Sarah Wall

Subject: NNEB

"A fantastic college that provides a very different and interesting way to learn!"

Gordon Kimberley

Subject: Union Learning Representatives Pathway

"I loved meeting the other students and hearing their stories and discussing solutions throughout the courses."

Emma Johnson

Subject: Travel & Tourism

"I would describe my time at Derby College as a great learning experience!"

Jordan Richards

Subject: Professional Construction

"I am enjoying my placement with GF Tomlinson and I learnt a lot over the course of just a year."

Suzanne Butler

Subject: Professional Construction

"The course is great and without the college I wouldn’t have had the chance to get a job with Morrison Design Agency."

Steph Lovely

Subject: Animal Management

"The course is really hands-on and that’s what I wanted."

Jordan Green

Subject: Catering and Hospitality

" I really want to be working in fine dining and to learn from the best in the industry. Hopefully winning this award will help me at the start of my career."

Katie Weeds

Subject: Hairdressing

“Taking an apprenticeship gave me the hands-on training I needed to be able to qualify as a hair stylist and open my own salon.”

Samantha Duffield

Subject: Childcare and Education

"I would describe Derby College as a resourceful learning environment."

Nathanael Confaloni

Subject: Horticultural Studies

"The lecturers were absolutely brilliant – all of them."

Maria Warren

Subject: Marketing

“Studying part-time for my CIM qualifications at Derby College has given me the knowledge and skills to progress in my marketing and communications career.”

Craig Gavagan

Subject: Agriculture

"I love working with the livestock and machinery and I hope that the qualifications I gain as part of the apprenticeship will help me get a job after the programme finishes."

Liam Silver

Subject: Public Services

“We had some brilliant trips, and one which sticks out was a week with the Royal Marines.”

Helen Clark

Subject: Multimedia

"The BTEC course was like an introduction to the real world and how people work in the industry."

Daniel Johnston

Subject: Cabin Crew

"When I first joined Derby College, I saw the Diploma as a qualification which could probably lead to a job a few years down the line. Then I got a job before I’d even finished College!"

Monique Fowlke-Bosworth

Subject: Transitions

"My lecturers at Derby College couldn’t have been more supportive. They’ve helped me with my English, maths – in fact with all my subjects."

Harj Dhanjal

Subject: Business

“I always wanted to do well in Business and Finance,”

Hitomi Ferguson

Subject: Engineering

"The Roundhouse is brilliant – it has everything you need. In the long term I’m hoping to get onto an apprenticeship which hopefully could lead to the start of a good career."

Joanne D

Subject: BSc Equine Science

"DCG helped me unlock my academic potential."

Shareen Akhtar

Subject: A Levels

"Going to Derby College for my A levels is 100 per cent the reason why I’m now a qualified vet doing a job I absolutely love."

Jack McDonagh

Subject: Light Vehicle Maintenance

"The best step to start a rewarding career!"

Joyin Li

Subject: Professional Construction

"It’s set up a bit like university; they give you the resources and tell you what to look at, tell you what you need to know to pass an assignment, and let you get on with it."

Jack O’Connor

Subject: Engineering

"I can honestly say that the course was brilliant and the lecturers were great."

Graeme Turner

Subject: Countryside Management

"Derby College gave me the qualifications to pursue a career as a ranger and ultimately secure a degree which led to further career advancement."

Rehmat Ramzan

Subject: A Levels

"I am so happy. As soon as the exams are over, you start fretting about the results but now that is all over and I am looking forward to university life."

Ian Palmer

Subject: Gas Service Engineering

"The staff at Derby College were very dedicated and knowledgeable in their field"

Louise Herrington

Subject: Nursing

“The skills I learnt at Derby College were invaluable in helping me to achieve my goals!”

Pete Szabo

Subject: Mechanical and Production Engineering

"For me, college was great. I was painfully shy at that stage and it helped me grow as a person"

Shannon Warren

Subject: Art and Design

"What a great experience and a good place to be! Staff were friendly and inspiring and the facilities were very good."

Kieran Dixon

Subject: Professional Construction

"I was attracted by the fact that the job and the course together give you the chance to learn all the different trades."

