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We aim to keep you up-to-date with the very latest Weston College news and events. Take a look below at what's going on at the College!

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One Message, Different Voices

Take a look at this powerful film made by the staff of Weston College to show how important it is for everyone from different backgrounds to be included. The film shares heartfelt stories and interviews with a diverse group of staff, showing how accepting different identities and backgrounds can make a big difference. Its purpose is to encourage viewers to think about their own biases and work towards making our community more welcoming to all. We invite everyone, regardless of their background, to join us and be a part of our journey toward a more inclusive future.

Halo workplace logo

Our workplace champions the right of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. In this workplace, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employee's ability to succeed.

Preschool child playing with blocks

Our T Level Year 1 Education and Early Years learners hosted their first Stay and Play of the year in our purpose-built Community Room on Thursday afternoon. Learners set up a range of activities including painting, playdough and a story corner, which they then welcomed a group of children from The Nursery to come and play! The Nursery is in Portishead, and has a great relationship with the Early Years learners, particularly as they are a Career Excellence Hub Employer. This means they provide industry placement opportunities for our learners, and provide industry standard knowledge that can influence the content taught on the course.

It was a lovely afternoon had by both children and learners, and they received some amazing feedback following the session!

The Nursery commented, “We have made a really valuable link with Weston College to support our future early years practitioners. The preschool children explored the wonderful activities the students had set up, and interacted so confidently in the new space. We are all looking forward to returning and trying out some fun new activities.”

The Assessor and Placement Officer for Early Years, Rachael Moger, commented, “The Stay and Play was a fantastic opportunity for both the learners and the children. We’re very lucky to have The Nursery as a CEH Employer – ensuring work experience opportunities to our learners is so important to us here at Weston College, so having that close working relationship with The Nursery is so beneficial. We all can’t wait until the next Stay and Play, which is Christmas themed!”

Click here if you’d like to find out more about Early Years and T Levels.

T Level Learners Host their first Stay and Play!
Dr Ian Redmond delivering session to Animal Management learners

On Thursday 3rd November, we welcomed tropical biologist and conservationist, Dr Ian Redmond to our Animal Management Education Centre, at Puxton Park.

The students were treated to a fascinating talk from Dr Ian Redmond, around his work with great apes and elephants. He has been associated with mountain gorillas for over 35 years, through research, filming, tourism and conservation work.

Summarising his work to date, Dr Ian Redmond said: “I am a naturalist by birth, a biologist by training, and a conservationist by necessity. But conservation for me isn’t just about saving species. On a larger scale, the planet needs us to save functioning eco-systems; on a smaller scale, we must also recognise that species are made up of individual animals. For me, it became personal when I had the privilege of getting to know individual animals in the wild… I can truthfully say that some of my best friends are gorillas, and I care passionately about them and the future of all life on Earth.”

Animal Management Lecturer, Laura Link, added: “It was great to welcome Dr Ian Redmond to Puxton Park yesterday, who really captivated our learners with his incredible story.

“We learnt about his journey, his career and his research, including the story about how he introduced David Attenborough to the Mountain Gorillas – which inspired our learners to aim high.

“One learner mentioned how it was one of the best talks they have ever heard – opening their eyes to a potential new career within the industry.”

Find out more about our Animal Management courses, by clicking here.

Dr Ian Redmond OBE Visits Animal Management Students
Charlotte using civil engineering equipment outside

On Wednesday 2nd November, we welcomed the Recruitment Team from Hinkley Point C to discuss career opportunities.

With a packed schedule, learners from South West Skills Campus and Knightstone Campus were fortunate to find out about career prospects as well industry placements available for Weston College students.

Learners from across our Construction Career Excellence Hub, and our Business T Level students took part in special bespoke sessions, which looked into Hinkley Point C as a whole as well as the wide range of job roles which go into making the project work – from project managers to engineers.

Kirsty Woods, Business Partnership Manager (Construction) at Weston College, said: “It was fantastic to welcome the Recruitment Team from Hinkley Point C, who inspired learners from across our Construction Career Excellence Hub, with their engaging talk.

“At Weston College we have thousands of really talented students who constantly impress employers across the region with their knowledge, skills and application.

“We have links with employers across the region, to provide our learners with industry placements, which is a vital element of their development.”

Find out more about our Construction courses, by clicking here.

Hinkley Point C visit Weston College