North Shropshire College Raises Money for Guide Dogs
NSC’s (North Shropshire College) learning resource centre has held a raffle to raise money for their chosen charity: Guide dogs. - November 09, 2016
NSC Tutor Teaches Partially Sighted to Create Wreaths
North Shropshire College (NSC) tutor Eileen Avery-Scott has been showing Oswestry’s sight loss group how to create wreaths in time for Christmas. - November 09, 2016
Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir Visit the Walford Campus
Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir Visit North Shropshire College Walford Campus - November 09, 2016
Floristry Students Prepare for Remembrance Sunday
North Shropshire College floristry Students Prepare for Remembrance Sunday - November 09, 2016
Great Minds Bus Tour Comes to NSC Oswestry
Staffordshire University’s Great Minds Bus Tour came to North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus today. The experience was available to students looking to progress on to a higher education course in September 2017 so they can see what university has to offer them. The tour bus... - October 15, 2016
Vocational Excellence at North Shropshire College
The Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) is a vital part of the community offering courses both full and part-time to school leavers and adult learners. The College has been delivering vocational excellence for decades and has educated many generations within the town and surrounding... - October 13, 2016
NSC Shipley Student Aims High
A first year student studying Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Shipley Campus, has recently won the under-21 ladies junior champion trophy at the British Grand Prix in clay pigeon shooting. Rebecca Ferguson also came second in the under-21... - October 13, 2016
Access to HE Course Expands at NSC
A new cohort of Access to HE students is embarking on an intensive year course in preparation for Higher Education at North Shropshire College (NSC). In addition to the ever popular Health route for those wanting to enter Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, students are also aiming to progress to... - October 09, 2016
New Student Services Manager at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) has appointed a new Student Services Manager, Beverly Jackson who comes to NSC after a varied and rewarding career in Student Support, leading Health and Social Care teaching and working as a nurse in the National Health Service. Bev brings a wealth of experience to... - October 09, 2016
NSC Walford Welcomes New Arrival
The Animal Care Unit at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus has recently welcomed a new arrival, the College’s resident alpacas June and Chad gave birth to a male cria (baby alpaca) named George. George’s stay at the College will only be for six months, due to the high... - October 09, 2016
NSC Students Prepare for Finland Study Tour with Erasmus+
Six agricultural students and two apprentices at North Shropshire College (NSC) will be heading to Finland on Saturday 17th September for a two-week study tour funded by Erasmus+; they will be experiencing Finnish culture and work ethic whilst working on dairy, cattle and arable farms. The students... - September 17, 2016
NSC Walford Breeds Poison Dart Frogs
Laura Pugh, an Animal Care Lecturer at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus has successfully bred a number of Blue Poison Dart Frogs; this is the first time in a number of years that the diminutive amphibians have been bred at the College. The frogs, which are famous for their... - September 16, 2016
Consider Vocational Options at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be starting the academic year with a host of new vocational courses, NSC now offers the widest range of BTEC, CACHE and City & Guilds courses in the area after moving away from A Levels. Vocational courses at NSC are ideal for anyone who has a clear idea of... - August 20, 2016
NSC Holding Advice and Guidance Event
Three North Shropshire College (NSC) campuses will be holding an Advice and Guidance Event open to everyone considering enrolling at the College on a full, part-time or leisure course this September. The Oswestry, Shipley and Walford campuses will be open on Wednesday 31st August from 4pm to 8pm,... - August 19, 2016
NSC Walford’s Brand New 4x4
Walford Farm Manager Richard Aldis has recently bought a brand new 4x4 farm vehicle from Shukers in Shrewsbury, the jointly branded vehicle is a great addition to Walford Farm. Walford Farm is part of the Walford Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) and provides education for full-time... - August 17, 2016
The Team at NSC is Expanding
North Shropshire College (NSC) is growing, due to expansion into new vocational areas and a restructure of roles. The College is now looking for new exceptional staff to join the team. The College has a variety of vacancies at all levels of the organisation, in administrative and academic positions. - August 06, 2016
AAT Courses at NSC
North Shropshire College is an approved AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) provider and has been accredited by AAT to deliver its accounting qualifications. AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and professional body for vocational accountants. Its range of qualifications is open to... - July 30, 2016
NSC to Hold Summer Sports Camps
This Summer North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding Disability Multi-Sports Camps at the Walford Campus. The main emphasis of the camps are for young people to have fun, get involved with some sporting activities and socialise with peers. The multi-sports camps are aimed at people aged 14... - July 20, 2016
