The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) have today published guidance for Schools, College, Parents and Students on the approach to be taken in determining GCSE and A Level grades following the decision by the Secretary of State to cancel all examinations for these qualifications. The guidance can be found on the Ofqual website…
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Ofqual publish guidance on GCSE and A Level grades
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UOD – Buxton OUTDOOR SPORTS ALUMNI CONTINUES ON CAREER ADVENTURE AFTER COLLEGE
From a young age, Jack Ramsden,19, knew his future didn’t involve sitting behind a desk. So after learning that UOD – Buxton’s unique location and hands-on learning approach would give him the experience and opportunities he needed for a career outdoors- he completed a Level 3 Diploma in Outdoor Sports. Since gaining his qualification Jack…
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UOD – Buxton STUDENT SETS UP CRUCIAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT PAGE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
We’d like to say a huge well done to our Level 3 Spa student, Gill Ashton, who recently set up the “Whaley Bridge Covid-19 Business Info and Support Group” page on Facebook- to help her local community during these uncertain times. Gill updates the page daily with links to the latest government guidelines, local business service…
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A Message from the Principal Regarding College Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak
At UOD – Buxton, we are committed to providing as much support as possible to our students and our staff during this period of enforced isolation. The College has put in place remote and online learning services to allow our students to continue to study from home and, despite the withdrawal of GCSE exams, the…
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IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM UOD – Buxton FOR ALL STUDENTS AS OF 20TH MARCH 2020
Following advice from Government, UOD – Buxton will, after today, close its normal operations for the foreseeable future. Our previous plans to re-open on 15th April are now unlikely to be possible. We will continue to provide information to students, parents and other stakeholders whenever anything important changes with our operating plans. The College is…
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IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM UOD – Buxton FOR ALL STUDENTS AS OF 18TH MARCH 2020
Although advice regarding actions to be taken to limit the spread of Coronavirus is changing daily, in order to minimise the potential impact on our students’ learning, in common with many Colleges across the country, UOD – Buxton has taken the decision to move to remote and online learning for all students, commencing Monday 23rd…
