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  • Apprentices reach WorldSkills UK Finals

    It’s the final day at WorldSkills UK! Accounting apprentices; Aaron Woodward, Bradburys Cheese (a big hit as one of the World Skills competition staff is a huge cheese fan), Eoin Jones, Grassmats Ltd – grassmats.co.uk and Daniel Hallworth, Prisma Colour have been competing all week at Oldham College They’ve been taking part in quizzes with…


  • BLC apprentices earn more than just a wage with national awards nominations. 

    As you start your career earning money is great, but it’s even better when you are nominated for excellence in your work as BLC’s apprentices have found reaching the finals of regional competitions.  Three apprenticeship students from Buxton & Leek College have reached the finals of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024, which this…


  • Record number of students enrolled for Buxton & Leek College.

    Buxton & Leek College has seen record levels of enrolment onto its courses for the upcoming academic year. With consistently high pass rates of over 90% in the past 4 years, the education provider has seen a 20% increase in student numbers.    This 3-year high for students attending from Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire highlights the…


  • It’s all adding up for Buxton & Leek College

    Three Accountancy Apprentices from Buxton & Leek College have proved their prowess and mathematical know-how in regional accountancy skills competitions, earning their places in the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals.   Representing BLC in the Accountancy Technician finals are Aaron Woodward who’s working with Bradbury & Son Ltd, Daniel Hallworth an apprentice from Prisma, and Eoin Jones…