Accrington and Rossendale College is an award winning provider of Further Education, Higher Education & Work Based Training.
We are a Technical Skills based College with a wide array of Vocational Courses, T Levels, and Apprenticeships.
1 week to go! Are you ready for the East Lancashire Learning Group Student Awards 2026?! 👀
Event sponsored by Lancaster University
Event print sponsor Media Village
23/06/2026
T Level Conference 2026 🌟
Our Principal and CEO, Lisa O'Loughlin CBE, spoke on a pioneer led panel today in Manchester at the T Level Conference, discussing the implementation of our curriculum, strategy and involvement with curriculum staff on the ground and with employers.
Bringing together the country's T Level ambassadors to share expert knowledge. Two of our incredible tutors, Michael and Saiqa, ran a session on T Level examination/assessment techniques.
Congratulations to our three nominees who have been shortlisted for this year's Level 3 Technical Student of the Year Award! 🌟
✨ Xulekha Akbar
✨ Morgan Tillotson
✨ Zakariya Imran
Our 2026 Student Awards are sponsored by Lancaster University
We are excited to announce our three nominees who have been shortlisted for this year's Level 2 Student of the Year Award! 🌟
✨ Sabahat Hussein
✨ Holly Jepson
✨ Amina Badar
Our 2026 Student Awards are sponsored by Lancaster University
Say hello to our three nominees who have been shortlisted for this year's Level 1 Student of the Year Award! 🌟
✨ Rebecca Ormonde
✨ Dawood Noreen
✨ Ben Kershaw
Our 2026 Student Awards are sponsored by Lancaster University
20/06/2026
🚀 Calling all future tech innovators! LINK IN OUR BIO
Are you in Year 10 or Year 11 and curious about coding, cyber security or digital careers? Join our Future Digital Specialist Academy after school and get hands-on with real tech skills! 💻
🔹 Try programming and coding challenges
🔹 Learn the basics of cyber security
🔹 Meet our Digital & Cyber team
🔹 Work in our state-of-the-art Digital and Cyber suites
🔹 Discover career and apprenticeship pathways in tech
🗓 Tuesday 23 June
⏰ 4:00PM – 6:00PM
This academy is perfect for students who enjoy IT, problem solving and technology and want to explore their future in the digital world.
⚠️ Limited places available – first come, first served! Register now by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/e/1kke4Hg1jA (LINK IN OUR BIO)
Congratulations to our three nominees who have been shortlisted for this year's Higher Education Student of the Year Award! 🌟
✨ Dawoud Amjad
✨Will Atkins
✨ Rebecca Oldham
Our 2026 Student Awards are sponsored by Lancaster University
19/06/2026
1 WEEK TO GO! Are you ready for New Student Day?! We’re the #1 College in the Country, and we’re ready to welcome YOU! 🎉
This is your chance to experience life at college before September. Our New Student Day is packed with activities, fun experiences, time to hang out with friends and meet your future classmates – plus lots of delicious free food! 😋 Friday 26th June
Register now: arc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/events (link in our bio)
18/06/2026
T Levels - Where Learning Meets Industry 🚀
If you're looking to gain real industry experience and set yourself up for success in your chosen field, T Levels may just be the perfect option for you!
✅ Equivalent to 3 A Levels
✅ 45 days minimum of work experience/industry placement
✅ Career-focussed and created with our leading partner employers!
Explore T Levels in Construction, Media, Health, Early Years and Education, Digital and Business at Accrington and Rossendale College. It's not too late to apply now! ncc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk
18/06/2026
Join us on Wednesday 8th July for our Football and Education Information Evening at Turf Moor, hosted in partnership with Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form and Accrington and Rossendale College ⚽
This event is aimed at Year 11 students and their parents, and will run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Whether you're hearing about the programme for the first time or have already attended a trial or open training session, you're warmly invited to take part.
The evening will include course talks, interviews, and guided stadium tours, offering a valuable insight into our Football and Education pathway.
To register your place, please complete the form below ⬇️
https://forms.office.com/e/Y86ushYAk5