Archive for year: 2024
Undergraduate’s show garden honours ‘grow your own’
Aspiring garden designer Harry Dean will celebrate his community allotment’s 100th birthday in his debut show garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 17 – 21).
Animal Care students clear litter to benefit local wildlife
Our Level 2 Animal Care students have been helping to clear up litter which is polluting the River Weaver in Nantwich.
Former equine apprentice makes winning start as racehorse trainer
Former Reaseheath equine apprentice Hannah Roach has made a winning start to her career as a racehorse trainer, recording an above average 65% strike rate in her first full season.
Football coach selected for Seniors World Cup squad
A sports coach for Reaseheath College has been selected to play for England in the upcoming Seniors World Cup in Thailand.
Steve Jones, a highly respected coach, and former Northern Ireland international with 30 caps, will be flying out to Bangkok at the end of May to join the England squad for the prestigious tournament.
Steve boasts a successful career in professional football since the age of 16, after being signed by Blackpool under the management of Sam Allardyce. He’s played for played teams like Crewe Alexander, Burnley during their Premier League promotion, and has even competed against David Beckham at Old Trafford during the World Cup 2006 qualifier.
In the past 12 months Steve has brought his expertise to play as part of the NAR Kollective, a Nantwich-based sports company which is a key partner in enhancing the training and learning experience for Reaseheath’s sports students.
Through high-level coaching and a clear pathway into the industry, NAR Kollective empowers students enrolled in the college’s Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. Students benefit directly from weekly coaching sessions delivered by Steve and fellow NAR Kollective colleagues, ensuring they receive the best possible preparation for their chosen careers.
He said: “I’m fortunate to work with such a talented team at Reaseheath College. The students here are a pleasure to coach, and I’m incredibly proud of the Category 1 team’s recent win in the ECFA North West Men’s Regional Football League tournament. Their dedication and hard work really paid off.”
While in Thailand, Steve won’t be forgetting his passion for inspiring the next generation of footballers and has committed to visiting schools during his time there, giving out Reaseheath football kits, and participating in football sessions with the students.
Speaking of his upcoming trip, Steve said: “I’m incredibly honoured to have been selected for the England Over-35s World Cup squad. It’s a fantastic competition, and I’m excited to be representing England alongside some talented teammates. While I’m there, I’m also looking forward to giving back to the sport by visiting schools and interacting with the students.”
Simon Cushman, Programme Leader for Sports at Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath, said: “Having a coach of Steve’s calibre has provided an incredible opportunity for our students to learn from one of the best. His experience and expertise help them to reach their full potential. We wish Steve all the best in his upcoming venture in Thailand.”
The 16th Seniors World Cup will take place in Bangkok from June 3 to 8, 2024.
Celebrating success of Public Services alumni at careers conference
The inspiring achievements of Public Services alumni were showcased at a careers conference held by Reaseheath College.
Absence Messages
Absence messages
Students/Parents/Guardians/Carers should give the student’s name clearly.
Also state their course clearly (the course manager’s name would also help).
Tell them why you are not in college and when you are likely to be back in college.
If contact is not made as per the above process, then students are marked as unauthorised in the register.
If messages are not clear, then students are marked as unauthorised in the register.
If students are on holiday, then they will be marked as unauthorised in the register.
There are certain circumstances where absences can be marked as authorised and these are listed below:
- Self-certificated period of sickness for 1 week of timetabled activity. Following 1 week’s absence, evidence from a GP will be required. Patterns of repeated non-attendance will be monitored, and evidence may be requested by your Attendance Impact Officer.
- A medical appointment (show your appointment evidence to your progress coach)
- A career related or university interview (evidence shown to your progress coach)
- A work experience placement which is an integral part of a course, and for which the student does not receive a wage. (Self-certified agreed by course manager)
- Attendance at a probation meeting or similar (supported by evidence of confirmation)
- Attendance to a funeral (self-certificated)
- Transportation issues i.e. weather conditions/strike action
- Taking a driving test (supported by evidence)
- Authorised study leave (authorised by course manager)
- Religious holidays (self-certificated)
- An emergency involving a family member (self-certificated)
Attendance at college is very important. High attendance levels enable the following:
- Academic success through greater engagement with the qualification and maximisation of learning opportunities on offer through our BeMore programme
- Building supportive networks with peers, curriculum staff and areas that enable success such as Progress Coaches, Learning Skills Centre, and Wellbeing staff
- Development of key employability skills such as time management and reliability along with self-discipline and accountability. All of these are skills they will need for their future lives.
- Meeting expectations of the college as laid out in our student charter just as an individual would have to follow workplace policies in employment.
Family Festival 2024 Cancelled
Enjoy a fantastic day out at our annual Family Festival! All of the campus will be open and you’ll find an exciting range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
College shows PRIDE in Student of the Term Awards
At our recent Student of the Term Awards, we celebrated individuals who truly went above and beyond in their academic endeavours last term, embodying the spirit of our BeMore initiative.
College HR team completes 2,400km charity triathlon challenge
A team of Reaseheath College staff successfully completed an ambitious charity triathlon challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.