Life with the Lionesses: Kit man Kevin talks to sports students
The ‘kit man’ for the England’s women’s football team gave a fascinating insight into life behind the scenes in the Lionesses’ den when he visited Telford College. Kevin Fenner, a former RAF engineer who lives in Telford, explained his role in the team during its rise to stardom following their historic Euro win and appearance […]
Telford College is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Telford College has been awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’ following its latest Ofsted inspection. Every aspect of the college’s provision was graded as good, with achievement said to be improving ‘in all areas of the curriculum’. A 13-strong Ofsted team spent four days at the college in December, speaking with staff, students and many […]
Five-star food hygiene rating for The Orange Tree
Telford College’s on-site restaurant, The Orange Tree, has been given a five-star food hygiene rating. It followed a visit to the Wellington campus by environmental health officers from the local authority. The public protection department at Telford & Wrekin Council said The Orange Tree team ‘achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating’ following the unannounced […]
New principal and CEO appointed at Telford College
Telford College has appointed a new principal and chief executive. Lawrence Wood will succeed Graham Guest, who is leaving his role at the end of the current academic year. Mr Wood is currently principal of Coleg Llandrillo in North Wales, and has worked in the further education sector for nearly 25 years, including more than […]
Automotive Apprentice Rob’s Journey to Success
Robert Adams, one of Telford College’s Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 apprentices, has completed his end-point assessment, finishing his outstanding course with the college. Rob originally came from the town of Witham, Essex, where he studied at Rickstones Secondary School and, upon leaving, started an apprenticeship in agriculture and landscaping. […]