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What Comes Next? Progression Opportunities for Students
Read More: What Comes Next? Progression Opportunities for StudentsAs we approach the end of the academic year, many students are finalising plans for next year – whether that is moving up a level on their current college programme, exploring an apprenticeship, moving on to a university-level course, or following a different career pathway altogether. In this blog, we speak with Louise James, Milton…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections on a Successful Year
Read More: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections on a Successful YearBy Ruby Parmar, Chair of Governors I am enormously proud to be the Chair of Governors at Milton Keynes College Group. As we come to the end of another academic year, I would like to thank you, our parents and carers, for playing your part in our students’ success. We recognise that the support that…
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Governor blog: “No place tries harder to make you the best version of yourself”
Read More: Governor blog: “No place tries harder to make you the best version of yourself”By Ian Revell, Governor at Milton Keynes College Group and CEO of Milton Keynes Community Foundation Milton Keynes’ most famous son, the wartime codebreaker and computer pioneer, Alan Turing, was told in his school reports that he was “wasting his time,” in education and that his work was “dirty and vague.” School doesn’t work for…
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Supporting Your Child Through Exams: Advice for Parents
Read More: Supporting Your Child Through Exams: Advice for ParentsSupporting Your Child Through Exams: Advice for Parents With mock exams underway this week (starting 2nd March) and summer exams fast approaching, we spoke to Tamsyn Kramer, MK College’s Head of English and Maths, and Marc Hulbert, Head of Sixth Form, about how parents can best support students at this crucial time. Preparing for GCSE exams By Tamsyn Kramer, Head of English and Maths …
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Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing Through Exams
Read More: Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing Through ExamsA Q&A with our Head of Wellbeing and Behaviour Exams can be a stressful time for young people and their families. We spoke to our Head of Wellbeing and Behaviour, Vicky Golder, about how parents can support their child during GCSE and A Level exams. What do parents need to know about supporting their child…
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How to get chosen for an Apprenticeship
Read More: How to get chosen for an ApprenticeshipHow Employers Choose Apprentices Starting an apprenticeship is an exciting first step into the world of work, but standing out for the right reasons is what will set you up for long‑term success. Whether you’re preparing to apply or already on your course, the habits you build now can shape your future career. Here are…
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Inspiring Apprentice Success Stories
Read More: Inspiring Apprentice Success StoriesExplore inspiring apprenticeship success stories from current learners and employers, highlighting real journeys, career changes, and the impact apprenticeships can have on confidence, skills and future opportunities.
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What is an Apprenticeship?
Read More: What is an Apprenticeship?What Is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a paid work-based training programme that combines practical on-the-job experience with structured learning, allowing you to earn a salary while gaining hands-on skills employers value. In today’s fast-changing job market, developing real-world experience alongside recognised qualifications isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Apprenticeships provide a flexible route into…
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Artificial intelligence: Opportunity, threat and the challenge of knowing what’s next
Read More: Artificial intelligence: Opportunity, threat and the challenge of knowing what’s nextArtificial intelligence is everywhere, so much so that it’s easy to forget how deeply it’s woven into our daily routines. AI is built into the latest phones and so is quietly shaping our experiences without us even thinking about it, helping us find information and edit pictures or text. As it becomes more pervasive, it…
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MK College launches ‘The Space’ to support student wellbeing
Read More: MK College launches ‘The Space’ to support student wellbeingMK College has launched a new initiative called The Space to offer students a calm, welcoming area when they feel overwhelmed or simply need time to reset. Introduced at the beginning of November, The Space is already proving popular with students across both campuses. The idea was developed by the College’s Student Engagement Mentor, Aaliyah…
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