New appointments on college’s governing corporation
Telford College has appointed a new chair of its governing corporation as part of a series of changes. Gail Bleasby succeeds Paul Hinkins to become corporation chair, with Louise Biffin stepping up to become the new vice-chair. Other new appointments to the board, replacing retiring corporation members at the end of their terms, are Kevin […]
Health and social care courses offer a ‘great start’
Two former Priory School students are destined for careers in the health and social care sector thanks to their positive experiences at Telford College. James Oppong is a former Telford Priory School student who initially studied for a level two health and social care qualification and he has now progressed to a level three course. […]
Café role is just the job for foundation student Josh
A Telford College student has made such a success of his placement at a local café that they have offered him a permanent job. Josh Bickford-Smith, from Newport, has completed his Supported Internship at Bowring Café in Wellington, and become a much-valued member of the team. Transition and work experience co-ordinator Natasha Harland said: “During […]
Aimee steps up to help families in need
A Telford College student is making a real difference by volunteering at a local food share project which helps feed families here and in Ukraine. Former Ercall Wood School student Aimee Pike, from Apley, is studying a level three health and social care course. And as part of her work placement module, the 19-year-old has […]
Open event will showcase adult courses and apprenticeships
Telford College will be showcasing its growing range of adult courses and apprenticeships at its open event on May 25. The Wellington campus will be open from 5pm to 7pm with information about everything from accounting and access to higher education, to health, hairdressing and a whole lot more. There are more than 20 different […]
Interest is growing in new health and social care courses
The first students have begun applying for places on a range of new courses designed to boost skills across the region’s health and social care sector. Seven new courses are being launched by the Marches Education Partnership, a £2.7 million project involving Telford College, Shrewsbury Colleges Group, Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College, and SBC […]
Record breaker Barry joins the construction team
He’s had his name in the Guinness Book of Records, helped out on seven of TV’s DIY SOS projects plus various 60 Minute Makeover shows – and now Barry Mason has joined the team of expert tutors at Telford College. The 52-year-old, from Trench, is the newest construction lecturer at the college – and says […]
Double victory for public uniformed services students
Teams of public uniformed services students from Telford College have been crowned champions in two different army event challenges designed to put their fitness and team-building skills to the test. In the first event, three teams of 10 level three students from the college took on teams from Shrewsbury Colleges Group in a challenge run […]
Generous donations will help families from Ukraine
Staff and students from Telford College have donated more than 1,000 items to help the people of war-torn Ukraine. The health, social care, early years and education department led the college campaign after learning about an initiative on Facebook run by Karol and Zaneta Kil-Misztal from Telford. Find the campaign page here They have donated […]
Education secretary visits Telford College
The Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi MP, met with staff and students from Telford College when he paid a visit to the campus. He was the VIP guest of honour at a ‘Drinks and Discussions’ event which was organised by Telford Conservatives in the college’s Orange Tree restaurant. The Secretary of State met […]
