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…
College Life
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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Love Our Colleges Even More
I was proud to be one of upwards of 220 college principals from across the country who jointly wrote to the Secretary of State for Education and the Chancellor about further education funding. As the Chancellor is himself a former FE student we’re hopeful our pleas won’t fall on deaf ears. This week is #LoveOurColleges…
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Eight Reasons Why We Love Our Colleges
If you’re on any form of social media (which, let’s be honest, we all are), it would’ve been impossible to miss the fact that last week (15 – 19 October) was #LoveOurColleges week. The week was filled with campaign activity to highlight the brilliant work that goes on in colleges across the country, and the staff that…
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Guest Blog: Looking Ahead
Our Events Manager, Janine Coney offers some wise words on what to look out for from MK College in 2018. With Christmas now a distant memory, your thoughts will be turning to the year ahead and everything that 2018 will hold for you… There is so much more to college than just a qualification. You…
