We would like to give special thanks to Leek United Building Society who have remained committed to hiring an apprentice despite the recent Covid-19 outbreak greatly impacting their business. Leek United began the recruitment process before the lockdown measures were put in place and despite the disruption have gone above and beyond to ensure their…
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BLC thanks Leek employer for dedication to hiring apprentice during Covid-19 crisis
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Lastest Principal update regarding College Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak- 9th April 2020
When we put in place plans to manage our College operations during the Coronavirus outbreak, we were not able to plan too far ahead. At that time, we didn’t know that we would fully close our on-campus activities nor did we know how long any lockdown period would last. We had hoped that things would…
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BLC LEARNING FOR LIVING & WORK STUDENTS THRIVE AT HOME-STUDYING
We’re extremely proud of our Learning For Living and Work students who have adapted brilliantly to home-study since the recent Covid-19 outbreak forced their usual classrooms to close. The Learning for Living and Work programme helps students with a variety of learning difficulties to work towards their future goals and employability through a mixture of…
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Ofqual publish guidance on GCSE and A Level grades
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) have today published guidance for Schools, College, Parents and Students on the approach to be taken in determining GCSE and A Level grades following the decision by the Secretary of State to cancel all examinations for these qualifications. The guidance can be found on the Ofqual website…
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BLC OUTDOOR SPORTS ALUMNI CONTINUES ON CAREER ADVENTURE AFTER COLLEGE
From a young age, Jack Ramsden,19, knew his future didn’t involve sitting behind a desk. So after learning that Buxton & Leek College’s unique location and hands-on learning approach would give him the experience and opportunities he needed for a career outdoors- he completed a Level 3 Diploma in Outdoor Sports. Since gaining his qualification…
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BLC STUDENT SETS UP CRUCIAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT PAGE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
We’d like to say a huge well done to our Level 3 Spa student, Gill Ashton, who recently set up the “Whaley Bridge Covid-19 Business Info and Support Group” page on Facebook- to help her local community during these uncertain times. Gill updates the page daily with links to the latest government guidelines, local business service…
