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06Dec, 2021

Spotlight on Talent – Abigail Cox

  • Categories 16-19s, Aviation, Travel & Tourism, Case Studies

Studied: Level 2 Cabin Crew and Level 3 Aviation Operations Progression: Cabin Crew at Ryanair, based at East Midlands Airport   Working in cabin crew is everything Abigail Cox imagined it would be, even while joining Ryanair during the Covid …

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29Nov, 2021

Walsall College Lecturer named FE Lecturer of the Year at glamorous ceremony

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Creative, News & Blog

Inspirational Melissa Tisdale wins a prestigious Gold Teaching Award in the Pearson National Teaching Awards A Walsall lecturer has been named as one of the nation’s most inspirational educators at a prestigious awards ceremony. Selected from thousands of nominations, Melissa …

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26Nov, 2021

New Ofqual Chief Regulator meets inspiring students at Walsall College

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Apprenticeships, Employer News, News & Blog

Ofqual’s new chief regulator has visited Walsall College as part of a tour to understand more about how learners benefit from a range of qualifications, study paths and types of assessment. Dr Jo Saxton who was appointed in September 2021, …

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24Nov, 2021

Personal holiday advisor inspires students

  • Categories 16-19s, Aviation, Travel & Tourism, News & Blog

An experienced personal holiday advisor shared some of the secrets of her successful career with Walsall College’s travel and tourism students. Jessica Cope from Virgin Holidays delivered a guest speaker session covering everything from the importance of excellent customer service …

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23Nov, 2021

College’s vision for the future showcased to DfE Director General

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Apprenticeships, Employer News, News & Blog, T Levels

Initiatives by Walsall College to meet skills priorities and support a digitalised and greener economy were showcased to the Department for Education’s Director General during a recent visit. Paul Kett, director general for further and higher education spoke with T …

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22Nov, 2021

Early years students deliver Forest School fun to Little Professors

  • Categories 16-19s, Early Years, News & Blog

Children at Walsall College’s Little Professors Nursery enjoyed an autumn afternoon with a difference when they attended a Forest School session hosted by early years students. Bug hunting, hedgehog making and a Gruffalo story slice were all on the timetable …

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18Nov, 2021

AoC Beacon Award finalists announced – with Walsall College in the running

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Employer News, Industry Placement, News & Blog

Walsall College has made it through as a finalist in the prestigious AoC Beacon Awards. The college is in the running for the Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning. Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards celebrate the best and …

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15Nov, 2021

Supported Learning football team are AoC Sport regional champions

  • Categories 16-19s, News & Blog, Sport

It’s another trophy first for Walsall College’s Supported Learning Sport Academy.  They are West Midlands region winners of the AoC Sport PAN Disability Football tournament. The seven-a-side team will join the boccia team at the national finals in Nottingham in …

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15Nov, 2021

Beyond the barber service – an industry masterclass

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Employer News, Hairdressing & Barbering, News & Blog

The power of the client-barber relationship and its ability to flag up mental health problems was discussed by a local entrepreneur during a Walsall College masterclass.  Hannah McKnight, owner of Nu Era Salon in Great Wyrley, Walsall hosted an industry-led …

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09Nov, 2021

Guest lecture inspires trainee early years professionals

  • Categories 16-19s, Early Years, News & Blog, T Levels

One of the UK’s most admired early years and healthcare professionals paid a visit to Walsall College; leaving early years, education and childcare students at Walsall College inspired and overcome with emotion. In 1996, alumni, Lisa Potts-Webb, protected children from …

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