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  1. Inspiring Student Success Stories

    Explore these fantastic student success stories that will inspire you! From Chloe’s journey to becoming a professional pastry chef at Silverstone to James’ triumph over challenges to study Forensic Science and Nelly’s fearless pursuit of performing arts dreams, these stories show you how to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.

  2. The future of Ofsted: reform, not rejection

    I am in the unusual position of being both an Ofsted inspector and a senior leader in education, and in the last ten days I have experienced at first hand the kinds of issues which have resulted in the terrible death of Caversham Primary School head, Ruth Perry.  I know the school well.  For nine…

  3. Preparing for Your Exams: A Complete Guide

    We know that exams can be a stressful time, but don’t worry, as we’re here to help you perform to your very best ability and settle those nerves. To give you a head start, we’ve compiled a complete guide to preparing for your exams at MK College, full of tops tips and important information that…

  4. What International Women’s Day means to us

    By Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group I am of the firm conviction that education is the most important factor in driving equality.  On this, International Women’s Day (IWD), our focus is on women in our societies, be they local, national or international. The theme of the day this year is…

  5. Tips for keeping well during Ramadan

    Wednesday 22nd March 2023 marks the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a holy month for Muslims. Typically fasting will take place from sunrise to sunset, with the fast being broken by a night-time meal called Iftar. This year, Ramadan ends on Friday 21st April 2023 with the celebration of…

  6. The top 8 benefits of an apprenticeship

    There are lots of different study options out there after completing your GCSE’s, or for further study as an adult – apprenticeships being one of them. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to gain real-world experience within an industry of your choosing and are a great option for those who feel like they are ready to…