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Governor blog: “No place tries harder to make you the best version of yourself”
Read More: Governor blog: “No place tries harder to make you the best version of yourself”By Ian Revell, Governor at Milton Keynes College Group and CEO of Milton Keynes Community Foundation Milton Keynes’ most famous son, the wartime codebreaker and computer pioneer, Alan Turing, was told in his school reports that he was “wasting his time,” in education and that his work was “dirty and vague.” School doesn’t work for…
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Staff and students help the environment at annual Community Day
Read More: Staff and students help the environment at annual Community DayExciting green projects were front and centre of MK College Group’s fourth annual College in the Community Day on Wednesday 25th March, supporting the College Group’s focus on sustainability and environmental impact. In all, more than 1,200 staff and students volunteered to do their bit in a host of tasks around the environment, helping important charities or…
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MK College teacher training wins glowing Ofsted report
Read More: MK College teacher training wins glowing Ofsted reportTeacher training at Milton Keynes College Group has been given a glowing report by education quality controllers, Ofsted, in a first of its kind assessment. The College was evaluated on five different areas, reaching the Expected standard on achievement, curriculum, teaching and training, and a better-than-expected Strong standard for inclusion, leadership, professional behaviours, personal development and wellbeing. …
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MK College students’ community project celebrates local hospital
Read More: MK College students’ community project celebrates local hospitalA brand new sculpture designed by MK College students and built by some of the College’s staff has been installed at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) to celebrate the rich legacy of medical education at the hospital. Devised by students from the College’s T Level Construction course, the ‘DNA’ shape of the installation references the human DNA helix, a concept the students came up with during a previous College in the Community…
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MK College Group announced as Community Champion Sponsor for Milton Keynes’ first Charity Awards
Read More: MK College Group announced as Community Champion Sponsor for Milton Keynes’ first Charity AwardsMilton Keynes Community Foundation has announced that MK College Group is the official Community Champion Sponsor for its inaugural Charity Awards. The Charity Awards, taking place on 29th June 2026 at the Stables venue, will shine a light on the individuals, charities, community groups, and businesses whose dedication and vision make Milton Keynes a fairer and more compassionate place to live. As the Community Champion Sponsor, MK College…
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Milton Keynes College Group in festive spirit
Read More: Milton Keynes College Group in festive spiritThroughout December, Milton Keynes College Group’s campuses and prisons have been getting into the Christmas spirit and buzzing with festive activities. From festive gift bags to cheerful choirs, read on to get a glimpse of what’s been happening. Festive chocolate bar design of the year A few weeks ago, we received our annual MK College…
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MK College tackles plastic waste with new Refill campaign
Read More: MK College tackles plastic waste with new Refill campaignMilton Keynes College Group has declared war on single-use plastic bottles, thanks to a new scheme to give away 600 reusable ones to staff and students. They’re being donated by waste management company, SUEZ, in an attempt to cut out a shocking amount of waste. What’s more, the refillable bottles are themselves, all made from…
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The Brasserie hosts Armed Forces breakfast for veterans
Read More: The Brasserie hosts Armed Forces breakfast for veteransAround 20 veterans attended the Armed Forces breakfast at Milton Keynes College’s The Brasserie, where they were joined by some of our staff who are part of the Armed Forces community. Celebrating Armed Forces Day and Reserves Day – and topping off Armed Forces Week – the breakfast provided an opportunity for Forces staff and…
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Milton Keynes College hosts local White Ribbon network event
Read More: Milton Keynes College hosts local White Ribbon network eventMilton Keynes College hosted a White Ribbon event earlier this month for local organisations that stand in support of White Ribbon and its cause of working towards ending violence against women and girls. Some of the organisations who attended the event on Friday 13th of June included Milton Keynes City Council, Q:alliance, Buckinghamshire Fire and…
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MK College supports Art in the Park event to bring community together
Read More: MK College supports Art in the Park event to bring community togetherPeople from across Milton Keynes came together at Campbell Park to celebrate themes of culture, art and belonging at the annual all-day festival, Art in the Park. Organised by the charity Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture (MKIAC), the event on Saturday 21st June focussed on the resilience of refugees and their artistry, celebrating Milton…
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