Charmaine Simpson

Subject: Teacher Training

"The teaching staff are very helpful and if I run into difficulties I can talk to Jo, my student tutor."

Jessica and Lucy Sheldon

Subject: Health and Social Care

“The quality of the teaching in all our subjects was outstanding and the guidance and advice we received was fantastic.”

Brad-Owen Knight

Subject: Barbering

"It’s quality. I absolutely love it. In the future I’d like to open more shops and maybe go international. Dream big."

Ricky S

Subject: BTEC L1 Introduction to Business

"A place to meet like minded people."

Harry T-C.

Subject: A Levels

"You learn that the world is larger than the boundaries of your secondary school."

Joanne Bollands

Subject: Animal Care

"College helped to get where I am today"

Alex Holmes

Subject: Public Services

"Most of my competitions are during the summer which involves me travelling around the country most weekends to get the scores I need to qualify for England and GB."

Rachel Dennis

Subject: Beauty Therapy

"I was delighted to hear that Derby College ran a specialist course in the subject. Winning the Peak Award completed a fantastic year"

Joe Evans

Subject: Professional Construction

"My joinery side was the basis of where my construction knowledge began. The sky’s the limit really and the foundations came from Derby College."

Steven Rimmer

Subject: Access to Teaching

"I want to emulate those lecturers who taught me on my access course and help other people like me get the chance to go on to university."

Harley Jackson

Subject: Complementary and Holistic Therapies

"College has honestly given me a life that I wouldn’t have even dreamt of"

Richard Auzins

Subject: Visual Merchandising

"The Derby College course helped me get the job and having a qualification in retail merchandising has made me more confident in sharing my ideas at work."

Annie Dowell

Subject: Animal Care

"I loved absolutely every minute of my course and wish I could do it all again. I'm always recommending Broomfield to our dog walkers, who are young and keen to get into animal care."

Suman Zulifqar

Subject: BTEC Level 3 in ICT and Business

"My time at college helped me to become the confident person I am today!"

Ashley Slater

Subject: Agriculture

"The two courses gave me the qualifications I needed and helped me build on what I already knew. Some of the teachers have their own farms and they really know what they are talking about."

Luke Mahon

Subject: Public Services

"I was drawn to Derby College because the staff there treat you like an adult and trust you to make your own decisions."

Grace Draper

Subject: Apprenticeships

"An apprenticeship at Rolls- Royce is the best of both worlds. We get to work in all sorts of areas of the company, earning while we’re learning."

Luke Wilkins

Subject: A Levels

"The course covered everything from finance to marketing and equipped me well to study business at university. I really do owe a lot my success to my time at Derby College."

Sam Gilleard

Subject: Professional Construction

"My college experience has been so positive that I’ve already recommended the professional construction course to other people."

Ocean Hampson

Subject: BTEC in Art and Design

"I was always supported by my teachers with any idea I had, no matter how big!"

Robyn Humphries

Subject: Catering and Hospitality

"My course at Derby College was amazing. I wouldn't be where I am today without it!"

Andrew Jeffries

Subject: Maintenance and Repair

"College gave me the confidence to get to where I am now"

Dominic Saneria

Subject: IT Systems Support

"The most exciting part of my current role is training and developing new staff members, helping them to learn new technical process and learning transferable skills that can go across the industry."

Stuart H.

Subject: Engineering

"Derby College was the foundation for the rest of my life."

Ryan Horsnall

Subject: Apprenticeships

"At Derby College I was taught a lot of skills such as target setting that has helped me be organised and realistic with work and learning."

Carly Baxter

Subject: Hospitality Management

"It's my ambition to open my own fine dining restaurant but to do that I need to know everything that's involved, not just the cheffing side."

Sukjevan Dhindsa

Subject: Motor Vehicle Engineering

"I wouldn’t be where I am now without Derby College."

Louise Rea-Allen

Subject: Teacher Training

"The college tutors are excellent, the quality of their teaching and feedback is always of a high standard."

