West Lancashire College students give back during NCG Community Week
West Lancashire College students recently participated in NCG Community Week as part of the NCG Guarantee, a brilliant opportunity for them t… Read more
Today we welcomed Marc Steutel, Head Coach for the Eagles Basketball Team and GB Men’s Senior team, to deliver an inspiring workshop on communication and high-performing teams to our leadership team. Marc shared valuable insights from elite sport and leadership, highlighting the importance of trust, clarity and effective communication in leading successful teams. It was fantastic to hear how principles from high-performance sporting environments can translate so effectively into organisational leadership. Thank you Marc - our team enjoyed the energy and expertise you brought to the session! #Leadership #Teamwork #Communication #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD
NCG Shares Blueprint for Business Resilience At North East Chamber Thought Leadership Event
NCG’s approach to organisational resilience was the focus of a regional thought leadership event hosted by the North East Chamber of Commerce… Read more
On Wednesday evening, Christian and Neil had the privilege of attending the exclusive building preview of Tate Liverpool 😊 As a proud partner, we were honoured to be among the first to experience this remarkable transformation. From the stunning views across the River Mersey to a renewed focus on engaging young people across the region, the reimagined gallery truly reflects the spirit of a 21st‑century Liverpool. We’re excited about what this means not only for the city’s cultural landscape, but for our ongoing collaboration with Tate Liverpool. Together, we look forward to further enriching our curriculum and inspiring creativity across a range of subject areas. NCG Wendy Bennett Jane Hines Alex Huskisson Melissa Bell Rosalind Stockill #TateLiverpool #Partnership #CreativeEducation #Liverpool #ArtsAndCulture #Collaboration
What a fantastic day bringing our college and local community together 💙✨ Our recent community event was a brilliant showcase of teamwork, student talent and positive vibes all round 🙌 Our hair and beauty students, did an amazing job delivering a range of treatments that were loved by attendees. Their confidence, professionalism and friendly approach really showed the high level of skills they’re developing 👏✨ A huge shout‑out to our catering learners, who provided a delicious selection of food that everyone enjoyed 😋 With several departments and student groups involved, the atmosphere was welcoming, lively and full of smiles! The community walking group was a real highlight, with great turnout and energy from start to finish 🌟 All in all, a really positive day celebrating teamwork, student success and community spirit. Well done to everyone involved 👏 #Community #StudentSuccess #CollegeLife #Teamwork
Newcastle College Wins Big At Prestigious Education Awards
Newcastle College has won two prestigious education awards in recognition of its outstanding community engagement work in the North East and… Read more
Newcastle College Energy Academy Expansion Approved
Plans for a £8.5m expansion of Newcastle College’s Energy Academy in Wallsend have been approved, boosting capacity and strengthening industr… Read more
✈️ Welcoming Steve Rowley to the Aviation Academy We’re pleased to introduce Steve Rowley, our new Higher Education Lecturer at the Aviation Academy. Steve joins us with experience from British Airways and 22 years in the Royal Air Force, where he also led a technical training school. He’s passionate about vocational, hands‑on engineering education and brings valuable expertise in safety, compliance and professional standards. Steve is excited to help develop the next generation of aviation engineers — and we’re thrilled to have him on board. ✈️ #TalentMakers
Breaking Barriers and Building Futures As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Southwark College was delighted to welcome a group of inspiring young women from Berkeley Group, who generously shared their personal journeys into the construction industry. Through discussions on apprenticeships, university pathways, and professional development, they demonstrated the exciting, diverse, and evolving opportunities within the sector. Their insights delivered a powerful message for our students: with determination, resilience, and the right support, anything is possible. Our sincere thanks to the Berkeley Group team for helping inspire the next generation of women in construction and STEM. #WomenInConstruction #WomenInSTEM #BerkeleyGroup #Apprenticeships #SouthwarkCollege #SkillsForLife
