Hundreds of people enjoyed a day of fun in the sun at Northumbria Police’s now annual Rural Policing Open Day at Northumberland College. Crowds turned up to support the family friendly event held at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus and learn more about how an area as unique and vast as rural Northumberland is policed. … Continued
Northumbria Police, in partnership with Northumberland College, are once again giving the public a glimpse into rural crime fighting. The event on Sunday 19 June, which is being held at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus near Ponteland, marks the second annual Rural Policing Open Day. Last year, hundreds of people turned up to support the … Continued
Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors at Education Partnership North East has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal of Northumberland College. Gary will join Northumberland College in the summer and take over the helm from Nigel Harrett, who announced his retirement earlier in the year. Gary is currently Group Vice Principal … Continued
Students from Northumberland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Sunderland College were recently challenged to create an innovative logo that would be used as part of an exciting new safeguarding and wellbeing initiative across the College Group. Stay Safe, a newly developed function that enables students to report any concerns directly to the Safeguarding team to … Continued
Northumberland College’s students were given an insight into the opportunities available to them when they leave college as part of National Careers Week. During the week-long celebration which links education with the world of work, the college hosted a series of careers fairs attended by more than 40 local and national employers, charities and universities … Continued
Staff and students at a regional college group are delighted after Ofsted inspectors praised their ‘significant progress’ and thanked them for the difference they have made to the lives of students in Northumberland. Ofsted inspectors visited Education Partnership North East, of which Northumberland College is a part, in December 2021. The inspectors evaluated the progress … Continued
Northumberland College is supporting an enterprising employee who will work with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to transform a leading hill farm into a model of sustainable, environmentally friendly farming. Carlcroft Farm, a 1,200-acre hill farm near Otterburn, Northumberland, was rented by Northumberland College from the MOD on an Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy dating back … Continued
Northumberland College is hosting a series of recruitment fairs to highlight a wide variety of employment opportunities available across its campuses. The events, taking place on Saturday 5 February (9.30am-12.30pm) at its Kirkley Hall Campus and Saturday 12 February (9.30am-12.30pm) at its Ashington Campus, are open to everyone, from those who are just starting to … Continued
Northumberland College students are celebrating a bright future after receiving their BTEC qualification results today. Despite a challenging year, the students are a step closer to reaching their career and higher education ambitions. The college achieved an overall 96% pass rate for BTEC Level 3 qualifications, an increase on last year, with courses including Health and Social Care, Engineering, Art and Design and … Continued
