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- 16/03/26
Bringing Learners Together Through Creativity
Learners from Land-Based, Law, and Health and Social Care have been getting competitive and creative on Fridays. They have been learning to crochet, making pom poms, creating friendship bracelets and enjoying a range of games.Read Full Story - 16/03/26
Exploring Futures: NE1 Can Allied Health Workshop
On Wednesday 4th March, learners from Health and Social Care attended the Vermont Hotel to take part in the NE1 Can Allied Health Workshop. The workshop featured a range of NHS roles—including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and podiatry—with professional...Read Full Story - 16/03/26
Inspiring Futures: Visit to Hedley’s College
Learners from Health and Social Care visited Hedley’s College in Forest Hall on Thursday 12th March. During the visit, our learners were introduced to the learners who attend the college, and they watched a video explaining how and why Percy Hedley was established, as well as the positive impa...Read Full Story - 12/03/26
Practical Activities Down in Construction
Learners found a creative solution for the old pallets stored around the workshop and farm. After a classroom brainstorming session, they decided to transform the unused wood into decorative shelving.Read Full Story - 10/03/26
Growing Through Outdoor Learning
In forest school, learners worked together to make paracord bracelets, carefully weaving the cord to create their own colourful and practical accessories. They also explored woodcraft by using pieces of tree trunks to create small wooden accessories, developing their creativity while learning about...Read Full Story - 10/03/26
Law Learners Explore Careers in the Police Force
Last week, our Law learners had an exciting opportunity to attend a careers event focused on roles within the Police force — and it proved to be an inspiring and eye-opening experience for all involved.Read Full Story - 17/02/26
Craft, Create, Celebrate!
Our Land-Based, Health & Social Care, and Law learners have been getting wonderfully creative during our competition sessions. They’ve been exploring new crafting skills, including pom‑pom making and crochet, producing everything from colourful pom‑pom animals to beautifully stitched croch...Read Full Story - 12/02/26
Cricket in Action
Paul from the Northumberland Cricket Board has been working closely with our vocational learners, helping them develop their cricket skills and confidence. Through engaging, hands‑on sessions, Paul has introduced key techniques, encouraged teamwork, and built a real sense of enthusiasm for the game...Read Full Story - 03/02/26
The rain didn’t let up, but neither did the enthusiasm.
A new cohort of learners arrived at Forest School bundled in waterproofs, greeted by dripping trees and muddy paths. Instead of retreating, they leaned in. Sparks soon flew as they learnt how to safely build and light a fire, cheering when the first flames caught despite the damp air.Read Full Story - 07/01/26
Exploring Careers in Care
Before Christmas, we had the opportunity to attend the NE1 Can event focussing on Nursing. We spoke with Nurses, Health and Care assistants, Sisters, Matrons, and Trainers from various nursing departments, including Children’s Care, Adult Care, Special Needs, Mental Health, and specialties suc...Read Full Story - 06/01/26
Football, Friendship, and Fair Play
Every other Wednesday afternoon, learners get the opportunity to go to Soccer World for an extra-curricular football session that lasts an hour and a half but feels like only minutes. Learners rush onto the pitch with smiles, ready to play, learn, and enjoy the game together. From the first whistle...Read Full Story - 09/12/25
Engineering and Electronics in Motor Vehicles
This week in Motor Vehicle, our pre-16 learners have been getting hands-on with engineering and electronics. They’ve been following detailed instructions to build a fully functioning engine using a Meccano-style kit, giving them a practical insight into how mechanical components work together...Read Full Story
