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Leicester College student wins National Student of the Year at Peter Jones Foundation awards 2024 | FE News
Shazin McCook, a student at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Leicester College has won the National Student of the Year category at the Peter Jones Foundation national awards. Shazin received her award at a special ceremony from Peter Jones CBE, Dragon on the BBC’s hit series Dragons’ Den. Shazin is now recognised as the Inspirational Student of the Year for the PJEA in the College’s academic cohort for 2023-2024.
Leicester College Library programme wins national award for innovation | FE News
Gameracy wins CoLRiC Innovative Practice Award for 2024 Leicester College’s Gameracy programme has been awarded the Innovative Practice Award for 2024 by the Council for Learning Resources in Colleges (CoLRiC). The programme, developed by the College’s Library team, is designed to support literacy, numeracy and digital skills. Gameracy is a tabletop game-based learning programme for disengaged students and helps to take the stress out of learning.
Leicester College helps to refurbish local community centre | FE News
Staff and students from Leicester College have helped to refurbish a local community centre. A team of Leicester College’s plumbing, heating, and gas students and apprentices have helped to transform the Shree Limbach Community Centre on Claremont Street in Leicester which provides facilities for the local community in Belgrave. The College worked in partnership on the project with local plumbing and heating contractor, Aaron Services.
Leicester College Student is a Finalist in National SkillELECTRIC Competition | FE News
Leicester College(@LeicesterColl) student, Fabian Maciejewski has made it through to the finals of this year’s national SkillELECTRIC competition in November. The event is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. Fabian is studying on the T Level Building Services Engineering – Electrical Installation Specialism course at Leicester College.
Leicester College student’s artwork selected for Royal Academy of Arts annual exhibition | FE News
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) has selected artwork produced by a Leicester College student for its Young Artist Summer Show 2024. This prestigious award was achieved by 17-year-old Art and Design student, Shanae Newton Robbins from Leicester, for her multi-media artwork entitled ‘Beauty’. Shanae’s artwork was selected by a panel of passionate artists and arts professionals, and will be shown online on the RA website, as part of the collection for the Young Artists Summer Show 2024 exhibition.
Leicester College launches metal fabrication workshop | FE News
Leicester College (@LeicesterColl) has launched a cutting-edge metal fabrication workshop to train apprentices and students for careers in the advanced manufacturing engineering sector. The new facility at the St Margaret’s Campus will directly benefit Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprentices by providing them with access to the latest industry-standard equipment, hands-on experience, and expert guidance in precision welding and metal fabrication.
Leicester College re-opens Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering facilities following multi-million | FE News
Government funding has supported major upgrade of facilities and equipment for students at Abbey Park Campus Leicester College will formally open its Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering facilities at the Abbey Park campus following an exciting multi-million-pound investment in resources, equipment and teaching spaces. This will enable the College to provide industry standard technical training to students and employers across the region.
Angharad Greaves from Leicester College wins Midlands heat of national SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2024 | FE News
Angharad Greaves, a student at Leicester College, has won the Midlands heat of the SPARKS Female Skills Competition. Leicester College hosted the regional heats of both the SPARKS and HIP Female Skills Competition 2024, nationwide contests that look for the best up-and-coming talent amongst women studying Level 2 and 3 electrical installation, and plumbing and heating courses.
Leicester College partners with The City Retreat to host Big Iftaar | FE News
Leicester College will partner with The City Retreat to host the ‘Big Iftaar’, celebrating Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, with students, staff and the local community. For the first time, the Big Iftaar event will be held at the College’s Abbey Park Campus from 4.30-8pm on Thursday 21 March 2024 and the College will be serving free Iftaar meals – a meal eaten at sunset during Ramadan to break the day’s fast.
Leicester College retains ‘Good’ status following latest Ofsted inspection | FE News
Leicester College has again been rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects by Ofsted after an inspection in October 2023. The College’s last Ofsted inspection in 2017 also rated it as ‘Good’. The College achieved ‘Good’ ratings for all aspects of its provision: for quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; leadership and management; education programmes for young people; adult learning programmes; apprenticeships; and provision for learners with high needs.
Collaboration led by Leicester College awarded £3 million government grant to boost training and skills opportunities in Leicester and Leicestershire | FE News
Funding from Department for Education’s Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) A collaboration of local colleges, led by Leicester College, has been awarded a grant of £3 million from the Department for Education’s Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) to fund a range of new projects focused on decarbonising transportation, encouraging green leadership skills, digital upskilling and employer skills training.
Leicester College Hospitality and Catering Department accredited by Craft Guild of Chefs | FE News
The Hospitality and Catering Department at Leicester College has been accredited by the Craft Guild of Chefs, the leading chef association in the UK. The Craft Guild of Chefs champions the skill and talent of people from all aspects of the food service and hospitality sectors. It is committed to increasing the standards of professional cooking through greater awareness, education and training.
