Pamela is inspired to support young children
When Pamela Thomas was looking for a stepping stone into a teaching assistant career, she found the perfect solution right on her doorstep – at Telford College. Pamela, from Lawley, had been working as secretary of her husband’s business while her children were young. “I became interested in supporting teaching and learning as when my […]
New Engineering Hub strengthens college’s business links
Telford College has launched a new Engineering Hub to build on its close working relationships with companies in the local manufacturing and production sector. The Hub has been created to provide an opportunity for engineering businesses to feed directly into the college’s curriculum planning, and share best practice. Among the big-name Shropshire employers already signed […]
College welcomes new ‘Skills for Jobs’ white paper
Telford College has welcomed the Government’s latest proposals to reshape the delivery of post-16 education – saying it is already ‘ahead of the game’ with many of the changes being proposed. The much-anticipated Skills for Jobs FE White Paper was published this morning, setting out new funding and accountability structures for colleges and training providers. […]
Sports students get chance to quiz Wolves star
Telford College sports students enjoyed an exclusive question-and-answer session with a Premier League football star during an online link-up to the Wolverhampton Wanderers training ground. Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker took time out to speak to a group of students on the college’s level three BTEC sports course. Telford College has been running sports performance and […]
Covid-19 continues to present many challenges for the education sector
Covid-19 continues to present many challenges for the education sector. But it’s vital to ensure that Shropshire’s young people – the workforce of tomorrow – are not disadvantaged or left behind. We have transformed the way we deliver learning over the past year, and have robust plans in place to see us through the rest […]
Providing students with certainty for the year ahead
Telford College is seeking to remove uncertainty and doubts for students by setting out a detailed curriculum plan for the rest of the academic year – and beyond. “We are receiving a lot of questions about what the next few weeks might have in store, and how the college will be operating after the half […]
It’s prime time: Maths masterclasses offer a chance to shine
Telford College is running a new series of maths masterclasses to give secondary school students a taste of what lies in store on the A level curriculum. “If you’ve got your sights set on A level maths, these are the perfect opportunity to come and show us that you’ve got what it takes,” said the […]
Helping managers to improve their leadership skills
Telford College is helping a group of senior staff members from Schneider Electric UK to improve their management and leadership skills. Filipe Tavares, Sam Kavanagh and Martin Stanton have signed up for one of the college’s leadership and management development programmes. Register for our Virtual Open event on 20th January – click here Apply to […]
Wolves courses improve students as players – and people
It isn’t just within the football club that aspiring young hopefuls can progress through the ranks at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to pursue their chosen career path. Projects run by Wolves Foundation, in conjunction with Telford College, offer participants the chance to create and follow their own journey towards working in many different areas in the […]
‘It all feels very safe’: Covid testing allows students to sit exams
Telford College students have praised the safety procedures in place on campus after being Covid tested before sitting their exams. The college has turned its sports hall into a Covid testing centre, offering daily tests to staff and students. Apply to study a course in September Register for our 20th January Virtual Open Event here […]
