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Administering Care At Crucial Moment Wins Alysha Award

A seminar on the difficult subject of end-of-life care persuaded Alysha Starkie to take up a career working with seriously ill patients.  And so impressed…

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Keira Caches-In On Childcare Learning At College 

Accrington and Rossendale College student Keira Whelan-Baxter is on her way to a career as an early years educator – and impressed so much on…

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Game, Set, Nobody Is A Match For Rachel

Volunteer tennis coach and degree student Rachel Glendinning, was Nelson and Colne College Group’s Further Education Student of the Year.  On course to achieve a…

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Nothing second-rate about classy college performance

It’s a hat-trick of recent major accolades for Nelson and Colne College Group. Because having been rated the nation’s best at delivering adult learning and…

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Student Shelley shortlisted for Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards

Student Shelley shortlisted for Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards A Nelson and Colne College student has been shortlisted for the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards – and is encouraging…

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Student Shelby gives silver gloss shine to national painting and decorating competition

A talented apprentice is delighted after an outstanding performance in a prestigious national painting and decorating skills competition. After winning her heat in the regional…

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Nelson and Colne College Group Governor receives MBE

College Governor with long history of working in education recognised with MBE in New Year’s Honours for Services to Further Education One of Nelson and…

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Accrington and Rossendale College Learners Outperform National Average and Achieve Substantial GCSE Resit Pass Rates

Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) are celebrating the outstanding success of their students once again with the announcement of this year’s GCSE results. With a…

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Accrington shines once again as a beacon of technical excellence. 

Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) are once again celebrating another successful year of Level 3 results. With an impressive 100% pass rate, the only Ofsted…

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Nelson and Colne College Group Fortifies Governing Board with Three Accomplished Industry Leaders

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), comprising Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult Learning, has bolstered its Governing board with…

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