Barnsley College

25/09/2026

🏋️ Turn your passion for fitness into a career!
There’s still time to join our Gym Instructing and Personal Training course.

This part-time course combines practical workshops with online learning, helping you develop the skills and qualifications to work in the fitness industry or even start your own personal training business.
You’ll build your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, nutrition and more, while developing the practical skills to help others achieve their fitness goals.

📍 Honeywell Sports campus
📅 Starts Saturday 26 September
⏰ Weekend study (8 non-consecutive weeks)

Ready to take the next step? Find out more and apply now: https://orlo.uk/489RE

If you’re passionate about health and fitness and enjoy working with diverse people, our Personal Trainer course is perfect for you. Delivered through theoretic...

24/09/2026

Reloved Boutique is expanding! 💚🛍️

The shop, run by students and staff in our Learning for Living and Work department, is celebrating opening a new Barnsley Market stall.

From giving clothing a second life, to giving back to our community – and now, moving right into its heart – Reloved lets students build their confidence and skills while teaching about sustainable fashion and raising vital funds for charity.

📍 Stall 23, second floor, between J.R Leathergoods and HaiMilk Nail Club
🕘 Monday–Thursday: 9am–3.30pm | Friday: 9am–2.30pm

The Old Mill Lane campus shop is staying open too! Come and say hi 👋

Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/4VV53

22/09/2026

Four new Academies, bringing our students closer to industry! 👩‍🍳✂️

We’ve celebrated the joint launch of our Russums, RATIONAL AG, and Dog and Partridge Country Inn S36 4HH Academies in Catering, alongside our NATULIQUE UK Academy in Hair and Beauty.

Partners joined us to explore their new Academy rooms and hear from Head of Department David Yates and Vice Principal for Partnerships and Growth Jean-Paul Lawrence.

Our students already get to use professional products and equipment through these partnerships. Now, we’ll be working more closely together to give students a closer look at careers in their chosen industry 👏

21/09/2026

📸 Capturing creativity from day one!

Our A Level Photography students have been out and about exploring a range of photographic techniques, developing their skills and discovering new perspectives as they begin their creative journey.

A great start to their studies, with plenty more creativity to come! ✨

21/09/2026

What kind of Barnsley do you want to see in 2040?

As a Barnsley 2040 partner, we’re supporting Barnsley Council’s borough-wide conversation about Barnsley’s future – and we want to encourage our students, staff, partners and communities to have their say.

Whether you live, work, study or spend time here, your views will help inform the next long-term vision for Barnsley.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey and share what matters most to you: https://orlo.uk/43P4q

Paper copies are also available at Barnsley Libraries and Family Hubs.

19/09/2026

An exceedingly good opportunity for our students! 🍰

This week, we welcomed Premier Foods as our Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery and Level 3 Professional Cookery students pitched their ideas for new Mr Kipling cakes.

Students put together their own branding and market research – with some even baking samples for the team to taste!

They also explored packaging, sustainability and the science of cake, including a colour-swapped French Fancy tasting challenge that showed how our senses affect flavour 👀

Thank you to the Premier Foods team for sharing their expertise 👏

18/09/2026

Our UK-first DAS Academy has officially launched! 🚗 🧑‍🏫

Using virtual reality and immersive technology, students can build their driving confidence and hazard perception skills before getting behind the wheel.

The academy will support up to 200 students each year with theory test preparation and funded provisional licences – helping break down financial barriers to driving and opening doors to future careers.

Read more 🔗 https://orlo.uk/dRtlL

14/09/2026

Applications for the AI Career Launchpad will open this autumn.
Keep an eye out on our website and social media for further details and how to apply.

09/09/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a Year 11 pupil?

Don't miss our Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 23 September, 4.30pm – 7.00pm, and find out what the College can offer your child after they leave school.

Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/AjtDx

08/09/2026

We’re heading to Pen*stone Show this weekend!

We’re pleased to be joining traders, exhibitors and visitors at this year’s Pen*stone Show, a fantastic celebration of agriculture, local businesses and the Yorkshire community.

Come along, enjoy a great family day out and make sure you stop by to see us while you’re there.

Find out more about the Show: https://orlo.uk/XGQIT