The last three years have seen Northumberland College go from strength to strength and the college’s leadership team is looking towards an ambitious and bright future. The college’s Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen explained how important it is that Northumberland College contributes to place shaping. She said: “There are many exciting and positive economic developments across … Continued
The new Principal at Northumberland College will be leading an ambitious new era – with the help of key stakeholders from across the county. Gary Potts took over his role at the beginning of this month and one of his first priorities is to meet local school leaders, business bosses and community leaders in order … Continued
Northumberland College recently celebrated its ‘transformational journey’ over the last three years at a prestigious event held at its Kirkley Hall Campus in Ponteland and announced the next phase of its ambitious journey. During the Northumberland Vision event, which was attended by community, employer and government stakeholders, CEO Ellen Thinnesen spoke about the extensive multi-million-pound … Continued
Students from Northumberland College have helped create a series of striking murals across Kirkley Hall Campus to celebrate their local heritage and raise awareness of environmental sustainability. The Foundation Learning students, who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities, worked with local artist Andy Morley – aka ‘The Creative Ginger’ – on the … Continued
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our deepest condolences go to the Royal Family. As a beacon of public service we recognise the Queen’s inspirational lifetime of duty and dedication. May she rest in peace.
A Northumberland College-led initiative has secured significant government funding to reshape technical skills training in the low carbon energy generation and electric and hybrid vehicle sectors. The group, which includes colleges and local training providers from the North of Tyne Combined Authority area, has been awarded £2.4m from the Department for Education’s Strategic Development Fund … Continued
Northumberland College was proud to support the Northumberland County Show as it made its return after a two-year break due to the Covid pandemic. Crowds flocked to the much-loved agricultural event at the showground Bywell, near Stocksfield, which was held over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of a … Continued
Staff and students are celebrating after a ‘remarkable’ turnaround saw their college jump from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ in its latest Ofsted inspection. During the Covid pandemic, Ofsted visited the college three times, and each time found ‘significant progress’ and performance. Now following a full inspection, Ofsted has told senior leaders, that it … Continued
Northumberland College Principal Nigel Harrett has announced his retirement after more than three decades of working in further education. This summer staff and students at Northumberland College will bid a fond farewell to Nigel who took over the helm in 2019 as the college became part of Education Partnership North East, the largest college group … Continued
