
Bury College recently hosted a Higher Education Fair for its current learners, welcoming representatives from over 20 different universities.
Several Bury College staff members have recently successfully completed the Education and Training Foundation Mentoring Programme and received recognition for their efforts.
The programme is aimed at Further Education practitioners who want to improve their professional and personal development by mentoring colleagues.
They benefitted from 40 hours of online mentoring and completed a blended learning programme while supporting staff members in college.
The course has enhanced their mentoring skills and enabled them to access and share best practise with other Further Education providers nationally. They were also able to build professional networks and develop internal and external relationships.
Andrea Plimmer, Assistant Director of Health & Social Care at Bury College, and who completed the Advanced Mentoring Programme, was delighted with how the course went: “The online sessions were inspiring and having the opportunity to work with colleagues from other colleges across the country, whilst being led by the ETF, was great too. The course was full of valuable content that mentors will really benefit from. The information and support provided was really helpful.”
Becky Tootell, Deputy Principal of Curriculum & Quality at Bury College, said: “Building a culture of mentoring and continuous staff development is important as it allows us to create a thriving college where staff are continuously looking to improve themselves, and help others along the way.”
Bury College recently hosted a Higher Education Fair for its current learners, welcoming representatives from over 20 different universities.
T Level student Cameron Taylor turned his placement at Bury BID into a paid summer role, gaining hands-on experience in events and marketing.
Two dedicated apprentices working in a local nursery are proving that it’s never too late to upskill, thanks to the Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship offered at Bury College.
Our art students have brought a splash of colour and creativity to Bury Hospice with a striking new mural celebrating the spirit of the local community. Painted by students from the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, the mural features vibrant hydrangeas and iconic Manchester Bees, symbolising unity, resilience, and the six towns of Bury. Find out more here.
Bury College had the honour of welcoming several distinguished guests from the Government and Department for Education on 20th March 2025. Read more to find out what happened on the day.
We recently lifted the lid on working in social care with an event for our Health and Social Care students. Students heard from employers in the industry about the different opportunities available and the skills that people in the industry are looking for.