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Moulton College students transform workplace facilities in industry partnership with Wilsonart® Bushboard
Construction students from Moulton College have put their skills into action and made a lasting impact on a local business, thanks to a hands-on refurbishment project that brought classroom learning to life. The plumbing and carpentry students from the College's Higham Ferrers campus were given the…
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Moulton College launches new agriculture apprenticeship to support UK farming
Northamptonshire-based Moulton College has announced the introduction of its new Level 4 Apprenticeship in Farm Management, designed to create progression opportunities, support rural employers and encourage new talent into the agricultural sector. UK agriculture employs nearly 453,000 people and…
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Moulton College hosts CITB’s SkillBuild competition
Students and apprentices from across the UK visited Northamptonshire-based Moulton College last month to compete in one of the construction industry’s most prestigious skills events. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild is the UK’s largest and longest-running…
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Moulton College set to welcome new Chair of Governors
Northamptonshire-based Moulton College has announced the appointment of Liz Male MBE as its new Chair of Governors. Liz brings decades of strategic and hands-on experience in leadership, communications and collaborations, sustainability and organisational transformation. Passionate about the role…
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Moulton College partners with CIMSPA to drive student employability
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has announced Northamptonshire-based Moulton College as its latest Further Education Partner. As the sport and physical activity sector workforce’s only chartered professional body, CIMSPA works to support…
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Moulton College partners with Nature’s SAFE to boost animal conservation efforts
Northamptonshire-based Moulton College has announced an exciting new partnership with Europe’s leading wildlife cryo-biobank, Nature’s SAFE, as part of efforts to help protect endangered species. Led by conservation scientists and animal fertility experts, Nature’s SAFE is a charity…
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Former Moulton College student Lydia celebrates at prestigious awards
A talented student who attended Northamptonshire-based Moulton College has been named as a finalist for a prestigious land-based and environmental award, thanks to her commitment to her studies. Lydia Hargrave, from Northampton, attended the 2025 Land-based & Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards…
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Moulton College students get hands-on with biodiversity efforts
Students from Northamptonshire-based Moulton College are at the heart of efforts to monitor and encourage biodiversity at the College’s estate and farm. Spanning more than 456 hectares, Moulton College is home to both 4,000 students and an extraordinary array of wildlife, including barn owls…
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Moulton College, Davidsons Homes, and the Home Builders Federation join forces to support construction students
Moulton College and Davidsons Homes have formed a strategic partnership as part of a national initiative to support young people entering the construction industry. The Partner a College programme has been launched by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) as part of moves to bridge the gap between…
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Professional Bakery student Chloe competes in prestigious Renshaw Cup
Moulton College is celebrating the extraordinary baking talents of Chloe Hammond, after she was invited to take part in a prestigious national event. Professional Bakery student Chloe was selected to compete in the renowned Renshaw Cup thanks to her exceptional creativity, technical skills, and…
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Moulton College students help brighten local communities with ambitious ‘Planters Project’
Carpentry and Joinery students studying at Moulton College’s Higham Ferrers campus have been putting their skills to good use by crafting handmade planters for local schools and community groups. The Planters Project initiative, aimed at transforming outdoor spaces and encouraging communities to…
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Moulton College partners with Positive Planet to drive down carbon emissions
Moulton College has partnered with Positive Planet to accelerate its environmental sustainability efforts, marking a significant step forward in reducing its carbon impact and driving positive change across the College community. The move will enable Moulton College to reduce its environmental…
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Moulton College collaborates with Wellingborough Town Football Club to nurture new talent
Moulton College’s Football Academy students are set to benefit from an exciting new partnership with Wellingborough Town Football Club. The collaboration underpins the College’s aims to create a direct pathway for its Academy students into competitive non-league football. The Football…
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Moulton College’s Ivy Knight wins UK Student Governor of the Year
Moulton College Floristry student Ivy Knight has been awarded a prestigious national award in recognition of her contribution to the Northamptonshire-based FE college. The UK Student Governor of the Year 2025 award was presented to Ivy at a ceremony at Burberry HQ in London last month. It…
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Moulton College hosts leading construction skills event
Moulton College has hosted the latest round of SkillBuild 2025, the UK’s largest and longest running multi-trade skills competition. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the heat is one of 16 taking place nationally and was held at Moulton College’s state-of-the-art…
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Moulton College Floristry student blooms on local flower farm
Moulton College student Rebecca Whitbread is set for a blossoming future in floral craft thanks to a unique work experience stint on a local flower farm. Rebecca, of Duston, Northamptonshire, is studying for a Level 2 qualification in Floristry at the land-based college. Its specialist facilities…
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Moulton College students make the ‘purr-fect’ addition to Northamptonshire cattery
Animal Welfare students from Moulton College have been given the opportunity to build valuable workplace skills thanks to the generosity of a local cattery owner. Christine Mackintosh runs Northamptonshire-based Cloverlea Cattery and Cat Grooming Salon, which she opened in 2009. Over the years…
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Moulton College Floristry students put on a ‘blooming beautiful’ display
Moulton College students have been praised for their talents after creating striking floral displays for a prestigious event. The Association of Colleges (AoC) Annual Conference and Exhibition, which took place last month at the ICC in Birmingham, was attended by education leaders from all over…
