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FE Week reporter Eleanor Radford is shown the ropes at this year’s challenge

Cobham celebrates crossing the fi nishing line fi rst in the whale boat race in this year’s Brathay Challenge.

Race fl oats apprentice boat Page 4 Nelson and Colne College get top job Eleanor Radford via Films, Cumbria, were this year’s Midlands Housing Group, Unilever, strategically stopping at markers @eleanorradford victors, fi ghting off stiff competi- Plymouth City Council, Burnley along the way. tion from last year’s winners, Cob- Borough Council, and BCTS, a team Alex Hunt, 19, a Unilever chemis- cores of youngsters descended ham who were pushed into joint from small Norwich businesses try apprentice, said: “Everyone was Son the Lake District last week second place with Norse Group. trained by Broadland Council really apprehensive until we got to take part in the gruelling fi nals “I cannot put into words how Training Services. into a rhythm — but then we really of a national competition aimed at happy I’m feeling right now,” said Between them they raised £34,000 stepped it up a gear. It was a great boosting the profi le of apprentice- Aidan Harrison, 20, a member of for charity and made around 300 team-building exercise.” ships. the winning team. school visits. Godfrey Owen, chief executive Eight teams from as far afi eld as “We didn’t think we’d do this well Jaine Bolton, NAS director, said: of the Brathay Trust, said: “The Plymouth, Norwich and Burnley — it’s incredible.” “The real point of this event is to competition was of a high standard Page 6 rowed, paddled and orienteered The electrical engineering ap- showcase what apprenticeships can this year and we are pleased to against each other — and the ele- prentice from Wigton said that his do. To get out the message about recognise Innovia Films as the ap- East Berkshire College fi ghting fi t ments — in the grounds of Brathay team took the charity element “very the diversity of the young people prentice team of the year.” Hall in Ambleside. seriously”, winning the round with involved. The community work they Skills Minister Matthew Hancock The two-day Brathay Challenge a race night and auction that netted have all done is amazing.” said: “The competitors in this year’s was the culmination of six months’ £6,275. Plymouth apprentices topped the challenge are an asset to their com- hard work in which the teams “Winning or not we were so awareness-raising element with panies and an inspiration to other raised funds and visited schools proud to raise that much,” he a careers’ fair. Other teams went young people.” to promote vocational learning. added. along to school assemblies while Gregg Black, a 23-year-old More than 90 teams entered the Teammate Sam Ogle, 19, also some held CV workshops. customer service apprentice from competition, now in its second year, from Wigton, said: “We raised Although Cobham was the fi rst Plymouth City Council said: which is organised by the Brathay money for a heart machine for a side to power over the fi nish line of “I did other jobs, I tried college, Page 7 Trust charity and supported by the hospital in Newcastle after my the whaler boat race — a nail-biting I tried a degree but it didn’t work National Apprenticeship Service mum had surgery there. It meant a fi nal element, fought in driving for me.” (NAS). lot to me.” rain — Unilever was the victor after “What worked for me was learn- inside... A team of engineers from Inno- Other teams came from East the team picked up bonus points for ing skills while doing the job.”

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The right mix in the Midlands

Basingstoke College of Technology textiles in fashion student Katrina Jayne Blyth, 21. Pic: Sean Dillow, It’s Your Day Ltd

