Northumberland College veterinary nursing student Molly Mackings’ compassion and dedicated has been honoured at the Sunderland Young Achievers’ Awards. As well as winning the Young Carer category, Molly, 17, was named overall winner at a glittering ceremony held at Rainton Meadows in March. From being a carer for both her mum who battles Multiple Sclerosis, … Continued
Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus has undergone significant redevelopment over the past six months with support from the Department for Education’s T Level Capital fund. The campus, located near Ponteland, has upgraded its land-based facilities including a commercial livestock farm, with a specialist Sheep Management Centre, BIAZA registered zoo and BHS approved Equine centre, providing … Continued
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
