Hospitality & Catering students at Buxton & Leek College held a special event to thank the emergency services who supported residents in Whaley Bridge when they were evacuated from their homes in August. In attendance were representatives from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, Derbyshire Constabulary, local Mountain Rescue Teams, local businesses in Whaley Bridge, schools…
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Buxton & Leek College hosts event to thank Whaley Bridge rescue teams
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Celebrating Success for BLC Staff Apprentice Eliza Wass
We are extremely proud to congratulate our staff apprentice Eliza Wass who recently achieved a distinction in her Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. We spoke to Eliza to find out about her experience working in the University of Derby’s Apprenticeship Hub as a BLC Staff Apprentice. Could you tell us about your apprenticeship and what…
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BLC APPRENTICE JUSTIN HARRISON CONTINUES ALONG PATH TO SUCCESS
Justin Harrison, 31, returned to college to start a Customer Service Apprentice in 2018 after taking time out to care for his mother. Two years on, Justin has not only passed his apprenticeship but has also secured a permanent position as a College Advisor with the same organisation where he studied- the University of Derby.…
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Buxton & Leek College shortlisted at the Tes FE School Awards 2020
Buxton & Leek College have been shortlisted at the 2020 Tes FE Awards for their outstanding GCSE resits provision. The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the FE sector has to offer have been recognised in the awards shortlisting. The Outstanding GCSE provision is a new award for 2020. Alison Ivins, Curriculum Leader for English…
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BLC Beauty Students help produce charity breast cancer calendar
Beauty students from Buxton & Leek College recently helped the ‘Breast Friends’ Group at Blythe House Hospice to produce their charity calendar for 2020. Our Level 2 & Level 3 Beauty Therapists Gill Ashton, Nicki Sharp, Laine Mairs and their supervisor Jenny Kennerk supported the ladies by providing a range of services in preparation for…
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Buxton & Leek College Higher Education students graduate at Devonshire Dome event
The University of Derby and Buxton & Leek College students joined together for the annual graduation ceremony at Buxton’s Devonshire Dome Campus earlier this month. Over 250 students were there to collect their graduation certificates, looked on by an audience of friends, family and staff. Part of the proceedings included a procession led from the…
