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�鶹��ýӳ�� Celebrates Success at 2026 Graduation and Annual Awards

July 29, 2026

It was a proud and memorable week across �鶹��ýӳ�� as learners, citizens, customers, families,...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Learners Shine at AoC PAN Disability Football Festival

July 9, 2026

On Thursday 11 June, ten �鶹��ýӳ�� learners proudly represented the college at the AoC National...

Dominic, a Media, Performance and Art student, uses an iPad with the Grid for iPad communication app during a learning session to support his communication and build independence.

Dominic’s Communication Journey through AAC

July 7, 2026

Dominic is building confidence and independence through AAC, using Grid for iPad to communicate, make...

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Summer Activity Days at Kingsway Hub!

June 19, 2026

Throughout June, July and August, �鶹��ýӳ�� Day Services are delivering activity days from our Kingsway...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� CEO Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

June 13, 2026

�鶹��ýӳ�� Chief Executive Officer Dr Mark Dale has been awarded an MBE in the...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� College Receives Generous Donation of 100 Laptops from Capita

June 10, 2026

Capita’s donation of 100 laptops will support learning and digital inclusion at �鶹��ýӳ�� College.

E-Sports: �鶹��ýӳ�� Collaborates with SENSE College

June 8, 2026

On Friday 24th April 2026, a group of learners from the �鶹��ýӳ�� Forest Road West...

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Celebrating Volunteers’ Week at �鶹��ýӳ��

June 5, 2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week and we want to say a huge thank you to all of...

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We Hosted the Fifth Annual �鶹��ýӳ�� Games for SEND Colleges

May 27, 2026

Students and staff came together to welcome SEND colleges from across the region for a...

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Learners Experience Interactive Robotics with Temi

May 13, 2026

Learners explored assistive technology this term during an interactive session with Temi, a robot designed...

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Natspec Award won for Donkey Assisted Therapy Programme

April 1, 2026

We are proud to have been recognised nationally with a 2026 Natspec Award for our...

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Celebrating Success at the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards 2026

March 26, 2026

We were proud to attend and host this year’s Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards 2026,...

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Celebrating Quality, Partnership and Pride at �鶹��ýӳ�� Freedom

March 10, 2026

Everyone at �鶹��ýӳ�� Freedom is celebrating a fantastic set of results following several recent external...

Amy Mayo – Published Author & Theatre Influencer

March 3, 2026

On Monday 2nd February there was a showing at the Leicester Curve of ‘Airship’- a...

Two people dressed in medieval-style costumes stand in front of a brick wall, holding longbows and raising their arms in celebration. A green plaque behind them reads that the area is part of historic Sherwood Forest. One person holds a scroll, and a quiver of arrows is visible on the other’s belt.

We celebrated Sherwood Forest Day with historic plaque unveiling

February 27, 2026

We joined in the celebration of Sherwood Forest Day on 20th February, recognising the forest’s...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� welcomes the Minster to Disability Employment Conference

February 24, 2026

�鶹��ýӳ�� hosted an Employability Conference focused on inclusive employment, showcasing the success of �鶹��ýӳ��...

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

February 17, 2026

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to an end, we would like to say a huge...

Regional Competitive Sport is back at the College!

February 6, 2026

On Thursday 5th February, �鶹��ýӳ�� College were the proud hosts of the Nottinghamshire regional Table Cricket...

2024–25 Impact Report: A year of growth and positive impact at �鶹��ýӳ��

January 20, 2026

�鶹��ýӳ�� has published its 2024–25 Impact Report, highlighting a year of expansion, strong learner outcomes...

A group of men and women with a wheelchair user at the front, looking at the camera and smiling at the launch of the Pines residential building.

Pines Residential Accommodation Is Officially Open

December 9, 2025

We are delighted to announce that the official opening of our brand-new residential provision at...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Day Services Rated ‘Good’ Across All Areas in Council Quality Audit

October 14, 2025

�鶹��ýӳ�� Day Services is delighted to announce that it has been rated ‘Good’ across all...

Specialist College Described as ‘Life-changing’

September 30, 2025

�鶹��ýӳ�� College has achieved a national charity award in recognition of its work to improve...

Nottinghamshire Hospice and �鶹��ýӳ�� College announce exciting new partnership

September 23, 2025

Nottinghamshire Hospice and �鶹��ýӳ�� College are delighted to announce a new partnership that will see...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Pathways Secures 83 Job Starts This Year

July 1, 2025

We’re proud to share that �鶹��ýӳ�� Pathways has helped 83 local people to secure a...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Launches Private Autism & ADHD Assessment Service

June 5, 2025

Understanding whether you or your child have autism or ADHD can be a journey filled...

