Boost your career prospects in 2020 with a university level qualification at Nelson and Colne College Group
Adult learners who are looking to enhance their career prospects with a university level qualification now have an expanded range of Higher Education options with the Nelson and Colne College Group. University level qualifications are renowned for having a transformative effect on career prospects, and even more adult learners in East Lancashire and beyond can […]
Newly-formed College Group achieves highest possible grade of ‘significant progress’ after Ofsted monitoring visit
Accrington and Rossendale College has made ‘significant progress’ in raising the standards of learners’ and Apprentices’ education under the new Nelson and Colne College Group, according to Ofsted. After a monitoring visit in October, Ofsted inspectors graded three key areas of provision as having made ‘significant progress’ – the highest achievable grade – within a […]
Nelson and Colne College Group deliver festive cheer through heart-warming ‘Cards for Kindness’ initiative
Staff and learners within the Nelson and Colne College Group have got into the seasonal spirit by creating several hundred Christmas greetings ready to deliver this festive season. For the second consecutive year, Nelson and Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington and Rossendale College have leant a helping hand in the run up to […]
Another chance to view transformed facilities at Accrington and Rossendale College with School Leaver Open Event
Accrington and Rossendale College will open its doors again to welcome in prospective students and their families to its Year 11 Open Event this month. The College’s doors will open up to visitors on Wednesday 13 November between 5.30pm and 7.30pm when there will be another chance to come and discover what life is like […]
College Group unveils exciting new identity after merger of Accrington and Rossendale and Nelson and Colne institutions
Accrington and Rossendale College and Nelson and Colne College have a fresh identity after the recently-combined institutions rolled out an exciting new brand. Following a successful merger between the colleges in November 2018, the newly-formed Nelson and Colne College Group required an umbrella brand, and Accrington and Rossendale College’s new-look logo has brought its identity […]
Evening of success as Accrington and Rossendale College graduates celebrate achievement
More than 80 students have the keys to more prosperous futures after graduating with university-level qualifications from Accrington and Rossendale College. Collecting their honours in front of proud family members and friends, the Accrington and Rossendale College graduation event was an evening celebrating dedication, hard work and success in the grandiose surroundings of Accrington Town […]
Accrington and Rossendale College to welcome visitors to School Leaver Open Event
Accrington and Rossendale College is preparing to welcome in prospective students and their families to its first Year 11 Open Event of the academic year. The College’s doors will open up to visitors on Wednesday 16 October between 5.30pm and 7.30pm when there will be the chance to come and discover what life is like […]
Glossy performance from Accrington and Rossendale College Apprentice puts her into prestigious World Skills final
An Accrington and Rossendale College Painting and Decorating Apprentice is through to the final of the prestigious World Skills competition. Megan Talbot, 20, from Rawtenstall, is in the final eight of the painting and decorating competition, and will head to the NEC in Birmingham in November to test her skills over the course of a […]
Nelson and Colne College Apprentice lighting the way for others after national award nomination
A Nelson and Colne College Apprentice and leading light at LED specialists acdc has been nominated for a national award for the positive impact his work has had on the company. Level 2 Engineering Apprentice Michal Halamicek, 30, from Barrowford, has been put forward for a National Apprenticeship Award after a number of changes he […]
Red carpet is rolled out to celebrate LDD learners from Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College
Learners with difficulties and disabilities have celebrated their progress and success at a special awards night. The red carpet was rolled out for Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College learners who have been on the college’s SKIL and Bridge courses where they have developed important life and employability skills through utilising a […]