The outbreak of coronavirus is being closely monitored by authorities at home and overseas. As of today, a number of cases have been confirmed within the UK. You may have seen in the news yesterday, a school has closed in Buxton along with the Buxton Medical Centre for deep cleaning. The school confirmed that a parent of a pupil…
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University of Derby’s official statement on coronavirus
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Students from Buxton & Leek College through to next round of national Investor Challenge
A team of Business students from Buxton & Leek College have battled their way into the Student Investor Challenge semi-finals, beating over 9000 teams from schools around the UK and abroad. The Student Investor Challenge, run by The London Institute of Banking & Finance, challenges teams of schoolchildren to invest virtual money on the London…
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Belmond success for past Buxton & Leek College student
Past Buxton & Leek College student, Mitchell Collier, is flying high as the Duty Manager of the exclusive Belmond Cadogan Hotel in London which opened in 2019. This follows his role as Guest Relations Manager at Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’saisons, a prestigious restaurant in Oxford set up by Raymond Blanc. Mitchell, age 23, studied…
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Buxton & Leek College awards local businesses for their commitment to apprenticeships
Buxton & Leek College have awarded a number of local businesses for their commitment in developing young people in the region through apprenticeships. The businesses were nominated by apprenticeship assessors for Continuous Commitment to Apprenticeships, Employer Contribution to Outstanding Apprenticeship Learning and Outstanding Apprentice Support. Stephanie Traynor, Operations Manager for Apprenticeships at Buxton & Leek…
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BLC Celebrates LGBT+ History Month with Rainbow Roam
Teams from Buxton & Leek College recently took part in a Rainbow Roam around their local community to celebrate the start of LGBT+ History month. Students and staff were invited to take part in the event, which took place on Monday 3rd February 2020. Those who attended the Buxton Rainbow Roam walked a mile around…
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Buxton & Leek College hosts event to thank Whaley Bridge rescue teams
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…
