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Posted: 4th March 2025

The Duchess of Kent becomes Derwen College’s Patron

In 1942, Marina, Duchess of Kent becomes Derwen College’s Patron. The Duchess first visits Derwen College on 20 September 1943. Following the death of the..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

SEND Awards 2022

Derwen College was thrilled to have won two awards in the 2022 SEND awards The awards were for the ‘Support into Employment’ and ‘Inclusion in..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

Aico Awards 2022 – College Initiative of the Year

Derwen College win College Initiative of the Year award. The Aico|HomeLINK Community award focused on The Vintage Advantage Charity Shop that provides valuable work experience..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

UK Career Development Awards 2021

Derwen College won a UK Career Development Award in the Careers Programme in a Special School/College category. The College is delighted to be recognised for..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

Pearson Teaching Awards 2021

Sports & Leisure Coordinator, Steve Evans, named as one of the nation’s most inspirational teachers. Selected from thousands of nominations, Steve won a Gold Award..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

NASEN Award – Best aged 16-25 provision in the UK

Derwen College won the nasen award for ’16-25 Provision’. Nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) recognised the College’s efforts during Covid19. The judges were impressed..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

College wins Natspec Award 2022 – Pathways into Employment

The College were thrilled to win the 2022 ‘Pathways into Employment’ Natspec award. Creating meaningful work experience and forging and maintaining relationships is vitally important to us..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

College wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Derwen is honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. This is a top business award endorsed by Her Majesty the Queen. Derwen College is one..Read More

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Posted: 4th October 2022

TES FE Specialist Provider of the Year 2021

In June 2021 Derwen College received the Tes FE Award for Specialist Provider of the Year in the top awards which recognise those that work..Read More

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Posted: 19th January 2021

Derwen College Telford opens

Derwen College Telford opened in September 2020. Telford was the third of our satellite sites to open in Shropshire. Students at our Telford campus are..Read More

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Posted: 19th January 2021

Chair of Governors / Trustees: Mrs Kathleen Kimber

Following Miss Irene Gull’s retirement, Derwen College’s current Chair of Governors / Trustees, Mrs Kathleen Kimber, was appointed in 2012.

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Posted: 19th January 2021

Chair of Governors / Trustees: Miss Irene Gull

Following Mr Eric Adams’ retirement, Miss Irene Gull served as Chair of Governors / Trustees from 2005-2012.

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