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Solar Skills Bootcamp launched for Leicestershire adults
Leicestershire job-seekers are being given the opportunity to take part in a free four-week course in solar panel installation. It forms part of the UK Government’s Skills Bootcamps initiative, which enables adults aged 19+ the chance to develop in-demand skills and build the foundations of a…
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Moulton College receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for its residential provision
Moulton College has been awarded ‘Good’ by Ofsted for its onsite student residential services. It follows a three-day inspection of the accommodation, which houses around 100 students studying further or higher education courses. Ofsted spoke to staff and students about their overall…
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Moulton College and NBJ (London) Limited cement skills partnership
Moulton College has praised a local joinery firm for the pivotal role it plays in developing the skills of its Furniture Studies students. NBJ (London) Limited specialises in cabinetry and interior woodwork for commercial and prime residential architects and projects, with the firm’s work…
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Moulton College celebrates local business partnerships with ‘Skills Heroes’ event
A host of local businesses and stakeholders were invited to Moulton College this week to celebrate the role they play in developing the skills and employability of the College’s students. The Skills Heroes event celebrated individuals and organisations who have contributed to student life and…
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Moulton College embarks on a new era after financial turnaround
Major changes at Moulton College have paved the way for the Department of Education to withdraw the College’s financial notice to improve (FTNI). The notice, which was issued in 2017, was formally removed last month following significant efforts from staff at the Northamptonshire-based further…
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Moulton College students shine at prestigious SkillBuild competition
Two hardworking students from Moulton College have been praised for their talents after successfully competing in this year’s SkillBuild competition. Furniture Studies student Matt Denton came first in the regional Furniture and Cabinet Making heat while Kaius Hoskins-Mason placed third in…
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Moulton College hosts prestigious sustainability competition
Further education students from colleges across the South East Midlands gathered at Moulton College yesterday (Wednesday 24th April) to battle it out in a prestigious environmental competition. The Green Future Challenge event is part of an initiative run by Moulton College, Milton Keynes…
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Moulton College appoints new Principal and CEO
Moulton College has appointed a new Principal and CEO. Oliver Symons will join the Northamptonshire-based college in July, succeeding Corrie Harris who is joining Loughborough College. Oliver, who is currently Deputy Principal at Wiltshire College & University Centre, has a wealth of experience in…
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Moulton College launches solar installation course in conjunction with local energy firm
Moulton College has teamed up with Northamptonshire-based firm GenCarbon and JobCentre Plus to deliver a bespoke solar panel installation course. It follows growing interest in solar, with data from the industry’s accreditation body, MCS, revealing that more than 1.3 million UK homes already have…
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Moulton College farmer unveiled as British Farming Awards finalist
Moulton College’s Jack Marlow has been shortlisted for the Farm Worker of the Year category in the prestigious British Farming Awards 2023. The awards, now in their 11th year, recognise the hard work, talent and innovation on offer amongst the UK’s agricultural sector and are set to take place…
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Geary’s Bakery partners with Moulton College to recruit the next generation of bakers
A well-known bakery business has joined forces with Northamptonshire-based Moulton College to recruit a fresh batch of apprentices. Geary’s Bakery supplies the likes of M&S, Aldi, Tesco and Waitrose and has a growing reputation for its sourdough loaves and other artisanal bread products.…
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Moulton College praised for student wellbeing provision
Work to support the wellbeing of students at Moulton College has been formally recognised with the presentation of a Mental Health Excellence award from Northampton-based charity St Andrew’s Healthcare. It followed a two-day assessment at the college as part of the charity’s LightBulb Mental…
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Moulton College introduces apprenticeships to support local employers
This week (6th-12th February 2023) marks National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the positive impact apprenticeships can make on individuals and businesses across the UK. Following the launch of its own apprenticeship programme, Moulton College is now a hub for local businesses to access…
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Moulton College and Wicksteed Park join forces on animal welfare skills partnership
Moulton College animal welfare students and Wicksteed Park staff are set to mutually benefit from a formal partnership agreed between the college and the Kettering-based visitor attraction. The agreement will see Wicksteed Park help Moulton College Animal Welfare students enhance their…
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Moulton College students set for prestigious national competition
Students from Moulton College’s Furniture Making department are to compete in the SkillBuild 2022 finals, which take place in Edinburgh next month. Josh Fox and Ciaran Baggott will represent the college in the Furniture and Cabinet Making category, while Stephanie Reilly has been selected as…
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Moulton College tutor shortlisted for national pastoral award
A Moulton College tutor has been nominated for a key award in recognition of the role she plays in supporting students. Frances Wood, a Personal Tutor at the college’s Higham Ferrers campus, is a finalist in the Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year category at this year’s National…
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Moulton College hosts leading construction event
Moulton College played host to the prestigious SkillBuild competition in May. It’s the first time the college has held the event on its campus since 2010. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild is the UK’s largest multi-trade competition and sees construction…
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Moulton College welcomes HRH The Duke of Gloucester for Platinum Jubilee
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Moulton College yesterday (30 June 2022) to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Duke of Gloucester was welcomed to Moulton College by Principal & Chief Executive Officer Corrie Harris who accompanied HRH on a tour of the College’s…