Rashpal Sunner, executive group chef at Five Rivers, with Walsall College catering students Dale Gavin, 19, from Bloxwich, Future style gurus show their work and Georgina Growcott, 18, from Wolverhampton he world of fashion and art came together printed fabrics, transformed into some daring ollege chiefs have persuaded a number gave students the opportunity to learn new Tfor an end-of-year show at Basingstoke and extravagant designs. Cof fi ve-star restaurants to take on Walsall techniques from professionals, but in turn the College of Technology (BCoT). Natalie Jameson, programme manager in College learners to work alongside professional chefs were so impressed with the students’ Months of hard work and preparation the creative arts and technologies department chefs across the West Midlands. enthusiasm and their ability to pick up culminated in a catwalk show featuring a range said: “Every year, learners work incredibly Meanwhile, chefs from Five Rivers A knowledge quickly that they had no hesitation of designs by learners graduating from the BA hard to produce their fi nal pieces that refl ect La Carte, in Walsall; Jamie’s Italian, in in offering them work placements.” (Hons) textiles for fashion programme, with what they have learnt during their time here Birmingham; Fairlawns Hotel and Spa, Walsall; Rashpal Sunner, executive group chef at BTec level three extended diploma in fashion at BCoT. and, Simpsons, in Birmingham; all visited the Five Rivers, said: “The college’s great set-up for and clothing and BTec level three 90-credit “The whole team are incredibly proud of the college’s Jerome’s Restaurant to deliver master training the next generation of chefs, with diploma in fashion and clothing. journey they have all taken to reach their full classes and share their skills and expertise. state-of-the art kitchens and industry- The work on show included weave, knit and potential.” Steve Biggs, trainer assessor in hospitality experienced lecturers, will ensure the Midlands’ and catering, said: “The master classes restaurant sector continues to thrive.” Mother and daughter open bridal store

Dee Evans and Rosie Oliver-Evans with Mark Pawsey MP, who opened their bridalwear business in Rugby mother and daughter duo in the Midlands “Following my own wedding, I wanted to be Ahave married up business and learning able to provide other brides with high quality, interests by opening a store together. beautiful wedding dresses at a reasonable Warwickshire College enterprise and cost. Rosie saw a further opportunity to The Princess Royal presents Chris Morgan with his award entrepreneurship diploma students Dee Evans include inexpensive, quality bridesmaid and Rosie Oliver-Evans opened The Dress Shop, and prom dresses so together we developed The a bridalwear business in Rugby, with the help Dress Shop.” Royal medal for Stourbridge student of a £3,000 grant from Rugby First and Rugby Julie Taylor, director for enterprise and hris Morgan, a 30-year-old Stourbridge treatment for leukaemia. Borough Council. entrepreneurship at Warwickshire College, CCollege Foundation Learning student, Lynn Glazzard, director at the Centre Dee said: “We’re extremely passionate and said: “This is a fantastic success story for Dee has been recognised for his classroom of Excellence for Foundation Learning at excited about this venture. and Rosie.” achievements by the Worshipful Company of Stourbridge, said: “This was a wonderful Environmental Cleaners. achievement for Chris, and a marvellous The Princess Royal presented the award opportunity for him and his family to attend Want your college or training provider — which forms part of the annual City & the awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace.” to appear on these pages? Guilds Prince Philip medal ceremony — to She added: “Chris’s conservation project Chris, from Halesowen, near Birmingham, allowed him to try new skills and we are all Send your stories with pictures to [email protected] for producing exceptional work on his thrilled at the recognition he has received for including names, ages and course of students where applicable horticulture course while undergoing his hard work.” @FEWeek Monday, July 1, 2013 FE Week 3

