Derby College, which was graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted earlier this year, has maintained last year’s 98% pass rate for A levels. Furthermore, 20 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate including English, Politics, Modern Languages, Law, ICT and Biology. Assistant Head of Academic Studies at Derby College, Stacey Adams, said: “We are obviously [Read more…]
A group of Derby College adult learners whose first language is not English have won a prize for their fund raising efforts. The English and Maths learners, based at the St James Centre in Normanton, recently organised a bring and buy sale which raised £437 for the Ruth Hayman Trust. The national charity, which provides educational [Read more…]
Derby College learners who are studying Higher Education programmes and who have contributed to student life through the Derby College Student Union have been recognised at an awards evening. The Derby College Students’ Union FE & HE Celebration Event was held at the Roundhouse with certificates presented to the learners nominated. The Animal Management HE [Read more…]
Derby College is appealing for volunteers to help restore the historic gardens at the Broomfield Hall campus after it secured a £4,000 grant to further improve the campus grounds and boost its appeal as a visitor attraction. The support from the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust will enable the horticulture team at Broomfield to help restore [Read more…]
Derby College has launched a summer programme of fun seasonal courses aimed at adults and children. The daytime class programme includes pottery for children and then adults, theatre skills for aged ten to 15 and then 16 and above. Evening courses are then available in cycle maintenance and repairs, holiday Spanish and sewing. Prices start from [Read more…]