Northumberland College celebrates outstanding colleagues

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The hard work and dedication of staff across Education Partnership North East was celebrated at the group’s annual Evolve Awards.  Employees from Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College attended a virtual ceremony to honour their colleagues across seven categories including Teacher of the Year, Local Community Champion and Unsung Hero.  Education Partnership North East Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen hosted the event, which was broadcast live via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26 … Continued

In-person open events return for prospective students

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Northumberland College is welcoming back visitors to its campuses for the re-launch of its exciting in-person open events. Prospective students will be able to tour the college’s state-of-the-art facilities and hear first-hand how the college transforms lives and supports young people and adults to achieve their career ambitions. The technical, vocational and specialist land-based college … Continued

College to benefit from multi-million-pound government funding

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Northumberland College revealed that it will benefit from multi-million-pound government funding, which will be transformational for the college and position it as a leading further education and training provider for the North East.  The technical, vocational and specialist land-based college is one of 16 colleges across England that has been selected to work with the Department for Education as part of the government’s £1.5 billion FE Capital Transformation fund.  The college, which has campuses in Ashington, Berwick, … Continued

Colleges carry out thousands of on-campus COVID tests

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Education Partnership North East colleges have carried out thousands of COVID-19 tests as students return to campus for face-to-face teaching. Following the Government’s announcement regarding the reopening of schools and colleges, staff across Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College have worked hard to set up rapid testing centres, implement social distancing rules, and … Continued

#IWD2021: Interview with Joanne McManus

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International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. We spoke to our associate principal Joanne about … Continued

Parent and Community Volunteers Wanted – COVID-19 Lateral Flow Testing

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We require volunteers to support our lateral flow testing at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus. Duties to include directing people, answering questions, and supporting staff and students self-administering their test. Full training will be given. All volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check Dates: Starting from 18 January 2021 Times: 8am – 12pm … Continued

CEO and Chair of Governors recognised in 2021 New Year Honours list

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The Chief Executive and Chair of Governors at one of the UK’s largest college groups have both been awarded OBEs in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours list. Ellen Thinnesen and Rob Lawson were both honoured for their outstanding contribution to education for their work with Education Partnership (EPNE) which incorporates Sunderland College, Northumberland College … Continued

Animal Management students gain valuable experience

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More than 150 students have completed placements at Northumberland College Zoo as they gain valuable work experience in preparation for their chosen careers. The students, from across the college’s animal management courses, were assigned to one section this term – reptiles and aquatics, primates and small mammals, and paddocks, aviaries and exotic mammals – where … Continued

Ellen Thinnesen to lead North East LEP’s Skills Advisory Panel

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Education Partnership North East Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen has been appointed Chair to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Skills Advisory Panel. Ellen will lead the Panel, which includes representatives North East LEP, the North East Combined Authority and North of Tyne Combined Authority as well as universities, colleges and local businesses, as it … Continued

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