work experience Archives - Derwen College

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Posted: 22nd April 2025

Woodland Park Lodges offer skills for life

Students Brodie and Tom are gaining valuable work and independence skills, thanks to a fantastic partnership with Woodland Park Lodges. We are proud to have…

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Posted: 7th March 2025

Preparing for the future with Careers Week conference

As part of National Careers Week, students took part in our My Next Steps Conference, a two-day event designed to equip them with essential skills…

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Posted: 11th January 2024

Dedicated Oliver inspires £5,000 Derwen Charity donation

Our Walford team are celebrating after receiving a large donation to help students in their training for work. Emstrey Crematorium, in Shrewsbury, has made a…

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Posted: 30th November 2023

Sparkling success for Derwen Charity Christmas Fayre

Our Christmas Fayre welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend, to see Santa, shop at more than 30 craft and food stalls, and absorb the…

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Posted: 9th September 2021

Work placements can change lives

Derwen is urging more Shropshire businesses to support us to transform our students’ future employment prospects by offering just an hour or two for a…

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Posted: 2nd June 2021

Derwen College wins Tes FE Award 2021

Everyone at Derwen College is over the moon to have scooped a teaching award that is the further education equivalent of the Oscars. We have…

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Posted: 3rd February 2021

Derwen College – leading the way in career development

Derwen College is a finalist in the UK Career Development Awards. The College was shortlisted in the Careers Programme in a Special School/College category. Being shortlisted…

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Posted: 6th November 2020

Gold standard for Derwen College

Derwen College has been awarded a top Gold standard award in recognition of its work experience opportunities and work programmes for students. The specialist further…