A big thank you to Kay and Neil Fellows from STOURBRIDGE AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED who visited our Green Technology Centre this morning. They generously donated a BMW 1 Series, which will now be used by our apprentices as part of their hands on learning. The vehicle will support teaching across our automotive courses, giving learners the chance to develop practical skills, explore vehicle systems, and gain real world experience working on modern cars. Partnerships like this help ensure our apprentices are learning with the tools and equipment used in the industry today. A special thank you to Jack Draper and Louisa Ellis from our Apprenticeship team for helping to organise the donation and support this fantastic industry partnership. 👏 #TeamKC #Automotive #FurtherEducation #KidderminsterCollege #NCGCommunity
NCG Hosts Inspiring International Women’s Day Panel on Rights, Justice and Action
NCG marked International Women’s Day with a powerful panel discussion bringing together three influential leaders driving progress in educati… Read more
What a perfect way to end a busy week! This morning Kidderminster College welcomed employers and stakeholders to our 2nd Foundation & Futures Forum. Delegates had the chance to hear from our Head of Construction Catherine Williams, our Assistant Principal Jon Britton, Martin White from Severn Valley Railway, Donna MacDonald ASSOC CIPD HR Ninja 🥷 from EBC Group and Jamie Clyne from Worcestershire Growth Hub, present on a host of talking points and what support is available. Thankyou to guest speakers for their time this morning and thanks to everyone who attended. I hope you found the event insightful and enjoyed your morning with us!
We are Pride Action North Winners! We are delighted to share that we won the Business Award at the recent Pride Action North Ball and Awards Ceremony. The judges said our entry made it clear that our values, actions and culture promote equality, respect and inclusion for our LGBTQ+ community of students, staff and external partners. They highlighted our range of campaigns, activities and support mechanisms that allow all of our campuses to be a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Head of Learner Services and Safeguarding, Paula Miller and Assistant Principal James Edge attended to collect the award. James also had the exciting job of presenting the Youth Achievement Award to Frogs - Banardo's 128 Youth service - creating a space for LGBTQIA+ young people to be themselves.
Why are we backing calls for better collaboration between colleges and universities? Because FE colleges already play a vital role in helping people access high-quality higher education. As Principal of Newcastle College and Chair of Mixed Economy Group Jon R. says: "Across the country, thousands of young people and adults are undertaking first class higher education training and studies at their local college. If we are serious about addressing the government's targets for participation in higher technical skills, as outlined in the recent Skills White Paper, then a re-examination of the traditional Further and Higher education relationship is required and the critical role of colleges in providing the skills needed to boost our economy, locally and nationally, needs to be fully recognised and rewarded." Now a new report from LifeLong Education Institute on behalf of MEG colleges has set out why more collaboration with universities is essential to meeting the UK’s higher-level skills needs. We welcome the Partners in Progress report’s call for: • Joint FE–HE course design • Streamlined HTQ awarding powers • Stronger place based planning based planning • Recognition of colleges’ role in higher technical education 📄 Read the full report at https://orlo.uk/Lt2e0 #LifelongLearning #MEG #HigherEducation #FurtherEducation
We are proud to continue strengthening our industry partnership with Bubble Food. This collaboration provides our learners with valuable, real‑world experience in professional kitchens and live event environments supported by demonstrations, masterclasses and guided work placements that help them build the skills, confidence and work readiness the sector needs. Through sustained employer engagement and Bubble Food’s contribution to our Employer Advisory Board, this partnership ensures our curriculum remains closely aligned with industry expectations while supporting the development of the next generation of hospitality and catering professionals. We are always keen to collaborate with employers who want to help shape future talent, influence curriculum design and create meaningful pathways into the sector. If you’d like to get involved, please visit: https://orlo.uk/ZZhmV #LewishamCollege #CollegesWeek2026 #EmployerPartnerships #SkillsForLife #FurtherEducation #HospitalityCareers #LoveOurColleges