The Bedford Sixth Form

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Creative Industries Symposium

Delighted to be hosting our Creative Industries Symposium for The Bedford College Group today at The Bedford Sixth Form bringing together educators and employers to shape the future of creative curriculum.

Huge thanks to Creative UK and the brilliant Chris Slesser for helping us put this programme together, sharing invaluable insight on the macro policy landscape and the current and future skills needs shaping the Creative & Cultural Industries.

I'm Robin Webber-Jones, Executive Director of Curriculum at The Bedford College Group, and I'll be chairing our 10am panel, State of the Nation, alongside a fantastic line-up of employers sharing their perspectives on trends and developments across the sector. Huge thanks to our panellists for giving up their time:

🔹 Kylie Bryant, Senior Producer, CoStar National Lab
🔹 STUART GLOVER, Founder & Executive Director, Dancebox
🔹 Verity Davies (Assoc CIPD), Emerging Talent and Community Engagement Manager, Universal Destinations & Experiences

Looking forward to some really rich curriculum conversations as our teams get into breakout discussions this morning, exploring where our strengths are, where the opportunities for collaboration lie, and what we can take forward into our curriculum planning.

Good luck to everyone receiving their A level results this morning! 🎉🤞

We’re incredibly proud of all our students and wish you every success as you take your next steps.

📍 Results can be collected from The Bedford Sixth Form from 8:00am to 12:00pm this morning.

Whatever your results, remember that we’re here to support you. 💙

🎉 GCSE Results Day is almost here!

There’s not long to go now until GCSE Results Day, and we know it can feel like an exciting (and perhaps slightly nerve-wracking!) time.

If you’re thinking about your next steps, we’re here to help!

📅 GCSE Advice Open Day
🕙 10.00am – 1.00pm
📍 The Bedford Sixth Form

Come along on results day to chat to our team, get advice and guidance, and find out more about your options for September.

👉 Book your place using the link below: https://www.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk/about/events/tbsf-gcse-advice-day/?utm_source=FB+%2B+IG&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=tbsf+GCSE+advice+day+social+campaign&utm_id=tbsf+GCSE+advice+day+social+campaign

Celebrating the success of our Supported Interns 🎓

Congratulations to the four incredible young people who have successfully completed their Supported Internships, celebrating their achievements at a graduation ceremony held at The Bedford Sixth Form.

Delivered in partnership with Bedford Borough Council, our Supported Internship programme helps young people with autism and/or learning disabilities develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to move into employment.

Throughout the year, our interns have completed meaningful work placements with local employers while also developing their employability skills through tailored sessions delivered by colleagues from The Bedford College Group.

It was a pleasure to welcome Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton, alongside Chris Morris, Service Director for Education, SEND & Schools, to present certificates and celebrate the achievements of Sophie, Jonah, Ewan and Cosmo with their families.

We're incredibly proud of everything our interns have accomplished and wish them every success as they take the next step in their careers. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, determination and the power of partnership working.

A huge thank you to Bedford Borough Council, our employer partners and everyone who has supported the programme throughout the year.

Bedford Giving Partnership Gives Students a Voice in Community Funding

At The Bedford College Group, we're proud to work alongside Bedford Giving to provide our students with opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and empower them to make a real impact in their communities.

Last month, students from Bedford College and The Bedford Sixth Form took part in Bedford Giving's latest Participatory Grantmaking Panel, where they were entrusted with the responsibility of awarding £87,000 in funding to charitable projects supporting young people across Bedford Borough.

As one student reflected:

"Before the panel I wasn't involved in the community and wasn't aware of the challenges it faced. But now I feel more empowered and confident that being young doesn't mean you can't make big decisions in the community."

A huge thank you to Bedford Giving for creating such an inspiring initiative and for continuing to invest in the voices of young people.

Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/e4pEp_Eg

📰 Our students are making headlines!

A huge congratulations to one of our Sixth Form students, whose article has been published by the Bedford Independent, exploring young people's views on the proposed East West Rail project.

The article highlights what matters most to young Bedfordians, from shorter travel times and affordability to environmental concerns, demonstrating the importance of giving the next generation a voice on decisions that will shape their future.

We're incredibly proud to see our students developing their journalism skills, tackling real-world issues and contributing to conversations that matter in our local community.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/paKC50ZoPMG

Join us in congratulating our talented student in the comments! 👏

Celebrating our Youth TV Aspire Award winners 🌟

We're incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of four exceptional members of The Bedford College Group community who were recognised at this year's Aspire Awards.

The Aspire Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of young people across Bedfordshire, recognising those who are making a real difference through leadership, creativity, community impact and inspiration.

A huge congratulations to our winners:

🏆 The Deities – Best Young Band
The four-piece band, made up of Bedford College Music students, have gone from performing at local open mic nights to releasing their debut EP and being recognised for their outstanding musical talent.

🏆 Annina Caparco – Young Leader Award
Recognised for demonstrating exceptional leadership, inspiring those around her and making a positive impact within the college community.

🏆 Iqra Qadeer – Community Impact Award
Celebrated for her commitment to supporting others and making a meaningful difference within the local community.

🏆 Sherelle Weeks – Cultural Ambassador Award
Recognised for championing diversity, inclusion and community, while helping create a welcoming and supportive environment for fellow students.

These awards are a testament to the incredible talent, dedication and ambition of our students. We are immensely proud of everything they have achieved and look forward to seeing where their journeys take them next.

Congratulations once again to all of our Aspire Award winners!