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The Manchester College celebrates Student Awards 2021

Thank you so much, to my family and to my tutors, especially Shelley Deasey and Glenn Meads. Without Shelley, I wouldn’t have applied to any university, let alone Cambridge! Being able to work with her was amazing. “Glenn is just so generous with his time and energy.

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Part Time Courses FAQs

Not all college courses are eligible for student finance, so it is important to check if your course is eligible for funding . Can I do a part time course on universal credit? Yes, it is possible to study part-time while receiving Universal Credit, but there are conditions that must be met.

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An Essential Guide to Childcare Courses

You’ll also complete reflective journals or portfolios that count toward your qualification. What can I do after I complete a childcare course? Graduating from a childcare course opens up a wide range of career and education options.

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The Manchester College commended for its support of students

The team regularly receive specialised training and work with over 50 separate external agencies and organisations to meet the safeguarding and wellbeing needs of students and, where appropriate, their children and wider families. Lisa O’Loughlin said: “I want to thank the Student Support and Safeguarding Team for the compassionate and caring work they do with our students every single day.

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The Manchester College receives Matrix Quality Accreditation

Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal of The Manchester College, said: “It goes without saying that to have received this accreditation is a huge achievement and validates that our approach to careers and employability is of a high standard. “However, I was absolutely delighted to hear the feedback directly from the assessor who described our whole college, ‘Careers not Courses’ approach as the best he’d seen nationally. 

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Students experience life in the Army

experience real employability skills The Army reservists were delighted with the effort the students put in to the three days and complemented the behaviour of such a big group. Trevor Fenwick, tutor at The Manchester College, said: “I would like to thank The 4th Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, D Company and Captain Grant Burnett for allowing our students the opportunity to take part in the residential.

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Healthy lifestyles on show at Openshaw

The workshops they take part are an effective way of learning and means they get to meet our College students as well.” Pupil Tom Cash said: “I really enjoyed the event. It has been a good experience and my favourite activity has been the boxing.” Find out more about the support for SEND students at The Manchester College.

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Success at the Educate North Awards 2022

Christine Kenyon, Deputy Principal of The Manchester College, said: “The Manchester College has a longstanding relationship with the Educate North Awards, and I was absolutely thrilled when we were shortlisted for two of this year’s categories. “Whilst our colleagues work tirelessly to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and hands on experience of what it’s like to work in their chosen fields, the support, training and real work opportunities provided by our employer partnerships are critical to their learning.  

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Students visit The Crystal Maze Live Experience to celebrate exceptional attendance

Great attendance demonstrates dedication and reliability and will help them form good relationships with their peers and later, their colleagues. Charlotte, a Level 3 Musical Theatre student, added: “I really enjoyed working as a team to complete challenges and get as many golden tokens as possible! It was a fantastic day out.” Barry Atkins, Deputy Principal for 16-18 Curriculum, commented: “Excellent attendance is a key pillar of ‘The Deal’ our professional standards and behaviours that all students commit to at the start of their studies with us. 

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‘Who’s Zoomin Who…?’ - 7 Top Tips for Improving Virtual Communication

No active listening Although it is important in face to face communication to practise active listening, and acknowledge that you have understood your conversation partner, with “Oh” or “I know” - this can actually disrupt the speaker’s flow in virtual communication. It’s even worse if there is a time delay on the line.

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Book your place at this year’s UKFE Chat Conference

Alison Wolf, Professor of Public Sector Management at King's College London, said: “UKFE Chat has been the best thing to happen to the sector in a long while. Since discovering the community, I have used it to improve my own practice and knowledge. To get the future right, we need a great deal of debate and discussion among people who know the sector.

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Principal Lisa O’Loughlin comments on Higher Education Bill

“However, most of the focus by both Ministers and commentators so far has been on the link between the TEF and the ability to raise tuition fees, which could detract from the Framework's prime objective which, I believe, is to increase the quality of teaching in our higher education institutions. It would be a shame if financial incentive is all that results from the proposals.

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