Telford College News

28 October 2020

Telford College offers cash incentives to local employers

Telford College is offering Government-funded cash incentives to Shropshire employers, to give young people a helping hand with their careers. The employer engagement team is running a series of initiatives designed to help businesses recruit new staff or upskill their workforce. Access the incentives for employers scheme here And there is significant funding available for […]
23 October 2020

Something fishy going on in the catering department…

Catering students from Telford College cooked up a treat when they were challenged to create a fish dish worthy of a restaurant menu. The level three students were given a special timed ‘fishcake challenge’, which had to be completed using a limited number of ingredients. Find catering courses here Apply here Register for our next […]
23 October 2020

In the pink for Breast Cancer awareness campaign

Health and social care students at Telford College have embraced the #WearItPink campaign to help raise cash for research and care charity Breast Cancer Now. Students wore or carried something pink around campus today, and collected donations in fundraising buckets. Find health and social care courses here Apply here Find apprenticeship opportunities here Breast Cancer […]
19 October 2020

Kayleigh is building a better future for her family

Mother-of-four Kayleigh Parsons says completing an access to higher education course in social science at Telford College has helped her build a better future for her family. She has now moved onto the University of Wolverhampton to study geography, urban environments and climate change, working towards a master’s degree in emergency and disaster management. Find […]
19 October 2020

College hands out more laptops to help students stay online

Telford College is handing out dozens more laptops to help vulnerable or disadvantaged students to access learning and stay connected while studying at home. More than 30 laptops are being delivered this week to students who are in receipt of bursaries, on outreach programmes, or deemed to be disadvantaged or vulnerable. Register here for our […]
12 October 2020

College responds to announcement of new exam rules

The Government has announced that next summer’s A levels and GCSEs in England will be going ahead – but with reduced content and a delayed start date. Most exams will now begin during the second week of June, rather than the usual start date of mid-May, in a bid to make up for lost teaching […]
12 October 2020

Mental health and wellbeing sessions spread #BeKind message

Experts from mental health charity, Mind, are delivering a ground-breaking new course in mental health awareness to Telford College students. The course is covering a range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-harm, active listening, confidentiality, and safeguarding. Apply for a place at Telford College here Find our range of apprenticeships here Register for our next […]
08 October 2020

Virtual open event will showcase college facilities

Telford College is showcasing its A level and higher education courses in a special virtual open event next week. It will give prospective students an opportunity to explore the university-style campus, and follows the success of a similar online event this summer, which previewed the new curriculum for 2020/21. Register for our virtual open event […]
08 October 2020

College signs up to deliver new Kickstart jobs scheme

Telford College has signed up to become a ‘gateway’ for the Government’s new Kickstart scheme, which is providing fully-subsidised job opportunities for young people. Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the scheme as part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs, pledging £2 billion to create new, fully subsidised jobs for young people. Register for the Kickstart scheme […]
08 October 2020

Open Event Registration
05 October 2020

Hospital apprenticeship is just the tonic for Chloe

An apprenticeship in the healthcare industry has been just the tonic for Telford College student Chloe Gray. The 18-year-old, from Shrewsbury, is currently completing a level two business administration qualification based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Find apprenticeship opportunities here Register for our open event here Apply before October half term and you could still […]
29 September 2020

Hospital admin role for apprentice Natasha

Natasha Rawlings is helping to recruit staff for Shropshire’s hospitals – and says taking on an apprenticeship is the best career decision she’s ever made. The 26-year-old, a former The Priory School, Shrewsbury, student is studying business administration at Telford College. Apply to start your apprenticeship here Find our business studies and admin courses here […]
29 September 2020

Graham Guest Telford Journal Column September 2020

Well, the new academic year is now safely up and running – and I’m delighted with the way in which everyone has pulled together to adapt college life to these challenging times. Students have been incredibly respectful of the Covid-19 safety measures and policies we have put in place around our campus, and understanding of […]
28 September 2020

Support services at college – Togetherall

Telford College has access to Togetherall – a free online mental health service available to all staff and students at Telford College. The service provides its users with a place of safety without judgement for people to support each other, whilst acknowledging mental health does not discriminate. Find more information about support services here Togetherall […]
24 September 2020

Muller bosses meet and greet their new apprentices

Senior managers from yoghurt giant Muller have visited Telford College to meet and greet the company’s latest cohort of apprentices. The college’s relationship with the Market Drayton-based company goes back many years. Considering an apprenticeship? Click here to find new vacancies and apply Discover our engineering courses here Register for our next Open Event here […]
22 September 2020

Former student helps to shape education in Moldova

A former Telford College student, now running a school in Moldova, has been helping the government shape the nation’s education. Rob Ford, from Madeley, is now headmaster of the Heritage International School in Chisinau, which was visited by the country’s minister of education, Corneliu Popovici. Discover distance learning opportunities here Rob, who attended Telford College’s […]
21 September 2020