Another Award Win for �鶹��ýӳ�� Pathways

January 3, 2025

We’re proud to announce that �鶹��ýӳ�� Pathways were crowned winners of the Mansfield Business in...

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Maggie Waring Recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours

December 30, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Maggie Waring has been awarded the British Empire Medal...

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Huge Congratulations to Winners John & Jackie!

November 14, 2024

We are extremely proud to share that John Sturman and Jackie Gill, Care Support Workers...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Pathways Expands into Kirkby

October 25, 2024

We're excited to announce that �鶹��ýӳ�� Pathways has opened a new hub in Kirkby Library.

�鶹��ýӳ�� Congratulates Governor on MBE Honour

July 16, 2024

�鶹��ýӳ�� are delighted for June Murray, member of their Governing Body, on her MBE...

�鶹��ýӳ�� learners and Principal Mark Dale receive a new minibus from Lord's Taverners

New Accessible Minibus for Young People at �鶹��ýӳ��

June 12, 2024

Young people with disabilities at �鶹��ýӳ��, have been handed a transport lifeline following the...

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Alex & David’s Supported Internship Journey

March 28, 2024

Learners Alex and David first started their Supported Internship journey with a mock interview with...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� and Care After Combat Deliver High Profile Employability Conference

March 9, 2024

�鶹��ýӳ�� was delighted to partner with Care After Combat in March to deliver an Employability...

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Amazon continue to bring joy to �鶹��ýӳ��

January 18, 2024

Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has once again demonstrated unwavering commitment and generosity by extending...

National Recognition in the Disability Power 100

November 13, 2023

�鶹��ýӳ�� is proud to have been named among the final 100 as one of four...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Supports HAF Programme

November 10, 2023

�鶹��ýӳ�� is proud to support the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) which supports the...

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From �鶹��ýӳ�� Learner to Published Author

November 10, 2023

We're very proud of �鶹��ýӳ�� ex-learner Willow who has written and published two books for...

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We have a World Champion in our midst!

November 10, 2023

Learner David Stroughton has had an incredible journey to success having started powerlifting just a...

Make a Difference – Support �鶹��ýӳ�� with your Vote

October 11, 2023

�鶹��ýӳ�� is one of the featured charities competing in an online poll in the...

Charity Support from Mansfield Café Bar

August 7, 2023

Café Bar, CAPO Lounge in Mansfield’s town centre, have been supporting �鶹��ýӳ�� over the...

It Gets Better for Learner David

July 21, 2023

Back in April, first year learner David was looking for ‘something local to him that...

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Amazing Amazon Support for �鶹��ýӳ��

July 12, 2023

Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has donated £3,500 to �鶹��ýӳ�� to support the charity’s...

Natspec Award �鶹��ýӳ�� for their Innovative Use of Technology

May 25, 2023

Last month saw Natspec’s annual Innovation Award ceremony where �鶹��ýӳ�� was honoured with the Innovative...

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The Duke of Edinburgh Visits �鶹��ýӳ�� College

March 15, 2023

�鶹��ýӳ�� College today were the proud hosts of a visit from His Royal Highness The...

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Outstanding Ofsted Inspection for �鶹��ýӳ�� College

March 13, 2023

�鶹��ýӳ�� College was graded Outstanding in every category in our Ofsted Inspection which took place...

�鶹��ýӳ��’s Success in Special Olympics Basketball!

February 20, 2023

On Sunday February 12th several �鶹��ýӳ�� learners, citizens, ex learners and young people who access...

Dog Friendly Days at �鶹��ýӳ�� Coffee Shop

January 26, 2023

We have special dog-friendly tables on Fridays and Saturdays, perfect for coffee and cake after...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Helps Restore Wollaton Park’s Secret Garden

December 16, 2022

Following our recent expansion into Nottingham, we're delighted to welcome our first groups to Wollaton...

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�鶹��ýӳ�� Helps Businesses to Employ Disabled People

November 15, 2022

�鶹��ýӳ�� hosted a regional Employability Conference to support employers to become more accessible workplaces.

Title screen to a video of the learner memorial service for HM The Queen.

Learners Celebrate Our Patron’s Life with a Memorial Service

September 27, 2022

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