StudentSpotlight We’rethrilledtosharethatour HairdressingApprentice,Melody, achievedaDistinctioninher End-PointAssessmentlastweek!
“Melodyisawonderful exampleofwhatcanbe achievedwhenpassionand determinationcome together.Alongherjourney, shehasovercomesome significantchallenges, makingthisachievement evenmoreremarkable.Her resilience,commitment,and genuinepassionforthe hairdressingindustryhas trulyshonethroughand playedakeyroleinher success.
Weareincrediblyproudof Melodyandeverythingshe hasaccomplished.The hairdressingindustryisvery fortunatetohavesomeone withherenthusiasmand driveenteringthefield”
ClaireMoriarty, ApprenticeshipHairTrainer
BucksSkillsShow2026 BucksCollegeGroupwasdelightedtoexhibitattheBucksSkillsShow thisMarch,bringingavibrantmixofinteractiveactivitiesandcourse showcasestotheevent Studentsgothandsonwitheverythingfrom ourbricklayingsimulationusingsoftbricksandshavingfoam,toSFX makeupdemos,HealthTechequipment,VRheadsets,andevenour everpopularrobotdog OurFPFpartnershipaddedtotheexcitement byhostingalivelyfootballcompetitionthatdrewplentyofenthusiastic participants.
Ourstudentambassadorswerefantasticthroughout,confidently sharingtheirskillsandchattingwithlearnersfromawiderangeof schoolsaboutallthingscollegelife.Itwasabrilliantopportunityto inspirefuturetalentandwewerethrilledtoroundoffthedayby winningtheawardformostcreativestandattheevent!
KeyDates GCSEEnglish Thursday21 May& st Friday5 June th
InsetDay Monday13 April th
TermStarts
Tuesday14 April th
GCSEMaths Thursday14 May& Wednesday3 June th rd
ThisTerminPictures FashionstudentsenjoyedaParistripfilledwith Chanelhistory,museumresearch,perfume making,andafinalstopatGaleriesLafayette.
WeproudlyhostedtheMEIMathsChallenge,where ourstudentsexcelled,winningtopplacesand advancingtotheNationalFinals.
WeproudlysupportedtheChilternNeuroCentre PopUpArtExhibition,raising£1,34650through stunningstudentandstaffartwork
Ahugewelldonetoallstudentswhotookpartin theMarchmockexams yourhardworkreally showed!MockresultswillbereleasedinApril.
AswemovetowardthesummerGCSEs,wehavea numberofrevisionsessionsrunningovertheEaster break.Weencourageallstudentstomakethe mostoftheseopportunitiesasweenterthefinal stageofpreparation.
Business&Digitalstudentsranasuccessful fundraiserforTiggywinkles,showcasingteamwork, communication&impressiveemployabilityskills
GCSEReminders AmershamSessions:
English:1st&8thApril,10am–2pm Maths:9th&10thApril,10am–2pm.
WycombeSessions:
English:30th&31stMarchand8th&9thApril, 10am–2pm Maths:1st&8thApril,10am–2pm.
Lookingaheadtothesummerexamperiod,the EnglishGCSEwilltakeplaceon21stMay&5thJune, andtheMathsGCSEonthe14thMay&3rdJune.
AlumniSuccess SENDSpotlight Weareproudtocelebratethe achievementsofouralumnus, RobertoBerardi.Robertostudied ESOLSkillsforLifeatourAylesbury Campusbeforeprogressingto completeaBachelorofArtsanda Master’sdegreeattheUniversityof Nottingham Heisnowembarking onhisnextexcitingchapterashe beginsaMasterofTeachingin Australia Aninspiringand outstandingachievement!
WeaskedRobertowhatadvice hewouldgivetocurrent students:
“Don'tgiveuponlearningstructureyourstudiesandenjoy theride”
Didyoustudyheretoo?
We’dlovetohearyour journey!ScantheQR codetoshareyour storywithus
It’sbeenabrillianttermforour WycombeInclusivePracticelearners, filledwithlotsoftrips-fromexploring WycombeLibrarytoshoppingtogether inthecommunity Learnershavebeen developingpracticallifeskillswhile havingplentyoffunalongtheway! Theirenthusiasmandteamworkhas shonethroughouttheterm It’s wonderfultoseeourlearnersgrowing moreindependentandconfident
ApprenticeoftheTerm WelldonetoChrisImpeywhois currentlycompletinghisCity&Guilds Level2CarpentryApprenticeship!
Chrishasdemonstrated100% attendance,reflectinghisexceptional reliabilityanddedication He approacheshisstudieswitha professionalattitude,consistently settingapositiveexampleforthose aroundhim
“Chrisisprogressingextremelywellacrossallaspectsofhis apprenticeship.HeisdemonstratingthefullrangeofKnowledge, SkillsandBehaviours(KSBs)inhiswork,applyingthemconfidently bothintheworkshopandon-site.Hisworkmanship,attentionto detail,andwillingnesstolearnshowastrongcommitmentto developingasaskilledcarpentryprofessional.
Heisasupportiveandcollaborativememberofhiscohort, regularlyhelpingfellowapprenticesandcontributingtoapositive learningenvironment.Alongsidehisapprenticeshipachievements, ChriswasrecentlyaskedtobecomeaMentalHealthChampionfor theCollege.HehasacceptedthisrolewithfullsupportfromhisNHS Trustemployer.
