College launches Future Ready Hubs

Northumberland College has launched innovative ‘one-stop-shops’ to enhance students’ experience and support their journey towards a successful future.  Future Ready Hubs will be rolled out this Autumn, bringing together all the resources students may need during their time at college and beyond, whether this is the world of work or further study.  Available both in … Continued

Northumberland College’s Berwick students on the road to success

Northumberland College has launched an exciting new scheme which will offer students enrolled at its Berwick Campus the opportunity to learn the practical elements of their course in industry-standard facilities.  From September, the students will be transported to the college’s Ashington Campus one day per week for free throughout the 2023-24 academic year to hone … Continued

College celebrates opening of Kirkley Hall SEND Centre

Northumberland College has celebrated the completion of its inspirational new build learning environment for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The college hosted a special event to officially open its bespoke SEND Centre at Kirkley Hall Campus which has been created as part of a major capital investment programme supported by the Department for … Continued

Students tackle knife crime as part of national campaign

Northumbria Police recently visited Northumberland College to raise awareness of knife crime and the devastating harm it causes.  Officers from the force’s Engagement Team delivered a series of workshops to over 150 students and staff at Kirkley Hall Campus offering advice, ideas and resources to reduce the danger posed to young people, education environments and … Continued

College supports festive FE food bank initiative

Northumberland College is joining colleges across the country to support those most in need this Christmas.  With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to have a significant social and economic impact on so many people, foodbanks across the country are reporting a huge rise in demand.  To help their community Northumberland, as part of Education Partnership North East alongside Hartlepool … Continued

Northumberland College and Northumbria Police join forces 

Northumberland College has agreed a unique partnership with Northumbria Police which will increase students’ awareness of personal safety and encourage good community relations.  The three-year strategic partnership, which will see a dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) located at Ashington and Kirkley Hall campuses, aims to create a safer environment within the college and its surrounding areas.  The PCSO will be an integral part of the Student Services team and will support with student-led … Continued

College invests in positive mental health for students 

A specialist team at Northumberland College is providing vital mental health support to its students and addressing the growing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on their emotional wellbeing.    The college’s Intensive Support Team, which includes an Intensive Support Manager, Intensive Support Officers, Designated Safeguarding Officers and Counsellors, provides individual and group support to students who … Continued