On Thursday 6th July selected students and staff were joined by official sponsors and honoured guests to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the academic year, at Buxton & Leek College’s annual FE Awards. At the event, Principal Len Tildsley said, “This is definitely one of my favourite events in the college year. A time for…
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Buxton & Leek College celebrates students and employers at FE Awards
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Take a look at the incredible students recently celebrated at Buxton & Leek College’s 2023 FE Awards
Hairdressing Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Wella: Ella Wells Barbering Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Capital Hair & Beauty: Layla Wood Beauty Therapy Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Ellisons: Maisy Wood Engineering Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Churnet Valley Railway: Finley Edwards Carpentry…
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Young artists connect with alumni and the community at BLC art exhibition
On Thursday 15th June the annual student Art & Design Exhibition at Buxton & Leek College began, with students showcasing their final projects to their friends and family. The exhibition, which features a myriad of topics the students are passionate about, is now open to the public until Thursday 29th June. BLC alumni (Leek School…
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Buxton & Leek College (BLC) helps their students to destress during exam season
Staff at BLC helped their students to relax and unwind during a hectic exam season by holding their very own ‘De-Stresstival’. Complete with snacks and fairy lights, the event was held at both their Buxton and Leek campuses for students to enjoy on Tuesday 25th April and Thursday 27th April. Speaking about the importance of…
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BLC Student lands Apprenticeship with Airbus
After completing his Level 2 and 3 engineering courses with Buxton & Leek College, former BLC student Ewan Quigley was able to start an apprenticeship with Airbus, the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe. Commenting on how his time at the College has helped him to reach this point, Ewan said, “I really enjoyed…
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BLC Apprenticeship student joins talks with local MP and Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce
Last week Buxton & Leek College was proud to host Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and the Conservative MP for Staffordshire Moorlands, Karen Bradley, at their Leek campus as they discussed the issues that matter in our local community, with BLC Apprenticeship student Franchescia Davies. Amidst discussing the reinstatement of the Leek to Stoke line, levelling…