A Northumberland College Animal Management student’s academic achievements and stand-out contribution to her local community has received national recognition. Sophia Williams, who is studying an Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, won the Lord Glenamara Pupil Technical Award after being praised by lecturers for her dedication to her studies … Continued
An innovative partnership between Northumberland County Council, Northumberland College and Port of Blyth is to establish a welding and fabrication training facility in Blyth. Investment of £1.08m will deliver a technical vocational training centre at the Port’s South Harbour terminal which will focus on training school leavers, adults and sector employees in welding and fabrication … Continued
Northumberland College Sport and Active Leisure students took on the great outdoors during a recent residential trip to Wales. The students took part in a range of activities including climbing and mountaineering which sharpened their skills as well as improving their confidence and knowledge of operating in challenging environments. During the week, the group lived … Continued
Northumberland College’s bespoke Equine Centre at Kirkley Hall has been shortlisted in the Commercial Development category at the Insider Media North East Property Awards. Part of a multi-million-pound regeneration project managed by real estate consultants Hollis, the recently completed Centre boasts an international-standard indoor arena to host equestrian events; a stable block, tack rooms, wash area, drying room, horse walker and show jumps available for hire to local riding clubs; as well as a … Continued
Northumberland College GCSE English and Functional Skills students have been showing off their skills through a national creative writing competition. The students were tasked with penning their own thrilling mini saga, told in just 100 words around the theme of ‘Trapped: Stories of Jeopardy’ with the chance of publication up for grabs. They were free … Continued
A chance encounter when receiving his BTEC results has helped a young engineer land a job with global paint manufacturer AzkoNobel. In August, Matthew Thompson attended Pearson’s BTEC Results Day event at Ashington Campus’s STEM Centre to celebrate the ‘Class of 2020’ as they opened their results on BBC News. There the 18-year-old met Jeff Hope, Head of Ashington Manufacturing at AkzoNobel, who was impressed by the young man’s aspiration, enthusiasm and maturity as well … Continued
Northumberland College students are celebrating after receiving their English and maths GCSE results this week. The college saw over 130 students sitting their exams in November with a positive number achieving high grades. The students studied English and maths GCSEs as a resit course alongside their College courses and saw their grades improve compared to their previous result, meaning they can now … Continued
Professional Cookery students have been expanding their knowledge of street food by competing against each other to create unique dishes judged by one of the North East’s top chefs. Students were put into groups and tasked with exploring popular street food, conducting market research and surveys to help design their menus with each having its … Continued
Northumberland College apprentices are celebrating passing their Equine qualifications after turning to technology to complete their end-point assessments (EPA). Each of the cohort – who are working at equestrian centres across the region – passed the Level 2 Equine Groom Standard despite moving to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unable to carry out … Continued
