Parents' Newsletter
Issue 4: June 2024
Welcome to the final edition of our parents' newsletter for this academic year.
In this edition, we interview our Director of InclusionAmy Langford and spotlight ourAdditional Learning Support and SEND team, who ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.
We also share some helpful information from our Careers team on how we work alongside parents to ensure all students have a plan for their futurewhether that be moving on to the next year or level of their course, switching to a different course, starting an apprenticeship, heading to university or getting a job.
We hope you enjoy reading all the latest news and updates from MK College. Together, we are determined to create opportunities, champion talent and build fairer futures, ensuring every individual can thrive.
Do you have a question or need some more information? Get in touch.
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Meet the Team:Amy Langford
Group Director: Inclusion
Get to knowAmy Langford, the Group Director of Inclusion at MK College, who has dedicated 20 years to supporting students, and now oversees all the student support services across the college. Read more aboutAmy's role and impact on the MK College community here
Read our Q&AwithAmy
Tech Park launched to drive digital skills in Bletchley
Anew centre to drive digital skills has opened in Bletchley at the South Central Institute ofTechnology (SCIoT), part of Milton Keynes College Group. Tech Park Bletchley offers courses from the most basic digital programmes to more sophisticated certificates in areas likeArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR).
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Meet the dedicatedALS & SEND team at Milton Keynes College, led by Chris Lefcovitch, who work to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through comprehensive and personalised support structures. Learn more about their initiatives and impact here.
Learn more about ourALS & SEND team Email: ineedsupport@mkcollege.ac.uk
Helping students plan for their future: AQ&Awith our Careers Team
Discover how MK College's Careers Team is helping students plan for their future with personalised guidance and support for their next steps, including university, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. Learn more about their approach and tips for future planning here
MK College Group Student of the Year
Graphic Design student, Nashe Mataya, has been named Milton Keynes College Group’s Student of the Year for 2024.The College Group’s Students of theYearAwards recognises learners who have achieved in their studies, with 20 categories covering the College Group’s Further Education provision, adult learning, inclusive learning, ESOL, the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley and its prison education services.
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MK College Group publishes its latest Community Impact Report
Milton Keynes College Group has published its latest Community Impact Report, showcasing its commitment to and progress against four key aims for supporting local communities.
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MK College launches WhatsApp channel
As part of our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students, we have launched a new WhatsApp channel specifically to address any campuswide safety concerns. Learn more here
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Safety
Please remember not to park in disabled car parking spaces at our campuses unless you have a valid Blue Badge.
ID Badges
Please remember to keep the ID badges of returning students because they will be used again next year.
Exam Results
Results can be collected from the ground floor of the Chaffron Centre at the Chaffron Way Campus on the following days:
Thursday 15thAugust: Level 3 (T Levels / BTECs)
Thursday 22ndAugust: Level 2 (GCSE / Level 2)
Term Dates
2023/24 Term 3
3rd June 2024 – 5th July 2024
2024/25 Term 1
9th September 2024 – 25th October 2024
Milton Keynes College, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP, United Kingdom
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