Diamond Ambassadors

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming T Levels Week, taking place nationally from December 2nd -6th. This week-long event is designed to inspire learners and highlight the diverse range of T Level subjects available, showcasing the success and impact of these innovative qualifications. Year 10 students for schools throughout the region [...]

We are delighted to welcome Emma Wallace to the Pierce Business Advisory & Accountancy Group as our new Forensic Director. Emma’s addition enhances the team’s expertise, bringing her extensive experience in managing complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, matrimonial disputes, both contentious and non-contentious business valuations, fraud and misconduct investigations, and business interruption claims. With over 20 years of experience [...]

For the 14th year running, PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has launched its annual Christmas Present Appeal. The aim is to make 2024 the biggest yet and the firm is hoping that as many clients, contacts, friends and people from right across the local community will donate gifts that will be passed [...]

Step into a world of magic, mischief and timeless love with Sleeping Beauty, the annual pantomime presented by the exceptional Dance and Performing Arts students at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre. This lively adaptation, crafted by Burnley College Tutors, offers a hilarious and heartfelt twist on the classic tale. Follow the adventures of a curious Princess who, after defying [...]

Nelson and Colne College (NCCG) has successfully launched its first Industry Innovation Hub (IIH) at a dedicated event aimed at strengthening connections between education and businesses. The initiative focuses on fostering greater collaboration among schools, colleges, and industry to nurture the region’s future workforce. By engaging young talent from primary school through to industry, the initiative aims to develop [...]

Spot, the innovative robot dog from Boston Dynamics, visited Burnley College to demonstrate its advanced capabilities to ambitious Construction Students and Apprentices, bringing their curriculum to life. Under the expert guidance of Amanda Bradshaw and Ben Lewis from Korec, a leader in surveying and mapping, the £250,000 robot showcased how it can autonomously survey large areas and venture into [...]

Burnley College From playing “Guess the Job” to asking insightful questions, primary school pupils have been discovering more about the World of Work (WOW), with the help of Burnley College. Chorley St James CE Primary School welcomed a host of visitors from different roles, including Head of Construction and Engineering at Burnley College, David Lord. The exciting morning of [...]

Burnley College proudly hosted Abena Oppong-Asare MP, Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, for the grand opening of its new Security Operations Centre. The College’s state-of-the-art facility is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity in Lancashire and beyond, equipping students and professionals with the skills needed to tackle emerging security challenges. Burnley College [...]

Budget comment from Roger Phillips, Tax Partner at PM+M: Working people will pay the price for today’s Budget, no matter how much the Treasury dresses it up. It’s been 112 days since Labour came to power, and after three months of febrile speculation, Rachel Reeves finally delivered the most hyped-up budget that I can remember in 20 years of [...]