Celebrating 10 years of The Children's University at Wakefield College
Today we're celebrating the 10 year anniversary of The Children's University here at Wakefield College. Check out some of the incredible highlights from the last decade.
College Life
23 February, 2022
Exciting times ahead at Wakefield College.
The Education and Childcare T-Level students were excited to start unboxing some of our delivery ready to set up the new nursery room
Childcare & Early Years
7 February, 2022
Meet the Student | Sean
Sean decided to take his passion for the tech side of music even further by studying Music Production with us here at UCW.
Music
27 January, 2022
Meet the Student | Sheryl
After years of working in Nursing, UCW Student Sheryl decided to change her career to childcare with a foundation degree in Young Children's Development.
Childcare & Early Years
20 January, 2022
Meet the Student | Ruqaia
Meet Creative Media Production student Ruqaia who decided to take her passion for the media and the news even further with a HND at the University Centre at Wakefield College.
Art, Media & Design
13 January, 2022
THE Best Construction Site Visit
"The best site visit I have ever been on" Craig Vant (Joinery Lecturer)…
Construction
9 December, 2021
Construction students impress the CIOB again in student challenge!
Following the success of our students last year in the CIOB student challenge, Wakefield College students were invited to participate in the Sheffield…
Construction
7 December, 2021
Site Visit for Built Environment Students
Our level 3 Built Environment students were given the great opprotunity to attend an ISG Ltd site. Students were given a site tour by the Site Manager Rob Davies, Projects HSE Manager,
Construction
4 December, 2021
The Sustainable Build
Our level 3 Electrical Installation students were given a tour of the Caddick Construction Ltd SOYO site…
Construction
3 December, 2021
Robot pays a visit to Engineering Students
Engineering engagement at it's very best! ....Students were given a demonstration and a set of instructions, and then left to engage with the Sawyer and Universal Robot's! A bit of competition between the students, lots of questions and a mass of conversation around programming…
Engineering
26 November, 2021
Former motorcycle student racing to the top!
Former Wakefield College motorcycle student, Ryan Firbank, now works for H.R.C ( Honda Racing Corporation)! Here is Ryan tending to the 2021 championship winning Honda Fireblade and with H.R.C Team Principal Havier Beltran and 2021 Superstock 1000 champion Tom Neave seated on the Honda Fireblade.
Automotive
22 November, 2021
4 Star Work Placement
Exciting news as some of our students get set to start a work placement at Hoar Cross Hall in March 2022! This stunning Elizabethan estate is home to…
Hospitality & Catering
18 November, 2021
Halloween Makeup | Hair & Beauty @ Wakefield College
It's Halloween and our Hair & Beauty students have partned up with our acting students at Mechanics' Performing Arts to give you all a look at some of their spookiest makeup looks.
Hair & Beauty
31 October, 2021
Meet the Student | Matthew
The first up in our new special Access to HE edition of our Meet the Student series is Matthew, who made the exciting decision to completely change his career and future with an Access course in Computing.
Computing
22 October, 2021
Cabin Crew Training @ FlyMe
A great day out for Travel & Tourism students as they visited FlyMe to take part in some filming, Cabin Crew training and getting to stretch their wings…
Travel & Tourism
19 October, 2021
Language Lessons for Early Years
Level 3 Early Years students have been creating language rich environments using role play, matching games and the bear hunt story.
Childcare & Early Years
4 October, 2021
End of Year Student Award Ceremony
The End of Year Hair & Beauty Student Awards was held virtually again this year. Congratulations to all our winners, you are all superstars.
Hair & Beauty
29 September, 2021
T Level students get creative
It is great to see the department buzzing again welcoming all our new students this month. Our Education and Childcare T Level learners have made a great start producing interactive displays for children on the theme of seasons.
Childcare & Early Years
9 September, 2021
Virtual Training with Elemis
Our beauty tutors took part in a virtual training session with Elemis last week as we are introducing the Elemis beauty range for our Level 3 beauty students this academic year, a lovely luxury skincare brand which we're sure you'll all love!