Leicester College honours Remembrance Day on 10 November | FE News
Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
Leicester College opens two hospital wards for Health and Science students | FE News
The £400,000 repurposed block at Abbey Park Campus will give T level students the chance to learn in a realistic environment. Leicester College has repurposed a teaching area at its Abbey Park Campus to create two training hospital wards that will enhance the learning experience for students on its Health and Science T level course.
Jevean Barryclough from Leicester College wins national Entrepreneur of the Year award | FE News
Jevean Barryclough, a student in the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Leicester College, has been crowned Entrepreneur of the Year at the Peter Jones Foundation national awards. Jevean is in the second year of the Business Enterprise (Peter Jones) BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3 at Leicester College. She runs her own ‘Da Goat Clothing’ sustainable clothing brand, championing ‘slow fashion’, ethical practices and re-purposing old clothes into new products.
Leicester College student is National Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in Peter Jones Foundation 2023 awards | FE News
Jevean Barryclough reaches finals of prestigious national awards, to be announced at Hampton Court ceremony on 21 September. Jevean Barryclough, a student in the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Leicester College, has been selected as a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category of the Peter Jones Foundation national awards. Jevean is in the second year of the Business Enterprise (Peter Jones) BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3 at Leicester College.
Leicester College students celebrated first ever T level results day | FE News
Leicester College welcomed students who have completed T levels to collect their results on Thursday 17 August 2023. The overall pass rate for this cohort is 95 per cent with 67 per cent of students achieving merit and distinction grades and 19 per cent achieving distinction grades.
Leicester College partners with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust to offer course for aspiring NHS workers | FE News
Leicester College partners with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust to offer course for aspiring NHS workers. SWAP course offers skills and qualifications to support learners applying for jobs within the NHS Leicester College is offering a four-week programme for anyone over 19 years old who is interested in working in the NHS.
Leicester College Trainer Assessor wins ‘Advanced Apprentice of the Year’ award | FE News
Katy Herrod, Trainer Assessor in Leicester College’s Taste Restaurant has won the ‘Advanced Apprentice of the Year’ award at the Leicester Apprenticeship Hub 2023 awards. The awards are aimed at all students who have completed an apprenticeship in the past 12 months and are hosted by Leicester City Council’s employment hub, which works directly with employers and job seekers to offer pathways into apprenticeships, training, work placements and employment.
Leicester College re-opens Careers Hub to help students with career advice | FE News
Leicester College has revamped the Careers Hub at its Abbey Park Campus, improving the valuable resource for students looking for advice on future career paths. The Careers Hub re-opened on 20 June 2023 following a make-over, making it an even more welcoming space for adult learners and students over 19 years old. The Careers Hub is home to the College’s on-site National Careers Service team that offers free, impartial, information, advice and guidance.
Students and staff from Leicester College support elderly residents at extra care schemes in Leicestershire | FE News
Delivering range of activities including IT skills, hair and beauty pamper sessions, dancing, arts and crafts to improve mental health and wellbeing. Staff and students from Leicester College are delivering a range of activities to two extra care schemes in Blaby and Wigston to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of elderly residents.
Leicester College to refurbish Abbey Park Campus | FE News
£3 million project to upgrade engineering and technology centre May 2023 sees the start of exciting work at Leicester College, as it embarks on major refurbishment work at the Abbey Park Campus. The engineering and technology centre will be undergo a complete internal redesign to make way for new and updated facilities.
Leicester College launches Apprentice Ambassador programme | FE News
Largest local provider of apprenticeship training to support East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network Leicester College, the largest apprenticeship training delivery organisation in Leicester, has launched its new Apprentice Ambassador programme. The programme aims to recruit new ambassadors to help inspire students, their teachers, parents, and employers about the incredible opportunities that apprenticeships offer.
Two Leicester College students reach the finals of national pastry chef of the year competition | FE News
Two Leicester College students have made it through to the final of the 2023 Student Pastry Chef of the Year competition. Husnaa Kaka and Gemma Collick from Leicester College are now in the last eight of the national competition, organised by The Chef’s Forum. They will present their final creations to an esteemed panel of judges on 10 May 2023 at West London College. Gemma Collick is on the Level 3 Pastry course at Leicester College.
Leicester College secures £100,000 funding from the Savoy Educational Trust to refurbish training kitchens | FE News
Leicester College has secured £100,000 funding from the Savoy Educational Trust to redesign and refurbish two training kitchens used by students across 14 hospitality and catering programmes at its Freemen’s Park campus in Leicester.
