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Former Student Delivers Clinical Skills Session for Aspiring Medical Students

Students applying for medicine recently received a training session from Dr. Magdalena Lech, who came in to deliver a clinical skills session on cranial nerve examination. The session proved informative and valuable in helping potential candidates hone their skills in how to examine patients as well as crucial anatomy and physiology of the cranial nerves. […]

Varndean College celebrates success in recent Ofsted inspection

Varndean College, a leading sixth-form college in Brighton, is thrilled to announce the overwhelmingly positive outcome of its recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection, held in early March, has highlighted Varndean College’s exceptional achievements and its unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment for its students. The college received glowing commendations from the Office for […]

Varndean Student’s Short Film Shortlisted for Into Film Awards

Varndean College student, Phoebe Young, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Into Film Awards with her powerful short film, ‘Headphones’. Among 21 nominees across seven filmmaking categories, the Into Film Awards recognises and celebrates exceptional talent in filmmaking across the UK. Phoebe’s film competes in the Time for Action category, sponsored by Swatch, which challenges […]

Performing Arts Acting Students Shine in National Theatre Connections Production

Huge congratulations for the Year 1 BTEC Performing Arts – Acting students this term for their National Theatre Connections production of “The Periodicals” at the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. This is the College’s first year taking part in the programme that sees young performers across the UK create productions of new plays commissioned by the National Theatre. The […]

Early Years Childcare and Education Students Excel in Assessments

Congratulations to our second year Early Years Childcare and Education students who have all passed their 20 hour controlled assessment. A particular well done to three students who have completed the full Level 3 qualification with the equivalent of 3 A* grades. Ashley will be heading to Teesside University to study BA(Hons) Primary Ed with […]

Medical School Applicants Get a Taste of Medicine

Here at Varndean College, we offer all our gifted and talented students the opportunity to not only enrol on our Aspire Programme, but also to participate in a range of enrichment activities that support and consolidate a wider context to their career ambitions. The popular Clinical Case History Workshops run by our resident Biology Tutor, Yaso […]

Varndean College’s Eco-Initiative: A Recap of Big Green Week 2024

Last week, at Varndean College we celebrated our Big Green Week. Throughout the week, college campus buzzed with excitement as students, faculty, and guest speakers came together to explore innovative ways to promote eco-consciousness and effect positive change within our community. This year we saw Sussex Green Living pitch up on our campus with their […]

Ashley nominated for Learner of the Year

Congratulations to Ashley Taylor, a second year student studying Childcare and Education who has been nominated for the NCFE ‘Learner of the Year’ as part of their aspiration awards recognising exceptional learners. Balancing responsibilities at home, a job and college work, Ashley has still completed the course before the deadline and achieved an A* in […]

IB Visual Arts students exhibit their outstanding work

This week we have also recognised the work of our incredibly talented IB Visual Arts students when their work was put on display for everyone to view. For five days, staff and students had the opportunity to view an array of impressive artwork, with a separate private viewing being held for students’ families on Wednesday […]

Varndean alum Nina Espiritu discusses breaking boundaries for British Science Week

This week marks British Science Week with the theme #SmashingStereotypes, celebrating the diverse people and careers in science and engineering. Nina Espiritu is a Youth Co-Lead for the BBC’s Women in STEM (WiSTEM) network. Her goal is to inspire young women from diverse backgrounds to explore rewarding careers in STEM. She is committed to promoting […]