Today B&FC are celebrating a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating which highlights four key areas as ‘Outstanding’. ⭐ The report, published today, shows significant progress across the organisation. Alun Francis, CEO, said: "This report is a tremendous recognition of the hard work and

B&FC is delighted to have achieved its strongest-ever showing in the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards shortlisting! 🤩 We have secured six finalist spots across both apprentice and provider/employer-linked categories. 👏 Our finalists are: ⭐ Higher Apprentice of the Year –

Interested in finding out more about degree-level courses starting this September? Come and see us today! ✨ We're holding a stand at Lancaster University until 2.30pm this afternoon at their UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair. Whether you're thinking about your next

Championing Women Innovators 💪 😎 Felicity Bruce, a B&FC Level 6 Software Engineering apprentice with Vodafone UK, was named Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Women in Tech Excellence Awards. 🎉 Chosen from nine finalists, she’s recognised for her work on the My Vodafone app

Going for Gold! 🏅 Louise Allan has made B&FC history as our first-ever female WorldSkills UK Gold Medallist, winning top place in the Beauty Therapy Practitioner category. Her achievement, supported by dedicated staff and mentors, reflects the spirit of International Women’s

Meet Ellie Vondy, the Fleetwood Nautical Campus apprentice on track to become the first-ever female captain of the iconic Mersey Ferry. ⚓✨ At 30, Ellie is completing a three‑year Officer of the Watch apprenticeship while working as a first mate. A qualified diver and marine

It's International Women's Day!! ♀️ International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. ✨ Today we will be spotlighting some B&FC's

As we celebrate National Careers Week, we’re proud to shine a light on the incredible success of our students and the exciting progression routes they’re taking. 👏 National Careers Week is all about helping learners explore their futures, build confidence and take the next step

As we celebrate National Careers Week, we’re proud to shine a light on the incredible success of our students and the exciting progression routes they’re taking. 👏 National Careers Week is all about helping learners explore their futures, build confidence and take the next step

Behind every successful college is a strong community of dedicated colleagues! 🤝 Today, we're paying tribute to all who work at B&FC from our expert tutors to our support teams, as well as the key partners and stakeholders who support our learners. ✨ At B&FC we are very proud

We understand that some people are understandably worried about getting a loan. But a student loan is different from other forms of finance because, unlike other loans, it's what you earn that dictates what you repay, not what you've borrowed. ✨ Todays theme is Higher Education

Our students served up a winning performance in The Lancashire Colleges Skills Competitions at Bispham. 🎉 We were proud to host the inaugural Hospitality contests today – and placed first in two of the three disciplines.👏 Our learners’ top-table talent secured wins in both

Today's theme for #CollegesWeek2026 is Higher Education! That's why we are spotlighting how flexible our degree-level programmes are! 😉 You can study for one, two or three years depending on the kind of qualification you want to achieve. ✨ You don't have to make your mind up

Apprentices of all ages are developing skills both on the job and in the classroom. 🤝 Today, we recognise their achievements and the employers who support them. Thanks to the achievements of our apprentices, B&FC are among the UK's top 50 apprenticeship training providers and

As part of #LoveCollegesWeek, B&FC is hosting The Lancashire Colleges Skills Competitions at our Bispham Campus today. 🎉 Fifteen learners aged 16-18 from FE colleges across our region are taking part in Skills in Science: Accuracy and Analysis. 🥼🧪 This competition tasks

Young people are building essential skills, growing in confidence and forging bright futures at colleges across the country. 🤝 From classroom learning to real-world experience, colleges open doors to opportunity and help learners succeed. At B&FC, we take pride in our

Today's Colleges Week theme is adult learners! 🎉 At B&FC, we have many adult learners that are building new futures through education. 🤝 With the right support, adult learning can address multiple challenges from closing skills gaps and tackling social isolation, to reducing

It’s Colleges Week 2026! 🎉 Every day, colleges equip people from all walks of life with the education, training and skills they need to succeed. From young people starting out, to adults retraining and apprentices learning in the workplace, colleges open doors and create

Today’s NAW Theme: Celebration Friday 🙌 We are pleased to close #NAW2026 by confirming our exciting plans for the B&FC Apprenticeship Awards 2026! 🎉 This flagship event will be held at Blackpool Football Club on the evening of Thursday 4 June 2026. Nominations have been

As we wrap up another inspiring National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication, talent and passion shown by our amazing apprentices, employer partners and industry expert tutors. 👏 Our apprentices continue to demonstrate how powerful learning in the

Today’s NAW Theme: Celebration Friday 🎉 Blackpool and The Fylde College has been busy celebrating our work with apprentices and employers across all sectors this week! Our B&FC for Business team has been visiting businesses across the region to mark great opportunities –