Burton and South Derbyshire College

18/06/2026

A group of Foundation Learning students are celebrating after their creative writing talent was recognised in the national Young Writers competition, with many of their original short stories selected for publication.

The competition gave students an excellent opportunity to showcase the creative writing skills they have been building in GCSE English, while also providing valuable preparation for their examinations.

17/06/2026

Students at our Stephen Burke Construction Academy recently welcomed award winning bricklayer, Dean Haywood for a day of hands on learning and industry insight.

Dean, owner of Lifelong Builders and winner of the prestigious Super Trowel Masters Competition 2025, worked with apprentices and full time brickwork students in a practical workshop – sharing expert techniques, industry expectations and the precision needed to succeed in the trade. Read more: https://ow.ly/cRGx50ZcErs

17/06/2026

Former Health and Social Care learner Tamryn returned today as a qualified nurse to deliver a clinical skills session for our current Level 2 learners.

During the session, learners developed practical skills in blood pressure monitoring, CPR, and patient observations. They also explored normal and abnormal observations, helping them recognise the early signs of patient deterioration and understand when interventions, such as oxygen therapy, may be required.

It was a fantastic opportunity for learners to gain hands-on experience and be inspired by a former student who is now working as a registered nurse.

16/06/2026

Our Creative students are currently exhibiting their work at the Brewhouse Arts Centre!

Explore the final major projects from our Level 3 Year 2 students and discover an exciting collection of work, from Fine Art and Photography to Animation and Fashion – and much more.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduating creatives, running until 19th June!

16/06/2026

BSDC’s Mulberry Restaurant hosted its annual Next Chef competition today, welcoming Year 10 and 11 students from local schools to compete in creating a nutritious two-course meal on a set budget.

The judges’ scores were incredibly close, but the overall winner was Iannis Rusu from The Pingle Academy – congratulations! A huge well done to everyone who took part.

16/06/2026

We were delighted to host our annual FE & Apprenticeship Awards last week. Congratulations to all our highly commended students and overall category winners!

A special well done to our overall winners, William Banham, FE Learner of the Year, Ruth Binks, Adult Learner of the Year and Caitlin Hamill, Apprentice of the Year!

15/06/2026

We are pleased to be creating a new on-campus allotment and garden as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability.

Developed following a successful staff capital bid, the project will provide fresh, seasonal produce for students while reducing food miles and lowering the College’s carbon footprint.

We look forward to sharing updates and showcasing its progress over the coming months.

11/06/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended tonight’s FE & Apprenticeship Awards and congratulations to all our winners! Look out for the full photos from the evening, which will be shared very soon!

11/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome our students, guests, sponsors and BSDC colleagues to the 2026 FE & Apprenticeship Awards!

This evening is a celebration of the dedication, hard work and achievements of our students. Congratulations to all of this year’s talented nominees, and the very best of luck to everyone shortlisted.

We hope you enjoy a fantastic evening of recognition, inspiration and celebration.

11/06/2026

We’re incredibly proud of Max, who is currently studying on our BA (Hons) Creative Practice: Performing Arts course. Over the past six months, Max has been volunteering at the Derby City Mission community café, his commitment to both his studies and his community is truly inspiring. Congratulations, Max, and thank you for making such a positive difference!

Meet Max. 🌟

For the past six months, Max has been volunteering at our community café - and he has already made a huge impression on everyone he meets here.

As part of his performing arts course, Max was asked to raise funds linked to his studies. He chose to make and sell handcrafted key rings, inspired by the immersive theatre piece he'd done as part of his studies. Through his creativity and hard work, Max raised an incredible £130 -which he donated in full to DCM.

In his own words: "I wanted to donate to the Mission. I see the people who come and go and I wanted to do something to help those who come through the Mission. The money will help the people we serve in Derby City Mission."

Max, thank you. Your generosity, talent and kind heart mean the world to us and to the people we serve. We are so proud to have you as part of our DCM family. 💚