Campus Round-up sponsored by celebrating further education Leon’s going to be rocking all over the world A 34-year-old music FEATURED TOP OF THE FE POPS CAMPUS technician’s dreams have 1. Guild Me Up Buttercup — ROUND-UP come true as he joins the The [Education and Training] Foundations Status Quo line-up. Chris 2. YSFA — Village People Henwood reports 3. When Will I AoC You Again? — The Three [Foundation] Degrees tatus Quo, the legendary rockers who 4. Subcontractor Homesick Blues — Shave racked up 60 UK hits over nearly Bob Dylan half a century, have turned to FE to fi nd 5. I’m too FE — Ofsted Fred someone to bang their drums. City and Islington College music Russell (Athlete Jamiroquai), Howard Gray technician Leon Cave has been named as the (Apollo 440, The Manic Street Preachers), band’s new man with the sticks — or, as a John Fortis (Razorlight, Noisettes, Paulo band spokesperson said, “the new addition to Nutini), Cutfather & Joe (Jamelia, The Quo’s engine room”. Wanted), Lee Smith (The Cribs, Submotion The 34-year-old multi-instrumentalist, who Orchestra, Fat Boy Slim) and The Futz Butler began working at the college in 2005, plays (Audi, Coca Cola, Moonpig). guitar, bass and drums, and has previously Leon fi rst began drumming at 4, which performed with the Beautiful South and the was when his dad noticed that he had natural Francis Rossi band. talent and could learn fast. He has also played with Macara, Zen Now highly experienced, he plays more City and Islington College music technician Leon Cave is Status Quo’s new Baseballbat, Texas Chainsaw Orchestra, than 100 shows each year, including large drummer and inset: Status Quo, playing live in 2010. Pic: Andrew King Hudson Swann and Carnival Messiah. pop gigs, radio performances, corporate He said: “I have really persevered over the functions and open air festivals. He has worked there since, preparing more professional and their talents have years to make it as a musician. Despite my Leon arrived in London from his native students for rehearsals and big events. been honed so that they are ready to begin age I never gave up, never lost my passion, Cheshire in 2005 with £1,000 in his pocket Learners also shadow him to fi nd out about working in the music industry.” and always kept believing that I would be and took a number of temporary jobs while the technical side of music production and Leon debuted with Quo on May 25 in able to be in the position that I am now.” gigging as much as he could across the performance. Frankfurt, Germany, at the start of their Leon also has worked with producers who capital. He said: “It’s been rewarding working with European tour. have worked on records for Fat Boy Slim, After a year of temping he chanced upon such talented students for the past He replaces Matthew Letley, whose 13-year Manic Street Preachers and Jamiroquai. a music lecturer from City and Islington eight years. stint with the band ended with shows this They include Gregg Jackman (Seal, Prince), College who encouraged him to apply for a “By the time students fi nish their music year in Australia, New Zealand, Australia Bruce Wood (Nightmares on Wax), Charlie job at the college as a music technician. courses at the college, they are more mature, and Mexico.

BMET opens specialist academy Danielle gets ready to have a ball

keen sportswoman from a ACheshire college has been selected to play for England in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup next month. Danielle Bound, from Longford and a student at Warrington Collegiate, said she was “overwhelmed” with the news that she will play for her country at Headingley Stadium against stiff competition from Australia, France and three-time winners New Zealand. Birmingham Metropolitan College principal Dame Christine Braddock signs up to the city’s new new Professional Services “It’s a great honour,” said the Academy. Pic: Daniel Graves 19-year-old who has played rugby college in the Midlands is opening a professional services sector could lose out as seriously since she was 6. Apurpose-built specialist academy with a other sectors stepped up recruitment. “I’ve been with the England curriculum focused on law, fi nance, accounting, “We’ve seen in recent years that sectors — squad for over a year now, but this banking and insurance. engineering, creative, health and digital come is defi nitely the high point of my Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) immediately to mind — have strengthened international career.” has started recruiting for its Professional their response to recruitment challenges,” she Alison Gallacher, lecturer in Services Academy, with courses getting said. sport at Warrington Collegiate and underway in September. “At the same time, I thought many local Danielle’s personal tutor said: “I’m A number of city businesses have signed up youngsters were missing out on stimulating delighted with Danielle’s success. to offer internships, mentoring by senior staff, and well-paid jobs in professional services She is a really talented sportswoman workshop sessions, and ‘guru’ lectures. because they wrongly believed that it was a who has juggled playing rugby at an Principal Dame Christine Braddock said the sector that welcomed only graduates.” elite level with her studies.” Danielle Bound is heading to the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 4 FE Week Monday, July 1, 2013 www.feweek.co.uk

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Business Secretary Vince Cable with Michael Clough, 18 Ministerial visit for Warwickshire College Hopwood Hall students chose a heritage theme for their pop-up shop usiness Secretary Vince Cable dropped in festivals. opwood Hall College students in Abasi, 17, said: “It has been a fantastic Bon students at Warwickshire College to see “I told him how the PJEA course has really HRochdale demonstrated their flair experience, I didn’t know what business was how they are minding their own business. supported me, given me ideas and experience for retail by setting up a pop-up shop, and about before I joined. Dr Cable visited enterprise and and even helped me to change my business designing merchandise to celebrate the “The programme has taught me so much entrepreneurship students working towards a model to improve it.” town’s heritage. and I’ve really had a great time.” diploma at the college’s Peter Jones Enterprise Dr Cable also visiting the college’s Power The learners volunteered for a three- The students came up with the heritage Academy (PJEA) as well as meeting students Academy, which trains engineers in power day residential scheme, run by the college, theme and the idea of producing t-shirts, from construction, plumbing and carpentry. generation manufacturing. vInspired — a volunteering charity for tote bags, tea towels and posters. Student Phoebe Cowley, 18, from Rugby, “It is good to see a college giving people the young people — and the Retail Trust, to gain They then enlisted the help of local artists said: “Dr Cable asked about my business, which key skills and training to help build a balanced, hands-on retail experience. to help them with designs and to find their is called Glow All Out, providing products for sustainable economy,” said Mr Cable. Health and social care student Nahida premises.

