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Posted: 26th February 2024

Love Our Colleges Week

Last week, was Love Our College Week. Further education colleges from across the UK jumped at the chance to celebrate all the amazing work they…

Posted: 19th February 2024

Students proud to launch Natspec manifesto

Students and staff visited the House of Commons, in February. They were there to support the launch of Unlocking Potential, Natspec’s manifesto ahead of the…

Posted: 9th February 2024

Supported interns thank work experience providers

Did you know that we offer one-year supported internships which further support students towards their employment goals? Some of our Shropshire students have progressed to…

Posted: 6th February 2024

We did it! 24-hour Spinathon success

Our charity Derwen Spinathon saw more than 100 students, staff and supporters saddle up on a spin bike through the day and night, covering thousands…

Posted: 24th January 2024

GB swimmers swap pool for pedals for Spinathon

Derwen’s Team GB swimmers join 24-hour Spinathon, 2–3 February 2024 Four medal-winning swimmers are taking time out of their busy training schedules to saddle up…

Posted: 11th January 2024

Dedicated Oliver inspires £5,000 Derwen Charity donation

Our Walford team are celebrating after receiving a large donation to help students in their training for work. Emstrey Crematorium, in Shrewsbury, has made a…

Posted: 10th January 2024

Students’ speedwatch campaign

Before Christmas, students Lizzie, Sophie and Helen were interviewed by BBC Radio Shropshire journalist Lauren Baker, to talk about the Student Union Board’s campaign to…

Posted: 30th November 2023

Sparkling success for Derwen Charity Christmas Fayre

Our Christmas Fayre welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend, to see Santa, shop at more than 30 craft and food stalls, and absorb the…

Posted: 30th October 2023

Long serving staff mark four centuries at Derwen

16 of our longest serving members of staff – who have clocked up a grand total of 438 years of service at Derwen College between…

Posted: 30th October 2023

Students celebrate success at Derwen Graduation 2023

Our Summer 2023 graduates celebrated achievements in learning, work skills, independence and wellbeing at an emotional graduation ceremony at Lion Quays Hotel and Resort, near…

Posted: 16th October 2023

Oliver’s Walford journey to work and independence

Oliver is a 17-year-old Horticulture day student at our Walford campus, near Shrewsbury. Since starting at College, in 2022, he has learnt work skills, and…

Posted: 10th October 2023

We are FE Provider of the Year!

We were delighted to be awarded the Further Education Provider of the Year at nasen’s seventh annual Awards. The inspiring ceremony, held at the Grand…