New college prospectus

the student experience. You can also read about past students who have achieved great things. Read Onni’s amazing story about how she passed her science exams despite losing her coursework in a fire at her home. Chris tells us about his journey to a...

Opening doors

you will get a chance to see our theatre, dance studios, music booths and performance spaces. Our students love to put on shows and performances for open event visitors and show off the skills they have already learned. We are particularly proud of our...

Building new opportunities in the construction engineering industry

this from getting worse. The project might need a new drainage system. Project management should to take into account how networks for utilities such as water, gas and electricity will work. Renewable energies are on the increase and these need to be...

COUNTING DOWN TO THE COLLEGE CHRISTMAS GIG

didn’t have enough food and water or the right living conditions. They probably weren’t aware of what Christmas was, because how would they have been able to celebrate it? I think the song also raised awareness to those who might not be aware of the...

The beginning of a new journey

so when it came to completing my GCSEs I was excited to take the plunge into independence when starting a college course. However, as I had become so used to being in a routine, it took some time to adjust to a different setting in September. I had...

The Working World

stuck on a particular task and that has really encouraged me to do well both when working and completing my college course. How I feel now is very different to what I thought I would feel like a year ago. I come out of a day feeling happy, feeling as...

World Cup is the perfect platform for stars' talent to shine

natural talent and the willingness to work. Sign up to the CPFC Foundation Academy at Northampton College and let’s see how far you can go. To find out more about the academy visit https://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/footballacademy.html or come along...

'Role model' Gareth Southgate can inspire a new generation as hard work pays off

someone who has worked hard to get where he is today. He was always looking to better himself, asking questions, working out how he could improve his game. “In many ways he is the perfect role model for youngsters starting out in the game today. The...

Open the doors to a new College future

or Deputy Principal will also be on hand, giving a talk in the lecture theatre at every open event to explain all about how further education works and what you can expect. We have lots of new courses to choose from for 2019-20 and you can get a flavour...

Remote working during the coronavirus outbreak: Week Eight blog

By Daniel Owens, PR and Communications Executive on 18 May 2020 So, how are we all coping with Lockdown 2.0? The slight relaxation of official Government guidelines has given many of us a slight degree of added flexibility in our daily lives and,...

Lockdown blog week 2 - Five things you can do to love life in lockdown

all got a bit more time on our hands so let's put it to good use and add another string to our bow. It could be learning how to DJ or take amazing pictures on your iPhone, it could be tackling the Couch to 5K challenge or it could be adding to your...

Lockdown blog week 9 - A return to the classroom is the first step on the way back to normal

calendars for what seems an eternity but it's here, and it feels good! Northampton College is a very different place today to how many of you may remember it. Now an official lateral flow test centre, it has been transformed into a state-of-the-art...

It’s never too late to make a change

availability on many of our courses with an immediate start this September. Making a mistake in life isn’t a problem, it’s how you deal with it that will shape you and your future. Being strong enough to acknowledge the error and take steps to rectify...

In-person Open Events are back

and Deputy Principal will also be on hand, giving a talk in the lecture theatre at every open event to explain all about how further education works and what you can expect – including the offer of a free laptop/Chromebook loan for every student aged...

Should we care about COP26? Yes, the environment is everyone’s business

Through our ‘Go-Green Initiative’ we encourage staff and students alike to consider the impact we have as a College and how we can help create a more sustainable future. All three of our campuses were built with the environment in mind. We set our...

Level 1 Certificate in Applied Science

limited science knowledge and wish to pursue a career in the health or science industry, then this is the course to choose. How is the course assessed? The course assessment is based on coursework and assignments which will help you develop the academic...

Level 3 Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

manage individuals, teams, or project elements by providing direction, instructions, and guidance to achieve specific goals. How is the course assessed? Day release once a month Develop a portfolio of evidence Participate in a Project Assessments in the...

‘We want to be seen for who we are, not our disability’ – student hails impact of Strictly hero

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

workers across health and social care, children and young people, nursing, public services and education and training. How is the course assessed? The course is online, you will receive a login to our learning platform where you will find the...

Level 3 Forensic & Criminal Investigation

this course for? This course is ideal if you have an interest in Criminology, Forensic Science, and Investigative processes . How is the course assessed? Practical tasks Written assignment/coursework Examinations in some science units Your Study...