New T Level courses launched at Northumberland College

Three new T Levels have been launched at Northumberland College which will offer students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to progress into employment or further study within the construction, business, and animal management sectors. Available from September 2024, the courses in Animal Care and Management, Onsite Construction, Management and Administration at Kirkley Hall … Continued

Students across college group took on series of fundraising challenges

Hundreds of students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College took on a series of challenges to promote mental health awareness. Through the challenges, hosted at each college’s campuses, the students united in support of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) through activities with the theme of ‘24’ for this year’s event, which … Continued

Hundreds of students across regional college group to take on fundraising challenge

Students across Sunderland, Northumberland and Hartlepool Sixth Form College are to take part in several activities and challenges to raise awareness of mental health, fitness and wellbeing of young adults and students across the UK as part of The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT). The BRIT supports young adult and student mental health, fitness and wellbeing … Continued

EPNE becomes University of Hull collaborative Higher Education partner

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has agreed a new strategic academic partnership which will see several of its Higher Education degrees validated by the University of Hull. Following a change to local partnership working, the college group – which includes Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College and Northumberland College – has been granted approval by … Continued

Northumberland apprentices honoured at inspiring awards event

Northumberland College apprentices were among those honoured at Education Partnership North East’s (EPNE) inspiring VIP event as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Held at Sunderland College’s City Campus and hosted by EPNE Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen, the Business and Apprenticeship Awards were attended by senior leaders from across the North East and beyond. The evening … Continued

Morpeth RDA welcomes exciting new chapter at Northumberland College

The Morpeth branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is thriving in its new home at Northumberland College. The group moved its activities and ponies to the industry-leading Equine Centre at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus in 2023, and, following a transition period to ensure a smooth relocation from its previous premises, Morpeth … Continued

Northumberland College signed the pledge to become a College of Sanctuary

Further Education Colleges of Sanctuary is an initiative to celebrate the good practice of FE Colleges who foster a culture of welcome and belonging for all, especially students with asylum seeking and refugee backgrounds.  On 1st December 2023, we signed the pledge as a supporting organisation, committing to the below:  Take positive action to embed … Continued

Student reaches final for Learner of the Year Awards

Northumberland College Equine Groom Apprenticeship alumni Ismail Gany, has been named as a finalist for Land-Based and Environment Learner Awards 2023 within the Equine and Farriery category.  Ismail, who studied the Racing Pathway Apprenticeship, came runner up which rounds off a successful few years in which he has also gone on to secure employment as … Continued

Engineering graduates win the Gold CREST award

Following a successful internship at employer partner AkzoNobel, Northumberland College alumni Daniel Young and Cameron Bagley have secured permanent jobs with the global paints and coatings company. The duo gained DMM and MMM respectively in their results this year and joined Ashington-based AkzoNobel over the summer as part of a CREST Award-accredited programme through the … Continued