Buxton & Leek College
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Buxton & Leek College
3 campuses: Buxton, Leek & Derby
Specialists in vocational programmes and apprenticeships
Check out our courses: https://www.blc.ac.uk/
3 campuses: Buxton, Leek & Derby
Specialists in vocational programmes and apprenticeships
Check out our courses: https://www.blc.ac.uk/
💆 Last week, students from Buxton Community School visited the Devonshire Dome for some time at Salon Inspire! They saw what our Hair & Beauty students get up to, taking part in a hairdressing competition and spending time creating mood boards together.
July 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
💆 Last week, students from Buxton Community School visited the Devonshire Dome for some time at Salon Inspire! They saw what our Hair & Beauty students get up to, taking part in a hairdressing competition and spending time creating mood boards together.
🤩 We've been having a great day so far, with lots of perspective students visiting our campus for Experience Day! They've had the chance to look around our facilities, speak with our tutors, and meet others interested in the same courses as them.
July 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🤩 We've been having a great day so far, with lots of perspective students visiting our campus for Experience Day! They've had the chance to look around our facilities, speak with our tutors, and meet others interested in the same courses as them.
☀️ It’s been a lovely, sunny day today, perfect weather for our community open event! We hope that you all had a nice time visiting and found the right course for you. Thank you to Staffordshire Police and Rudyard Lake Sailing Club for attending today's event!
June 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
☀️ It’s been a lovely, sunny day today, perfect weather for our community open event! We hope that you all had a nice time visiting and found the right course for you. Thank you to Staffordshire Police and Rudyard Lake Sailing Club for attending today's event!
🏆 Thursday's FE Awards was a massive success - it’s been fantastic to see so many students celebrating their achievements. Thanks to all of the staff and students who made this year’s FE Awards possible, along with The Hairy Bartenders for putting on a great show throughout the evening!
#BLCFE2025
#BLCFE2025
June 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🏆 Thursday's FE Awards was a massive success - it’s been fantastic to see so many students celebrating their achievements. Thanks to all of the staff and students who made this year’s FE Awards possible, along with The Hairy Bartenders for putting on a great show throughout the evening!
#BLCFE2025
#BLCFE2025
👀 We're holding a community open event from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, the 21st of June! Both of our campuses will be open. If you would like to attend, then you can pre-register on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
June 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
👀 We're holding a community open event from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, the 21st of June! Both of our campuses will be open. If you would like to attend, then you can pre-register on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
🔨 Our second year T-Level Carpentry & Joinery students spent their last full day together today, wrapping up in our Leek workshop where their final projects were made. Well done for all of your hard work this year!
#buxtonleekcollege
#buxtonleekcollege
May 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🔨 Our second year T-Level Carpentry & Joinery students spent their last full day together today, wrapping up in our Leek workshop where their final projects were made. Well done for all of your hard work this year!
#buxtonleekcollege
#buxtonleekcollege
⚽ Leek Town Football Club are holding a trial night on Friday, the 30th of May at the F. Ball Community Stadium!
👉 The match will be a friendly fixture between the current cohort and applicants, taking place from 5pm to 7pm. Please remember to bring training kit and shoes suitable for a 3G pitch.
👉 The match will be a friendly fixture between the current cohort and applicants, taking place from 5pm to 7pm. Please remember to bring training kit and shoes suitable for a 3G pitch.
May 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
⚽ Leek Town Football Club are holding a trial night on Friday, the 30th of May at the F. Ball Community Stadium!
👉 The match will be a friendly fixture between the current cohort and applicants, taking place from 5pm to 7pm. Please remember to bring training kit and shoes suitable for a 3G pitch.
👉 The match will be a friendly fixture between the current cohort and applicants, taking place from 5pm to 7pm. Please remember to bring training kit and shoes suitable for a 3G pitch.
👨🏻🍳 Buxton & Leek College student Benji Shaw has recently passed his commis chef apprenticeship at The Reform Inn , seen here with co-owner Simon and the head chefs. Benji will be staying at the inn to further develop his culinary skills - well done!
#buxtonleekcollege
#buxtonleekcollege
May 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
👨🏻🍳 Buxton & Leek College student Benji Shaw has recently passed his commis chef apprenticeship at The Reform Inn , seen here with co-owner Simon and the head chefs. Benji will be staying at the inn to further develop his culinary skills - well done!
#buxtonleekcollege
#buxtonleekcollege
💇🏻♀️ We recently held an internal competition in hairdressing, lead by Philippa Scott for the Level 3 Hairdressing group!
🌟 They were asked to create a themed look as part of their develop, enhance, and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills unit. Take a look at the winning looks!
🌟 They were asked to create a themed look as part of their develop, enhance, and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills unit. Take a look at the winning looks!
April 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
💇🏻♀️ We recently held an internal competition in hairdressing, lead by Philippa Scott for the Level 3 Hairdressing group!
