Ashington Campus Timeline

The new Ashington Campus has been developed through a collaborative effort between Northumberland College (part of Education Partnership North East), Department for Education, Northumberland County Council and Advance Northumberland. 

Supported by a wide range of employers, the campus will revolutionise skills education and skills. 

2025
Stakeholders visit Ashington Campus site

Key stakeholders talk about how about important the new Ashington Campus will be to the county and wider North East, and how the trailblazing development will raise aspirations for young people and adults.

Work begins on ‘transformative’ Ashington Campus
New Ashington Campus

Construction of Northumberland College’s trailblazing Ashington Campus has begun after receiving full approval from the Department for Education.

Spade in the ground
31st March 2025

Partners celebrate breaking ground at the new Ashington Campus site at Advance Northumberland’s Wansbeck Business Park.

School of Health to open at new Ashington Campus
School of Health to open at new Ashington Campus

A transformative new partnership to provide visible NHS career pathways for local people has been announced, which will provide clear pathways into NHS careers.

2024
New Ashington campus granted planning permission by councillors
New Ashington campus granted planning permission by councillors

Northumberland College’s pioneering new Ashington Campus has moved a step closer after the venture was granted planning approval.

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