Simon DeMontfort

Subject: S.I.A licensing course

"My time at college helped me move forward in the world and in my chosen career."

Daniel Ranby

Subject: Business Studies

"I always wanted to run my own business, and Derby College gave me the insight I needed"

Carla Davies

Subject: Dog Grooming

"When I heard about the job opportunities and support available through the REED NCFE team, I decided to go for it and was over the moon when I was offered the job."

Jacqui Heath

Subject: TESOL

"I think the most important thing I left with was the confident thumbs up from the excellent teaching staff."

Stephanie Davis

Subject: Teacher Training

"Every step of the way I've been supported by the college. I'm not a natural at English but the college has given been brilliant and helped my confidence no end."

Alan Dunn

Subject: Retail

"Derby College helped me get the skills I needed to further my career."

Rachel C

Subject: Retail

"A good place to study..."

Krystal Treadwell

Subject: Public Services

"I’m glad I went to Derby College as it set me up nicely for going in the army."

Marissa Hunt

Subject: Hairdressing

"My tutors were very helpful and supportive. They knew I was ambitious and that I wanted to open my own salon and they supported me to achieve my goal."

Alexandra Summerscales

Subject: Animal Management

"My favourite thing about Derby College was finally discovering what I wanted to do!"

Helen Towle

Subject: Countryside Management

"The practical conservation and ecology parts of my course were the ones I enjoyed the most. The teaching at Derby College was great. Our tutors were so knowledgeable."

Alexandra Wood

Subject: A Levels

"You aren’t spoon-fed like you are at school and the independent reading you have to do prepares you well for university."

Reece Oates

Subject: MIG Welding

"“You’re never too old to qualify - keep at it and continue to learn."

Ewelina Wisniewska

Subject: Travel & Tourism

"At college, I gained organisation skills and was therefore able to make sure that I always handed my university work in on time – this has been a huge factor in my success at university."

Isaac Fowler

Subject: Professional Construction

"The lecturers have both come from construction and they really know what they are talking about."

Zishan Fazel

Subject: Systems Support

"The support from lecturers was amazing, on completion of BTEC it enabled me to continue my education at degree level"

Dean Wain

Subject: Plumbing

"I just look forward to coming to work; I don’t have that Monday morning feeling. I enjoy it here and I’d recommend anybody who gets the chance to become an apprentice to take it."

Carrie Hallsworth

Subject: Professional Construction

"I was really nervous at first about going back to college in my thirties, but the lecturers were great – very supportive."

Elizabeth Spinks

Subject: Education and Training

"The lecturers were really good. They kept me really interested, especially after teaching full-time all day, and then going in during the evening: I imagine it’s quite hard work to motivate people."

Danielle Fretwell

Subject: Hairdressing

"I go to college on day release every Monday work in the salon the rest of the week. It’s a good course and I put into practice what I’ve learned at college when I’m at work."

Scott D

Subject: PTLLS

"A fantastic venue for enhancing the learning experience."

Rhiannon Elliott

Subject: Teacher Training

"Derby College has offered me lots of support throughout my course... However, the College has kept me on track and has been very open to helping me respond to any challenges."

Rita Jansone

Subject: GCSEs

"Derby College has prepared me for life at university, and I was vital in my success in securing a place at university this time around."

Francesca Ruth Roome

Subject: Extended Diploma in Animal Management

"Derby College was a fantastic place to meet new people and learn together! I also really enjoyed learning about my different potential career paths."

Tayla Barnes

Subject: Travel & Tourism

"I enjoy college. The staff are really good – they’re always there to help us and the course content is great.  I’ve learned so much, particularly about the business side of the travel industry."

Helen D

Subject: GCSEs

"Derby College was instrumental in my ability to gain a university place."

Caroline Keeton

Subject: Teacher Training

"Caroline Friel, our lecturer, played a major part in my decision, and that of other students on my course, to go on and get a degree."

Sam Mount

Subject: Social Media

"I’d always been interested in both the software and hardware aspects of computer technology"

Robyn Y

Subject: Animal Management

"It was fun, engaging, and friendly!"

