The Bedford College Group
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📍 The Bedford College Group is made up of a dynamic family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, proudly serving our communities with a wide range of education and training opportunities 🏫
🎓🤝 University of Bedfordshire and The Bedford College Group Forge Strategic Partnership
The University of Bedfordshire and The Bedford College Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic partnership designed to strengthen education across Bedfordshire.
The University of Bedfordshire and The Bedford College Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic partnership designed to strengthen education across Bedfordshire.
December 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🎓🤝 University of Bedfordshire and The Bedford College Group Forge Strategic Partnership
The University of Bedfordshire and The Bedford College Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic partnership designed to strengthen education across Bedfordshire.
The University of Bedfordshire and The Bedford College Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic partnership designed to strengthen education across Bedfordshire.
What a moment! 🥇
We still can't get over the incredible news we received over the weekend. We wanted to share this special clip capturing the celebration as Shona Anne was announced Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at The Pearson National Teaching Awards 🏆
#PearsonNationalTeachingAwards
We still can't get over the incredible news we received over the weekend. We wanted to share this special clip capturing the celebration as Shona Anne was announced Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at The Pearson National Teaching Awards 🏆
#PearsonNationalTeachingAwards
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
What a moment! 🥇
We still can't get over the incredible news we received over the weekend. We wanted to share this special clip capturing the celebration as Shona Anne was announced Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at The Pearson National Teaching Awards 🏆
#PearsonNationalTeachingAwards
We still can't get over the incredible news we received over the weekend. We wanted to share this special clip capturing the celebration as Shona Anne was announced Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at The Pearson National Teaching Awards 🏆
#PearsonNationalTeachingAwards
What a fortnight! 😀
We are delighted to announce that Shona McFadyen won GOLD at the National Pearson Teaching Awards as well as STEM Award Winner at the Northamptonshire Education Awards. Paul Hamblin also received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Awotoye Bronze at the WorldSkills finals!
We are delighted to announce that Shona McFadyen won GOLD at the National Pearson Teaching Awards as well as STEM Award Winner at the Northamptonshire Education Awards. Paul Hamblin also received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Awotoye Bronze at the WorldSkills finals!
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
What a fortnight! 😀
We are delighted to announce that Shona McFadyen won GOLD at the National Pearson Teaching Awards as well as STEM Award Winner at the Northamptonshire Education Awards. Paul Hamblin also received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Awotoye Bronze at the WorldSkills finals!
We are delighted to announce that Shona McFadyen won GOLD at the National Pearson Teaching Awards as well as STEM Award Winner at the Northamptonshire Education Awards. Paul Hamblin also received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Awotoye Bronze at the WorldSkills finals!
A huge thank you to the Department for Education for visiting our SEND department at Bedford College where they spent time meeting our SEN (Special Educational Needs) students and staff team.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A huge thank you to the Department for Education for visiting our SEND department at Bedford College where they spent time meeting our SEN (Special Educational Needs) students and staff team.
🏆 Winners! Apprentice of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 🏆
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Stephen Pack has been awarded Apprentice of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.
#NBEA25 #Apprenticeships #NBEA
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Stephen Pack has been awarded Apprentice of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.
#NBEA25 #Apprenticeships #NBEA
November 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🏆 Winners! Apprentice of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 🏆
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Stephen Pack has been awarded Apprentice of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.
#NBEA25 #Apprenticeships #NBEA
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Stephen Pack has been awarded Apprentice of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.
#NBEA25 #Apprenticeships #NBEA
📍 Reflecting on a powerful day at Westminster
Driving the Future of FE and Skills Through Research & Collaboration
Our day in Parliament was focused on key discussions and shared ambition that focused on shaping a smarter, more connected and research-informed future for Further Education.
Driving the Future of FE and Skills Through Research & Collaboration
Our day in Parliament was focused on key discussions and shared ambition that focused on shaping a smarter, more connected and research-informed future for Further Education.
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📍 Reflecting on a powerful day at Westminster
Driving the Future of FE and Skills Through Research & Collaboration
Our day in Parliament was focused on key discussions and shared ambition that focused on shaping a smarter, more connected and research-informed future for Further Education.