Hair & Beauty
8 September, 2021
New Make-Up Bar at Castleford Campus
The new make up bar ready for the new academic year. It’s looking fantastic already!
Hair & Beauty
1 September, 2021
AES UK LTD deliver new kit and training
Last Friday Tom from AES UK LTD (Automotive Equipment Solutions UK Ltd) delivered some updated training to some of our staff as well as delivering our new JOSAM Wheel alignment kit for the HGV department! An absolutely invaluable piece of kit for our learners to use and learn with industry standard…
Automotive
1 September, 2021
Meet the Student | Trinity
"Compared to other colleges, Wakefield always made me special and kind of at home."
Here's what Level 3 student Trinity has to say about her time studying Art & Design here at Wakefield College in the latest of our Meet the Student series.
Art, Media & Design
18 August, 2021
Meet the Student | Callum
Say hello to Music Performance student Callum. He’s the first in our Meet the Student series: where we’ll be introducing you all to some of the incredible talent from across the College every Wednesday.
Music
11 August, 2021
Blooming Display
The Wakefield BID annual summer display, planted by Wakefield College horticulture students as part of the Wakefield Horticulture Partnership, coming into flower.
Horticulture
14 July, 2021
Students Origami Art Flies High
The Ridings Shopping Centre really loving their aerial display of a flock of individually crafted origami birds created by the talented students of Wakefield College!
The aerial sculpture really adds a splash of colour and makes everyone smile every time they walk past it.
Art, Media & Design
14 July, 2021
Mechanics Theatre lit blue as we pay our tribute to the NHS
Our Mechanics Theatre was lit blue over the weekend as we pay our tribute to the best health service in the world. Happy 73rd Birthday NHS and thank you on behalf of everyone at Wakefield College.
Performing Arts
5 July, 2021
ECT Student of the Year
The girl smashed it! Teegan is the Wakefield College ECT student of the year! Recipe for success, fantastic attendance, great effort, lots of perseverance. ECT allows Year 11 students the opportunity to access a vocational course at College, provides progression to FE and a line of sight to employment…
Hospitality & Catering
30 June, 2021
Wella visit Hair & Beauty Students
A huge thank you to Zoe from Wella for coming in today to give our students some product knowledge training. Throughout the academic year different suppliers come into college to give our students some extra training alongside their chosen course.
Hair & Beauty
15 June, 2021
Ex Rugby Player Coaches Students
Ex Rugby League player/coach and Athlete Mentor, Paul Broadbent delivered a session and presentation to some of our sports students this week. Great day and a lot learnt.
Sport
10 June, 2021
Wish You Were Here | A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience
The School of Popular Music at Wakefield College is proud to present ‘Wish You Were Here’ - A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience with a variety of performances from our music students.
Music
7 June, 2021
Balmain Paris Hair Couture at Wakefield College
A huge thank you to Simon from Balmain for coming in today to give our students some training on ring & tape hair extensions. This is an extra 1-day training course we offer to our L2 or above students alongside their hairdressing course each year.
Hair & Beauty
1 June, 2021
Students Clean up the Streets
Students from Wakefield College Princes Trust, litter picking around lower York Street Playground this morning. Six hypodermic syringes found and plenty of empty alcohol containers.
Foundation Learning
24 May, 2021
Wakefield College Film Festival - Day Two
Day 2 of Wakefield College Film Festival.
Art, Media & Design
22 May, 2021
Wakefield College Film Festival - Day One
Day 1 of Wakefield College Film Festival.
Art, Media & Design
21 May, 2021
Prince's Trust Hard at Work!
The Prince’s Trust Team are approaching the end of their 3rd week on the course where they have already tackled lots of different activities and jobs. From walking 5.4 miles to Sandal Castle to re-painting the walls of the local community centre at Lightwaves, keep up the hard work!
Foundation Learning
21 May, 2021
Business students work with ENGIE on marketing campaign
Wakefield College Business students have been working with ENGIE during a virtual work placement project on a marketing campaign for The Hut, a community centre based in Airedale. The aim of the campaign is to promote it to the public and advertise its services and facilities. Students were also tasked…
Business & Management
5 May, 2021
How former Wakefield College student Francis Lee went on to become an award-winning film director
Fresh off releasing his latest feature film Ammonite, writer-director and former Wakefield College student Francis Lee sat down with us to chat about the film, his time at the College and advice on getting into the Film industry.
