Creating brighter futures

We are extremely excited to be launching our Cricket Academy for 2025!

The Cricket Academy is open to all aspiring cricketers across the college and will take place 15:30-17:00 Friday afternoons starting this Friday 24th January for our indoor preparation before our inaugural league season.

⏰ 15:30-17:00

📅 Every Friday

📍 Loxton Sports Hall

As part of our winter preparation, our squad has already taken part in the indoor regional championships where they played against teams from Richard Huish, Exeter and Truro. We are excited to see the squad grow and continue to work together across the 5-week indoor training week before we start our outdoor season in May.

During these sessions, you will get the chance to use our state-of-the-art indoor net facility which was installed in partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club and is home to part of the club's state school programme.

We look forward to welcoming you and developing your skills and techniques even further within these sessions.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the programme or joining the Cricket Academy, click here to hear from our student engagement manager Jack Gadd.

UCW is excited to announce the launch of a new Degree Apprenticeship in May 2025 (subject to final approval as pending from the Nursing and Midwifery Council). This new Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA), in partnership with UWE Bristol, is an initiative to help support the NHS Long Term Workforce Development Plan - providing a clear career pathway within nursing.

The aim of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) is to offer an alternative route to obtaining a nursing degree and to support the progression of those who have already completed Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner programmes, and who would like to continue to study to obtain a nursing degree.

By opening new routes to become a Registered Nurse, this Degree Apprenticeship is a response to employer demand and increases the capacity and capability of the nursing workforce by ensuring that the right person with the right level of skills and education is delivering the right care to patients.

At Weston College, we have invested over £11 million into our technical facilities to create employer-led, high-specification, future-proofed delivery spaces at our UCW site for training the existing and future workforce. Investment has also been made into additional high-spec computer technology (hardware and software) ensuring facilities and equipment match industry requirements and expectations.

If you would like to register to apply for this upcoming Degree Apprenticeship, please email apprenticeships@weston.ac.uk

If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.

Last week, our Level 2 Beauty Therapy students were treated to an inspiring and educational visit from Claire, a seasoned beauty professional representing Outback Organics. The session was a unique opportunity for students to gain firsthand knowledge from an expert whose career has spanned continents and specialities. 

Claire’s extensive career journey captivated the students as she shared her experiences, which began in London, where she trained and worked before jetting on an exciting career aboard luxury cruise ships. Her expertise and passion took her around the globe, first to New Zealand and later to Australia, where she navigated the beauty industry as a product seller. Throughout her career, Claire has developed a wide range of skills, from nails and facials to body massages, and now specialises in waxing, eyebrow shaping, and permanent makeup. 

Currently working with Outback Organics, Claire champions the company’s line of botanical skincare products. Outback Organics blend cutting-edge cosmetic ingredients with natural Australian extracts from the coastline, forests, and bushlands, making them a perfect fit for spas, salons, and beauty therapists, as well as individual users. 

Focusing on underarm and leg waxing, she walked the students through the process step-by-step, covering everything from skin preparation and waxing techniques to essential after-care practices. These practical demonstrations provided students with a hands-on look at professional waxing techniques, along with insider tips and tricks to help them excel in their future careers. 

Jenna, Head of Service Sectors, reflected on the visit, stating, “Claire's visit today was particularly inspiring for the students. Plenty of them are interested in pursuing a career in waxing, so having an experienced beauty therapist visit provided them an insight into what their career could look like. The students were impressed by Claire's expertise in the field, this goes to show how important industry involvement in their studies is!” 

The visit from Claire and Outback Organics highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry experience, leaving a lasting impression on the students. 

This partnership forms part of the Hair and Beauty Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College has fourteen sector-specific Career Excellence Hubs, which evidence our dedication to supporting both employers and learners in achieving their future goals. By creating a seamless connection between industry and education, we enable learners to acquire not only the essential skills and knowledge but also the professional networks necessary to excel in their chosen fields.     

To find out about what courses we have to offer for Hair and Beauty, please click here. 

If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.