Eluned Watson, Author at Derwen College

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Posted: 21st May 2026

Derwen College hosts Natspec Parliament

Derwen College welcomed students from specialist colleges across the UK as one of the host venues for Natspec Parliament, which gives young people with SEND…

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Posted: 20th May 2026

Student Mia thanks ‘Employer of the Month’ Pyjama Drama

A huge thank you to Pyjama Drama. We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on Jane Liddiatt of Pyjama Drama, Shrewsbury, Oswestry and North Shropshire, as…

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Posted: 13th May 2026

Melody and movement with international musicians

Performing Arts students danced, signed, cheered and even tried their hand at conducting when international musicians from the Whittington Music Festival visited campus. The group…

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Posted: 13th May 2026

College award supports Student Council’s international project

An innovative student-led international project at Derwen College has received £1,500 from the Association of Colleges (AoC) Charitable Trust Lead the Change fund. The funding…

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Posted: 13th May 2026

Ofsted praise Derwen College’s culture of inclusion

We are delighted to share our recently published Ofsted report which highlights our culture of inclusion and success in helping learners with SEND grow in…

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Posted: 5th May 2026

Wallace & Gromit in concert: students attend premiere

Final year students enjoyed a special trip to Aardman in Concert, a live film-and-orchestra celebration featuring much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit. The tickets were…

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Posted: 28th April 2026

Huge congratulations to Marathon men Connor and Dan

A huge well done to Dan and Connor – our first London Marathon charity runners! Congratulations to Dan Jones and Connor Barker, who took on…

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Posted: 20th April 2026

Record numbers at 10km Challenge

A record 220 walkers and runners took part in the Derwen College 10km Challenge on Saturday 18 April, raising funds for Derwen Charity. Students, staff,…

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Posted: 10th April 2026

The Vintage Advantage celebrates fifth birthday

We are celebrating the fifth anniversary of our, The Vintage Advantage, marking five years of providing meaningful, customer-facing retail experience for student and supported interns…

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Posted: 7th April 2026

Derwen College staff walk on fire to raise over £800

Five of our brave colleagues faced the heat at Whittington Castle, walking barefoot across hot embers to raise more than £800 for Derwen Charity. Justine…

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Posted: 27th March 2026

Derwen College wins national award for inclusive shopping project

A student‑led project at Derwen College has won a national award after learners worked with staff and a local supermarket to improve accessibility to help…

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Posted: 26th March 2026

Derwen College celebrates National Supported Internship Day

We are proud to celebrate National Supported Internship Day on 27 March, highlighting the life‑changing impact of supported internships for young people with special educational…