NSC Maintains Prestigious Matrix Accreditation
The Student Services Team at North Shropshire College (NSC) has achieved the prestigious Matrix accreditation once again. The accreditation is a standard for organisations to assess and measure their information, advice and guidance services. The assessment for the Matrix Standard consisted of a... - July 18, 2016
Walford to Welcome Old Students
The Walford Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) is asking for any former Agriculture students to get in touch. Whether they studied five years ago or 25 years ago NSC would like to hear from them, so please get in touch. NSC, in the near future, is hoping to host a reunion for the Walford Old... - July 09, 2016
NSC Celebrates Success at Annual Awards Event
Students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have celebrated the successful end to the year at the Annual Awards Evening recently at NSC’s Walford Campus; the event was attended by staff, students, parents, members of the board of governors and guest of honour, the Shropshire NFU Chairman... - July 08, 2016
NSC Win International Trophy a Second Time
A team of sport students from North Shropshire College (NSC) embarked on their third football tour to Barcelona, entering the prestigious international tournament Copa Cataluna U19's. Last year the team secured the trophy with a 1-0 victory over Italian team Giovanile Rimini with a goal from sport... - July 08, 2016
New Zealand Students Study Tour at NSC
A group of agricultural students from Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre in New Zealand have spent the last three weeks at the Walford Campus, as part of a cultural exchange. Three students and an accompanying member of staff made the 24-hour plane journey to North Shropshire to experience a day... - July 08, 2016
NSC Science Lecturer Completes Mental Health First Aid Course
One of North Shropshire College’s (NSC) science lecturers has attended a Mental Health First Aid course in Liverpool hosted by Merseyside Youth Association and Mental Health and First Aid England. Shôn Prebble, science lecturer at NSC’s Oswestry Campus, commented, "Mental... - July 06, 2016
NSC Access to HE Students Celebrate Successful End of Year
The Access to Higher Education (HE) students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus recently celebrated their success at an awards event in the College’s training restaurant, Scholars. The event allowed students and staff to reflect on the year they had had together and... - June 22, 2016
NSC Engineering Students Study in Spain
A group of North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Engineering students from the Walford Campus are currently in Huesca, Spain undertaking work experience. The students are working for various Engineering companies in the Huesca region of Spain, all of which will enrich their course back at... - June 19, 2016
NSC Engineering Students Apprenticeship Success
Two Engineering students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Aspire Centre have landed themselves apprenticeships, with the Worcester based company, Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd. Billy Hall and Luke Francis, who are both from Ludlow, have been studying Engineering at the Aspire Centre, Burford,... - June 19, 2016
NSC Hosts Finnish Students in Erasmus Exchange
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus has played host to students from Finland for four weeks. NSC has welcomed Hanna, Pinja and Salla from Koulutuskeskus Vocational Education Centre in Finland. The students have worked with the Walford Farm Manager, Richard Aldis and local farmer... - June 19, 2016
NSC Students Paddle Their Way to Success
Students have achieved their Two Star Award in Canoeing and Kyaking. - June 11, 2016
Health and Social Care Students Destined for Great Things
It has been a fantastic year for the Level 3 Health and Social Care students at North Shropshire College (NSC); they have all achieved their hard earned qualification that will take them on to University and into much coveted employment in this sector. All of the students who made applications to... - June 11, 2016
NSC Public Service Students in Gruelling Snowdonia Assessment
Level 3 Uniformed Public Services students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have recently been on a two day trip to Snowdonia National Park, the trip formed part of their assessment as they had to plan and execute each part. The students stayed on Tryfan, one of the most rugged and spectacular... - June 11, 2016
NSC Holds Family Festival
North Shropshire College (NSC) has recently held its annual Family Funday and Football Festival; this year’s event was held in partnership with the Shropshire FA and raised money for the Severn Hospice charity. As well as the football tournament, there were many craft stalls trading and the... - June 10, 2016
NSC Sport Students Visit Munich
Level 2 and 3 BTEC Sport students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have recently visited the famous German city of Munich. The students spent six days in the city visiting the Allianz Arena, touring the 1972 Olympic Park and touring the city by bike, the group also visited... - May 22, 2016
NSC High Five Student
A student on North Shropshire College’s (NSC) employability programme, High 5, has progressed to a full-time course after completing the programme. As part of High 5, Tom Pritchard has completed Emergency First Aid at Work, Level 1 Extended Certificate in Employability, Health and Safety in... - May 21, 2016
NSC Interactive Media Students Prepare for End of Year Show