Toseef is rewarded for ‘stepping up’ during Covid crisis

A Telford College apprentice who helped a Shropshire company to re-start manufacturing operations after the Covid-19 lockdown has been rewarded with a permanent job – and picked up an award. Toseef Subhani, 20, is the most recent manufacturing apprentice to complete his training with Lime Green Products in Much Wenlock. Find our apprenticeship opportunities here […]
18 September 2020

Student Face Coverings Update
18 September 2020

Business boost for Christiana and Megha

Two learners are on their way to careers in business advice and analysis after successfully completing their studies at Telford College. Christiana Agyekum completed business administration level two and a business level three qualification, resat her maths GCSE and studied a functional skills course. Find our business administration course here Apply to start business administration […]
17 September 2020

Award-winning designer and illustrator is working with big global brands

A glittering career as an award-winning illustrator and designer has put Matt Jones on a global stage – working with some of the world’s best-known brands. The former Telford College student is now a freelancer with clients such as Netflix, Nickelodeon, Penguin Random House, Egmont, Harper Collins, Bonnier, Oxford University Press, Hasbro, and Mattel. Find […]
11 September 2020

Top award for outstanding achiever Scarlett

Engineering student Scarlett Jones has won an Outstanding Achiever Award after impressing Telford & Wrekin’s highways team during a work placement. Apply now for a place this September Find out about our engineering courses here Find out more about apprenticeships here Scarlett, from Lilleshall, is studying for a level three extended diploma in engineering at […]
10 September 2020

Expanded facilities for health and early years students

Telford College’s health and early years department has expanded for the new academic year. Health and social care students now have extra classroom space, a health tech room to help them become familiar with a ward setting – and the opportunity to use a wealth of virtual reality teaching aids too. Find our health and […]
07 September 2020

Safety first approach as students return to campus

Telford College welcomed students back to campus today for the start of a new academic year – with a host of new Covid-19 safeguarding measures in place. Staff said students had reacted well to the new procedures which have been introduced around the college to minimise risks of coronavirus. Apply here to start your dream […]
07 September 2020

All change for Seren after ‘fun and exciting’ college studies

Studying at Telford College has completely changed Seren Hutchinson’s career choices, after she discovered a love for a brand new subject. The former Charlton School pupil came to the college’s 7th Form to study A-levels in English literature and psychology. Find our range of A level subjects here Apply to start A levels in September […]
07 September 2020

Return to education has been a turning point for Dawn

For Dawn Morgan, returning to education at Telford College has proved to be a complete turning point in her life. Dawn was 38 when she enrolled on an Access to Higher Education course at Telford College – now 43, she has graduated with a first class degree and is starting a PhD in forensics. Interested […]
04 September 2020

Cameron lands nuclear protection role with Royal Marines

A former Telford College student is now a fully-fledged Royal Marine Commando after completing a gruelling 36 weeks of training. Cameron Gordon, from Lawley, achieved his dream of joining the Royal Marines after studying public uniformed services at the college. Find our Public Uniformed Services courses here Apply for a full time course here, you […]
01 September 2020

‘I never imagined higher education would be a possibility for me…’

Telford’s Alisa Stretton never imagined that higher education would be possible for her – but now she’s got the learning bug! The 36-year-old, from Stirchley, initially contacted Telford College to discuss her options, and it has ended up setting her on a whole new career journey. Find our university level courses here Are you considering […]
28 August 2020

Elaine receives her ‘valiant volunteer’ trophy

Telford College tutor Elaine Colley has been presented with a ‘valiant volunteer’ trophy after returning to the NHS front line to help the fight against Covid-19. Elaine went back to nursing for the first time in 13 years at the start of the outbreak, working in the respiratory ward at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. […]
28 August 2020

Making a difference to children’s lives is so rewarding

Switching career from retail to teaching has been a rewarding and confidence-boosting experience for Perminder Mohan. The 44-year-old, from Priorslee, enrolled on a teaching and learning course at Telford College after enjoying her time as a lunchtime supervisor at her children’s primary school. And it has reaped rewards, as Perminder has now been employed as […]
25 August 2020

Bucharest is the latest stop on Daisy’s IT journey

A former Newport student who has worked with some of the world’s leading technology brands has taken up a new challenge in the Romanian capital of Bucharest. Daisy Stevens completed a BTEC double award in IT hardware and software at Telford College after leaving the Burton Borough School. It’s not too late to apply, please use […]
25 August 2020

Praise from students for college’s Covid-safe environment

Telford College’s work to create a Covid-safe environment for the start of the new academic year has been praised by students. Returning students, along with those who are signing up for the first time, are now visiting the campus to enrol for courses which begin in September. Details of the college’s enrolment timetable can be […]
24 August 2020

