Posted: 15th September 2026
H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh visits Derwen College
Gobowen campus buzzed with excitement as His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited Derwen College on Tuesday 18 March 2025. During his visit, His..Read More
Posted: 20th August 2026
Acting Chair of Governors / Trustees: Fitzherbert Jacson and Alymer Lewis
Fitzherbert Jacson, and Alymer Lewis, were ‘in the Chair’ at the Board of Governors / Trustees from 1943 until 1949. Although not officially elected to..Read More
Posted: 14th August 2026
Chair of Governors / Trustees: Mr Jamie Ward
Current Chair of Governors – Jamie Ward Following Mrs K Kimber’s’ retirement as Chair, Derwen College’s current Chair of Governors / Trustees, Mr Jamie Ward,..Read More
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 her..Read More
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
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
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
Posted: 4th October 2022
Pearson Teaching Awards 2021
Sports & Leisure Coordinator, Steve Evans, was named as one of the nation’s most inspirational teachers. Selected from thousands of nominations, Steve won a Gold..Read More
Posted: 4th October 2022
NASEN Award – Best aged 16-25 provision in the UK
Derwen College won the 2021 nasen award for ’16-25 Provision’. Nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) recognised the College’s efforts during Covid19. The judges were..Read More
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
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 was one..Read More
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