In 2022, Northumberland College announced it had purchased a plot of land to build a new, state-of-the-art technical campus at Wansbeck Business Park. To discuss the options for the current Ashington Campus site, Curtis PDS will be hosting a consultation event to give local residents, students, parents, and college staff the opportunity to come along, … Continued
Northumberland College Higher Education students joined their fellow graduates from the University of Cumbria for a celebration of their academic achievements. Hundreds of graduands from a wide range of subjects including 20 students from BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families, FdA Working with Children and Families and FdA Counselling taught at the college’s Ashington … Continued
Northumberland College has confirmed its new Ashington Campus will be a ground-breaking ‘Gen Zero’ development – designed to be as close as possible to carbon neutral in both construction and operation. Earlier this year Education Partnership North East (EPNE) revealed it was purchasing a tract of land for Northumberland College on the Wansbeck Business Park … Continued
Northumberland College Zoo is offering families the opportunity to get into the festive spirit with festive, fun-filled, family day outs during December. While Santa Claus is busy in the North Pole join the elf team at Northumberland College Zoo for a tour and help to deliver some festive food presents to the zoo’s many species … Continued
The last three years have seen Northumberland College go from strength to strength and the college’s leadership team is looking towards an ambitious and bright future. The college’s Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen explained how important it is that Northumberland College contributes to place shaping. She said: “There are many exciting and positive economic developments across … Continued
The new Principal at Northumberland College will be leading an ambitious new era – with the help of key stakeholders from across the county. Gary Potts took over his role at the beginning of this month and one of his first priorities is to meet local school leaders, business bosses and community leaders in order … Continued
Northumberland College recently celebrated its ‘transformational journey’ over the last three years at a prestigious event held at its Kirkley Hall Campus in Ponteland and announced the next phase of its ambitious journey. During the Northumberland Vision event, which was attended by community, employer and government stakeholders, CEO Ellen Thinnesen spoke about the extensive multi-million-pound … Continued
Students from Northumberland College have helped create a series of striking murals across Kirkley Hall Campus to celebrate their local heritage and raise awareness of environmental sustainability. The Foundation Learning students, who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities, worked with local artist Andy Morley – aka ‘The Creative Ginger’ – on the … Continued
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our deepest condolences go to the Royal Family. As a beacon of public service we recognise the Queen’s inspirational lifetime of duty and dedication. May she rest in peace.