Cash boost for college IT and campus facilities

Telford College is to get a six-figure cash injection to improve its service to students by upgrading buildings and IT services. The funding is part of a national programme announced by the Government to provide colleges with vital funds to revamp campuses. It’s not too late to apply, please use this link Find our full time […]
21 August 2020

Tears of joy from students after exam grades U-turn

Telford College students have revealed how they have cried with delight after the Government’s U-turn over A level and GCSE exam grades. The decision to give students the grades estimated by their teachers, rather than those created by a controversial algorithm, have been described as ‘common sense’ by college staff. It’s not too late to […]
20 August 2020

Telford College outperforms the national average – again

Telford College is celebrating another strong year of GCSE results, with pass rates once again comfortably out-performing the national average. The college has also seen a sharp rise in the number of students receiving distinction or distinction star grades in their vocational BTEC qualifications. It’s not too late to apply to start in September, you […]
19 August 2020

Been there, done that: Sports team practise what they preach

Telford College has unveiled its sports courses for the new academic year – and lifted the lid on the sporting achievements of its own team of top-level tutors. The college is once again joining forces with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to give students unparalleled access to the Premier League club’s expertise, facilities and players. Find our […]
18 August 2020

College welcomes U-turn on GCSE gradings

Telford College has welcomed the Government’s decision to give A-level and GCSE students the grades estimated by their teachers, rather than using a controversial algorithm. The college had already made its own decision to accept teacher-assessed GCSE grades for all new students this year before the U-turn was announced by education secretary Gavin Williamson. It’s […]
17 August 2020

College provides reassurance for GCSE students

Further to recent issues across the country relating to the method that has been used in which the awarding of A Level and Vocational results has negatively affected so many hard working young people and their choices for their next steps in education. It is clear from the results that a high number of qualifications […]
13 August 2020

College celebrates another strong set of A level results

Telford College is celebrating another good set of A Level results, with an increase in both pass rates, and high grades. The college’s 7th Form has seen an overall 5% rise in pass rates this year, with 100% successes in several curriculum areas, including further maths, economics, sociology, media studies, film studies, and English literature. […]
11 August 2020

Jesse powers ahead with Telford battery manufacturer

Engineering student Jesse Gyaminah has begun a business administration apprenticeship with Telford-based battery and renewable energy specialists AceOn Group. Find out more about our apprenticeships HERE Apply HERE The 18-year-old from Woodside, a former Madeley Academy student, has completed a level three engineering course at Telford College, and secured an apprenticeship at AceOn as a […]
10 August 2020

Lucy is reaping rewards from her life-changing decision

Why did I enrol at Telford College? Because I decided I wanted to do something with my life,” says mature student Lucy Hill. And she most certainly has. The 34-year-old, from Malinslee, has graduated with a BSc honours degree in forensic science after signing up on Telford College’s Access To Higher Education programme. Find out […]
06 August 2020

Awards for college’s top-performing apprentices

Top-performing apprentices from Telford College have been presented with achievement awards. Top 5 reasons to pick an apprenticeship Apply HERE Find out more about how to hire an apprentice Charlotte Hughes has received an Outstanding Achiever award, and Gemma Crumpton picked up a Significant Improver award. Charlotte, 20, a former Thomas Telford School student, is […]
05 August 2020

Access to HE course is tailor-made for Taylor

When Taylor Turnbull failed to get the GCSE grades she’d been hoping for, she thought her hopes of going to university had gone. But thanks to the Access To Higher Education programme at Telford College, she is now making the most of her second chance to gain a degree. Find our Higher Education courses HERE […]
04 August 2020

Post-16 qualifications results Summer 2020

Ofqual has published resources for students receiving their qualifications this summer. These resources include a student guide to post-16 qualification results that provides students with additional information to help them understand how their results have been awarded, what to expect on results day, options available to them if they are unhappy with their result, and […]
03 August 2020

Armando wins college’s highest accolades

Telford College has handed out its last batch of end-of-year awards, recognising students who have ‘gone the extra mile’ over the past academic year. Find all of our full time courses HERE Apply for a place in September HERE Apply for an apprenticeship HERE They include Faye Oliver and Daniel Anderson who won ‘Outstanding Achiever’ […]
27 July 2020

Three more winners revealed in college’s end-of-year awards

Telford College has handed out more end-of-year awards to students who have ‘gone the extra mile’ and been determined to achieve. They include Kyle Braddick who has earned an ‘Outstanding Achiever’ award, Cade Mills who received a ‘Significant Improver’ prize, and Emma Duncan who won a ‘Second Time Around’ award. Find all of our full […]
22 July 2020

