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Keep up to date with all the latest news from Derwen College. Find out what is happening across our sites in Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford in Shropshire.

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Posted: 3rd February 2021

Derwen College – leading the way in career development 

Derwen College is a finalist in the UK Career Development Awards. The College was shortlisted in the Careers Programme in a Special School/College category. Being shortlisted…

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Posted: 17th November 2020

Snow joke! Students journey 1,989 miles to Lapland (virtually)

Two Derwen College Charity champions are dusting off their walking boots and donning their Santa hats to launch a charity challenge from Gobowen to Lapland…

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Posted: 10th November 2020

New eBay shop for Derwen College

Vintage bargains, Christmas hampers and unique festive cards are all just a click away thanks to a new online shop run by students and staff…

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Posted: 6th November 2020

Derwen supports with new Covid apps

Derwen College has been involved in filming for exciting new apps which support Covid-safety awareness for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The…

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Posted: 18th October 2020

Derwen College – adapting to support industry

Derwen College has a mission to educate, inspire and empower students to lead the lives they choose. It is vital that we work with industry,…

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Posted: 30th September 2020

Gold standard for Derwen College

Derwen College has been awarded a top Gold standard award in recognition of its work experience opportunities and work programmes for students. The specialist further…

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Posted: 16th September 2020

New Derwen site opens at Telford

Derwen College welcomes the first students to its new satellite provision in Telford this term, in a partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council. The leading…

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Posted: 31st July 2020

Pool makes a splash in building awards 

Derwen College has been shortlisted for a prestigious building award for its innovative new hydrotherapy centre. The Shropshire specialist further education college’s Bradbury Hydrotherapy Pool…

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Posted: 5th November 2019

Three brothers at Number 12

Derwen College launches the Agnes Hunt Village appeal on 7th November. The request for stories from people who have lived in the life-changing bungalows over…

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