Stepping out to boost hospice funds Proving that nothing can beat home cooking

Surrey catering student cooked A up a storm to be one of ten finalists for the 2013 Jamie Oliver Home Cooking Skills competition. Carshalton College level one hospitality services student Nelson Domebele,18, created ‘a meal for family and friends’, whipping up spaghetti bolognese with garlic bread followed by a chocolate dessert. Nelson said: “I chose catering after being inspired by my mum and grandmother — I just enjoy being in the kitchen, it feels like home. “Working in a kitchen means you have to be fired up and always focused.” The eight South Cheshire College staff who are planning a 13.1-mile walk later this month The finalists will have their dishes ollege staff members will be putting their the team, said: “We are all looking forward to judged by Jamie Oliver, with the Cbest foot forward to raise money for St taking part in the event that raises money for winner due to be announced today. Luke’s Cheshire Hospice, by taking part in a such an excellent local cause and is close to the The winner will receive £50-worth midnight walk. hearts of some of the ladies involved. of cookware, vouchers to dine at one Eight employees from South Cheshire “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed taking part in of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant and College’s exams, finance and administration previous events but I know the rest of the team will have their recipe posted on his teams will join hundreds of other fundraisers is looking forward to being part of the walk for blog. on the ladies-only 13.1-mile walk that follows a the first time.” Tutor Sandra Marshall said: route from Nantwich to Crewe and back again, This year’s midnight walk marks the 25th “Nelson is a passionate student who starting at midnight on June 29. Student data anniversary of care at St Luke’s Cheshire works hard... taking every task to Chef, Nelson Domebele officer Lindsay Dunnin, who is co-ordinating Hospice. heart to produce the best.” @FEWeek Monday, July 1, 2013 FE Week 5

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Crumbs! That’s how to do it

Would-be pin-ups Sam Folkes and Charlie Barber Carpenters do it by the book oung carpenters in Sussex have workshops and models for the project. Yposed for the illustrations in two new Level one student Sam said: “It’s quite textbooks. exciting to think we’re going to be in a Central Sussex College carpentry and textbook that will be seen by thousands of Pam White with Hero the Bear and Warrington Collegiate students joinery students Sam Folkes, 18, Charlie students up and down the country.” aising money for charity was a piece of Hero the Bear and former police officer Pam Barber, 17, and Shaun Scofield, 18, will Charlie said: “I was nervous at the start Rcake for public service students near White, who was caught up in the 1983 IRA feature in the City & Guilds textbooks of the day, but I got used to the cameras — I Manchester. bombing of Harrods, and who now works due to be published later this year, after can’t wait to get a copy of the book to see The Warrington Collegiate services with the charity. the college was approached to provide what the photos look like.” students raised more than £80 for the ‘Peace Pam said the charity was “delighted” by of Cake’ campaign for the Peace Centre, the students’ efforts. which works to support victims of terrorism She added: “As well as enjoying some really and their families. nice cakes they raised a fantastic amount of The students were thanked by mascot money.” Film gives an insider’s view of care sector

