By Ian Revell, Governor at Milton Keynes College Group When I first became a governor of Milton Keynes College Group, it was partly because Further Education was a bit of a “blind spot” for me. I didn’t really know what the College did, or how incredibly important it is to the city. My day job…
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Skills Academy FAQs
Everything we do at Milton Keynes College Group is focused on Delivering Fairer Futures for our learners, colleagues and wider communities. That’s why we’re committed to supporting as wide a range of learners as possible, from school leavers wanting to progress into their chosen career or further study, to adults looking to upskill or change…
Helping Students Plan for Their Future
At MK College, we are dedicated to ensuring every student has a solid plan for their future. From early career guidance to one-on-one meetings with tutors, we provide comprehensive support to help students navigate their next steps. Whether they are continuing their education, changing courses, or embarking on a new journey at university or in…
ALS & SEND Team Spotlight
Successfully navigating further education can be challenging, especially for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). At Milton Keynes College Group, the commitment to inclusivity and support for SEND students is led by Chris Lefcovitch, the Head of ALS (Additional Learning Support) & SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). Chris brings a wealth of experience…
Staff Profile: Amy Langford
Q: What are the main responsibilities of your role? A: In essence, my job is to oversee all the student support services across the college. This includes Additional Learning Support (ALS), Wellbeing, Positive Behaviour, Student Voice and Personal Development. I make sure we offer any support that helps students access and manage their time at…
Working together for a sustainable college
By Lauren Gallyot, Sustainability Lead, Milton Keynes College Group The role of Sustainability Lead is fairly new to the Further Education sector. There aren’t that many of us working full time in this space and the title might be unfamiliar amongst the jobs roles you’d usually expect in a college setting. Essentially, I’m here to…
Working together to help students develop skills for their future
Employability skills play a vital role in shaping the future success of our students. In this Q&A, Joanna Brown, Head of Careers at MK College, shares her expertise on how the college and parents can collaborate to empower students to develop these skills and achieve success in the workforce. Q: What does the College do…
Wellbeing and Resilience team
Q: What does the Wellbeing and Resilience team do? A: Our team’s purpose is to support and look after the wellbeing and mental health of our students. Q: What qualifications and specialisms do you have to support students? A: All team members have mental health first aid and safeguarding qualifications and are all Designated Safeguarding…
Staff Profile: Clare Hood
Group Director Quality, Teaching and Learning Q: How does the College deliver high-quality teaching and learning? A: There are two parts to ensuring we deliver quality teaching and learning. Firstly, there’s compliance. We ensure everything we do conforms to awarding body requirements.It’s also about making sure they are the right qualifications to take students where…
Staff Profile: Maria Bowness
Group Director Curriculum Innovation and Pedagogy Q: How does the College deliver an innovative curriculum? A: One initiative I’m particularly proud of is the Silverstone Partnership, where our students get to benefit from practical experiences at Silverstone. For instance, our Motor Vehicle and Hospitality students engage in track days at Silverstone, offering them unique hands-on…
