Katie Toft, 25 from Chinley, started a Level 3 Childcare course at Buxton & Leek College when she was 16, with aspirations to train to become a teacher. As someone with Cerebral Palsy, she knew that it was going to be tough, with physical factors such as being unsteady on her feet. Katie said: “One…
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World Champion Rides to Success with a Good Start at Buxton & Leek College
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“Try Before You Apply” With free Tasters and Subject Area Sessions for Year 10 and 11
Are you nearing the end of school but can’t make up your mind which course to study at College? Buxton & Leek College has the answer with a range of taster sessions available for students to try before they apply! Campuses based at both Buxton and Leek are offering free taster sessions for students in…
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Impressions Degree Show taking place this month
Buxton & Leek College’s Leek School of Art is holding the the Impressions Degree Show from January 26 to February 1st. The event is the conclusion to the BA (Honours) Degree, Creative Art & Design Practice ‘Top Up’ year run at Leek School of Art, validated by the University of Derby. This collection is a…
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HAVE A LOOK AROUND BUXTON & LEEK COLLEGE
Buxton & Leek College is hosting an Advice Evening in January and is welcoming everyone, from school leavers to those adults wanting to change their career or access education for the first time. The next Advice Evenings take place at Leek Campus on 16 January and 17 Januaryat the Buxton campus (both 5-7pm). Tutors from a wide range of subjects will be…
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Buxton & Leek College Students Go for Gold at Graduation
The University of Derby and Buxton & Leek College students joined together for the annual Graduation Ceremony at Buxton’s Devonshire Dome Campus recently. Those at the daytime event, on Saturday 10 November, included Higher Education graduantes from Buxton & Leek College, from a number of different courses including BA Hons Education Studies, and Foundation Degrees…
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Employer Involvement Event this month
Buxton & Leek College is inviting employers to find out about a new initiative to facilitate industry placements for students. The Employer Involvement Evening will take place on Wednesday 28 November from 5:30pm to 7.45pm. Laura Stroud, Engagement Manager at Buxton & Leek College who is organising the event said: “This is a great opportunity to find out how our students can benefit your business through industry work…
