Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has announced the appointment of Toni Rhodes as its new Chief Executive, following a comprehensive national governor-led recruitment process. Toni succeeds Ellen Thinnesen OBE, who has led EPNE through a remarkable transformation over the past 10 years to become one of the strongest groups in the Further Education sector. Taking … Continued
Northumberland College is proud to announce that its construction and engineering centre at the new Ashington Campus will be named The Hope Building, in honour of highly respected local industry leader Jeff Hope, when it opens in 2026. The naming was formally unveiled at a ceremonial steel signing event attended by AkzoNobel Manufacturing Director Jeff, … Continued
City of Sunderland College, operating as Education Partnership North East (EPNE), has been announced as a national Centre for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by the Education Training Foundation (ETF). The changemaking college group – which includes Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College – was selected following a rigorous … Continued
Students from Northumberland College are helping people seeking asylum to establish roots within their new communities. Working with unique social cohesion initiative Growing Connections, the students from Horticulture and those students living onsite in our residential provision have been helping build meaningful relationships through a series of activities at Kirkley Hall Campus as part of … Continued
Cary Sawbridge, Lecturer and Programme Leader for SEND at Northumberland College has been named winner of the Pearson National Teaching Silver Award for SEND and Inclusive Practice. Cary was honoured with the Silver Award for her outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the students she works with every day. With inclusion and equity at … Continued
Northumberland College once again proudly sponsored the Northumberland County Show which saw thousands of people flock to the much-loved agricultural event. Students and staff from Kirkley Hall and Ashington campuses met with many of the 25,000 visitors and showcased everything the college has to offer including its outstanding land-based and residential provision. Lee Lister, Northumberland … Continued
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has won the National Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Award for Inclusion in Further and Higher Education. The award was granted after the vital work carried out by the group across Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, done, through several initiatives, including launching a SEND promise, … Continued
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service recently visited Northumberland College for several days of specialist livestock rescue training. Over two days, the service recreated potential scenarios with live animals from Northumberland College Zoo and then learned how to provide large animal rescues safely by using a life-sized model horse provided by Glasgow University. Choosing the college’s … Continued
Northumberland College will once again host its successful annual community event at its Ashington Campus which will bring together local people and showcase the best the town has to offer. The event will be held on Saturday 29 June from 10am – 1pm with fun activities for all the family to enjoy, including interactive sessions … Continued