LJCC pledges funds for new mortar mill for Leicester College construction students | FE News
LJCC pledges funds for new mortar mill for Leicester College construction students Leicester College to receive donation of £6,000 to purchase new industry-standard equipment Leicester College has received a £6,000 donation from the Leicestershire Joint Consultative Committee (LJCC) for the Building Industry to help fund the purchase of a new mortar mill to support a variety of students on Construction courses.
Leicester College signs up to Black Leadership Group | FE News
Becomes first college in the East Midlands to join the Group to support drive to tackle racial inequality Leicester College has confirmed its commitment to tackling racial inequality by signing up to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). The College is the first further education (FE) provider in the East Midlands to officially sign up to the group and joins other colleges from around the UK in taking a stand against racism, both within the College and throughout the FE sector.
First students graduate from Leicester College’s Junior Chef Academy | FE News
17 students from eight different schools in Leicester and Leicestershire have graduated from Leicester College’s first ever Junior Chef Academy. The cookery course is a community programme aimed at 14-16 year olds to teach them how to cook and prepare meals, whilst also equipping them with life skills. The programme also encourages healthy eating and cooking a meal on a budget, with ingredients that most of us have at home.
Leicester College hosts Apprenticeship Fair for National Apprenticeship Week | FE News
Leicester College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week this year (6-12 February 2023) by inviting potential apprentices to an Apprenticeship Fair on 8 February at the Abbey Park Campus and hosting a range of online events. The College is the largest apprenticeship training delivery organisation in Leicester and there are currently over 1,500 Leicester College students working with local businesses in apprentice roles.
Leicester College students to take part in national project with people living with dementia
Performing arts students to create dementia friendly workshops and performances Performing arts students from Leicester College are taking part in a national, intergenerational project where they will work with people from the older community to create dementia friendly workshops and performances. The ‘Innovating Knowledge Exchange: Student Involvement in Delivering Better Patient Experience in the NHS’ project is jointly funded by Research England and the Office for Students.
Leicester College to host its first ever Junior Chef Academy – FE News
The event is being held in partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland, along with chefs from the college, Leicester City Football Club and the Leicester Tigers Leicester College is hosting its first ever Junior Chef Academy in partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food service provider, and under the guidance of chefs from the College, Leicester City Football Club and the Leicester Tigers.
Leicester College student crowned National Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 – FE News
Leicester College student, Cerys Andrew has been announced as the 2022 National Entrepreneur of the Year and will receive a £5,000 investment from Peter Jones CBE, star of BBC’s Dragon’s Den. Cerys, who has recently completed the Peter Jones Business Enterprise BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3 at the College, entered the competition which saw her pitch her business idea to a panel of judges, including Peter Jones himself.
Leicester College partners with eFIXX to enhance learning for electrical students – FE News
Leicester College is working with eFIXX, the leading multi-channel media platform for trainees and professionals working in the electrical industry. The partnership benefits students taking T levels, apprenticeships and full time courses in electrical installation and electrical engineering by providing students with a range of learning resources and access to electrical equipment.
International multimedia visual artist speaks to Leicester College students – FE News
Tamika Galanis spoke to creative arts students and helped with work on innovative globe art project International multimedia visual artist, Tamika Galanis recently visited Leicester College and spoke to Level 2 creative art students. The inspirational workshop focused on Tamika’s photography-based art and documentary work. Tamika also helped students with a Leicester College globe project that will be part of a wider exhibition later in the summer.
Leicester College to host heats for national SkillELECTRIC 2022 competition – FE News
Qualifying heats of young electrician competition to be held at Leicester College on 7 June 2022 Leicester College will host the qualifying heats of the national SkillELECTRIC competition, the search for the UK’s best student electrician, on Tuesday 7 June 2022. The competition is the premier skills competition for the UK’s electrical industry and each year sees the best electrical students and apprentices from across the UK compete to win a place in the competition’s grand final.
Sikh community provides free lunch for students at Leicester College – FE News
Staff and students from many backgrounds came together for a special meal at Leicester College on Wednesday 25 May 2022. An estimated 250 staff and students were treated to a free meal, courtesy of the ‘Langar on Campus’ event. ‘Langar’ is a Punjabi word meaning community kitchen and was originally instigated by the founder of the Sikh faith – Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 15th century.
Leicester College appoints Harshad Taylor as new Director of IT – FE News
Leicester College has appointed Harshad Taylor as its new Director of IT. Harshad brings over 20 years of IT and further education sector experience to his new role and will be responsible for managing the College’s IT network including 4,000 devices (laptops, desktops, and tablets) for 5,000 full-time staff and student users. Harshad will oversee a team of 20 staff including IT technicians, information systems specialists and security engineers, working across multiple campuses.
A Passion to Inspire - Leicester College 30th March 2022 – FE News
A very Special event at Leicester College – supported by people – employers – companies and organisations that really care about our Industries future A lecturer starts a new culinary adventure at a college that he hopes to develop and inspire – and take all the learners on an educational path forward and upwards The goal was Leicester College and an exciting start until March 2020 – then no industry contacts – no employer site visits no farm / produce site visits – indeed this period was not...
