Accrington and Rossendale College Graded Ofsted Outstanding Once Again!
Accrington and Rossendale College has been graded by Ofsted as outstanding once again, following its inspection in December 2024. The grading of outstanding is the highest possible achievement and means Accrington and Rossendale College provides exceptional education which goes above and beyond. The breakdown for overall effectiveness for Nelson and Colne College Group, of which […]
Accrington & Rossendale College Student Wins Double Gold at International Ju Jitsu Competition
Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) are celebrating the success of one of their students, Libby Whitehead, after she won two gold medals at the UNJJ International Ju Jitsu competition in Otterbach, Germany. Libby, a 20-year-old BSC Sports Coaching and Development student from Baxenden, has been practising Ju Jitsu since she was four years old. At […]
Celebrity Hairdresser Andrew Barton Inspires Future Stylists at Nelson & Colne College
Renowned celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton, regarded as hairdressing royalty, brought his expertise and passion to Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) recently, inspiring Hair and Beauty students from across Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) with insights from his remarkable career. With over three decades in the industry, Andrew has held prestigious titles including British Hairdresser […]
Julie Hesmondhalgh Awarded Honorary Fellowship at Accrington Town Hall
Students from Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre were joined by an award-winning actor as they celebrated their graduation ceremony. More than 150 students gathered at Accrington Town Hall to mark their academic achievements at the college’s 2024 graduation ceremony. This year’s event was particularly special as local actor and proud advocate for Accrington, […]
Nelson and Colne College Group Welcomes New Board Members
Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has announced the appointment of three distinguished professionals to its Board. Arif Ahmad, Sarah Applewhite and Darren Hutton join the NCCG board, bringing with them extensive expertise across key sectors including finance, education and digital leadership. Arif and Darren are former pupils of the College, who have developed highly […]
Accrington and Rossendale College Apprentices Take Home First and Second at National Competition
Two apprentices from Accrington & Rossendale College (ARC) have achieved national recognition after their outstanding performances at the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Apprentice Paperhanger Competition. Competing against 36 contestants from seven colleges across the UK, Holly Duffy and Sam Farnworth demonstrated exceptional skill in paper hanging, achieving first and second place in the competition. […]
Nelson and Colne College Tops the Charts for Student Satisfaction
Nelson and Colne College have outstripped local and national Higher Education providers in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). Results from this year’s survey – the largest of its kind in the world – shows Nelson and Colne College is number one for student satisfaction in Lancashire from those students asked about their experience of […]
Administering Care At Crucial Moment Wins Alysha Award
A seminar on the difficult subject of end-of-life care persuaded Alysha Starkie to take up a career working with seriously ill patients. And so impressed were judges by that choice, and her academic and vocational progress, that they made Alysha Starkie, Nelson and Colne College’s Apprentice of the Year. Now working in a Lancashire […]
Keira Caches-In On Childcare Learning At College
Accrington and Rossendale College student Keira Whelan-Baxter is on her way to a career as an early years educator – and impressed so much on her work placement, that her employer gave her a full-time job! Described by her nominator for the Level 3 Student of the Year Award as mature, popular with her peers […]
Game, Set, Nobody Is A Match For Rachel
Volunteer tennis coach and degree student Rachel Glendinning, was Nelson and Colne College Group’s Further Education Student of the Year. On course to achieve a first-class honours degree in Sports Coaching and Performance, Rachel preceded this qualification with a Distinction A* in her BTEC Level 3 Sports Diploma. In fact, she served up one of […]