Driving the Future of FE and Skills Through Research & Collaboration
Our day in Parliament was focused on key discussions and shared ambition that focused on shaping a smarter, more connected and research-informed future for Further Education.
🎙️ New Episode Alert!
In this episode of our brand-new podcast series, Robin Webber - Jones and Alistair Lomax, Director at Arc Universities Group dive deep into one of the most important questions in education today.
🎧 Click here to listen to the full episode 👉 ow.ly/2Ahc50XjEjn
In this episode of our brand-new podcast series, Robin Webber - Jones and Alistair Lomax, Director at Arc Universities Group dive deep into one of the most important questions in education today.
🎧 Click here to listen to the full episode 👉 ow.ly/2Ahc50XjEjn
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🎙️ New Episode Alert!
In this episode of our brand-new podcast series, Robin Webber - Jones and Alistair Lomax, Director at Arc Universities Group dive deep into one of the most important questions in education today.
🎧 Click here to listen to the full episode 👉 ow.ly/2Ahc50XjEjn
In this episode of our brand-new podcast series, Robin Webber - Jones and Alistair Lomax, Director at Arc Universities Group dive deep into one of the most important questions in education today.
🎧 Click here to listen to the full episode 👉 ow.ly/2Ahc50XjEjn
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On 18 November, Mark McKenna will host a breakout session alongside Buckinghamshire College, Nottingham College & @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social, exploring edtech’s growing role in Ofsted inspections.
Book your tickets now: www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
#AoCConf2025
Book your tickets now: www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
#AoCConf2025
October 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
On 18 November, Mark McKenna will host a breakout session alongside Buckinghamshire College, Nottingham College & @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social, exploring edtech’s growing role in Ofsted inspections.
Book your tickets now: www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
#AoCConf2025
Book your tickets now: www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
#AoCConf2025
A landmark moment for Further Education.
The publication of the Post-16 Skills White Paper marks a powerful recognition of the role that colleges play as anchor institutions - transforming lives, supporting employers, and driving local and national prosperity. #VLevels
The publication of the Post-16 Skills White Paper marks a powerful recognition of the role that colleges play as anchor institutions - transforming lives, supporting employers, and driving local and national prosperity. #VLevels
October 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A landmark moment for Further Education.
The publication of the Post-16 Skills White Paper marks a powerful recognition of the role that colleges play as anchor institutions - transforming lives, supporting employers, and driving local and national prosperity. #VLevels
The publication of the Post-16 Skills White Paper marks a powerful recognition of the role that colleges play as anchor institutions - transforming lives, supporting employers, and driving local and national prosperity. #VLevels
We painted Bedford College pink for Bedford Giving! 💗
Last week, we’re proud to join Bedford Giving’s ‘Paint the Town Pink’ campaign, raising awareness and support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Last week, we’re proud to join Bedford Giving’s ‘Paint the Town Pink’ campaign, raising awareness and support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
October 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We painted Bedford College pink for Bedford Giving! 💗
Last week, we’re proud to join Bedford Giving’s ‘Paint the Town Pink’ campaign, raising awareness and support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Last week, we’re proud to join Bedford Giving’s ‘Paint the Town Pink’ campaign, raising awareness and support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
🎓 We’re live at Skills Bedfordshire: Curriculum Planning and Partnership Working Event, focused on shaping the future of education and skills in our region.
#SkillsBedfordshire #CurriculumDesign #EducationForTheFuture #TBCG
#SkillsBedfordshire #CurriculumDesign #EducationForTheFuture #TBCG
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎓 We’re live at Skills Bedfordshire: Curriculum Planning and Partnership Working Event, focused on shaping the future of education and skills in our region.