Second year students on North Shropshire College’s (NSC) BTEC Level 3 Interactive Media qualification are approaching their end of year assessments, students in their final year will have their work put into the final art show where it will be on public display. The qualification covers... - May 21, 2016
Spanish Lecturers Visit NSC as Part of Erasmus+ Study Tour Plan
Three lecturers from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Spanish partner college, Escuela Politéchnica Superior de Huesca (EPS Huesca), came to visit NSC recently. They learnt more about the College’s vocational educational systems and also planned to receive a number of NSC... - May 18, 2016
NSC Continues to Provide Free Transport Routes
North Shropshire College (NSC) will continue to provide free transport on selected routes for the 2016-17 academic year. For students travelling on the College bus routes from Ruabon to NSC’s Oswestry Campus, Whitchurch to Oswestry Campus and Ellesmere to Walford Campus travel will remain... - May 15, 2016
NSC Walford Equine Car Boot Sale
The Equine Team at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus will be holding a car boot sale, the sale will be held on Sunday 12th June from 11am until 3pm and everybody is welcome. The Equine Team will also be talking about the qualifications available at NSC in Horse... - May 15, 2016
NSC Prepares for Family Festival 2016
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding its popular Football Festival and Family Fun Day again this year. The Festival will be held at NSC’s Oswestry Campus on Sunday 5th June 2016, this year’s event will be in association with Shropshire FA who will be holding a football... - May 14, 2016
NSC Fencing Tasters
Students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have had the option of doing fencing classes on a Thursday. The sessions are planned by the College Sports Maker Benji Evans and involve students from across the College. Sessions have been held with Uniformed Public Services, Sport... - May 12, 2016
NSC Providing New Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
From September 2016, beauty professionals wanting to provide IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and laser treatments will require a Level 4 qualification. This is due to significant changes in industry regulations. There is now an increased demand for advanced Level 4 training and the Advanced Learner Loan... - May 11, 2016
Access to HE and Advanced Learner Loans at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) has many Access to HE courses available for mature learners, pathways available include Health, Science, Humanities and Land-Based Studies. To do these courses, learners may have to use an Advanced Learner Loan of £3000. The loan is written off when the learner... - May 07, 2016
NSC A Level Art Students Prepare for Exams
A2 Art Students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have been sitting their controlled assignment exam and putting the finishing touches to their project work, the A2 cohort preparing their work represent the final A Level Art class to complete their qualification at NSC Oswestry. From September... - May 05, 2016
NSC IT Students Evaluate App for Lecturers
Two BTEC Level 3 IT students at North Shropshire College (NSC) are part of the nationwide CAE Student Digital Champions program. Daniel Sayers and Gareth Gavin were asked to evaluate a new teaching application called ‘Plickers’, they saw how useful it could be for lecturers at the... - April 29, 2016
NSC Access to HE Students Plan Health Promotion Event
Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) Students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus are in the final stage of planning for their health promotion event, the event is the last part of the students’ assessment and will be open to members of the general public as well as... - April 27, 2016
NSC Take Part in Football Shirt Friday
Staff and students at North Shropshire College today took part in Football Shirt Friday to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund of Cancer Research UK, the Bobby More Fund raises money for the research of bowel cancer, since its establishment, mortality rates from bowel cancer have fallen by 29%. - April 24, 2016
North Shropshire College Launches Search for New Finance Governor
One of Shropshire’s main colleges has launched a search for a qualified accountant with business experience to join its Board as a volunteer Governor. Experience of the education sector would be beneficial but is not essential. North Shropshire College (NSC) is governed by a volunteer Board... - April 24, 2016
NSC’s Scholars Restaurant to Hold Italian Night
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) training restaurant, Scholars, will be holding an Italian themed night on Monday. The night is one of several themed nights held throughout the year, where Hospitality and Catering students research world cuisine and develop menus for the night. Aside from the... - April 22, 2016
NSC Football Scholars Win Title with Outstanding 6-0 Victory
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) TNS Football Scholars played Sandwell College in the final of the Category 3 Premiership; the match was the title decider. NSC started the game the stronger side, dominating possession and creating chances just without the clinical finish. This changed at 10... - April 17, 2016
Students Complete Work Experience at NSC
Two pupils from the Marches School in Oswestry completed a work experience placement with North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Sports Department, during the recent Sport Relief week. Joseph Greybrook and Jackson Pearce performed numerous tasks throughout the week with enthusiasm and efficiency... - April 17, 2016