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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.

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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.

Sgt Chris Stone delivering guest session

Public Service Career Excellence Hub learners were treated to a guest lecture from Sgt Chris Stone last week, who inspired the Level 3 learners.

Sgt Chris Stone told his story, and shared best practice for joining the army.

Subject Area Manager for Public Services, David Beresford, said: “It was great to welcome Sgt Chris Stone last week, who gave our learners a real insight into what it is like to be in the army, but also how to achieve their goal of entering the military.

“A big thank you to Sgt Chris Stone, and we look forward to welcoming him back in the future to deliver more talks to our learners.”

If you would like to study one of our Public Services courses, you can apply by clicking here.

Public Service Career Excellence Hub learners were treated to a guest lecture from Sgt Chris Stone last week, who inspired the Level 3 learners.

Sgt Chris Stone told his story, and shared best practice for joining the army.

Subject Area Manager for Public Services, David Beresford, said: “It was great to welcome Sgt Chris Stone last week, who gave our learners a real insight into what it is like to be in the army, but also how to achieve their goal of entering the military.

Sgt Chris Stone Inspires Public Service Students
Learners studying

Weston College is thrilled to announce, that for the 5th year running, we have been selected as a Microsoft Showcase College – one of just 14 in the UK!

The status is awarded to colleges that demonstrate ‘a commitment to education transformation and empowering educators and students to innovate and exercise a growth mindset.’

As a ‘Microsoft Showcase College’, the college will continue to benefit from the IT giant’s support in the personalised learning of students. This includes the use of one-to-one devices and Office 365 Education, Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Skype, Minecraft and more.

Microsoft will also share ideas to enhance staff development, student employability and innovation, as well as providing the College with opportunities to host Microsoft-branded educational events.

Our Digital Learning team has been working tirelessly to enable this to work from behind the scenes, so without their incredible work, this wouldn’t have been possible - thank you to everyone involved!

Jon Hofgartner, Assistant Principal for Digital Technologies, commented: “Being recognised as a Microsoft Showcase College status for a fifth-year running is a fantastic achievement for our learners, our staff and the college. This valuable partnership with Microsoft reflects our shared goals in developing future ready skills for the rapidly changing digital landscape and economy.”

He continued, “Working with Microsoft, we can bring new technologies to extend our outstanding education and training. For example, in 2022/23 Weston College will be introducing virtual labs for Computing students to develop higher-level digital skills and new hybrid classrooms that enable learners to attend both online and on-campus. New certification opportunities also mean staff and learners can get certified as they progress their own digital skills.

It looks like another exciting year ahead as a Showcase College, with digital technologies enabling even more opportunities for inclusion and innovation.”

 

Find out more about Digital Technologies, here!

Weston College Retains Microsoft Showcase College Status
Richard Gilbert delivering a guest talk

Last week we welcomed Richard Gilbert from Halfords to our South West Skills Campus, to meet learners that are part of our Automotive Career Excellence Hub.

Richard delivered an engaging guest talk, and displayed a range of products available at Halfords.

Learners from across Automotive joined in, and they were also presented with a Halfords Trade Card, which allows them to purchase car parts, workshop tools, engine oils, and more, at a discounted price.

The Subject Area Manager for Automotive, Chris Priest, said: “It was great to welcome Richard in to talk to our students and we thank him and Halfords for their generosity in giving our learners trade cards.

“The learners were all really excited to receive their trade cards, and I know that this will be a great help for them as they start their journeys into the motor vehicle industry.”

Find out more about our Motor Vehicle courses, by clicking here.

Automotive Learners Receive Halford Trade Cards