College donates supplies to Telford Women’s Refuge

Telford College has donated a large collection of surplus marketing materials to Telford Women’s Refuge, supporting women and children who arrive at the service with very few personal belongings. The items – including around 300 T-shirts, plus pens and tote bags – will be used to help families settle in, rebuild confidence and access everyday […]

Telford College to train next generation of defence workers 

Telford College is to train the next generation of defence workers in the UK as part of a £50 million investment programme. The Government has unveiled five new Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, which will address critical skills gaps in the defence workforce. Telford College is a delivery partner for the East and West Midlands TEC, […]

Master your exams: five insightful preparation tips for success

As we approach the end of the college year, a lot of our students will be preparing to face their exams.Whether you’re an A level student, studying a vocational course, T-Levels or an apprenticeship, it can be a scary time for everyone. We’ve put together some tips to help you prepare for your exams and […]

T-Level students are clinical engineering trailblazers

Telford College is among the first in the country to place T-Level students into a hospital’s clinical engineering department. Edelquinn Muthoni and Rebeca Draniceanu are currently combining their studies with a placement at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, where staff describe them as a ‘real asset’ to the team. Sagreev Chahal, operational technical manager for […]

Silver medal for Sophie in British Biology ‘Olympics’

A Telford College A level student has won a silver medal in this year’s British Biology Olympiad – a national competition which tests the knowledge and skills of high-achieving young people. Sophie Vaughan, from Dothill, is the first student from the college to win a silver medal in the competition, placing her among the top […]

‘Wonderful opportunity’ for music student Rory

A Telford College music student is being mentored and supported by one of the UK’s most successful songwriters and music producers. Guy Chambers – best known for his long creative partnership with Robbie Williams as well as hit collaborations with Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, Scissor Sisters, Tom Jones, Diana Ross, Busted and Mark Ronson – […]

High Sheriff Awards recognition for Telford College students

Nine Telford College students have been honoured at the 2026 High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards. The annual event pays tribute to young people across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin who have gone the extra mile to support communities and good causes over the past 12 months. Public uniformed services student Mitchell Knight […]

College hosts ‘Your Future’ conference for year 11 students

Telford College welcomed Year 11 students from Burton Borough School in Newport for a dynamic ‘Your Future’ careers conference, packed with workshops, employer interviews and confidence‑building activities. The event gave students the chance to explore the Wellington campus and take part in a series of one‑to‑one interviews with local employers, designed to help them prepare […]

Education Secretary visits new Telford 6th building

The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, visited Telford College’s new sixth form centre today as part of a wide-ranging education visit. The Secretary of State visited the Telford 6th building in Station Quarter during a trip which also included Wombridge Primary School, Thomas Telford Free School, Telford Park School, and […]

Sky’s the limit for former IT student Chris

Chris Morris says he owes his Telford College careers adviser a huge thanks for setting him on the road to a successful career in sales. The 37-year-old currently works for Sky Media, creating targeted TV advertising platforms which allow businesses to show different ads to different households watching the same programme. He enrolled on a […]