Leicester College to host series of end of year shows to showcase creative and performance arts work – FE News
Home » Education » Leicester College to host series of end of year shows to showcase creative and performance arts work Leicester College will host a series of end of year shows between 31 March and 23 June to showcase the work of creative and performing arts students at all levels. Shows include photography and special effects exhibitions, acting performances, and musical theatre and dance shows. The shows will take place at various locations and dates.
Leicester College to hold Day for Ukraine event – FE News
Staff and students will take part in a day to support the people of Ukraine on Wednesday 23 March Leicester College will be holding a Day for Ukraine on Wednesday 23 March 2022 where staff and students will take time to reflect on the situation in Ukraine and fundraise to support those fleeing the country. The College will install peace trees in each campus reception and invite students to tie a yellow and blue ribbon to it to represent the Ukrainian flag.
Leicester College students reach qualifying heats of UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year 2022 – FE News
Three catering students at Leicester College have reached the qualifying heats of the 9th annual UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year. The team comprises two chefs – Flynn Thorpe and Husnaa Kaka – and one front of house – Charlie Lear. Flynn is studying a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery, Husnaa a Level 2 Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery, and Charlie a Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Services.
Leicester College shares a day in the life of an apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week 2022 – FE News
Leicester College Chair of Governors shadows bricklaying apprentices and experience is streamed on social media Leicester College shared the experiences of a day in the life of an apprentice during National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February 2022). On Friday 11 February 2022, Jonathan Kerry, Chair of Governors at Leicester College, spent the day with three apprentice bricklayers: Sian Bradshaw, Alfie Busby, and Finley Gregory and their mentor Dave King.
Leicester College to host Young Leaders Prevent Event – FE News
Leicester College (@LeicesterColl) and other further education providers in the region are hosting an information event for students to learn more about Prevent, the anti-terrorism strategy, on 9February 2022. Prevent is about safeguarding and supporting those vulnerable to radicalisation. Prevent is 1 of the 4 elements of CONTEST, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
Leicester College student appointed as new Trainee Assessor – FE News
Tia Whelan, former Apprentice of the Year, graduates apprenticeship and takes on new role as Multi-Skilled Trainee Assessor (@LeicesterColl) Tia Whelan, who completed the Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship course at Leicester College in 2019, has been appointed as a new Multi-Skilled Trainee Assessor with the College’s apprenticeship team.
Leicester College focuses on employability with a ‘Get the Job’ fair to help adults get back to work – FE News
From 4–6.30pm on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 at the Abbey Park Campus (@LeicesterColl) Leicester College has announced a ‘Get the Job’ fair as part of its Adult Education Open Evening from 4-6.30pm on Tuesday, 22 February at the Abbey Park Campus. The event is aimed at adults aged 19+ to help them get back into work, start a new career pathway or get back into education to improve work prospects.
Leicester College hosts Apprenticeship Fair for National Apprenticeship Week – FE News
Leicester College (@LeicesterColl) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February 2022) by inviting potential apprentices to an Apprenticeship Fair on 9 February at the Freemen’s Park Campus. At the Fair, students can learn about the range of courses on offer and meet potential employers including Ibstock dental practice, JRDM and William Davies Homes.
Leicester College awarded £250,000 to support Higher Education courses in creative industries – FE News
Leicester College’s (@LeicesterColl) Creative and Performing Arts, and Hair and Beauty departments have received £250,000 in funding following successful bids for capital grants from the Office for Students (OfS). This funding will be used to support the delivery of Leicester College’s Higher Education (HE) provision, with an emphasis on creative arts and media, performing arts and music, and hair, beauty and media make up.
Leicester College to host event for professionals looking to move into teaching and training – FE News
Leicester College (@LeicesterColl) is hosting an information evening for professionals who are considering using their skills to train the next generation by moving into teaching. The ‘Talent Recruitment’ event will take place between 5-7pm on Tuesday 8 March 2022 at the College’s Freemen’s Park Campus.
Leicester College appoints Lee Barrett as new Head of Personal and Social Development
Further Education News The FE News Channel gives you the latest education news and updates on emerging education strategies and the #FutureofEducation and the #FutureofWork. Providing trustworthy and positive Further Education news and views since 2003, we are a digital news channel with a mixture of written word articles, podcasts and videos.
Leicester College appoints Lee Barrett as new Head of Personal and Social Development
Leicester College (@LeicesterColl) has appointed Lee Barrett as its new Head of Personal and Social Development. Lee brings over 20 years of experience in a diverse range of sectors including education, voluntary, local authority, healthcare, social care, and the private sector.
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