Bedford College

📢 Have Your Say on The Big Future

At The Bedford College Group, we believe every student should have the opportunity to shape the future.

That's why we're encouraging our students to take part in The Big Future, a national survey led by the Children's Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza.

The survey gives children and young people across England the chance to share their experiences, aspirations and priorities directly with decision-makers, helping to influence future policy and ensure young people's voices are heard on the issues that matter most to them.

Whether it's education, careers, wellbeing, communities or opportunities for the future, this is your chance to make a difference.

🗣️ If you're a student at one of our colleges or sixth forms, we'd encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your views.

🔗 Take part here: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture

Your voice matters. Your future matters.

Celebrating Creativity at Bedford College's FE Art Exhibition 🎨

Our Further Education Art Exhibition was a fantastic celebration of the creativity, talent and hard work of our students.

The exhibition showcased an inspiring range of artwork, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the imagination, technical skills and personal expression of our learners across a variety of disciplines.

From bold contemporary pieces to thoughtful and innovative designs, the exhibition highlighted the dedication and artistic development of our students throughout the year.

A huge congratulations to everyone who exhibited their work and thank you to all those who came along to support and celebrate their achievements.

🏆 Celebrating the amazing teachers who make a difference every day! 🏆

We're incredibly proud to share that three of our colleagues were recognised as winners at the Milton Keynes Education Awards 2026:

🏆 Rose Sargent - English Teacher of the Year
🏆 Christian Núñez Fuentes - IT Teacher of the Year
🏆 Ashley Spiers - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year

A huge congratulations also to our finalists:

⭐ Emmanuel Amissah - Maths Teacher of the Year Finalist
⭐ Steven Minney - STEM Teacher of the Year Finalist

Behind every qualification achieved, every challenge overcome and every success celebrated are dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support our students.

Join us in congratulating them in the comments! 👏

Celebrating Our Future Care Professionals 💙

We were delighted to celebrate our FE Care students at Bedford College as they reached an important milestone, successfully completing their course and taking the next steps on their journeys 🎉

Their dedication, compassion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others have been truly inspiring. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved.

As they move on to further study or begin their careers in the care sector, we wish them every success for the future, we know they will make a real impact in their communities 👏

A massive thank you to Thwaites Fine Stringed Instruments who kindly donated the DJ and music entertainment for the evening 😃

Well done to all of our students, and thank you to our fantastic staff for their ongoing support.

Celebrating Creativity & Collaboration in Sustainability 🌱

A huge thank you to all three teams who took part in the Cross College Pathways Sustainability Competition 👏

The competition was judged by myself alongside Dave Roffey, our College Sustainability Lead, and we were incredibly impressed by the outstanding standard of work across all entries. Each project clearly demonstrated students’ creativity, collaboration, and commitment to sustainability.

There were so many standout elements, from capturing the natural beauty of Bedford, to thoughtful design ideas and the innovative reuse of sustainable materials in practical ways. The effort and enthusiasm behind every submission truly shone through.

While it was a difficult decision, Central Bedfordshire College stood out as the overall winner. Their entry showcased excellent cross-department collaboration and delivered a vibrant, engaging piece that brought sustainability to life 🌍

The winning team will receive a departmental certificate and a well-deserved pizza lunch 🍕👏

Thank you again to all staff and students involved, we’re already looking forward to running the competition again in the future!

We were delighted to host a Supported Internship (SI) employer engagement event at Bedford College Group. 🤝

The event gave local employers the opportunity to learn more about Supported Internships - programmes designed to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) into sustainable, paid employment. Engagement on the day was excellent, with real enthusiasm for the positive impact these programmes can have.

It was fantastic to welcome employers including Centre Parcs and a local Leagrave-based gym, who have shown a keen interest in getting involved and supporting our students.

We were also pleased to hear from Victoria Phillips (ESS Compass Group) and Aaron Colbert (GLL Leisure), who shared their experiences as existing partners and highlighted the real difference Supported Internships have made within their organisations.

🎉 Celebrating creativity, sustainability, and student success at Bedford College!

We’re proud to share highlights from the Fashion & Textiles Level 3 work experience sustainability project, which concluded on Tuesday 21 April with a fantastic showcase of talent and innovation.

A huge congratulations to our overall winner, Lily Rae Campbell (Year 2), whose outstanding hoodie design impressed industry judge Emma Talbot from Bedford-based slow-fashion brand Clemency Jude. Lily’s achievement is particularly inspiring, an EHCP student who completed the project independently, she has grown in confidence throughout her course and is now progressing to the University of Hertfordshire to study Fashion and Business 👏

We’re also delighted to celebrate our talented finalists:

✨ Christina Chyso (Year 1)
✨ Saffron Bright (Year 2)
✨ Charlie Goodall Hutson (Year 1)
✨ Annie Wingrove (Year 2)
✨ Enya Mason Partridge (Year 2)
✨ Lily O’Halloran (Year 1)
✨ Felicity Hutton (Year 2)

Eight students have been selected to showcase their work in-store, reflecting the high quality across the cohort.

👗 Coming soon: a public display of student work in the Lavender Moss shop window (Bedford Arcade), alongside local press, an exciting opportunity to celebrate their achievements with the wider community.

Well done to all students involved for their creativity, hard work, and commitment to sustainable fashion 🌱

What an incredible evening! 🏆

We’ve had a fantastic night celebrating our brilliant students at the Central Bedfordshire Further Education Awards, bringing together learners from Bedford College, Shuttleworth College and The Bedford Sixth Form ✨

From academic success to personal development, the evening recognised inspiring stories of resilience, commitment and achievement across our colleges.

A huge congratulations to all of our award winners 🌟

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors, and , for helping us celebrate student success in style 💛

We’re ready for a night of celebration! 🏆

Tonight, we’re coming together for our FE Bedfordshire Awards Evening, celebrating the incredible achievements of students from Bedford College, Shuttleworth College and The Bedford Sixth Form ✨

Proudly supported by our fantastic sponsors, Bedford Giving and Mindful Education 💛, this special event recognises academic excellence, resilience, personal growth and outstanding accomplishments throughout the year.

It’s a chance to shine a spotlight on the dedication, talent and hard work of our learners – and to celebrate the journeys that have made this year so memorable.

Good luck to all of our nominees – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌟

Islamic New Year Mubarak 🌙

We would like to wish all those celebrating a Happy Islamic New Year.

As 1st Muharram 1448 AH begins, we hope this new year brings peace, joy and prosperity to our students, staff and communities. May it be a year filled with hope, reflection and new opportunities.

Wishing you and your families a blessed Islamic New Year. 💜