Derby College

🌿 Derby College Group at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 🌿
We're proud to unveil The Meditation Garden at this year’s show (12–15 June, NEC Birmingham)

Designed by student Sarah Coe with Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Temple, the garden blends Buddhist principles with sustainable, mindful design.

The sunflowers planted during Mental Health Awareness Week are sprouting—a beautiful reminder that growth takes time.

Like our students, they start small. Each step forward—first class, first challenge, first win—builds strength.

Every sunflower starts as a seed. Every dream begins with courage. 💛

Derby College STEPS students have raised £5,000 and helped distribute emergency bleed control kits across Derby, boosting community safety.

The project has won praise from emergency services and locals alike. STEPS empowers students with skills, confidence, and clear pathways forward.

Now showing at Castle Fine Art, Derby: Pathways students’ powerful exhibition We Are Not Rubbish! ♻️✨ Made entirely from repurposed materials, this inspiring collection by young artists transforms waste into hope, creativity, and bold imagination. Come see how trash becomes treasure.

Derby College Building Services staff completed hands-on training in Solar PV, Battery Storage & Solar Thermal systems at GRE Energy Training.

We're powering the future with up-to-date renewable skills to support the next generation of green engineers. Thanks, GRE.
#SolarPower #GRETraining

Thanks to everyone who joined our Automotive Employer Engagement Event on Tuesday. 🚗👏
Guests toured our new workshop, explored our L2 & L3 apprenticeships, and shared valuable industry insights.
We’re excited to keep working together to shape the future of automotive skills.
#Apprenticeships

Big thanks to Puppy Love Events for joining us at The Roundhouse! 🐾 We’re excited to welcome them next to Broomfield Hall & Joseph Wright Centre for more pooch therapy sessions during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

A fun, calming way for students to de-stress this exam season. 💚
#MentalHealthMatters

🎬 JWC Culture Week 2024 | April 22–25
A vibrant celebration of diversity & creativity.

From music & dance to food & fashion, our Creative Media students captured it all in this joyful short film.

Huge thanks to everyone who made it unforgettable. 🎥 #JWCCultureWeek #CreativeMedia

We were thrilled to welcome Neil from 3M to our Hudson building. He shared expert advice on spray safety with our Level 2 Full-Time students and Apprentices, offering hands-on tips and 3M best practices. Big thanks to Neil, and congrats to the students who earned 3M gear for their great questions.

Last week, students met employers from across the land-based industry at our careers event. They explored a marketplace, attended sector panels, and got valuable advice to help shape their future paths.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success.

Our Level 3 Hairdressing students had an inspiring colour workshop with Holly Bullock, NXT Hair Colour Brand Ambassador, organised by Aston & Fincher. From live demos to expert tips on trends, self-employment, and social media, it was a session full of insight.

Today at our Roundhouse campus, we hosted the Rexel Trade Event for our Plumbing and Electrical students. With interactive minibuses and industry stalls, students got hands-on experience with tools and technologies. Big thanks to Electrium, KSR, BizLine, CEE, BG/Luceco, Hager, Scolmore, and Rolec.

Our Automotive tutors have earned their Hydrogen Fuel Cell Awareness Qualification and will soon bring this expertise into the Level 3 curriculum. This update, part of our push for a greener future, will expand to other courses and apprenticeships over time.

AoC College Fitness Games Finals

Big congrats to Isaac (6th overall) & Emmie (14th in Girls) for smashing it at the finals at Uni of Nottingham! 💪

Amazing effort, dedication & results. Well done both!
🔗 More on Derby College Sport- www.derby-college.ac.uk/sport/
#AoCFitnessGames #DerbyCollege

We're so proud of our Health & Social Care students gaining real-world experience at The Enabled Centre in Derby. 💙

They grow in confidence, empathy, and skills, often starting shy and leaving as capable, caring volunteers. Huge thanks to The Enabled Centre for over 5 years of amazing support!

