Buxton & Leek College has seen record levels of enrolment onto its courses for the upcoming academic year. With consistently high pass rates of over 90% in the past 4 years, the education provider has seen a 20% increase in student numbers. This 3-year high for students attending from Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire highlights the…
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Record number of students enrolled for Buxton & Leek College.
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It’s all adding up for Buxton & Leek College
Three Accountancy Apprentices from Buxton & Leek College have proved their prowess and mathematical know-how in regional accountancy skills competitions, earning their places in the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals. Representing BLC in the Accountancy Technician finals are Aaron Woodward who’s working with Bradbury & Son Ltd, Daniel Hallworth an apprentice from Prisma, and Eoin Jones…
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BUXTON & LEEK COLLEGE COMMUNITY OPEN EVENT WILL PROVIDE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
On Saturday 22nd June between the hours of 10am and 1pm, Buxton & Leek College will open its doors to the community, offering a range of activities across both its Leek and Buxton campuses. Phil Brisco, Interim Director of FE & Skills, says, “Buxton & Leek College is fortunate enough to be in the heart…
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BLC BISTRO SUCCESS
In May 2024 Buxton & Leek College’s (BLC) Harpurs Bistro was awarded a GOLD accreditation for our hospitality and catering provision by People 1st International. This will sit alongside the AA Highly Commended College Rosette that Buxton & Leek College received recently. As well as the highly sought-after accolade, which only 10% of the country’s…
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Advice on offer at Buxton & Leek College’s May 2024 Open Event
On Thursday 16th May 2024 Buxton & Leek College is holding an Open Event where prospective students and their parents can speak to staff and tutors and have any last-minute questions answered before applying. Jenn Aspinall, Student Recruitment Team Leader, says “At BLC we’re invested in supporting our students from the moment they step through…
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Exciting things happening at BLC’s Leek School of Art
On Wednesday 17th April 2024, first year students at Buxton & Leek College’s (BLC) Leek School of Art held an interim exhibition to showcase their work. Working with practising artist Claudia Rose, students began to understand the nuances of creating an exhibition. This is a key step to developing the professional skills and behaviours they’ll…