Teaching The outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is being closely monitored by authorities at home and overseas. We continue to follow government guidance on responding to the coronavirus. The university/college continues to operate as normal. We are not advising students to stay away from campus sites or classes. We will keep the situation under review and…
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Important update information from the University for Buxton & Leek College students as of 12th March 2020
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BLC Staff brave the cold & raise over £1600 for homeless charities at STOKE CITY FC’s BIG Sleep OUT
We’re incredibly proud that last week a brilliant team of Buxton & Leek college staff represented the college and raised over £1600 for the Big Sleep Out event at the Stoke City FC Bet365 Stadium. Along with 250 other participants, BLC’s Dan Tapley, Hayley Mardle, Niall Webb, Jane Forder, Natalie McGrath and Pippa Cavoto braved…
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Buxton & Leek College makes commitment to support students and staff with their mental health and wellbeing
Buxton & Leek College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts. The 11-point document includes commitments to: Promoting equality of opportunity and challenging mental health stigma Providing appropriate…
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Employer support needed to raise aspirations of young people in Derbyshire this April
Through collaboration with the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership’s Enterprise Adviser Network, Buxton Community School and Buxton & Leek College, High Peak in Derbyshire will see a new initiative to the area this April 2020 to raise aspirations and industry awareness of young people. The event, being the first High Peak Careers Event & Employer Networking…
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Third Time’s a Charm for student’s GCSE Maths resit
Jonathan Turnock, 22, who is currently studying the Level 3 Performing Arts course at Buxton & Leek College, recently celebrated passing GCSE Maths after two previous failed attempts. Having only obtained a GCSE Grade E at school, Jonathan joined our Functional Skills programme and progressed for entry into the GCSE exam in June 2019. Sadly, Jonathan didn’t pass for…
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Calling all businesses – get a free social media campaign!
Are you looking to improve your social media content but don’t know where to start? Want to try out something new on your social media channels? Don’t have the time, resource or skills to create your social media content? Our IT & Computing students can design a social media campaign to support your business goals.…
