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Accrington and Rossendale College is Outstanding!
Staff and learners at Accrington and Rossendale College are celebrating after receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating in a new Ofsted inspection. The college is part of the Nelson and Colne College Group, which is the first in Lancashire to receive the highest possible Ofsted accolades under the new inspection framework. The college was inspected in March […]
An exclusive interview with our Alumni Kimberley Kay
From the Alps to the beach, to the written word Kimberley Kay We spoke to author and illustrator, Kimberley Kay, following her recent book signing in the area to find out more about where life took her after her studies at Accrington & Rossendale College. Courses taken at the College: NNEB Nursery Nursing (1991) and […]
Painting and Decorating Apprentices perform under pressure!
Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Premier Trophy Competition North West heat – 24 March 2022 Apprentices from across the North West headed to the excellent Painting and Decorating workshop facilities at Accrington and Rossendale College to test their skills at an event organised by national trade body, the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). On hosting […]
A great turn out for the North West heat – Guild of Bricklayers 2022 Competition
Accrington and Rossendale College were delighted to host and support the launch of the Guild of Bricklayers Competition 2022, a platform for learners to showcase their excellent creative skills and techniques and their knowledge and awareness of brickwork. Founded in 1932, The Guild is an association with the aims of promoting and maintaining the highest […]
Virtual Reality and Immersive Experiences – coming to a venue near you!
Following significant funding * two state-of-the-art, low carbon Virtual Reality (VR) hubs will soon be available at both Accrington and Rossendale College and Nelson and Colne College! As well as a mobile VR unit that can be taken direct to local businesses, schools, events and roadshows! What are they? 2 x 6m diameter VR cylinders […]
Celebrating Women in Construction!
As part of Women in Construction Week (6-12 March), Accrington and Rossendale College Construction students, former students and tutors supported a virtual event to celebrate and recognise ‘Women in Construction’. A special event in collaboration with Positive Footprints in Burnley – a company passionate about changing the lives of local school children and young people, […]