Historic artwork by Batley School of Art founder bequeathed to Kirklees College
The family of Charles Barber, one of the founding members of Batley School of Art (now Kirklees College) and pioneers of vocational education, has bequeathed his original artwork to Kirklees College. Charles Barber had a passion for art and education and was known as the life and soul of Art in Batley. He spent 39 […]
Kirklees College above national average in gender pay gap report
In its 2019-20 gender, disability and ethnicity pay gap report, Kirklees College has stated the gender pay gap between male and female employees is 6%. The mean gender pay gap remains lower than the national average which is 17.1% according to the October 2018 Office for National Statistics (ONS) Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings […]
Kirklees College wins Construction Apprenticeship Provider of the Year
Kirklees College has been named Construction Apprenticeship Provider of the Year the AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2021. In partnership with FE Week and AELP, the awards are a celebration of excellence in apprenticeship delivery in the UK bringing together the country’s best apprentice employers, providers and sector leaders. The national accolade was awarded to Kirklees College […]
Learner wins Art and Design Award at The BTEC Awards 2021
The outstanding achievements of Lily Robinson, Art and Design student at Kirklees College were celebrated this week as she was awarded the prestigious BTEC Award for Art and Design Learner of the Year 2021. Lily was praised for how her passion for fashion fuels her practical work, which is extensive, skilful, detailed and original. Her […]
Supply chain apprentice announced as finalist at BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2021
Gurjit Natt, Supply Chain apprentice at Kautex Textron has been shortlisted for the Transport and Logistics Apprentice 2021 at the BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2021. The award’s received a record number of nominations with more than 300 apprentices nominated nationally across a wide range of categories, so Gurjitt has done extremely well to have fought off […]