Buxton & Leek College is welcoming students to attend a special Open Day on Saturday 17 March from 10am till 1pm, held at both College campuses in Buxton and Leek. The Open Day is for everyone: those at school or adults looking to upskill in order that they can have a look around the College and…
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College Opens its Doors to New Students – Sat 17 March
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Business Course was a Magical Move for Daniel!
Previous Buxton & Leek College student Daniel Wardle, from Chapel-en-le-Frith is fast becoming known in magic circles as the next Dynamo, who now goes by the stage name of Daniel Jewell. Magic man Daniel, aged 25, says it was his BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies at Buxton & Leek College that gave him…
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Try Tasting Life at College
Are you nearing the end of school but can’t make up your mind which course to study at College? Buxton & Leek College has the answer with a range of taster sessions available for students to try before they apply! Campuses in both towns are offering free taster sessions for students in Years 10 &…
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Students breathe new life into a great British Classic!
The idea for the student Land Rover make-over originally came from tutors at Buxton & Leek College, who wanted a project that would engage but challenge learners on the Motor Vehicle course – and it certainly did! Along the road to bringing the vehicle back to life, Level 3 students based at the college’s Harpur…
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Congratulations to Sally Furness who won the Dean’s Award
At school in the 1980s Sally had shown artistic promise but didn’t get the opportunity to fulfil this at the time and life took her career in other directions. Many years later the opportunity arose to study part time at Leek School of Art for their Foundation Degree in Creative Art & Design Practice. Graduating…
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College wins Successful bid for 2.5 Million of European Social Funding
Buxton & Leek College, as part of the Skills Staffordshire Consortium, has been awarded a share of 2.5 million pounds of European Social Funding for training needs in Staffordshire. The aim of the funding is to upskill the region’s workforce and encourage progression of current employees through increased responsibilities, promotion, increased hours or the gaining…
