In addition, UCAS has its own section for information on Degree Apprenticeships .
View detailsThere are lots of opportunities to contribute as a Centre of Excellence employer, these include, but are not limited to; providing up to 2 weeks work placement, industry workshops, offering site visits, setting live briefs and much, much more. You can become a Centre of Excellence employer by providing Bronze or Silver award contributions.
View detailsI know how hard they worked throughout the 2023/24 academic year and in the build up to the regional competitions, so it’s great to see them being recognised in this way. WorldSkills UK competitions provide an amazing platform for our students to showcase their advanced technical skills, which helps raise the profile of all the opportunities that a high quality further technical education can create.
View detailsBefore we get ahead of ourselves, just what is an AAT course? The AAT is the Association of Accounting Technicians , a globally-recognised professional membership body for accountants and those in finance.
View detailsIt comes as national industry-leading publication The Stage has launched a major new theatre careers resource ‘Get Into Theatre’. It aims to help break down the barriers for young people from under-represented backgrounds entering the industry, and is backed by musical theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
View detailsExam Access Arrangements (EAAs) Exam Access Arrangements are adjustments that are made to exams and controlled assessments for individual students due to an evidenced disability or support need. It must also be their Normal Way of Working (NWoW) within the classroom. They are the way that exam boards meet their duties to students with SEND under the Equality Act.
View detailsWhy? To keep our campus safe To get access to the campus Print allocation for copiers and printers (top up at library reception) Free college meals at college catering outlets – weekly allocation Forgotten it?
View detailsMy message to you is to get involved with whatever you feel passionate about. We need people to be engaged, so you’ve got to speak up.” Mr Khan also invited students to apply for a Leadership course that he runs for young people aged 16+.
View details"The College are always looking to build on best practice and will test new approaches that add to their already successful delivery." In its innovative approach to industry partnership, the department has established a Logistics Employer Board, meaning it can better identify current skills gaps and work collaboratively with the Logistics industry to co-design and co-develop a curriculum that fits the needs of the industry.
View details“For many of our students their success today means that they can now progress to further study or start their dream job. This is real proof that if you don’t initially get the results you need, you still have the opportunity to be successful.” Students at The Manchester College responded in style to the new GCSE grading system with a 14% increase in the number of English high grades (9-4) for all students (18-16 and 19+).
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