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Activate Learning Welcome to the official Activate Learning page! 🥳 At Activate Learning we transform lives through learning.

We empower people to go further in learning and in life, by recognising their uniqueness and by providing an environment which builds confidence and raises aspirations. At Activate Learning we work with learners, experts in learning and business leaders to co-create curricular and build industry-relevant career pathways. A focus on enterprise and entrepreneurship means that our students develop real-life business skills that give them the edge in a competitive jobs market.

Activate Learning’s Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Reynolds ACFE, will swap his bed for a sleeping bag tomorrow evening ...
07/10/2026

Activate Learning’s Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Reynolds ACFE, will swap his bed for a sleeping bag tomorrow evening as he takes part in CEO Sleepout Oxford to raise money and awareness for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Peter will represent Activate Learning at the event, spending the night outdoors at University Parks in Oxford alongside business leaders and senior executives from across the region.

CEO Sleepout brings people from the business community together to spend a night outdoors while raising funds to support charities working with people experiencing homelessness, poverty and hardship.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rPWaLx

06/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome Sean Woodcock, MP for Banbury, to Banbury and Bicester College today!

Speaking to students on our Academic Studies programmes, Sean explained his role as an MP before the floor was opened up for questions covering topics including health, transport and economic prosperity.

Thank you to all those who attended.

🎬🏆 THREE AWARDS FOR OUR BRACKNELL MEDIA STUDENT!A huge congratulations to Tymur Podolskyi from Bracknell and Wokingham C...
06/10/2026

🎬🏆 THREE AWARDS FOR OUR BRACKNELL MEDIA STUDENT!

A huge congratulations to Tymur Podolskyi from Bracknell and Wokingham College, whose short animated film, Aftermath, won three of the five awards at the Escalate Arts Film Festival!

🏆 Best Story
🏆 Best Director
🏆 Best Film

Tymur created Aftermath as his final project last academic year before his teacher recommended entering it into the festival.

After being selected as a finalist, Tymur had the incredible opportunity to see his film screened in front of an audience and judged by industry professionals, who gave fantastic feedback on his talent and potential within animation.

👏 What an achievement. Congratulations, Tymur!

Read more about Tymur's success: https://bit.ly/3ViosSN

💬 What does community mean to you? This year’s Black History Month theme, Honouring Our Communities, gives us an opportu...
06/10/2026

💬 What does community mean to you?

This year’s Black History Month theme, Honouring Our Communities, gives us an opportunity to recognise the people whose contributions strengthen the places where we live, learn and work.

Communities are shaped by people: the leaders, educators, creatives, families, colleagues, neighbours and role models who make a difference every day.

Throughout October, we’ll be celebrating those contributions and encouraging our students and colleagues to learn more about Black history, culture and experiences.

Discover more 👇

https://bit.ly/4zkexe4

Activate Learning is launching four new Skills Bootcamps in Surrey, giving adults the opportunity to develop practical, ...
05/10/2026

Activate Learning is launching four new Skills Bootcamps in Surrey, giving adults the opportunity to develop practical, industry-relevant skills in areas where employers need skilled people.

Our flexible, government-funded programmes include:

👩‍🏫 Teaching in Further Education – turn your industry experience into a new career in the classroom

🌿 Landscape Construction – develop practical, workplace-ready landscaping skills

💙 Teaching Assistant – Supporting SEND – build the skills and confidence to support learners with additional needs

📚 SEND in Further Education – develop inclusive approaches to teaching and supporting learners in FE and adult education

Skills Bootcamps are designed to help adults gain in-demand skills, explore new opportunities and take their next step towards employment or career progression.

👉 Find out more about our latest Skills Bootcamps and where they could take you: https://bit.ly/46Wo9zw

🖤 This October, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month at Activate Learning. The theme for Black History Month 202...
01/10/2026

🖤 This October, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month at Activate Learning.

The theme for Black History Month 2026 is Honouring Our Communities, recognising the Black people and communities whose contributions shape, support and sustain everyday life.

Throughout the month, we’ll be celebrating Black history, culture, achievements and voices, while sharing opportunities to learn, listen, read and discover more.

We’ve also brought together recommendations from our students and staff, including books, films, documentaries, podcasts, music and learning resources.

👉 Explore our Black History Month resources: https://bit.ly/4xXT8Gp

🎃 The Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch is back! 🍂👻Pull on your wellies, round up the family and get ready for some autumn fun ...
28/09/2026

🎃 The Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch is back! 🍂👻

Pull on your wellies, round up the family and get ready for some autumn fun at our annual Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch, taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October!

Wander through the patch and choose your perfect pumpkin from thousands of different shapes and sizes – from big and bold to tiny, cute and wonderfully wonky! Pumpkins start from just £1. 🎃

There’s plenty more to enjoy:
🎃 Pick your perfect pumpkin
🚜 Climb aboard our big red tractor for an autumn photo
🐑 Meet some of our friendly farm animals
📸 Enjoy seasonal photo opportunities
👻 Take part in FREE family activities
🍂 Browse seasonal stalls
☕ Treat yourself to tasty food, drinks and autumnal goodies

Fancy dress is very welcome, so dig out those spooky costumes and make a day of it! 👻🕷️

📅 Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026
📍 Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford
🎟️ Family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) are £26, with under-4s going FREE.

Free on-site parking is also included. Merrist Wood Events

Tickets are on sale now – book yours and join us for some pumpkin-picking family fun! 🎃🍁

👉 Book your Pumpkin Patch tickets: https://bit.ly/46SsX91

🎃💐 Get creative this Halloween with some gourd-geous blooms!Fancy trying your hand at floristry? Join us at Merrist Wood...
28/09/2026

🎃💐 Get creative this Halloween with some gourd-geous blooms!

Fancy trying your hand at floristry? Join us at Merrist Wood College for a relaxed and creative evening workshop celebrating all things autumn. 🍂

During our Halloween Gourd-geous Blooms workshop, you’ll transform a seasonal pumpkin into a beautiful floral arrangement, packed with autumn flowers and foliage.

With step-by-step guidance from our experienced floristry tutor, it’s perfect for beginners as well as anyone looking to brush up on their floristry skills.

📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026
🕰️ 6:30pm -9pm
📍 Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon

Come along, get creative and take home your very own autumnal centrepiece. 🎃🌿

👉 Find out more and book your place:
https://bit.ly/4h480N3

⏰ Last chance to book! Parents and carers, our Activate Learning Parent Webinar is tonight! 👋If your young person has re...
28/09/2026

⏰ Last chance to book! Parents and carers, our Activate Learning Parent Webinar is tonight! 👋

If your young person has recently started their journey with us or is considering college as their next step, join us online to find out more about:

🎓 What to expect from college life
💬 The support available to students
🤝 How we’ll support your young person throughout their time with us
❓ The answers to some of the questions parents and carers may have

📅 Monday 28 September
🕕 6 to 6.45pm
💻 Online

🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/3UAaZoZ

We look forward to welcoming you! 👋

Stan’s final few moments as he rounded off his journey at WorldSkills 2026 ⭐Competing against the world’s most talented ...
28/09/2026

Stan’s final few moments as he rounded off his journey at WorldSkills 2026 ⭐

Competing against the world’s most talented young professionals, Stan has shown incredible commitment as his craftsmanship has been put to the test during the global competition, which took place over three days in Shanghai.

Well done Stan, and thank you to and everyone who supported him during the competition.

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