Northumberland College’s Equine team is eagerly anticipating the arrival of an innovative riding simulator which will transform their students learning experience. The team, based at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, will take delivery of Racewood Equestrian’s latest interactive model, the Dressage Pro later this summer. A training tool championed by coaches and instructors worldwide, the … Continued

Students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College are working together on a fundraising project to provide education to marginalised communities across the globe. Working in partnership with Global Teacher, a charity that believes access to quality education is the key to inspiring tomorrow’s leaders, the students will take on a series … Continued

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has been named the region’s top performing college group for16-18-year-olds for the second successive year. Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, all part of EPNE, also ranked third nationally in the latest National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) for 16-18-year-old students, published by the Department for Education (DfE) … Continued

Northumberland College veterinary nursing student Molly Mackings’ compassion and dedication has been honoured at the Sunderland Young Achievers’ Awards. As well as winning the Young Carer category, Molly, 17, was named overall winner at a glittering ceremony held at Rainton Meadows in March. From being a carer for both her mum who battles Multiple Sclerosis, … Continued

Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus has undergone significant redevelopment over the past six months with support from the Department for Education’s T Level Capital fund. The campus, located near Ponteland, has upgraded its land-based facilities including a commercial livestock farm, with a specialist Sheep Management Centre, BIAZA registered zoo and BHS approved Equine centre, providing … Continued

Three new T Levels have been launched at Northumberland College which will offer students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to progress into employment or further study within the construction, business, and animal management sectors. Available from September 2024, the courses in Animal Care and Management, Onsite Construction, Management and Administration at Kirkley Hall … Continued

Hundreds of students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College took on a series of challenges to promote mental health awareness. Through the challenges, hosted at each college’s campuses, the students united in support of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) through activities with the theme of ‘24’ for this year’s event, which … Continued

Students across Sunderland, Northumberland and Hartlepool Sixth Form College are to take part in several activities and challenges to raise awareness of mental health, fitness and wellbeing of young adults and students across the UK as part of The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT). The BRIT supports young adult and student mental health, fitness and wellbeing … Continued

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has agreed a new strategic academic partnership which will see several of its Higher Education degrees validated by the University of Hull. Following a change to local partnership working, the college group – which includes Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College and Northumberland College – has been granted approval by … Continued