#SkillsBedfordshire #CurriculumDesign #EducationForTheFuture #TBCG
#SkillsBedfordshire #CurriculumDesign #EducationForTheFuture #TBCG
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Universal’s plans to bring a major theme park to Bedfordshire are generating interest across the region. But preparation is key, warns Fabienne Bailey, CEO, Gateway Qualifications and Yiannis Koursis, CEO, @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social
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September 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Universal’s plans to bring a major theme park to Bedfordshire are generating interest across the region. But preparation is key, warns Fabienne Bailey, CEO, Gateway Qualifications and Yiannis Koursis, CEO, @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social
The National College for Logistics launch 🚀 a massive thank you to all our employers who attended, we hope you had a great day at our facility to see all the amazing things we're going to achieve as partners #NationalCollegeForLogistics #EmployerPartnerships
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The National College for Logistics launch 🚀 a massive thank you to all our employers who attended, we hope you had a great day at our facility to see all the amazing things we're going to achieve as partners #NationalCollegeForLogistics #EmployerPartnerships
A huge well done to all our amazing staff who ran this weekend at the Bedford Running Festival. Our team ran the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon events to raise money for Bedford Giving. #BedfordRunFest #BedfordRunningFestival #TBCG
September 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A huge well done to all our amazing staff who ran this weekend at the Bedford Running Festival. Our team ran the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon events to raise money for Bedford Giving. #BedfordRunFest #BedfordRunningFestival #TBCG
The Bedford College Group has been named by the Department for Education as the only college group operating across multiple regions to be appointed as its cross-regional Construction Centre of Excellence. bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/about/news/t...
August 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The Bedford College Group has been named by the Department for Education as the only college group operating across multiple regions to be appointed as its cross-regional Construction Centre of Excellence. bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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Good news for budding electricians learning the trade as part of the Bedford College Group…
#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordCollegeGroup #WadysElectrical #EmployerPartnershipScheme #Apprenticeships
#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordCollegeGroup #WadysElectrical #EmployerPartnershipScheme #Apprenticeships
Bedford College Group welcome new business to their Employer Partnership Scheme - Bedford Independent
Long-time supporter of The Bedford College Group, Wadys Electrical Ltd has officially joined the Group’s Employer Partnership Scheme...
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August 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Good news for budding electricians learning the trade as part of the Bedford College Group…
#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordCollegeGroup #WadysElectrical #EmployerPartnershipScheme #Apprenticeships
#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordCollegeGroup #WadysElectrical #EmployerPartnershipScheme #Apprenticeships
🎓 One month ago, we proudly celebrated The Bedford College Group’s first Inaugural Higher Skills Graduation! 🎥
Congratulations again to the class of 2025! 👏
Congratulations again to the class of 2025! 👏
August 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🎓 One month ago, we proudly celebrated The Bedford College Group’s first Inaugural Higher Skills Graduation! 🎥
Congratulations again to the class of 2025! 👏
Congratulations again to the class of 2025! 👏
🤝 The Bedford College Group joins forces with Bedford Giving
We’re proud to become a coalition partner of Bedford Giving – a powerful community initiative focused on empowering young people across Bedford Borough.
#BedfordGiving #YouthEmpowerment #TBCG
We’re proud to become a coalition partner of Bedford Giving – a powerful community initiative focused on empowering young people across Bedford Borough.
#BedfordGiving #YouthEmpowerment #TBCG
August 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🤝 The Bedford College Group joins forces with Bedford Giving
We’re proud to become a coalition partner of Bedford Giving – a powerful community initiative focused on empowering young people across Bedford Borough.
#BedfordGiving #YouthEmpowerment #TBCG
We’re proud to become a coalition partner of Bedford Giving – a powerful community initiative focused on empowering young people across Bedford Borough.
#BedfordGiving #YouthEmpowerment #TBCG
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'The ripple effects will be felt far beyond Bedford'
Robin Webber-Jones, @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social on the impact of Universal theme park's game-changing arrival in Bedford
feweek.co.uk/how-were-res...
Robin Webber-Jones, @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social on the impact of Universal theme park's game-changing arrival in Bedford
feweek.co.uk/how-were-res...
July 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
'The ripple effects will be felt far beyond Bedford'
Robin Webber-Jones, @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social on the impact of Universal theme park's game-changing arrival in Bedford
feweek.co.uk/how-were-res...
Robin Webber-Jones, @bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social on the impact of Universal theme park's game-changing arrival in Bedford
feweek.co.uk/how-were-res...
🎉 The Bedford College Group Awarded Prestigious Matrix Standard for Excellence in Student Support Services 🎉
We’re proud to share that The Bedford College Group has officially achieved the Matrix Standard – the national benchmark for excellence in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG).
