Find out all you need to know about coming to a college open event. Open events provide a fantastic opportunity to explore your options, meet future tutors and classmates, and see firsthand what your desired courses are really like. It’s important that you can picture yourself coming to college as you will be spending a…
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What’s it like to study Music at MK College?
Daniel Allison is partway through studying Music Performance here at the College, and has been reflecting on his experience from this year, and how learning in lockdown has inspired him to learn new skills and even new instruments. With a long running passion for music, and a year of playing the drums under his belt, Daniel was…
Life in lockdown: The importance of self-care and positive mental wellbeing
Marc Gillham, Director of Funding, MIS & IT. Shares his story of life in lockdown. The current pandemic has affected many people in lots of different ways. I, like many others, have experienced challenges adapting to the changes – and as we face a slow return to life before the COVID-19 lockdown – I wanted…
What’s it like to be a female engineering apprentice at Carlsberg?
Kiana Kamalian is only part way through her engineering apprenticeship at Carlsberg, but is already learning the ropes and is hoping to inspire more young girls to join the engineering industry. She currently spends 2-3 days a week learning at College, and the rest on the job at Carlsberg, learning as she goes and shadowing…
How we can support people with Autism
Autism is a neurological disorder that effects the brain and how we learn and communicate with others. The condition is called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and it is on a scale that ranges from mild to severe. There are around 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK. Autism effects everyone differently, but some…
How MK College is championing LGBTQ+ training
From September 2020, sexual orientation and gender identity will be a required part of the curriculum for all secondary schools in the UK, with all primary schools being taught about different families, which include LGBT families. LGBT-inclusive teaching This is tremendous progress, seeing that just over 30 years ago, promoting the teaching in any maintained…
Think you’re too old for an Apprenticeship? Think again!
Stacy Lewis passed her Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship with flying colours (technically called a Distinction) and is now working as a Receptionist at Jubilee Wood Primary School. Stacy’s Story From leaving school at 16 to having her daughter at 21 and working various retail jobs at the likes of JD Sports and Tesco, Stacy’s…
Concerned About Missing Your Friends?
When you first leave school you may be somewhat concerned about leaving your friends behind. Making the move to College may mean that you’re leaving friends and taking this next step on your own. We understand that making new friends may seem a little daunting but we promise, that feeling won’t stick around for long. You’re braver…
“Studying ESOL at College has enriched my life in so many ways”
Marlene has studied English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for just over two years. She has now finished her ESOL Level 1 course and feels very glad to have passed all of her exams, but really misses not being at college every day. Marlene’s Story I started ESOL at Entry 3 in the speaking…
Should I apply for an Intermediate or Advanced level course?
Course Levels Explained You’ll notice that our courses are broken down by being ‘Intermediate’ or ‘Advanced’. These are two different levels of study. You can search for a course and check the available levels using our A-Z or you can download our brand new School Leaver Guide. What is an Intermediate level course? Our Intermediate courses include Level 1…