Lindsay Giess in the NAS film that encourages young people into the care sector Students will use the theatre’s font-of-house area for their performances he National Apprenticeship Service She said: “I knew for quite a while that I Dancers inspired by Shakespeare T(NAS) has launched a film to encourage wanted to work in this sector but I wasn’t more young people into apprenticeships in sure of the best way to go about it. ll the world’s a stage for Stratford- said: “It’s a unique and exciting the care sector. “Being an apprentice meant from the Aupon-Avon college dance students who opportunity for the students to explore The film features four current and former outset I was doing exactly what I wanted to will dance outside the Royal Shakespeare and perform in such a historic and world- apprentices working in different roles across do – [it] is one of the best decisions I ever Company (RSC) as pre-show entertainment. famous venue. the sector discussing how an apprenticeship made.” The BTec level three dance students have “We are lucky to have this opportunity has benefited them. Care employers are being encouraged to devised a site-specific performance that is and we would like to thank the RSC.” Lindsay Giess, 32, who features in the film, promote the film across the sector and to inspired by Shakespeare’s sonnets and uses The dancers will be entertaining theatre- completed an advanced apprenticeship in young people, and it will also be used by NAS the floors, pillars, staircases and walls of goers before Thursday and Friday’s health and social care and is now a senior as a resource for schools and careers events. the theatre’s front-of-house areas. productions of A Mad World My Masters, carer at a residential home. To see the film, visit apprentice.tv College dance lecturer Laura Dredger As You Like It and Hamlet. 6 FE Week Monday, July 1, 2013 www.feweek.co.uk

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The right ingredients for a job

Nelson and Colne College student Jonathan Nadin, who is looking forward to starting work at Rudding Park From left: Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School pupils James Morgan-Wynne, Ollie Torjussen and Alfie Johnson, all nine, at the tag rugby festival catering and hospitality student has “I am really looking forward to starting,” A proved that he can stand the heat in the said Jonathan. “I’d like thank all the tutors Tag rugby day showcases sport kitchen by landing his dream job at one of for pushing me in the right direction and ports students in Cheshire helped Graham Coffey, head of sport at the college, the UK’s top hotels. particularly Nick Hatch for taking the Sprimary school children from 10 schools said: “This was a great event for our students Nelson and Colne College student time to help me get through the level three tackle rugby at a tag rugby festival. to get involved with.” Jonathan Nadin, 19, will join the kitchen course.” Learners at South Cheshire College The event was organised by Crewe and at Rudding Park in Harrogate, which was Jonathan was given an interview for worked with professional rugby coaches Nantwich School Sports Partnership voted best hotel in the UK at the TripAdvisor the job when he took his CV with him on a while helping to run and officiate at the day (CNSSP), the Rugby Football Union and Traveller’s Choice Awards 2013. college tour of the restaurant. designed to introduce children to the sport. Crewe and Nantwich RUFC. Hold the front page in Hertfordshire

From left: Anna Murphy, Arit Anderson, and Sarah Jarman Chelsea medal for Capel Manor

Students who took over the Comet newspaper, with their front page alent bloomed for a Middlesex college at together and we were all pleased at the welve students from North Hertfordshire said: “It’s amazing what we’ve done in just Tthis year’s Chelsea Flower Show. overall result.” TCollege took over their local newspaper, one week. We had our occasional fights and The Capel Manor exhibit, designed by Level two garden design students Arit The Comet, and its website for a week. we handled it like adults, which I really lecturers and put together by students, Anderson, 44, Sarah Jarman, and Anna They took over roles in journalism, loved.” celebrated the annual show’s centenary by Murphy, both 42, won first prize for their photography, design, digital and social Melissa’s hard work has earned her an telling the story of the development of the display in the fresh talent competition. media, as part of ‘The Big Student Takeover’. internship at the paper. college and its contribution to horticultural They were challenged to use flowers to They won the chance to get involved by “I’ve wanted to be a journalist since I education. It earned a silver medal. decorate a sculpture that acts as a landmark designing digital adverts for the college’s was little, I would write crazy stories and Senior gardener Julie Phipps said: to help visitors navigate the show, and open day. show my mum and she always said I’d be “The exhibit... was at times challenging created a design that highlighted the plight Melissa Agard, 17, editor for the week, successful. Now I believe her,” she said. and tiring, but the team worked very well of native birds. @FEWeek Monday, July 1, 2013 FE Week 7

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An ace for Birmingham’s bull

