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Our 2026 Annual Awards ceremony, compèred by Deputy Principal, Joe Baldwin, was held at our STEAM Academy on 25 June and celebrated outstanding success amongst our student body. Principal and CEO, Viv Buckley, delivered a Principal’s address recognising the commitment, resilience and accomplishments demonstrated by learners throughout the academic year. During the course of the […] The post…
Bridgend College is proud to announce that it has achieved the College of Sanctuary Award, recognising its commitment to being a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. College of Sanctuary is a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates education providers committed to creating a culture of welcome, inclusion and belonging for people seeking sanctuary, […] The post Bridgend…
Bridgend College has been recognised for its leadership in digital innovation after being awarded ‘Premier Reference Institution’ status as part of the Google for Education Reference Program. This recognition highlights the College’s focus on developing practical digital solutions that improve access to learning and support for students. College representatives recently attended the Google…
Bridgend College has celebrated the success of its first cohort of five learners to complete the ‘Newid’ Future Generations Changemaker Academy, at its Impact Summit held on campus. The summit marked the culmination of the pilot programme, bringing together learners, staff and partners to recognise achievements and showcase the impact of the students’ projects. Delivered […] The post Bridgend…
All Colleges in Wales have reaffirmed their commitment to creating an environment where people feel a sense of belonging, putting equity and inclusion at the heart of their approach to education and training. Rooted in the Welsh concept of Cynefin, the charter establishes a vision for colleges to be places of respect where individuals feel […] The post Colleges reaffirm commitment to inclusion and…
Bridgend College students celebrated outstanding success in Skills Competition Wales this week, taking home 27 medals across a wide range of competitions. The College hosted a live watch party at its STEAM Academy, bringing together students, tutors, staff and families to watch the awards ceremony and celebrate the achievements of learners who had taken part […] The post Bridgend College…
Bridgend College, is proud to partner with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner, The Open University in Wales and Unloc, to launch Newid – the Future Generations Changemaker Academy. This pioneering initiative is designed to empower young people across Wales to lead systemic change and shape a sustainable future, aligned with the Well-being of […] The post New Academy Launches to…
Bridgend College welcomed the First Minister of Wales to the Persimmon Academy in Llanilid as part of National Apprenticeship Week. During the visit, the First Minister met with apprentices currently training at the Academy and spoke with them about their experiences of construction training and the opportunities available within the industry. The First Minister was […] The post First Minister…
Bridgend College was delighted to welcome Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, to our Pencoed Campus for a visit to our Construction Academy last week. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase how the College is supporting skills development across the construction and housing sectors through industry-led apprenticeship training. A key […] The post Housing…
Bridgend College was incredibly proud to be one of only five venues selected to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals last week. Following the excitement of hosting the grand finale of the WorldSkills UK Torch Relay, our Pencoed Campus was transformed into a hub of excellence during the week. We hosted the National Finals for […] The post Bridgend College celebrates WorldSkills UK National…
