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Local college students share their ideas for a ‘Green Future’ in sustainability competition
Read More: Local college students share their ideas for a ‘Green Future’ in sustainability competitionStudents from four colleges across the South East Midlands recently competed in front of sustainability experts to see whose idea for a sustainable future would come out on top. The Green Futures Challenge was hosted by Milton Keynes College at its Chaffron Way campus. Milton Keynes College took part along with Moulton College, Northampton College and West Herts College as part of the South East Midlands Inter…
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Milton Keynes crowned National College Football Cup Winners
Read More: Milton Keynes crowned National College Football Cup WinnersThe Milton Keynes College Group Football Academy team have won the National Colleges Football Association Cup Final, beating South Devon College 3-2 at EFL 2 Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium. In a fiercely contested game, Milton Keynes took an early lead through Tom Macdonald, only for South Devon to hit back within five minutes to level the scores. Milton Keynes regained the lead half way through the first half, with a goal from Dylan Sutton. South Devon mounted significant pressure…
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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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Major Award for Former MK College T Level Student
Read More: Major Award for Former MK College T Level StudentA former Milton Keynes College student has been named East of England T Level Student of the Year in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards run by the Department for Education. James Adi now goes through to the national finals having already been Construction Student of the Year during his time at the College. He’s…
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Supporting Students’ Progression Why Attendance and English & Maths Matter
Read More: Supporting Students’ Progression Why Attendance and English & Maths MatterSupporting Students’ Progression: Why Attendance and English & Maths Matter At MK College, helping students take their next steps is at the heart of everything we do. In this blog post, Maria Bowness, Group Director for Curriculum Innovation and Pedagogy, explains why doing well in English and Maths, and attending lessons regularly, are two of…
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College expansion nears completion thanks to £6.1m City Council investment
Read More: College expansion nears completion thanks to £6.1m City Council investmentMilton Keynes College is close to completing an expansion project across its Chaffron Way and Bletchley campuses, backed by a substantial £6.1m investment from Milton Keynes City Council, with a further £2m just released. New classrooms are being built to accommodate a rapid rise in student numbers, with an increase of 806 since the 2022/23…
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