New forensics pathway is launched for science students

A new forensics option has been added to Telford College’s science programme for the next academic year. The pathway is tailored towards students interested in building a career around collecting, preserving, and analysing scientific evidence. Apply for forensics science HERE (please select applied science) Discover science A levels HERE Considering an apprenticeship? Click HERE The Analytical […]
20 July 2020

First winners revealed in college’s end-of-year awards

Telford College has handed out end-of-year awards to students who have ‘gone the extra mile’ and been determined to achieve. They include Jake Taylor from Lightmoor, James Hackett from Madeley, and Cozby Takyi from Woodside, who have all received ‘Outstanding Achiever’ awards. Find all of our full time courses HERE Apply to start in September […]
20 July 2020

Tutor Elaine wins ‘Valiant Volunteer’ award

A Telford College tutor who returned to the NHS front line at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has won a ‘Valiant Volunteer’ award. Elaine Colley was recognised in the Chamber Champion Awards, created by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the incredible support shown by people across the county during lockdown. Elaine was one […]
16 July 2020

Lauren is committed to her midwifery ambitions

Health and social care student Lauren Annand has put her studies to one side to help out at a Telford residential home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The 19-year-old, who now lives in Shrewsbury, is putting skills she has learned at Telford College into practice at Farcroft in Wellington – but still has a career in […]
16 July 2020

Meggie seizes a second chance to achieve her veterinary dreams

Animal lover Meggie Batchelor is set to achieve her dream of becoming a vet, thanks to a higher education course at Telford College. The former Newport Girls High School student took a break from education due to health issues, but returned several years later to enrol on an Access To Higher Education science course. Find […]
10 July 2020

College is shortlisted for two awards

Telford College has been shortlisted for two awards in a competition celebrating the incredible support shown by Shropshire to help people through the Covid-19 pandemic. Shropshire Chamber of Commerce will be live streaming its 2020 Chamber Champion Awards on the evening of Friday July 17, when the winners will be announced. Find our full time […]
09 July 2020

College welcomes Chancellor’s ‘positive’ support for the economy

Telford College has welcomed the Government’s new multi-billion pound package of support for skills training to help lead the country out of recession. Graham Guest, principal and chief executive, described Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcements as ‘a very positive move for the economy’. Listen to Graham’s interview with BBC Radio Shropshire HERE “I think this is […]
08 July 2020

Sports students get chance to quiz Wolves legend

Sports students from Telford College got chance to question Wolverhampton Wanderers’ promotion-winning captain Karl Henry during a special online chat. The Zoom session was the latest in a series of link-ups between the college and the premier league club, giving students the chance to learn from the very best in the business. It comes as […]
07 July 2020

Who says you shouldn’t work with children or animals?

A former Telford College photography student has carved out a thriving career snapping pictures of young children and pets. After starting her career shooting weddings more than a decade ago, Rachel Bailey now specialises in portrait photography and runs a studio in Weston Under Lizard. And now she’s turned her attention to the cuter things […]
07 July 2020

‘Lockdown Lowdown’ writing competition winners revealed

The winners of Telford College’s ‘Lockdown Lowdown’ creative writing competition have been revealed. The college teamed up with local company Thermserve to launch the competition, with a prize pot worth more than £200. Students were invited to explain, in up to 500 words, what life in lockdown had been like for them, under the theme […]
06 July 2020

First class honours degree for former student Jacob

Former Telford College higher education student Jacob Walker has graduated with a first class honours degree in applied biomedical science. The 44-year-old, from Randlay, was an access to higher education student at the college in 2015 and 2016, before continuing his studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Discover ACCESS courses here University level courses are […]
03 July 2020

End of Year Show – Creative studies

WELCOME TO OUR END OF YEAR SHOW In this short but challenging time, we are proud to be showcasing a portfolio of work produced by our creative students. Our annual End of Year Show is an end of year showcase of the talents of our creative students in a range of exhibitions and shows. This […]
03 July 2020

College will be open to all students in September

Telford College has announced plans to create a new ‘blended learning’ timetable which will allow all students to safely return to the campus in September. Principal and chief executive Graham Guest said flexibility would be the key factor for staff and students over the coming months. The Government has today published new safety guidelines which […]
02 July 2020

First adult group returns to college after lockdown

Adult students have begun returning to Telford College for crucial training which will help them into employment. They include Jody Starr, who has completed his pre-employment level two course in Driving Goods Vehicles, which he hopes to use for a ground staff role in the aviation industry. Find more information about adult pre-employment courses HERE […]
01 July 2020

Top-flight rugby contract for sports star Kai

Former Telford College sports student Kai Owen has earned a contract with the senior squad at top flight rugby club Worcester Warriors. The club said the 21-year-old’s elevation was reward for his ‘resilience’. Kai made his senior debut as a replacement in the memorable European Challenge Cup victory over Stade Francais in Paris in October […]