We’re proud to share that The Bedford College Group has officially achieved the Matrix Standard – the national benchmark for excellence in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG).
July 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎉 The Bedford College Group Awarded Prestigious Matrix Standard for Excellence in Student Support Services 🎉
We’re proud to share that The Bedford College Group has officially achieved the Matrix Standard – the national benchmark for excellence in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG).
We’re proud to share that The Bedford College Group has officially achieved the Matrix Standard – the national benchmark for excellence in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG).
👏 Congratulations to our CEO, Yiannis Koursis OBE FRSA, for receiving The Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE) Fellowship. We’re incredibly proud of Yiannis and the visionary leadership he brings to The Bedford College Group and the wider sector.
July 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
👏 Congratulations to our CEO, Yiannis Koursis OBE FRSA, for receiving The Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE) Fellowship. We’re incredibly proud of Yiannis and the visionary leadership he brings to The Bedford College Group and the wider sector.
🌟 Celebrating excellence at our staff conference 💫
A huge congratulations to Lavanya, Jess & Shona, our incredible Pearson’s Awards Winners 🏆
Thank you for everything you do to make our community and college such a fantastic place to work 😃 #TBCG #StaffConference #CelebratingExcellence
A huge congratulations to Lavanya, Jess & Shona, our incredible Pearson’s Awards Winners 🏆
Thank you for everything you do to make our community and college such a fantastic place to work 😃 #TBCG #StaffConference #CelebratingExcellence
July 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌟 Celebrating excellence at our staff conference 💫
A huge congratulations to Lavanya, Jess & Shona, our incredible Pearson’s Awards Winners 🏆
Thank you for everything you do to make our community and college such a fantastic place to work 😃 #TBCG #StaffConference #CelebratingExcellence
A huge congratulations to Lavanya, Jess & Shona, our incredible Pearson’s Awards Winners 🏆
Thank you for everything you do to make our community and college such a fantastic place to work 😃 #TBCG #StaffConference #CelebratingExcellence
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We are so super excited for this! Join us on 8th July for a full programme of workshops, talks, stands, prizes, and a free copy of "Enacting Systems Theory in Biology Teaching"
Check out the full programme: bit.ly/ScienceFesti...
@bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social @bedfordcollege.bsky.social
Check out the full programme: bit.ly/ScienceFesti...
@bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social @bedfordcollege.bsky.social
Tell us your favourite models and how you use them in the comments below!
Join us and @origamiorganelles.bsky.social on 8th July there may even be a raffle competition for you to win your own model! 🎟️🏆
Follow @thesciencehub.bsky.social
Tickets and info here:
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Join us and @origamiorganelles.bsky.social on 8th July there may even be a raffle competition for you to win your own model! 🎟️🏆
Follow @thesciencehub.bsky.social
Tickets and info here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-sc…
May 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We are so super excited for this! Join us on 8th July for a full programme of workshops, talks, stands, prizes, and a free copy of "Enacting Systems Theory in Biology Teaching"
Check out the full programme: bit.ly/ScienceFesti...
@bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social @bedfordcollege.bsky.social
Check out the full programme: bit.ly/ScienceFesti...
@bedfordcollegegrp.bsky.social @bedfordcollege.bsky.social
📣 Thank you to Skills England for visiting The Bedford College Group! From exploring our Engineering, Construction, and Digital facilities to meaningful conversations with our apprentices, employers, and staff - it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our commitment to skills development💡
June 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
📣 Thank you to Skills England for visiting The Bedford College Group! From exploring our Engineering, Construction, and Digital facilities to meaningful conversations with our apprentices, employers, and staff - it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our commitment to skills development💡
A huge thank you to Tom Wootton, Mayor of Bedford, and Council representatives for visiting our students to talk about the incredible opportunities ahead as Universal Studios prepares to open its first European theme park right here in Bedford in 2031! 🌍🎢
May 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A huge thank you to Tom Wootton, Mayor of Bedford, and Council representatives for visiting our students to talk about the incredible opportunities ahead as Universal Studios prepares to open its first European theme park right here in Bedford in 2031! 🌍🎢