Published July 2025 As the largest and oldest chef’s organisation in the UK, gaining a Craft Guild of Chefs accreditation is no mean feat, and Harpurs Bistro, which sits within the University of Derby’s Further Education provision, is the only accredited FE training provider in Derbyshire, setting it apart as the home of culinary excellence…
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Harpurs Bistro at the University of Derby’s FE campus makes it’s mark as only Craft Guild of Chefs accredited training centre in Derbyshire
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Elizabeth Maher: Teaching Success
As a key member of the apprenticeship team, Elizabeth Maher may be a familiar face to anyone studying an education or early years apprenticeship, but did you know she studied with us too? read her experience of completing the learning & skills teacher apprenticeship below! What your experience was before you did the Learning &…
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Help yourself to help the people you love with free online courses at BLC
Buxton & Leek college has FREE online Education & Childcare courses available for personal and professional development. These Level 2 courses are designed to broaden your knowledge and understanding of topics many of us face in day-to-day life, like mental health issues and neurodivergence, and they could easily help you to help the people you…
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Treat a loved one this Mother’s Day
The best gift you can give your mum this Mother’s Day is securing your future with a place at Buxton & Leek College, and luckily for you, they’re opening their doors to prospective learners on Saturday 29th March from 10am – 1pm. Take a look around the Leek and Buxton campuses, exploring all they have…
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High Aspirations for the High Peak
Buxton & Leek College are proud to be a key member of the High Peak Tourism Partnership and this week they welcomed members to the Devonshire Dome in Buxton. Head of Marketing & Recruitment for Buxton & Leek College, Gareth Hughes, welcomed visitors to the Buxton campus “It is important that as a college we…
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Celebrating Careers Week with exam success!
We love this! Beth Grice has achieved her Level 2 Hair Professional qualification with an overall PASS. Beth achieved distinction marks in consultation, understanding, customer service and colouring. If you are interested in working in an industry that boosts self-confidence and helps people to become the best version of themselves, then a Hair & Beauty…