🌟 They were asked to create a themed look as part of their develop, enhance, and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills unit. Take a look at the winning looks!
🌟 They were asked to create a themed look as part of their develop, enhance, and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills unit. Take a look at the winning looks!
🙌 It was great to see you all today at our community open event! If you missed us today and want to see our campuses, speak with tutors, and learn more about the many fantastic courses we offer at BLC, then we are holding another open event on the 21st of June!
March 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🙌 It was great to see you all today at our community open event! If you missed us today and want to see our campuses, speak with tutors, and learn more about the many fantastic courses we offer at BLC, then we are holding another open event on the 21st of June!
🚶♂️🌿 Our Public Services students made the most of the spring weather this morning with a refreshing walk to the iconic Corbar Cross! As part of their weekly wellbeing and fitness sessions, they took the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and reflect on their academic year so far.
March 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🚶♂️🌿 Our Public Services students made the most of the spring weather this morning with a refreshing walk to the iconic Corbar Cross! As part of their weekly wellbeing and fitness sessions, they took the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and reflect on their academic year so far.
👨🍳 With options of level 1, 2, 3 study routes, Catering really has something for everyone! All led by an outstanding group of teachers, with vast levels of experience working across the leisure industry.
👉Find out more at what we offer:
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-areas/hospitality-catering/
👉Find out more at what we offer:
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-areas/hospitality-catering/
March 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
👨🍳 With options of level 1, 2, 3 study routes, Catering really has something for everyone! All led by an outstanding group of teachers, with vast levels of experience working across the leisure industry.
👉Find out more at what we offer:
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-areas/hospitality-catering/
👉Find out more at what we offer:
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-areas/hospitality-catering/
👀 We have an open day coming soon on Saturday the 29th of March! Both of our campuses will be open from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
👉 You can still pre-register to attend on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
👉 You can still pre-register to attend on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
March 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
👀 We have an open day coming soon on Saturday the 29th of March! Both of our campuses will be open from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
👉 You can still pre-register to attend on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
👉 You can still pre-register to attend on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
⚽ This week our Official Buxton Football Club Level 2 and Level 3 Sport students have taken part in a sports coaching workshop which has seen them complete their FA Playmaker qualification!
March 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
⚽ This week our Official Buxton Football Club Level 2 and Level 3 Sport students have taken part in a sports coaching workshop which has seen them complete their FA Playmaker qualification!
🙌 Apprentices from BLC and UoD welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to the Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby during #NAW2025.
👉 During the visit, Her Royal Highness learned about the first-of-its-kind training centre and met apprentices at the forefront of the future of the nuclear industry.
👉 During the visit, Her Royal Highness learned about the first-of-its-kind training centre and met apprentices at the forefront of the future of the nuclear industry.
March 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🙌 Apprentices from BLC and UoD welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to the Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby during #NAW2025.
👉 During the visit, Her Royal Highness learned about the first-of-its-kind training centre and met apprentices at the forefront of the future of the nuclear industry.
👉 During the visit, Her Royal Highness learned about the first-of-its-kind training centre and met apprentices at the forefront of the future of the nuclear industry.
🙌 Our step up learners have been given a wonderful opportunity to illustrate a children's book that will be published this year. We are currently in the creative phase, exploring different illustrators and making mood boards.
👀 Stay tuned for more!
#CreativeLearning #RealWorldLearning
👀 Stay tuned for more!
#CreativeLearning #RealWorldLearning
February 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🙌 Our step up learners have been given a wonderful opportunity to illustrate a children's book that will be published this year. We are currently in the creative phase, exploring different illustrators and making mood boards.
👀 Stay tuned for more!
#CreativeLearning #RealWorldLearning
👀 Stay tuned for more!
#CreativeLearning #RealWorldLearning
🌟 We had a fantastic open event last Thursday! It was great to speak with so many prospective students and show them all of what Buxton & Leek College has to offer.
👉 Want to see us too? Follow the link below to pre-register for our next open day on the 29th of March!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
👉 Want to see us too? Follow the link below to pre-register for our next open day on the 29th of March!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
February 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🌟 We had a fantastic open event last Thursday! It was great to speak with so many prospective students and show them all of what Buxton & Leek College has to offer.
👉 Want to see us too? Follow the link below to pre-register for our next open day on the 29th of March!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
👉 Want to see us too? Follow the link below to pre-register for our next open day on the 29th of March!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
🌟 Yesterday, we had visitors from the DfE come to our Buxton and Leek campuses to see our facilities and what our students are getting up to! During the tour, they got to speak with tutors and students about their experiences with T-Levels, along with having lunch in Harpurs Bistro.
February 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🌟 Yesterday, we had visitors from the DfE come to our Buxton and Leek campuses to see our facilities and what our students are getting up to! During the tour, they got to speak with tutors and students about their experiences with T-Levels, along with having lunch in Harpurs Bistro.