Heather Shaw

Subject: A Levels

"My psychology tutors were great. Glyn Pickering was such a good teacher and I completely fell in love with the subject because of the way it was taught. At Derby College the tutors put us first."

Stuart Thom

Subject: Horticultural Studies

"Derby College was invaluable, and I wouldn’t be where I am now without it."

Christopher Stevenson

Subject: Welding

"My favourite thing about my time at College was that all the classes I did helped me to improve my practical knowledge in my chosen course"

Jess Guest

Subject: Personal Training

"Steve, my college tutor, is really good. I’m assessed on site and he’s always very helpful and happy to give me advice whenever I need it."

Michelle Carlos

Subject: Fitness Instruction

"Without my sports qualifications I would never have set up Jumpz"

Anthony Lockett

Subject: First Aid

"I loved being able to have a laugh with my teacher and classmates at the same time as learning something new."

James Radford

Subject: Media Studies

"I would definitely recommend the Media Studies course to other people interested in a career in the creative industry."

Kyle Robertson

Subject: A Levels

"The transferable skills I learned at College allowed me succeed at University.”

John Mann

Subject: Professional Construction

"The lecturers have been very supportive and know their stuff – what you learn at college you can bring back to work."

Cinzia Corleto

Subject: Access to Teaching

"I’m loving it. They told to me to expect the most intense year of my life - and it really is intense but it’s really good."

Katy Morten

Subject: Sports Coaching

"I knew I could get nationally recognised qualifications more quickly on an apprenticeship"

Kyra Woolley

Subject: Engineering

"My favourite this about going to Derby College was meeting new people and making new friends."

Melissa Shanker

Subject: Horse Care

“Taking the course at Broomfield gave me the qualifications I needed to pursue my chosen career as an Equine Veterinary Nurse.”

Nile B

Subject: Performing Arts

"A brilliant stepping stone for setting me up for university and further education."

Jonathan Barcz

Subject: Professional Construction

"I’m so pleased that I joined the Derby College Employment and Skills Academy which opened so many doors for me"

Simon Arnold

Subject: Business

My time spent studying at Derby College started me on a journey

Tom Longdon

Subject: Agriculture

"Derby College made me want to carry on farming and made it possible for me get my 'tickets'"

Danny Shooter

Subject: A Levels

"Derby College was very important to me, without it I wouldn’t have had the confidence to go to acting school. They recognised my abilities, encouraged me and were really supportive."

Emma Dyson

Subject: Aromatherapy / Reflexology

"All the tutors were really brilliant. Very welcoming, helpful and you could use all their knowledge to help yourself."

Luke Orme

Subject: Travel & Tourism

“I had great tutors at Derby College who motivated me and kept me on course.”

Emma Hatton

Subject: Dog Grooming

"Derby College for me was a great place to meet new people with the same interests while also achieving the knowledge I needed to start my dream job!"

Chloe Henchliffe

Subject: A Levels

"Derby College made me think that going to university was worth bothering with after all!"

Paul Prime

Subject: Domestic Gas Foundation

"The course content and the quality of teaching was excellent – so much so that I’ve been back to the college since to talk to other people on the course about how it’s benefitted me and my business."

Zack M

Subject: Agriculture

"Amazing - the best time of my life."

Katie B.

Subject: Education and Training

"I loved my course because of my teachers..."

Jack Bowler

Subject: Catering and Hospitality

"Derby College gave me the confidence to do what I’m doing now, and I owe my lecturers a lot."

Samuel Oluwa

Subject: Customer Service

"I found Derby curriculum to be broad in every aspect of teachings in various departments."

Angela Allkins

Subject: NEBOSH

"I loved meeting new people at college!"

Jazmine Greenaway

Subject: A Levels

"Derby College really prepared me to be organised and also improve my time management."

Zoe Longdon

Subject: Dog Grooming

"I started in business last summer. Now I’ve got 85 clients and I’m going from strength-to-strength. I’ve achieved my dream and I’m loving every day."

Danielle H.

Subject: Social Care

"Everyone was supportive in helping you to achieve your best and to go forward with you careers."

