Education

Discover how Wolverhampton Grammar School prepares pupils for a bright future at their Open Day

On Saturday 5th October, Wolverhampton Grammar School (WGS) invites families from across the region to experience its inspirational and exciting learning environment during its annual Open Day. This event is an excellent opportunity for families to explore our school and learn more about what we can offer students aged 4-18. We understand that choosing the […]

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Vibrant College provides Alhagie with skills for the future

A learner with ambitions of a career in mental health nursing, has praised the ‘vibrant atmosphere’ and lecturers at Stoke on Trent College for providing the tools to achieve future goals. Alhagie Darboe, who attended school previously in Gambia, has undertaken the college’s Access to Higher Education (HE) course in Level 3 Health and Professional

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The Class of 2024 celebrate receiving Level 3 results

Students from Stoke on Trent College are now ready to take the next step in their careers, after receiving their results for advanced level technical, professional and vocational qualifications. Learners who have recently completed their final year of Level 3 qualifications, were invited to the Cauldon campus on Thursday 15 August, to celebrate their results

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Stoke on Trent College awarded Quality in Careers Standard for outstanding Careers commitment

Stoke on Trent College ‘continues to deliver outstanding career-related learning’, after being re-accredited by Staffordshire County Council for the Quality in Careers Standard. In 2021, Stoke on Trent College became the first College in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to gain the standard, being recognised for providing an excellent Careers service and has now overwhelmingly met the

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Understanding Apprenticeships as an Alternative to University

Interest in apprenticeships has risen considerably over recent years as students look for alternatives to the ‘traditional’ university route in the pursuit of further education. Of the total number of students registered with UCAS, 40% (approximately 400,000) are interested in applying for apprenticeships, with potential for this figure to increase to half a million by

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Learners OVERCLOCK their education with work experience placements

Three Creative Media learners from Stoke on Trent College are reaping the benefits from work experience at the UK’s leading online retailer of PC systems and components.   Lara Costa, George Smith-Briggs and Charlie Horton have all completed 2 weeks of work experience with Overclockers UK this summer.   George, who has recently completed his

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Holdcroft Driving the Next Generation of Motor Vehicle Workers

Leading motor vehicle provider Holdcroft Motor Group has become the latest business to become a Skills Pledge partner for Stoke on Trent College. The College is dedicated to ‘Partnerships with Purpose’, aligning with our corporate strategy Skills Ready, Future Ready, which was launched recently. The partnership with Holdcroft Motor Group, aims to meet industry needs

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