🚌 We've been out and about this week, visiting schools to discuss apprenticeships and education within the workplace as a part of #NAW2025
👉 Interested in doing an apprenticeship with BLC? You can learn more and see vacancies on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/apprenticesh...
#futureyou
👉 Interested in doing an apprenticeship with BLC? You can learn more and see vacancies on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/apprenticesh...
#futureyou
February 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🚌 We've been out and about this week, visiting schools to discuss apprenticeships and education within the workplace as a part of #NAW2025
👉 Interested in doing an apprenticeship with BLC? You can learn more and see vacancies on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/apprenticesh...
#futureyou
👉 Interested in doing an apprenticeship with BLC? You can learn more and see vacancies on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/apprenticesh...
#futureyou
💘 Our Hairdressing students from Salon Inspire at Leek have done a gorgeous Valentines themed window display.
👉 Want to see it in person at our Leek campus? Pop down to our Open Event on Thursday 13th February from 5pm - 7pm, and fall in love with your future at BLC.
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
👉 Want to see it in person at our Leek campus? Pop down to our Open Event on Thursday 13th February from 5pm - 7pm, and fall in love with your future at BLC.
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
February 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💘 Our Hairdressing students from Salon Inspire at Leek have done a gorgeous Valentines themed window display.
👉 Want to see it in person at our Leek campus? Pop down to our Open Event on Thursday 13th February from 5pm - 7pm, and fall in love with your future at BLC.
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
👉 Want to see it in person at our Leek campus? Pop down to our Open Event on Thursday 13th February from 5pm - 7pm, and fall in love with your future at BLC.
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
⭐ We did it! We achieved #OfstedGOOD
🎉 A big thank you to the entire Buxton & Leek College community for making this possible along with the University of Derby and the Nuclear Skills Academy.
👉🏽 Read more about it at:
www.blc.ac.uk/news/buxton-...
🎉 A big thank you to the entire Buxton & Leek College community for making this possible along with the University of Derby and the Nuclear Skills Academy.
👉🏽 Read more about it at:
www.blc.ac.uk/news/buxton-...
February 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
⭐ We did it! We achieved #OfstedGOOD
🎉 A big thank you to the entire Buxton & Leek College community for making this possible along with the University of Derby and the Nuclear Skills Academy.
👉🏽 Read more about it at:
www.blc.ac.uk/news/buxton-...
🎉 A big thank you to the entire Buxton & Leek College community for making this possible along with the University of Derby and the Nuclear Skills Academy.
👉🏽 Read more about it at:
www.blc.ac.uk/news/buxton-...
👀 We have an open event coming up on February the 13th! It's a brilliant chance to see our campuses and find out about the many courses offered BLC. You can pre-register for this event on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
January 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
👀 We have an open event coming up on February the 13th! It's a brilliant chance to see our campuses and find out about the many courses offered BLC. You can pre-register for this event on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
www.blc.ac.uk/events/blc-o...
#buxtonleekcollege
🎄 Our Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprentices took part in a fun Christmas competition to finish 2024!
🙌 Well done to all apprentices who took part and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all apprentices and employers we work with, from everyone in the Carpentry & Joinery Team.
🙌 Well done to all apprentices who took part and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all apprentices and employers we work with, from everyone in the Carpentry & Joinery Team.
December 19, 2024 at 11:04 AM
🎄 Our Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprentices took part in a fun Christmas competition to finish 2024!
🙌 Well done to all apprentices who took part and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all apprentices and employers we work with, from everyone in the Carpentry & Joinery Team.
🙌 Well done to all apprentices who took part and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all apprentices and employers we work with, from everyone in the Carpentry & Joinery Team.
✈️🔧Engineering students recently visited the Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre. It was an inspirational visit and showcased opportunities in the automotive, aerospace and related industries.
👉To discover the engineering courses, check out our website!
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-area...
👉To discover the engineering courses, check out our website!
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-area...
December 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM
✈️🔧Engineering students recently visited the Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre. It was an inspirational visit and showcased opportunities in the automotive, aerospace and related industries.
👉To discover the engineering courses, check out our website!
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-area...
👉To discover the engineering courses, check out our website!
www.blc.ac.uk/subject-area...
🙌 We had a great time attending the Totally Locally Market in Leek yesterday, having the chance to speak with lots of people about our adult and short courses!
👉 Want to learn more yourself? You can find more information, see our course guide, and apply on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk
👉 Want to learn more yourself? You can find more information, see our course guide, and apply on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk
December 16, 2024 at 11:41 AM
🙌 We had a great time attending the Totally Locally Market in Leek yesterday, having the chance to speak with lots of people about our adult and short courses!
👉 Want to learn more yourself? You can find more information, see our course guide, and apply on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk
👉 Want to learn more yourself? You can find more information, see our course guide, and apply on our website - link below!
www.blc.ac.uk