Student Stories Teaching assistant apprentice Kristina-Mae Lawley 2 May 2018 After doing a year in the sixth form at school Kristina-Mae Lawley realised that she wanted to learn in a more practical way so moved to an apprenticeship at a local primary school and now combines working as a teaching assistant ...
Student Stories Teaching assistant student Michelle Lynch 2 May 2018 After 30 years working in adult education and the care sector, 47-year-old Michelle Lynch took a career break and then came to college to fulfil her dream of working as a teaching assistant. Michelle, who is studying for the pa...
Student Stories Teaching assistant apprentice Lucy Deeming 2 May 2018 “Apprenticeships aren’t promoted at school but they’re the best way to get a job, gain skills and learn at the same time,” says 19-year-old Lucy Deeming who is an apprentice at a local primary school. Lucy, who combines...
Student Stories Business student Rebecca Walker 1 May 2018 After leaving school at 14 without any qualifications, business student Rebecca Walker never thought she’d go to university – but just six years later, after a lot or hard work and commitment to learning, she’s on her way to...
Student Stories Former Travel student Emma Morgan 27 April 2018 Former Travel student Emma Morgan is flying high as a member of cabin crew after securing a position with Jet2.com. The 22-year old said: “I really enjoyed college, especially hearing about the tutors’ personal experiences ...
Student Stories Art and Design student Bethan Mason 27 April 2018 Art and Design student Bethan Mason is proof that you really can #DoMore at college after she was given the chance to work in Italy on placement. The 18-year-old said: “I loved the Florence trip and it was one of the best exp...
Student Stories Art and Design student Sophie Purchase 23 April 2018 A three week work placement creating designs for tshirts in Florence is just the start for Art and Design student Sophie Purchase, who dreams of travelling the world as an animator. The 19-year-old, who hopes to move on to univer...
Student Stories Games Design student Bradley Clay-Bellingham 23 April 2018 Bradley Clay-Bellingham is hoping to become a design engineer and make music for computer games after completing his Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Design. The 18-year-old, who is moving on to university to study Games Produ...
Student Stories Former Higher Education Games Design student Russell Walls 18 April 2018 In just six years Russell Walls has progressed from the Level 3 BTEC extended diploma in interactive media to an HNC and HND in creative media production (games design), gained a First Class degree at university and is now working...
Student Stories Early Years Student Kathryn Ellis 18 April 2018 After being disappointed with her grades in her first year of A Levels 19-year-old Kathryn Ellis sought advice on alternative options from the college’s advice and guidance team. Having always had an interest in working with ...
Student Stories Early Years Student Natasha Tonks 18 April 2018 “The course is brilliant, I never knew that working with children was so indepth!” says 17-year-old Natasha Tonks who is studying for the Level 3 early years educator qualification. Natasha added:” I didn’t want to stop...
Student Stories Early Years student Zee Salih 18 April 2018 18-year-old Zee Salih is on his way to achieving his ambition of becoming a teacher after being offered a place at university to study for a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Zee, who is studying for the Level 3 Early Years...
