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.

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! 

The Level 2 Travel and Tourism students recently took an informative day trip to Bristol Airport, gaining valuable first-hand insight into the inner workings of a major UK airport.  

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. 

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?

Last week, our Media and Photography students visited the Bristol Hippodrome to gain work experience photographing the performing arts venue. They photographed both the interior and exterior as well as the staff at work.

We were delighted to welcome Kate Still, Head of Farming at the Soil Association, who delivered an insightful guest lecture to our A Level Environmental Science students. 

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.

Having a workforce composed of strong, effective leaders is essential for driving business efficiency and enhancing employee satisfaction. To explore the true value of leadership in today’s workplace, we spoke with Rebecca Freeman, Director of Field Operations at Countrywide Surveying Services. She shares valuable insights into what businesses are looking for in their leaders - and why developing leadership skills is more important than ever!

Weston College is proud to announce that Ellis Rogers, a Year 13 A Level student, has been named a finalist for the Community Hero Award at the Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2025.