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Keep up to date with all the latest news from Derwen College. Find out what is happening across our sites in Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford in Shropshire.

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Posted: 21st January 2022

Making a difference across the globe

Derwen College is excited to be sharing our expertise in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector with educators in the Middle East. We…

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Posted: 19th January 2022

Derwen College welcomes visit from actor Sam

Students and staff were thrilled, and a little bit star struck, to receive a visit from actor Sam Retford, who left behind the cobbles of…

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Posted: 12th January 2022

‘Leaf It To Us’ – an update on Derwen’s Horticulture project

Our ‘Leaf It To Us’ horticulture team have been out in all weathers transforming the Derwen’s Waterside Garden. Students from Derwen College Walford have horticulture…

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Posted: 14th December 2021

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award coin for Steve

Sports and Leisure Coordinator Steve Evans has been honoured by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards for his dedication to supporting students to achieve these incredible awards.…

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Posted: 13th December 2021

World Skills medals for Derwen

We are thrilled to announce that Derwen College students were winners in the recent WorldSkills UK virtual competitions. The team from Derwen College Ludlow: Jeffrey…

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Posted: 9th December 2021

Thanks to kind, enterprising student, Mark

Derwen College student Mark Williams raised the splendid sum of £180 for Derwen College Charity by selling his own hand-made Christmas gifts and ornaments, at…

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Posted: 9th December 2021

GOLD teaching award for Steve

We are incredibly proud that Sports & Leisure Coordinator, Steve Evans, has been named as one of the nation’s most inspirational teachers at a prestigious…

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Posted: 23rd November 2021

Derwen Dance Crew competition success

Our very own Derwen street dance team (DDC) have returned from a dance competition triumphant, with trophies galore. Performing Arts students from Derwen Dance Crew…

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Posted: 19th November 2021

World Skills finalists

Derwen College students impressed judges, when they showcased work skills and reached the national finals of WorldSkillsUK. Four students from Hospitality & Food demonstrated their…

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Posted: 14th October 2021

Design of the times

Derwen is working with branding specialists Design by COUNTRY. Together we are creating a brighter, more engaging online and on-campus presence. The aim of the…

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Posted: 4th October 2021

New site in Ludlow

Derwen is excited to announce that we’re opening a new site, at Ludlow’s Eco Business Park. Here, day students will learn work and independent living…

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Posted: 4th October 2021

Derwen launches new Nurture programme 

Derwen is delighted to have opened a purpose-designed Nurture Centre. This offers specialist equipment and facilities for students on our newly launched Nurture Programme. We…

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