Art, Media & Design
28 April, 2021
Horticulture Dept & Thornes Park Garden Tour
Tutor Richard is here to give you a tour of our Horticulture Department and Garden area that students get to work on when studying a course here at the College.
Horticulture
26 April, 2021
Youth Work Students take action!
Following months of taking part in a social action project to #endperiodpoverty within Wakefield College, the Level 2 Youth Work students have been packing baskets to put into the toilets across the college!They have worked so hard throughout the project and are happy to see that it paid off!
Health & Social Care
15 April, 2021
Student and Teacher reunited at York City Knights
York City Knights head coach, James Ford, used to teach Yusuf Aydin at Wakefield College and now he will be coaching him at the Knights after taking him on loan from Trinity. Read the story: https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/wakefield-trinitys-yusuf-aydin-joins-york-city-knights-on-loan-3200751
Sport
14 April, 2021
Automotive Students Keeping it Cool
Last week we took delivery of an air conditioning unit from Vehvac. This will be used in both our light vehicle and heavy vehicle maintenance apprenticeships. Vehvac also provided us with the necessary equipment for manual re-gassing and diagnostics along with a lot of learning resources and manuals.
Phil…
Automotive
13 April, 2021
Former student celebrates 100 year birthday
Read the full story: https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/super-fit-irene-is-100-years-old-next-week-3194015
College Life
9 April, 2021
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Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation Partnership
Exciting news to announce that Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation have partnered with Wakefield College to improve participation rates throughout Disability Rugby League.
Sport
26 March, 2021
Chilled weekend vibes
Some chilled weekend vibes in our Live room today. Our Access students jamming into the Easter break.
Music
26 March, 2021
The Horticultural Partnership plants their seeds
Wakefield Bid, as part of the Horticultural partnership, which also includes Wakefield Council, Wakefield College and Thornes Park nursery, was very proud to see the arrival of the first seedlings this morning. These plants will be part of the 5000 which will adorn the city centre later this year…
Horticulture
22 March, 2021
‘Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow’
Read the BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56334015
Digital Industries
15 March, 2021
Lockdown Tour of our Music Department
Purpose built recording studios, live performance spaces, all the latest equipment. The only thing missing now is our students.
We can't wait till we can safely welcome people back!
Music
2 March, 2021
Art students take part in Great Big Art Exhibition
Our Level 3 Art and Design students have been taking part in the Great Big Art Exhibition and produced some seriously great work to in response to Antony Gormley’s animal theme and their tutor’s lockdown theme.
Art, Media & Design
18 February, 2021
This week we would have been holding our 6th Annual Apprenticeship Awards
This week we would have been holding our 6th Annual Apprenticeship Awards at the college however due to lockdown this is unable to take place so we are celebrating some award winners of the past and present!
In 2020, Joanne Priestley was the winner of the Intermediate Apprentice of the Year.
The…
College Life
12 February, 2021
Learning Estate Management
Pictures from the Level 3 Animal Management practical unit - Understanding Estate Skills at our horticulture centre in Thornes Park.
Animal Care
10 December, 2020
Dance Students cover Michael Jackson's Thriller
Halloween is here and we’re celebrating with a dance cover/choreography of Michael Jackson’s Thriller (James Egbert Remix)!
Performing Arts
31 October, 2020
We went live for our Virtual Open Event!
We streamed LIVE on Wednesday, 20 June, 5pm - 6:30pm for our Virtual Open Event with staff interviews, Q&As, virtual campus tours, college updates and more.
College Life
14 October, 2020
College welcomes back students for the new academic year
It’s been a while... But from tomorrow we’ll be welcoming many of our students back to our campuses! From returning students continuing their studies to brand new students just starting their journey, we are so happy to be welcoming people back and of course we've been taken various measures to keep…
College Life
20 September, 2020
How to: Hair Up Tutorial
A simple hair up perfect for weddings by the Hair & Beauty department at Wakefield College.