Chrisisapleasuretosupportandassess,hisprofessionalism, commitment,andpositiveinfluenceonothersmakeshimahighly deservingcandidateforApprenticeoftheMonth.”
-StevenHyde,CarpentryAssessor
CareersEducationatCollege-DropinClinics AtBuckinghamshireCollegeGroup,wearecommittedto helpingeverystudentfeelconfidentandinformedabout theirfuture.Oneofthemostvaluablewayswe’vebeen supportingthisisthroughourlunchtimecareersdropin clinics Thesesessionshavequicklybecomeakeypartof ourcareersoffer,providingstudentswithaneasyand informalwaytoaskquickquestions,exploretheirfuture options,andunderstandthewiderangeofguidance availabletothem
Studentshavebeenusingthedropinstogetadviceon everythingfromcoursechoicesandapprenticeshipstoCV tipsandfuturecareerpathways Therelaxedsetupinthe canteenmakesitsimpleforstudentstopopoverduring lunch,gettheinformationtheyneed,andbesignpostedto furthersupportwherehelpful Manystudentswhoattend alsogoontobookpersonalisedcareersappointments, showingtheimpactthesesessionsarehavinginhelping themthinkahead
Theseclinicscomplementourwiderprogramme which includesupcomingevents,WorkAbilityWorkshops,and sessionsledbyexternalproviders ensuringstudentshave theknowledgeandconfidencetomakewellinformed decisionsabouttheirnextsteps.However,thelunchtime clinicsremainoneoftheeasiestandmostaccessible waysforstudentstogetstarted.
Weencourageallstudentstomakethemostofthesedropins,whethertheyhaveaspecificquestionor simplywanttobeginexploringtheirfutureoptions Tofindoutmore,pleasecontactourstudentservices team:studentservices@buckscollegegroup.ac.uk.
IftaratBuckinghamshireCollegeGroup AylesburyCampusrecentlywelcomedstaffandstudents foraspecialIftarmeal Itwasawonderfulopportunityfor ourcommunitytocometogether,sharefood,andreflect duringRamadan Theeveningbroughtarealsenseofunity andpeace,offeringamomenttopause,connect,and appreciatethespiritoftogethernessthatRamadaninspires
Wearegratefultoeveryonewhojoinedusandhelped createsuchawarm,welcomingatmosphere Asthemonth comestoaclose,wehopeeveryonewhocelebrated enjoyedajoyfulandblessedEid!
UpcomingEvents... GuestSpeaker:VolkswagenCommercialVehiclesUK
WeareexcitedtoannouncethatJamieDixonfromVolkswagenCommercialVehiclesUKwillbe visitingourBusinessStudiesstudentson26thMarchforacareerssession Thissessionisalsoopento anystudentwhoisavailableandwantstoattend
Duringhisvisit,Jamiewillprovidestudentswithvaluableinsightsintoearlycareerspathwaysat Volkswagen,including:
Apprenticeshipopportunities
Undergraduateandpostgraduateroutes
Whattoexpectatassessmentcentres
Interviewtechniquesandprofessionalpreparation
Thissessionwillofferstudentstheopportunitytoheardirectlyfromamajorlocalemployerabout whattheindustrylooksforinfuturetalent It’sanexcellentchanceforlearnerstogainpractical advice,askquestions,andgainabetterunderstandoftheskillsandqualitiesneededtostandoutina competitiverecruitmentenvironment.
GamingStudentssetforaGameDesignTasterLecture OnWednesday29thApril,ourgamingstudentswillhaveanexcitingopportunitytoexperiencewhat studyingGameDesignatuniversityisreallylike WeareexcitedthatStaffordshireUniversityarejoining ustodeliverasamplelectureandhandsonworkshop Duringthesession,studentswill:
Gaininsightintouniversitylevelteachingandexpectations
Explorekeyprinciplesofgamedesignanddevelopment
Takepartinpracticalactivitiesthatmirrorrealdegreelevelcoursework
Askquestionsaboutpathwaysintothegamingindustry,universitylife,andcareerprospects
Thistastereventisdesignedtohelpstudentsmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheirfutureandconsider whetherhighereducationingaming,design,ordigitaltechnologiesistherightrouteforthem
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Sharewithfriendsandfamily! Do you know anyone who wants to learn more about their career options, get a new job, or change careers completely? Spread the word about the Bucks Skills Show evening event this Wednesday. Open to people of all ages to come and meet with 100+ employers.
Anyone can book a free ticket here
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AbigwelcometothenewestBucksSkillsHubsponsors Weare delighted to welcome OCUGroup, in collaboration with SSE, and Fairhive Homes as official sponsors of the Bucks Skills Hub. They are shaping the future of Buckinghamshire and providing work and training opportunities for local young people
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A great resource to share with parents and carers, this free guide offers straightforward guidance on post-16 and post-18 pathways, alongside tips and support for teenage health and wellbeing.
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Buildyourpathtoagreatcareer The Construction industry in Buckinghamshire offers lots of great career paths, with plenty of big local employers getting involved with Bucks Skills Hub to create opportunities for young people.
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Getan overview of the job pathways, training options, and qualifications needed to move into these fun and fulfilling industries.
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ThamesValleyPolice recruitmentevents High Wycombe-based Monodraught are offering a fully-funded degree apprenticeship with a starting salary of £18,000 per year, meaning you can kickstart your career by combining real engineering work with university study.
Whether you aspire to become a police officer or are interested in other roles within the force, check out some upcoming recruitment events that provide a detailed look at what a career working for Thames Valley Police offers.
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