Pathways & Fine Art students teamed up for a stunning recycled-materials exhibition at Erewash Museum. Part of We Are Not Rubbish, the project explores inclusion through art. Highlights included a moving student speech & a lively performance by the Pulp Friction Atmosphere Choir.

Boost your career, gain new skills, or learn for fun

Join us for the Roundhouse Adult Open Evening at Derby College

📅 24th April 2025 | ⏰ 5–7pm | 📍 The Roundhouse

🔹 Explore courses & funding options
🔹 Meet expert staff
🔹 FREE distance learning available

👉 www.derby-college.ac.uk/event/broomf...

We wrapped up Culture Week at the Roundhouse with Brazil's vibrant rhythms and a unique blend of instruments. Thanks to everyone—students, staff, partners, and performers—for making it possible. This week’s events inspired students to explore and appreciate diverse cultures.

Coat of arms

Derby College is now a member of the Institute of Carpenters.

This partnership provides our students with benefits such as free individual membership to the Institute and the opportunity to participate in regional and national craft competitions.

Joseph Wright Performing Arts students wowed audiences at The Roundhouse yesterday with a vibrant Bollywood dance performance. Culture Week continues with live entertainment, interactive activities, and a celebration of cultural diversity.

Culture Week at The Roundhouse is off to an amazing start! 🎉

From ping pong challenges to sweet-counting games, plus creative henna and nail art stalls, there’s been something for everyone. And let’s not forget the lively karaoke session bringing the vibes! 🎤✨

Can’t wait to see what’s next!

Our Learning & Support team, in collaboration with Baby People UK, is hosting engaging graffiti workshops for World Autism Acceptance Month! 🎨✨ Students explore "What does autism mean to me?" at Broomfield Hall, The Joseph Wright Centre & The Roundhouse. Workshops wrap up this week.

Our business students had a fantastic experience at the Roundhouse today, gaining career insights and honing their communication skills in a real-world setting. Thanks to Keith Cox (Bloc Digital), Amanda (Vaillant UK), Angela (DCHS NHS), and Anne Gallacher (University of Derby) for their support.

Isabelle, Apprenticeship Recruitment Executive at Derby College, has received more positive feedback.

We're proud to support employers with a smooth recruitment process. Need help finding apprenticeship candidates?

📧 apprenticeships@derby-college.ac.uk
📞 01332 387420

Yesterday, we welcomed Bizza from the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) for an insightful session on farm safety and mental health in agriculture.
Over 50 apprentices, students, and staff from our Level 2 and 3 programmes gained valuable knowledge on staying safe and supporting well-being.

Our Business students gained valuable communication insights in a workshop led by industry experts. They learned key skills like professional emailing, phone etiquette, and leveraging social media for job opportunities.

Huge thanks to Smith Partnership for empowering our students 👏

Last week, nine Derby College students teamed up with The Woodland Trust for #GoGreenWeek, mastering fire-lighting skills like flint & steel, battery ignition, and wood turning, gaining hands-on experience in nature.

Big thanks to The Woodland Trust.

#GoGreenWeek #WoodlandTrust #OutdoorSkills

Last week, Derby College & ISS launched a four-week work programme at the Roundhouse, opening doors to careers in cleaning. Participants gain key qualifications, career prep & hands-on experience. A proven path to success.
#SkillsForSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #WorkProgramme #DerbyCollege #ISS

✈️ Derby College students have landed in Boston through the TURING Mobility Programme. Thanks to the Turing Scheme & their own fundraising, they’re exploring history, top universities & elite sports, Boston Celtics, Harvard, MIT & more! 🏀🏫
An unforgettable journey shaping their future. #TuringScheme

Derby College is transforming inclusive education with an interactive SEND platform. Led by Linzi Smithies, it offers 45+ strategies via Padlet, benefiting 1,050+ users. With 250+ trained educators, the initiative enhances support, reduces anxiety, and fosters inclusion.