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Summer Arts Showcase
Read More: Summer Arts ShowcaseJoin us on Thursday 25th June for the annual School of Arts Summer Showcase. You will be able to see various artwork and pieces from our talented students, alongside performances and an awards ceremony to celebrate our student successes.
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MK College Group celebrates its Students of the Year 2025
Read More: MK College Group celebrates its Students of the Year 2025Ciara-Leigh Filer-Hobbs has been named as Milton Keynes College Group’s overall Student of the Year at a moving and spectacular awards night at the Silverstone Circuit. She was chosen from an inspirational group of award winners from every college department who were all honoured at the event. The event included performances from the College’s Inclusive…
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Supporting University Applications: A Q&A with our Careers Lead
Read More: Supporting University Applications: A Q&A with our Careers LeadSupporting your child with their university application can feel daunting, especially if the process has changed since you last encountered it or if it’s completely new. We spoke to Joanna Brown, Careers Lead at MK College, to find out how parents can play a positive role in helping their child get a head start with…
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Why English and Maths Are the Golden Ticket for Employers
Read More: Why English and Maths Are the Golden Ticket for EmployersEnglish and maths aren’t always everyone’s favourite subjects, but they can often be the key to unlocking future career and education opportunities. At MK College, over 1,000 students are currently studying GCSE English or maths, with several hundred more working towards Functional Skills qualifications. These students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including ESOL…
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Meet the Work Experience Team
Read More: Meet the Work Experience TeamWho are the Work Experience Team, and what do they do? My name is Julie Newman, and I’m the Deputy Head of the Work Experience Team. I oversee the day-to-day running of the team. We’re a team of seven, including four work placement coordinators who manage work experience across the college and coordinate T Level…
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Happy 2026! A New Year message to parents and carers
Read More: Happy 2026! A New Year message to parents and carersBy Maria Bowness, Group Director for Curriculum and Pedagogy I would like to wish all parents and carers a happy New Year and a warm welcome back to the College! The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on your journey as a parent or carer supporting your young person in…
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Careers Q&A: Preparing for the Next Steps
Read More: Careers Q&A: Preparing for the Next StepsWe spoke to Joanna Brown, Head of Careers at MK College, to find out how students can get ready for their next steps and how parents can help along the way. Q: Can you explain how the College supports students in planning their next steps? Starting in February, students will have one-to-one meetings with their…
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Meet the Team: Jen Worby, Head of Safeguarding
Read More: Meet the Team: Jen Worby, Head of SafeguardingCan you tell us a bit about your career journey and what led you to become Head of Safeguarding? I’ve been at the College for 15 years. I started as a Careers Advisor and then moved into managing Student Services. That’s when I got more involved with wellbeing, mental health, and safeguarding. I’ve always been…
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Meet Our Campus Managers
Read More: Meet Our Campus ManagersWe’re excited to introduce Jack Maude and Louise Frizzelle, our new Campus Managers. Since taking on their roles in September, they’ve been committed to creating a safe, supportive, and positive environment at MK College, ensuring that every student thrives. Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourselves? Louise: I’m the Campus Manager at Bletchley.…
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Meet the Team: Tim Gallagher Head of Student Development and Support
Read More: Meet the Team: Tim Gallagher Head of Student Development and SupportWhen did you join MK College? I’ve been in my current role for about two years, but I’ve been part of MK College, on and off, for around 16 years. Prior to this I worked in Student Services at the London School of Economics, worked in Occupational Therapy in a number of placements across the…
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