Derwen College up for two top awards
A specialist residential college has been shortlisted in the TES Further Education Awards 2018.
Derwen College, based in Gobowen near Oswestry has been named as a finalist in two categories of the awards.
The college has been nominated for both the ‘Specialist Provider of the Year’ and ‘Employer Engagement’ award in the annual celebration of excellence across the further education sector.
Winners will be announced on February 23 at a ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
The college last made the shortlist in 2015 when it was nominated for FE College of the Year.
The ‘Specialist Provider of the Year’ category is a new category for 2018 which aims to recognise the sector’s diversity and excellence.
Meryl Green, principal of Derwen College, said that she was thrilled that the college had received two nominations.
She said: “We are absolutely delighted with these nominations which are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of the entire team here at the college.
"To be shortlisted from such a large pool of excellent further education colleges is an honour, and we look forward to finding out if we will be named overall winners in February.”
Apprenticeships and skills minister Anne Milton, who will be attending the awards, said: “I’m delighted to see a record number of entries for the TES FE Awards – especially at such an important time for our further education sector.
"Congratulations to those excellent institutions on the shortlist, as well all those doing their bit to provide high-quality education and training right across the country.”
