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This month, we welcomed Mark Sewards MP to our 14+ Academies at Leeds City College.He toured the facilities, met learners, and heard first-hand the impact that attending the 14+ Academies has on students’ confidence and future aspirations.Our 14+ Academies provide a different environment and level of support for young people to achieve GCSEs alongside vocational […]

A T Level has proved to be the perfect launch pad into a career for one of our Digital and IT students.

Learners from Leeds City College’s 14+ Academies celebrated the launch of their anthology, Life, a collection of short fiction and poetry that deal with themes of life and death.  Started in January 2025, around 30 students contributed to the project, which was led by English teacher, John Davison, and is the second anthology that the […]

The Access to HE in Computing course at Leeds City College attracts students from many different backgrounds, each with their own story. For both Matteo Amato and Maryam Sajjad, the course proved to be a vital stepping stone on their way to university and a future in technology.

GCSE success has opened up all kinds of exciting opportunities for our students.

Our Level 3 learners are celebrating some outstanding results – and looking forward to their next challenges.

Our budding conservationists have been watching lions in the wild during an unforgettable trip to Botswana.

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has praised the campaigning efforts of our students as they push for improved local bus services.

Sometimes meaningful change starts with a small question. At The Vine, that question was: What if we could make our everyday hygiene practices more sustainable? A routine wet wipe audit quickly became the spark for something bigger. Staff discovered just how many single-use wipes were being consumed across classrooms and communal areas. They realised that, […]

Roza’s path to leadership in Health and Safety

At the Joseph Priestley Centre, students have been putting their skills into practice by preparing freshly made dishes using ingredients partly grown on site. These student-grown vegetables and herbs are also incorporated into food preparation courses, giving learners hands-on experience in sustainable food production.

Our Digital and IT students have been controlling robots, visiting podcasting studios and more – on the other side of the world.

Eight of our students relished the chance to hone their skills with Spanish businesses during a trip to Seville. The learners, from Hair and Beauty and Food and Drink, headed to the city in May thanks to a partnership with Third Sector International and funding from the Turing Scheme. The trip was designed to give […]

We have been celebrating achievements in Health T Levels. The event, held in collaboration with the Leeds Healthcare Academy at our Printworks Campus in June, brought together students, educators, and representatives from leading healthcare organisations. The ceremony opened with a welcoming speech from Kate O’Connell, setting the tone for an afternoon of recognition and celebration. […]

Our Public Services students have been gaining hands-on experience working with emergency and armed forces professionals in Italy.The learners, accompanied by staff, spent two weeks in the Borgo region where they learned emergency essentials from Vigili de Fuoco (Fire and Rescue), Carabinieri (Police), and Alpini (Army Mountain troops) teams.Funded by the Turing scheme UK and […]

Coaching schoolchildren in South Africa has proved an inspiring experience for our Sports students.

Students at The Vine developed an innovative project using BrightSign Gloves, a cutting-edge tool that translates sign language into speech, as part of the college’s wider digital inclusion initiative.

A life-changing trip saw our students get involved in everything from workshops on rhino poaching to refurbishing nurseries.

Our Parliament Ambassadors have enjoyed tours of Westminster and the Supreme Court during a two-day trip to London.

Students from Leeds City College have been making a real difference in their local communities through a series of volunteering and fundraising initiatives designed to promote wellbeing, connection, and social responsibility.

Barbering student Kian Dixon is looking forward to an exciting future after winning a major award.

At Leeds City College, empowering young women to pursue careers in technology is a priority. Throughout the year, female students have engaged in a range of enriching experiences that showcase the opportunities available in the sector. From industry masterclasses to international learning experiences, students have connected with leading tech organisations, gaining valuable skills and insights. […]

In early 2025, a Family Learning class in Leeds began gaining attention for its remarkable impact on adult learners, particularly parents returning to education – many for the first time since school. Family Learning is part of a growing movement to empower adults and parents with skills that benefit the whole household. Delivered through Leeds […]

Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, visited Swinnow Community Centre to witness the incredible work of students from Leeds City College participating in The King’s Trust programme. This initiative supports young adults in developing skills and gaining valuable experience to help them transition into employment. During the visit, Councillor Lewis met with students […]

We are pleased to share that we have been rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features following our recent Ofsted inspection.  Our dedicated and highly skilled staff, along with our strong collaboration with regional stakeholders, were praised for designing education programmes that align with local employment needs. We are especially proud of the report’s strong endorsement of […]

Leeds City College Sport and Gymnasium Ernestinum Celle, a school in Germany, recently embarked on an ambitious project to explore how financial and physical environments shape sports coaching.

Some of our Early Years and Education T Level students have enjoyed a two-week placement in Spain. The group spent their fortnight working at the Academia Igualada, a private school in Catalonia, thanks to funding from The Turing Scheme UK. The institution teaches children from nursery age right up to those studying the Baccalaureate – […]

Government funding is helping us incorporate cutting-edge technology into our teaching.

We were thrilled to launch National Apprenticeship Week with an inspiring event at our Printworks Campus, bringing together industry leaders and apprentices to explore the critical role of apprenticeships in AI adoption and the future of skills development. We were honoured to welcome the Chancellor, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, and Microsoft UK CEO, Darren Hardman, […]