Important Upcoming Changes to Apprenticeships
Employers
The Department for Education (DfE) has released the 2025-2026 Apprenticeship Funding Rules, setting out important changes that will impact how apprenticeships are delivered, funded, and assessed from 1st August 2025. Weston College can support you with these changes – which are the most significant since the funding reform in 2017.
Business Awards Shine a Spotlight on Learner and Employer Success
Employers
On Thursday, 19th June, Weston-super-Mare's prestigious Winter Gardens venue played host to the highly anticipated Weston College Business Awards!
On Thursday, 19th June, Weston-super-Mare's prestigious Winter Gardens venue played host to the highly anticipated Weston College Business Awards!
Apprenticeship Open Evening 2026
05 February 2026 16:00 – 19:00
Are you considering your next step after leaving college or school, or are you looking for a career change? Come along to our Apprenticeship Open Evening at our South West Skills Campus, 4-7pm and meet our friendly team who can answer any questions you may have about Apprenticeships and help you kick start your applications.
How Avon Fire and Rescue Service Can Launch Your Firefighting Career
Employers
We spoke with David Price, Firefighter at Avon Fire and Rescue Service working out of the Children and Young Persons Department, about how Avon Fire and Rescue collaborate with Weston College through a range of programmes designed to help learners launch careers in the firefighting industry!
1. What is your relationship with Weston College? e.g. what services do you offer to our students?
Legally Autistic: A UCW Apprentice’s Story of Resilience and Advocacy
Employers
We’re proud to share this powerful and personal article written by Claire Chandler, who is now studying for a Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship with Weston College and working at North Devon Council. Originally published by LawCare, Legally Autistic is Claire’s honest and moving account of her journey through education, diagnosis, and self-discovery as an autistic woman pursuing a career in law.
Gracie Donaghy wins SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2025!
Employers
Weston College learner, Gracie Donaghy, recently won the SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2025! This intense competition challenges participants to complete a live electrical installation from start to finish, testing their knowledge, accuracy, and time management under pressure.
Exciting Networking Opportunity at The Grove This May
Employers
This May, Somerset Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Business Brunch at The Grove at our Knightstone Campus, where local employers will have the opportunity to stay in touch with existing contacts and make new connections.
Engineering Learner Named Apprentice of the Year
Employers
The winners of the 2025 Somerset Business Awards were announced recently, at the prestigious Winter Gardens Pavillion.
With nearly 400 people from across Somerset in attendance, winners from across industries were announced, including Weston College and University Centre Weston apprentice, Jack Lewis, working at Singer Instruments - who was named as Apprentice of the Year.
