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  • Students breathe new life into a great British Classic!

    The idea for the student Land Rover make-over originally came from tutors at Buxton & Leek College, who wanted a project that would engage but challenge learners on the Motor Vehicle course – and it certainly did! Along the road to bringing the vehicle back to life, Level 3 students based at the college’s Harpur…


  • Congratulations to Sally Furness who won the Dean’s Award

    At school in the 1980s Sally had shown artistic promise but didn’t get the opportunity to fulfil this at the time and life took her career in other directions. Many years later the opportunity arose to study part time at Leek School of Art for their Foundation Degree in Creative Art & Design Practice. Graduating…


  • College wins Successful bid for 2.5 Million of European Social Funding

    Buxton & Leek College, as part of the Skills Staffordshire Consortium, has been awarded a share of 2.5 million pounds of European Social Funding for training needs in Staffordshire. The aim of the funding is to upskill the region’s workforce and encourage progression of current employees through increased responsibilities, promotion, increased hours or the gaining…


  • HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE BLC MESSENGER

    Buxton & Leek College has released the latest edition of the BLC Messenger, the College Newspaper, full of news about students and what’s happening around the College. The BLC Messenger will be delivered to thousands of homes in the region, so make sure you look out for yours over the next few weeks! How would…


  • All are welcome to the College Advice Evenings

    Buxton & Leek College is inviting everyone (from school leavers to those wishing to study for an undergraduate degree to attend their next Advice Evenings: Leek Campus on Wednesday 17 and Buxton campus on Thursday 18 (both 5-7pm). Tutors from a wide range of subjects will be on hand to talk to students and parents about…


  • Students Inspire with Sports

    A sports day was held at Brough Park Leisure Centre for special education children from Crescent Academy Primary School, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent. The event marked the end of a six-week coaching programme delivered by Buxton & Leek College Level 3 BTEC Sports Coaching students. The programme was designed to improve self-esteem whilst improving coordination and sports…