From left: Leigh-Anne Rogers, fashion tutors Jessica Lench and Eileen Simons, Natalie Segelov and Minna Watson

oung designers from Birmingham said: “The project has been a tremendous Jack Ashworth has been signed to Rugby Super League outfit St Helen’s Ygave the city centre’s iconic bull statue challenge for our students and is a great a tennis makeover in time for the Aegon achievement, broadening and diversifying Classic women’s tennis tournament due to be their skills and knowledge of the eclectic Sports student in a league of his own held in the city just before Wimbledon. nature of the industry; one day a catwalk and Rochdale sports student is in rugby knew it would be worth it in the end. South and City College Birmingham HND the next day a bull.” Aheaven after signing a professional “Now that I have earned my first pro Graham Coffey, head of sport at the college, fashion students Leigh-Anne Rogers, 25, All the fabric for the project was sourced contract with St Helen’s Rugby League contract, my next goal is to get a super league said: “This was a great event for our students Natalie Segelov, 18, and Minna Watson, 22, from Birmingham’s Rag Market. Football Club — nicknamed the Saints. squad number with the first team.” to get involved with.” spent three weeks creating an outfit of t-shirt, Tim Walley, general manager at the Jack Ashworth, 17, is in his second year of Jack’s college tutor, Matt Calland, The event was organised by Crewe and shorts, sweatband and tennis racket. Bullring shopping centre, said: “I’ve no doubt a BTec diploma in sport, at Hopwood Hall’s recommended him to the Saints’ development Nantwich School Sports Partnership Eileen Simons, assistant director of that this new outfit is sure to be a hit with our rugby academy, which allows him to split his staff. (CNSSP), the Rugby Football Union and fashion at South & City College Birmingham, customers.” time between training and studying. He said: “If Jack keeps up the hard work I Crewe and Nantwich RUFC. Jack said: “I have really enjoyed my time at think he could develop into a full-time Super Hitting the high notes in Wiltshire Hopwood Hall … It has been hard work but I League player.”

From left: boxing coach Ian Bailey, students Shahid Hussain, Muzammil Adam, both 16, Karol Zielinski, 19, and Ihsan Kahn, From left: Anna Murphy, Arit Anderson, and Sarah Jarman Wiltshire College lecturer Patrick Williams (bottom right corner) in the video with the other members of the Cantores 16, with boxing legend Barry McGuigan at the new £5m Sports Centre at East Berkshire College Chelsea medal for Capel Manor Connexi online choir tudents from the South West helped their connecting people across the world through Boxing champ steps into the ring together and we were all pleased at the Slecturer to strike a chord in an innovative music and has expanded our knowledge and ormer world champion boxer Barry more young people in this area to get involved overall result.” musical video project. skills.” FMcGuigan has opened a new £5m college in sports like boxing.” Level two garden design students Arit Wiltshire College lecturer Patrick Williams The choir was formed by Eric Whitacre, sports centre in Berkshire. Visitors to the opening had the chance Anderson, 44, Sarah Jarman, and Anna was one of 20 people from around the world a Grammy-winning composer, to sing live The boxing legend joined East Berkshire to watch and to take part in a variety of Murphy, both 42, won first prize for their to sing in a virtual choir via Skype. via Skype with an on-stage choir at the College principal Katie Webb and chair activities that showcased the centre’s display in the fresh talent competition. Their performance of Eric Whitacre’s Seal Technology, Education and Design (TED) of governors Tony Dixon at the opening facilities, including five-a-side football, a They were challenged to use flowers to Lullaby was produced and edited by creative conference in March. ceremony, and later made time to sign street-dance class and a series of boxing decorate a sculpture that acts as a landmark digital media students Shannon Mayo, Matt The choir member were inspired to form autographs, answer questions and give advice demonstrations. to help visitors navigate the show, and Gray, Henry Ahtom and Charlotte Hide, all their own group, Cantores Connexi. to young boxers. Sports students on the college’s coaching created a design that highlighted the plight aged 20. Patrick said: “The whole experience has He said: “The college is doing some great course also ran a football skills session for of native birds. Charlotte said: “It has been so interesting been wonderful.” work here and the new facilities will enable schoolchildren. L ONGMAN H EIN E MANN

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