Keep up to date with all the latest news from Derwen College. Find out what is happening at our sites in Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford in Shropshire.
Posted: 19th January 2023
This week, we were honoured to welcome back a former student and client who has gone on to become a speaker and ambassador for people…
Posted: 12th January 2023
A fishy visitor arrived at college before Christmas to raise awareness of plastics entering our environment, especially our oceans. ‘Crispin’ the Clown Fish was delivered…
Posted: 10th January 2023
We are delighted to be welcoming back a former student who is a speaker and ambassador for people with learning difficulties, as well as a…
Posted: 6th January 2023
Staff and former students are among the many people paying tribute to pioneering Paralympic coach Anthony Hughes MBE who died suddenly on 30 December. Anthony…
Posted: 20th December 2022
We have planted a tree at College as a lasting legacy to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. Students taking part in our Duke of Edinburgh’s…
Derwen College has received Silver Makaton status. We are the first specialist college to be given this recognition, which means we are officially part of…
Posted: 6th December 2022
Our talented Derwen Dance Crew (DDC) are dancing for joy after winning trophies and medals galore at a street dance competition. DDC took part in…
Could your motor business support a student towards future employment? A car fanatic student who attends our Telford campus is asking businesses in the area…
Posted: 5th December 2022
Derwen College’s Walford students have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their work and contribution to the community. Horticulture students and staff have been…
Posted: 23rd November 2022
Performing Arts students were treated to an acting masterclass by television actor Martin Portlock. Actor Martin, from Oswestry, visited Derwen this week, to inspire students…
Posted: 22nd November 2022
Amy Jude, a remarkable Derwen graduate who inspired and led her peers, and spoke out for people with disabilities, has been named as Adult Student…
Posted: 8th November 2022
Derwen College is incredibly proud to have received world-wide autism accreditation which demonstrates our commitment to supporting autistic students. We were presented with the official…
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