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Thailand trip of a lifetime: 36 Catering and Beauty students’ educational journey
Read More: Thailand trip of a lifetime: 36 Catering and Beauty students’ educational journeyIn February 2025, thirty-six students from Milton Keynes College embarked on a trip of a lifetime to learn skills from experts in Thai cookery and massage. Student chefs and beauty therapists were given tuition in Bangkok over fifteen nights, working long days in training and revising for several hours more in the evenings. While the…
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KPMG: Data and AI Ethics Programme
Read More: KPMG: Data and AI Ethics ProgrammeKPMG partners with MK College Group to educate T Level learners on ethics in AI Since joining MK College Group as an anchor partner for the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley in 2019, KPMG have been heavily involved in a range of projects, offering their expertise to both staff and learners as…
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T Levels vs A Levels: Which Path is Right for You?
Read More: T Levels vs A Levels: Which Path is Right for You?Deciding what to do after GCSEs is a big step, and with new qualifications emerging, it’s more important than ever to understand your options. A Levels have been the traditional academic route for students aiming for university, but T Levels offer a more hands-on approach to learning, designed with direct career progression in mind. At…
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Beyond the Classroom: Enrichment Opportunities for A-Level Students
Read More: Beyond the Classroom: Enrichment Opportunities for A-Level StudentsStudying A Levels isn’t just about lessons and exams – it’s also an opportunity to develop new skills, make friends, and explore interests beyond the classroom. At Milton Keynes College, students can enhance their learning experience through a diverse range of clubs, societies, and enrichment activities that help build confidence, leadership skills, and a strong…
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Studying A Levels at College: A Fresh Approach to Learning
Read More: Studying A Levels at College: A Fresh Approach to LearningThe transition from GCSEs to A Levels is a significant step in any student’s education journey. Traditionally, A Levels have been associated with sixth forms, but studying them at a college offers a different and often more flexible experience. At Milton Keynes College, students can access a supportive environment, expert teaching, and a more independent…
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Business students impress at SEMICC’s Business Skills Competition
Read More: Business students impress at SEMICC’s Business Skills CompetitionOn Tuesday 4th March, a team of four Level 3 Business students from Milton Keynes College participated in the South East Midlands Inter College Competition’s (SEMICC) Business Skills Competition, hosted at Aylesbury College. Accompanied by Dan Purdy, the Deputy Head of School for Digital and Business, and Jade Timpany, a Progress Mentor for Digital and…
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MK College students’ culinary adventure in Thailand: a trainer’s perspective
Read More: MK College students’ culinary adventure in Thailand: a trainer’s perspectiveIn February 2025, 15 students studying Level 3 Beauty Therapy, and 21 Level 3 Professional Cookery students from Milton Keynes College embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime field trip to Thailand. The College was able to secure funding through the Department for Education’s Turing Grant, which gives education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support…
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MK College students support prestigious dinner with High Sheriff at Bletchley Park
Read More: MK College students support prestigious dinner with High Sheriff at Bletchley ParkOn Thursday 13th February, Milton Keynes College staff and students joined the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire’s Justice Dinner. Hosted in the Mansion Ball Room at Bletchley Park, the guests were welcomed to the event by Iain Standen, the CEO of Bletchley Park Trust. The dinner was attended by around 50 guests from several local organisations,…
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Milton Keynes College students design artwork for Thames Valley Police’s campaign to tackle antisocial behaviour
Read More: Milton Keynes College students design artwork for Thames Valley Police’s campaign to tackle antisocial behaviourThames Valley Police (TVP) has launched a campaign to empower witnesses and victims of antisocial behaviour (ASB) to speak out and report incidents, featuring artwork designed by a student at Milton Keynes College. Towards the end of last year, TVP visited graphic design students from Milton Keynes College to talk to them about ASB and…
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Apprentice Lauren Dazley
Read More: Apprentice Lauren DazleyCase Study: Lauren Dazley, 20 Stuck at a crossroads in her part-time job, Lauren began an apprenticeship through Milton Keynes College because she wanted to take a different direction in her career. Read how she has opened the door to new opportunities with a business admin apprenticeship and learned about the importance of working for…
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