Alan Millburn’s national review warns youth inactivity could rise sharply without urgent action
A major national review into youth inactivity has warned that the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) could increase significantly in the coming years without urgent, coordinated reform across education, employment, health and support services. The Young People and Work report, led by former Health Secretary Alan Milburn and published this week, highlights the […]
Hyndburn Leisure partners with Accrington & Rossendale College to connect with future talent
Accrington & Rossendale College (ARC), part of the East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG), recently welcomed the team from Hyndburn Leisure to its Employer Innovation Hub for a special student recruitment and selection day. The event provided Hyndburn Leisure with direct access to a pool of motivated candidates across disciplines such as sport, marketing, digital, childcare, […]
East Lancashire Learning Group Named Number One Further Education College in the Country
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is celebrating a landmark achievement after being officially recognised as the number one further education college in the country in the latest national achievement rate tables (NARTS). The Group includes Nelson and Colne College Group, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult Learning. This outstanding result confirms ELLG as the […]
ELLG students strike gold on home turf at Lancashire Colleges Skills Competition
Students from the East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) have delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s Lancashire Colleges Skills Competition, earning medals and top placements across a variety of disciplines. This marks one of the group’s most successful showings at the annual event. Nelson and Colne College (NCC) secured gold in Cyber Security on home […]
Build a Career That Never Runs Dry
New Plumbing Courses Launching September 2026 at Accrington and Rossendale College Our new plumbing courses give you the practical, hands-on training you need to thrive in one of the UK’s most in-demand trades. You’ll learn from industry professionals, work with real equipment, and graduate with qualifications that employers recognise and respect. Picture a career where […]
First Open Events of 2026 announced by Ofsted Outstanding Colleges
Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College have announced the dates of their first Open Events of 2026 and promise they will provide a unique opportunity for school leavers to link their learning after GCSEs to their career goals and dreams. East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is excited to announce the return of its pioneering Apprenticeship and […]
From Glitter to Grinches: Learners and Staff Light Up Christmas Jumper Day
Baubles and bobbles, Grinches and glitter, snowballs and Santas – staff and students at East Lancashire Learning Group have been creating colourful chaos across Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult Learning, the three colleges that form East Lancashire Learning Group, raising money for Save the Children on Christmas Jumper Day. […]
Accrington & Rossendale College Announces Open Event Dates for 2025–26 Academic Year
Accrington & Rossendale College, ranked among the top performing colleges in the country for student achievement and technical education, is delighted to announce its Open Event dates for the 2025–26 academic year. On Tuesday, 30 September, 5.30–7.30pm, the College opens its doors for the first Open Event of the year – an unmissable chance for […]
East Lancashire Learning Group student shines on European stage with Team UK
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) Painting and Decorating student, Shelby Fitzakerly, has represented Team UK at the prestigious EuroSkills 2025 competition in Herning, Denmark, and returned with a Medallion for Excellence. Shelby, an apprentice at SPAIN Building and Maintenance and a student at Accrington and Rossendale College, was one of just two students from England […]