New-look foundation degree for community health and social care
Telford College has unveiled a new-look foundation degree course for students looking to build or progress careers in the community health and social care sectors. The two-year course, which can be topped up into a full BA honours degree with a further year at university, starts in September. Caroline Bastow, learner manager for higher education […]
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 […]
Charlton School students tune into music career opportunities
Secondary school pupils interested in a music career have been trying out the industry-standard recording facilities at Telford College. Book your spot for our next Adult Open Event Start a part time professional course in September Apply here The year 11 students from The Charlton School, in Wellington, had the chance to visit the college’s […]
