Derby College has been praised by Ofsted as ‘a valued resource for the city of Derby and the county of Derbyshire’ following a recent inspection. The Ofsted inspection report (available online at http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/133585) has graded Derby College as ‘Good’ overall. Two key areas were also judged as ‘Outstanding’. The College’s partnership work with employers to design [Read more…]
A wide range students at Derby College will be introduced to the far-reaching career opportunities available in the growing renewable energies industry thanks to an innovative partnership with two local businesses. SASIE Ltd in Nottingham specialises in the development, installation and training within renewable energies and Lindhurst Engineering in Sutton in Ashfield has diversified from [Read more…]
Business students at Derby College will gain a unique insight into the career opportunities available in property sales and lettings as part of a partnership with award winning Derby estate agency, Hannells. Staff at Hannells will work with the students to set special projects, lead masterclasses and provide work experience opportunities with a guaranteed interview at [Read more…]
Derby College has become the first College in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to launch a broad range of courses designed by the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). A full range of courses will be launched later this year and the first evening course will start on Thursday April 14 aimed at enthusiastic gardeners who want to [Read more…]
Derby College Chief Executive Mandie Stravino has backed an initiative to increase the number of young people studying Mathematics. Ms Stravino represented the Further Education sector at an event led by the Education Secretary Nicky Morgan MP to highlight the importance of Maths skills in the workplace. The Secretary of State for Education urged sixth [Read more…]