Students praised for their kindness, enthusiasm and professionalism
Students from Telford College have been praised for their kindness, enthusiasm and professionalism after completing a successful placement at the town’s Telford Hall Care Home. The students spent time working alongside residents and colleagues at the Sandstone Care Group home, building meaningful relationships and supporting a range of activities. Throughout their placement, the students immersed […]
Telford College honours its outstanding students
Telford College recognised the outstanding achievements of the ‘Class of 2026’ at a special night of celebration. Students and their families joined staff and governors at the Mercure Telford Centre hotel for the annual Student of the Year Awards evening. The overall student of the year trophy went to music student Rory Black, a singer-songwriter […]
Former student is cast in West End musical Hamilton
A former Telford College student has landed his ‘dream’ role in the cast of an award-winning West End musical. John Browning studied performing arts at the college’s former New Street campus, before progressing to the University of Chichester. Now he has become part of the smash hit musical Hamilton, describing his West End debut as “a dream […]
Kian and Eathen are building solid career foundations
Two Telford College construction students have been praised for their talent and professionalism as they build the skills needed for successful careers in the industry. Kian Rutter and Eathan Hallard say they are thoroughly enjoying the hands‑on learning in the construction centre at the college’s Wellington campus. Kian, a former Telford Langley School student who […]
Community spirit shines at Telford College
Telford College’s inaugural Community Day has been hailed as a huge success, bringing families together for a packed programme of activities, entertainment and hands‑on discovery. The Wellington campus was transformed into a vibrant festival of workshops, live performances, demonstrations, street food and family‑friendly fun. From engineering challenges and VR experiences to beauty treatments, sporting competitions […]
Live music showcase raises the roof
Telford College’s music department brought together talented young musicians from across the borough for a live performance showcase. Two bands from New Road Academy in Wrockwardine Wood shone were among those to perform in the gig held at The Firefly in Oakengates, which was a collaboration between the college and Telford & Wrekin Music. Ben […]
Students shine in creative writing competition
Three talented Telford College students have been recognised for their outstanding storytelling skills after winning prizes in a creative writing competition. Students were challenged to produce short stories inspired by the theme ‘We had a clear plan – what could go wrong?’ for the Urban Voices challenge. The top prize of a £400 gift voucher […]
Four students reach ‘Skills Olympics’ national qualifiers
Four Telford College students are just one step away from competing in the UK finals of a global ‘skills olympics’ competition. Hairdresser Cerys Evans, beauty student Esme Adams, and health and social care duo Annabelle Collins and Vincent Faulkner have all made it through to the national qualifiers of this year’s WorldSkills contest. It’s an extra […]
Telford College invests more than £1 million in new sixth form centre
Telford College is investing more than £1 million in equipping its new sixth form centre in a programme aimed at “matching the ambition of the young people” it has been built for. The scale of the investment in the academic environment at Telford 6th, due to complete its transformational build mid-June, was revealed as the college launched […]
New Youth Employment Hub to help 300 young people in Telford
More than 300 young people are to be supported into work, training or education after Telford College led a successful bid to create one of the UK’s new Youth Employment Hubs. The initiative will help young people aged 16-24 and will be delivered in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council and supported employment charity Landau. […]