As part of Education Partnership North East, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across Sunderland College, Northumberland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College, and EPNE Training, our dedicated staff and students are changemakers.
They embody our core values of Courage, Authenticity, Respect, and Excellence, transforming lives through outstanding education, skills, and training. As the top-performing college group in the North East for student achievement (NARTS 2023-24), and rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted in 2024, our achievements are driven by the passion of our exceptional team members and students.
With a clear strategic vision and a future-focused mindset, we continue to tackle inequality and drive regional growth through education. This is more than just a place to work and study - it’s a place to lead change.
Our values framework, operates on both an organisational and individual level, balancing collective purpose with personal accountability.
The four characteristics of our values are: Courage, Respect, Authenticity and Excellence.
Every day our staff inspire young people and adults to achieve their potential, life ambitions and career goals through education and training, or provide an essential support service that contributes to the success of the organisation.
We are the largest further education provider in Northumberland with campuses throughout the county.
Our student transport scheme is available for eligible students to make getting to and from college as easy as possible.
Our extensive re-development programme will create outstanding new facilities.
Northumberland College, as part of college group EPNE, receives an Outstanding rating across the board in its latest Ofsted inspection.
November 26, 2024
Northumberland College has developed a new Level Three Advanced Technical Diploma and Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management.
June 6, 2025
Northumberland College once again proudly sponsored the much-loved agricultural event - the Northumberland County Show.
May 29, 2025