Hair & Beauty
14 September, 2020
Enrolment 2020 begins
Enrolment 2020 has begun! We've made a number of changes to the process this year to ensure everyone's safety with many enrolments moving online. For those who have arranged an in-college appointment - here's what to expect. For those attending one of these appointments, it is important that that…
College Life
20 August, 2020
Finns Law
We are delighted to announce that this week Finn's Law came into full effect. This means that anyone harming a service animal while they are on duty can now be charged.
Animal Care
10 June, 2020
Golden Ticket makes the rounds!
Another week, another selection of lucky students rewarded for their 100% weekly attendance with the golden ticket worth £100!
College Life
2 March, 2020
The latest dance practice from Mechanics’ Performing Arts
Our Mechanics’ Performing Arts dance students killing it again with their latest dance video!
Performing Arts
25 February, 2020
Students at Rhubarb Festival 2020
Our dedicated Hospitality & Catering students taking time out of their half-term to get stuck in at Rhubarb Festival. They'll be helping out at the demo marquee all weekend.
Hospitality & Catering
22 February, 2020
Prince’s Trust allotment project
The Wakefield College Prince’s Trust team are busy on our community project doing up the allotment at St George’s Community Centre.
Foundation Learning
21 February, 2020
Dance students collaborate with Royal Mail
Our dance students colloborated with Royal Mail for their Valentine's video.
Performing Arts
12 February, 2020
Apprenticeship Awards 2020
What a great way to end National Apprenticeships Week with last night's Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony!
Congrats again to all the winners and…
College Life
7 February, 2020
Apprenticeships Fair
We're at Wakefield Apprenticeship Fair over at Pontefract Racecourse today speaking to students about the potential of an apprenticeship.
College Life
4 February, 2020
Austrian residential
Check out some of these stunning photos from our public services Austria ski trip earlier this month!
Public Services
29 January, 2020
Gaskell's Restaurant celebrate Burns Night.
Getting into the Scottish spirt for Burns Night.
We have a week of Scottish cuisine for our customers this week.
Hospitality & Catering
23 January, 2020
Guest Lecture: A star's life and death and the James Webb Space Telescope
A fascinating insight into a star’s life and death and the James Webb Space Telescope from Dr Olivia Jones tonight in our ASIC building! The second…
Maths & Science
16 January, 2020
Ridings mural by Art students
Check out the brand new mural over at the Ridings, designed by our very own Level 1 Art students!
Art, Media & Design
19 December, 2019
Live 10 hour gaming session
In aid of Teenage Cancer Trust some our brilliant Level 2 Games Design students are hosting a live 10 hour gaming stream to raise money!
Digital Industries
11 December, 2019
Question Time
Last week we hosted our very own Question Time with candidates from three of the major parties attending to discuss key topics and take questions from students and staff.
English & Humanities
10 December, 2019
Christmas make up challenge
How good is this make up....😮
Well done to our level 2 make up students, some fabulous work today!
Hair & Beauty
10 December, 2019
Christmas lunch is cooking
Christmas is in full force over at Gaskell's as our Hospitality & Catering students prepare some delicious Christmas dishes!
🤤🎄
Hospitality & Catering
6 December, 2019
Students make food hampers for those in need this Christmas
Students…
Childcare & Early Years
2 December, 2019
Blooming marvellous!
Our students have begun planting 9000 bulbs amongst the herbaceous perennials in The Hepworth Wakefield Garden which will provide some wonderful spring colour. 🌷🌹🌼
Horticulture
8 November, 2019
Construction Trade Events
We’re opening our doors for you to meet some of the future workforce in our district - our Level 2 learners! Take a tour of our fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, inspect the current work the learners are producing and meet the tutors and ask about the programmes of study. Enjoy free refreshments!
Carpentry…
Construction
5 November, 2019
A peek inside the former Registry of Deeds building...
Take a look inside the newly renovated former Registry of Deeds Building before it opens later this year!