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.
'Come and Have a Go!' - March Open Evening
25 March 2026 18:00 – 20:00
Join us this March for our 'Come and Have a Go!' Open Evening!
Whether you're a school leaver planning for the future or an adult looking to upskill, retrain, or try something new in 2026, this event is the perfect opportunity to take the next step.
Meet our passionate staff, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and explore the wide range of courses we have on offer.
'Pathways to Success' - November Open Evening
12 November 2025 18:00 – 20:00
Discover Your Pathway to Success at Our November Open Evening!
Join us this November for an inspiring Open Evening and discover your pathway to success - whether you’re a school leaver planning your next step or an adult looking to upskill, retrain, or explore a new career direction for 2026.
'Discover Your Dream Course' - October Open Evening
14 October 2025 18:00 – 20:00
Join us this October for our Open Evening and 'Discover Your Dream Course'!
Whether you're a school leaver planning for the future or an adult looking to upskill, retrain, or try something new in 2026, this event is the perfect opportunity to take the next step.
Meet our passionate staff, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and explore the wide range of courses we have on offer.
Students Take Part in British Airways Cabin Crew Training
Employers
Last month, our Travel and Tourism students took a trip to Heathrow Airport where they attended the British Airways Cabin Crew training at the British Airways Global Learning Academy.
Abbi Richards Honoured with Pearson Centre of Excellence Award
Weston College is proud to announce that Abbi Richards has been awarded the prestigious Centre of Excellence status by the Pearson National Teaching Awards judges, following her nomination for the Pearson Awards, in the SEND and Inclusive Practice category.
This national recognition celebrates Abbi’s outstanding commitment to inclusive education and her transformative work with learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
From the Classroom to Music Festivals
As festival season kicks off, we wanted a shine a light on the incredible work that is taking part within our Career Excellence Hub in Creative Arts, for our music learners.
From working backstage at festivals to collaborating with media students on live recordings, the department's commitment to industry exposure is opening doors for learners far beyond the classroom.
We caught up with the music team, to hear all about the exciting array of real-world experiences that our students are involved in this summer:
Echoes of the Stage, an Original Weston College Production
On 6th June, our Performing Arts students came together to perform Echoes of the Stage at The Playhouse Theatre, an original production that incorporated a range of legendary musicals theatre numbers from existing Broadway and West End shows across different eras.
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?
Creative Arts Summer Showcase Exhibition 2025
Last night, our Creative Arts Careers Excellence Hub came together to produce a fantastic preview evening of the Summer Showcase which exhibited the work of our Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW) Creative Arts students, giving them the chance to display their incredible work, not only to their peers and lecturers, but also to their friends, family, members of the public and potential employers.
