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  • Caring college student wins national apprentice award

    Student Bria Kiely overcame personal loss to win national recognition for her dedication to childcare. Bria was awarded the title of Apprentice of the Year by the UK Council for Care, Health and Education (CACHE) for her commitment and passion. She was nominated for her “hard work, dedication and fantastic attitude” while completing her CACHE…


  • Simon puts in the miles for charity

      A local man from Buxton will set off cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats on June 13 to raise money for Help for Heroes. Simon Blackley, a security guard at Buxton & Leek College, will spend 12 days in the saddle – averaging around 65 miles per day –and has been training asoften…


  • Students conquer Snowdonia for their Gold D of E award

    Congratulations to our 2nd year outdoor sports students who spent 5 days travelling the length, breadth and heights of the Snowdonia National Park to successfully complete their GOLD Duke of Edinburgh. Carrying all of their equipment they were trekking for up to 10 hours a day and managed to scale numerous mountains including Snowdon, Glyder…


  • Students show off their flair for hair and beauty

    Over 100 students from Buxton & Leek College showcased their hair and beauty skills on Sunday 21st May in Buxton’s Devonshire Dome, taking part in the College’s annual Hair & Beauty Show. Hair & Beauty Students from both campuses were given a theme to develop into their own make up, hair, nail and beauty looks.…


  • Art Students Celebrate Success with their Exhibition

    Our Foundation Degree Art & Design students showcased their creative talents in an exhibition held in Leek, as they celebrated the success they have achieved on the course. The Astound Contemporary Art Exhibition, held at the Nicholson Gallery in Leek, provided a perfect location for students’ range of media including fine art, printmaking, textiles, graphics,…