In December, a group of A Level Media students and

Level 3 Uniformed Protective Service students braved the wintery conditions of the Bristol Estuary this December for an unforgettable day of coasteering. This adrenaline-fueled activity saw students swimming to cliffs, scaling rugged rock faces, and leaping into the icy waters below—all in the name of teamwork, resilience, and personal growth. 

Tyntesfield National Trust has been brought to life this festive season with a stunning collaborative display that celebrates history, community, and creativity.

Last Thursday, our Protective Services lecturers, Nicola Stent and David Usher, hosted a highly impactful and collaborative event involving students from Protective Services, Performing Arts, and UCW Hair, Makeup, and Prosthetics. With expert guidance from Tara O'Hare, a lecturer in Hair, Makeup, and Prosthetics, this exciting simulation provided learners with real-world, practical experience in emergency response scenarios.

In an era where employers seek creative thinkers, adaptable problem-solvers, and effective communicators, the skills honed by video gamers are becoming increasingly valuable.

While video games are often associated with entertainment, they cultivate a diverse set of competencies that translate directly into the workplace, particularly in high-demand areas like critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.

Many employers now recognise that hiring individuals with gaming backgrounds can provide a competitive advantage.

So, what skills do gamers bring:

In the last month, our Level 1 Education and Early Years learners hosted two ‘Stay and Play’ sessions for families in the local community to join a fun-filled drop-in session led by our learners.  

Students from various subjects, including Health and Social Care,

Yesterday, our ESOL learners held a cultural festival in the Library at our Knightstone Campus, where the learners were given the wonderful opportunity to reclaim their narratives and proudly share their diverse cultures.

Our Fashion, Photography, and Art students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in Knightsbridge, London, where they immersed themselves in the world of fashion and photography. The group explored the iconic career of supermodel Naomi Campbell, whose exhibition at the V&A showcased a collection of works by some of the world’s top designers and photographers. The exhibition also highlighted Naomi’s significant activism and her cultural impact. 

Last month, two of our talented Level 3 Media learners, Leo and Jake, and two of our amazing