Pavandeep Tiwana

Subject: Transitions

"The course has given me a taste of what the world of work is like. I’m enjoying my studies and I feel like I’m on the road to a job I enjoy."

Sarah Booker

Subject: Equality and Diversity

"My favourite thing about Derby College was the choice of courses and the support from the staff."

Craig Shore

Subject: Professional Construction

"I’m glad I went to Derby College and gained on the job training at the same time as studying for my foundation degree."

Joshua Horsley

Subject: Performing Arts

"I hope to be a professional dancer in the future but I am keen to gain behind-the-scenes skills too, which will stand me in good stead for my career."

Nadia Di Tullio

Subject: Floristry

"I was determined to move away from a conventional career and dedicate my working life to creating something I love."

Natalie Shardlow

Subject: Customer Service

“I got a great start in my job thanks to my apprenticeship and the course overall gave me all the background skills I needed.”

Aaron Curd

Subject: Business

"The course narrowed down what I wanted to do and set me up for my job."

Zahir Mahmood

Subject: A Levels

"Derby College helped me understand what type of career I can get with a law degree and it helped me understand what areas of law I can get into."

Luke B.

Subject: IMI Level 1 2 & 3

"Lots of opportunities and resources to help improve knowledge."

David N.

Subject: Counselling & First Aid

"My first aid course helped me save a child's life."

Lauren Bamford

Subject: A Levels

"My time at college allowed me to prepare for not only university but also my current job role. The style of teaching and the lecture -style classroom taught me to successfully manage my own workload."

Karl M.

Subject: Access to Nursing

"Derby College prepared me for university..."

Josh Randall

Subject: Public Services

"Leading a team when you're only 16 is a big ask, but the Derby College course gave me confidence and was great experience."

Aaron Ledster

Subject: Barbering

"You learnt a lot of customer skills and got used to being in a salon in a professional environment. It helps you when you get into the workplace because you’ve got that experience."

Angela Ward

Subject: Painting and Decorating

"It has been a struggle to juggle College and home life but I have loved every minute of it. The Peak Awards were a lovely way to finish my Derby College experience."

Phoebe Eley

Subject: Music Performance

"I will always remember the feeling that anything was possible after achieving my final grades and after performing in my final assessed performance."

Gerald Namwaza

Subject: Health and Social Care

"I had a wonderful maths teacher and I’m thankful to all the lecturers who helped me throughout my course."

Aisha Kirby

Subject: Equine Management

"The wonderful lecturers at Derby College encouraged me to achieve the best I could."

Anita Saunders

Subject: Business

"College definitely helped get me to where I am today"

Lee Jason Grimes

Subject: GCSEs

"I would describe College as being the best thing that has ever happened to me!"

Shannon Riley

Subject: A Levels

"As well as opening doors at First Response Finance, the whole experience at Derby College gave me independent learning skills and helped me to mature to be ready for the workplace."

Yikai Shen

Subject: A Levels

"My biggest challenge at College was obviously the language but I worked hard and gained a lot of support from tutors at the College."

Kyle Yeomans

Subject: Music Technology

"Derby College is a modern and well equipped place to learn. The support from teachers and the staff is unlike any other education provider I've experienced."

Mark Hall

Subject: Arboriculture

"The wealth of information that was there throughout, from woodland management, to the practical side: you never felt you weren’t getting what you needed."

Jamie Rushton

Subject: Motor Vehicle Engineering

"I’ve always wanted to be around cars and I know I always will. I’ve carried out some quite demanding jobs since I started my apprenticeship."

Lauren Cooper

Subject: Animal Care

"Taking the decision to come to Broomfield Hall was a no brainer. I loved everything about the level 3 course and I’m really enjoying the higher education course I’m on now."

Sonia Meakin

Subject: Nursing and Midwifery

"It’s tough to return to education but Derby College makes it so easy and it is a very structured and supportive environment, which is just what you need."

Elizabeth Chambers

Subject: Retail

"I loved my course as it gave me real work experience and a good understanding of the retail world."

Sameer Hussain

My time at Derby College broadened everything I knew in regards to IT, such as software, graphic design and the likes