Northumberland College staff and students volunteered at this year’s Kielder Marathon and helped ensure the event was a huge success. The 14-strong team worked alongside Events of the North staff, and were tasked with vital roles such as organising equipment, clothing and bicycles for transport, stewarding, water distribution and athlete welfare. Despite the poor weather … Continued
A wallaby that caught the nation’s attention after being spotted hopping around a Gateshead village has been given a ‘forever home’ at Northumberland College Zoo. The marsupial, which appeared on national television, had been sighted numerous times on the streets of Chopwell over the past few weeks, surprising residents. Concerned about its welfare, the local … Continued
Department for Education (DfE) capital investment in Northumberland College will take its provision of technical qualifications to a new level with expansion of T Level subjects in areas critical to the demand for skills and the rural economy. Northumberland College, part of the Education Partnership North East (EPNE) a group of vibrant colleges, confirmed … Continued
Animal Care students explored the benefits of work experience and volunteering during a recent industry talk with local experts. Northumberland College alumni Hazell Bell from Pets Corner and Urban Green’s Jo Ellis visit Kirkley Hall Campus to showcase the various opportunities on offer to students who will be undertaking placements with employers as part of … Continued
Northumberland College students are a step closer to reaching their education and career ambitions after receiving their vocational qualification results. Hundreds of the college’s students collected their results this summer with many accepting offers from some of the country’s leading universities, progressing to higher level apprenticeships or starting a new career. The college achieved an overall … Continued
Northumberland College is gearing up to deliver new technical qualifications for school leavers looking to pursue a career in health or early years education. From September 2022, the college will be offering T Levels to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their chosen industry. The two-year courses – which … Continued
Equine student Talitha has reached the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) national finals after an amazing performance in the regional qualifiers. Talitha, who is studying Level 2 Equine Care at Kirkley Hall Campus was selected by Washington RDA to represent Tyne and Wear in the competition at the Pegasus Riding Centre in Morpeth where … Continued
Northumberland College has welcomed the Morpeth branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) to its new home at Kirkley Hall Campus’ Equine Centre. The registered charity’s activities and ponies will be based at the college’s industry-leading educational centre near Ponteland after moving from the Pegasus Centre in Tranwell in early May. The move … Continued
Equine Management student Emily Avery has enjoyed a successful year both on campus and competing in British Dressage. The 17-year-old recently won the North and East C+ Rider League, a competition which is open to those who have been selected for the British Dressage regional squads. Each rider is awarded points by completing a series … Continued
