Dated: 6th January 2021 – Statement regarding recent Government announcements Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on 4th January to initiate a third national lock down and to cancel GCSE and A-Level examinations. With effect from Tuesday 5th January until further notice we will be reverting to remote delivery across all campuses. Students are expected to attend all…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR LEARNERS, PARENTS & GUARDIANS, APPRENTICES & EMPLOYERS – 6th JANUARY 2021
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Important information for students: 4th January update
4th January 2020 Following the announcement from the Prime Minister tonight, we are considering any required changes and will update students tomorrow. This week will continue as a remote learning week as detailed in the information below posted last week. 30th December 2020 Following the announcement by the Secretary of State for Education this afternoon, UOD –…
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UOD – Buxton Christmas Video Marks the End of College’s Amazing December Fundraising
UOD – Buxton has released its Christmas Video which features students and staff looking merry and festive, whilst still making sure they stick to their ‘social baubles’. The start of the video showcases the beautiful singing of 17-year-old Tori Davies from Leek, a Public Services’ student who covers Keane’s song, Somewhere Only We know. This…
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Level 2 Hairdressing students Christmas appeal success
Our Level 2 Hair Students at the Leek campus have been busy gathering together Christmas parcels to donate to a local charity, Lighthouse Refuge – Glow. The campaign has been driven by Level 2 Hairdressing Student, Katie Howley, who said: “The aim was to be able to provide a toy parcel to give…
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UOD – Buxton Superstar Jim helps to raise £Millions as part of Team Rickshaw 2020, BBC Children in Need.
Students at UOD – Buxton will have recognised a familiar face on TV last week. Jim Wood, one of the College’s Catering students was part of this year’s amazing Rickshaw Challenge Team, that raised an astonishing £4,750,819 for Children in Need. The team was beset with challenges this year and frustratingly, due to a flare-up…
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STUDENT WINS PRIZE JOB AT TREASURE ISLAND CAMP IN HONG KONG
Former UOD – Buxton student Bernice Ward has landed her dream job at Treasure Island Outdoor Education camp in Hong Kong. Bernice who studied the Adventurous Activities & Leadership course at the College will be starting her new role in January 2021, travel permitting. Her duties will incorporate teaching outdoor sports activities to young people,…
