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Stafford College is a large provider of further and higher education based in Stafford, England.
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| Stafford College | |
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Earl Street , , ST16 2QR England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Further education college |
| Motto | Two Campuses, One Destination |
| Established | 1978 |
| Department for Education URN | 130813 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Craig Hodgson |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 16+ |
| Website | https://nscg.ac.uk/stafford-campus |
The college campus is on Earl Street in Stafford Town Centre. Qualifications taught include a wide range of A-levels, with additional choice offered through the Stafford Collegiate, which is a collaboration between Stafford College and other local education providers. The College also offers vocational subjects, often in industry-standard facilities. Music technology students learn in a suite of recording studios; beauty therapists gain skills in the Stafford Beauty Academy, which is a working salon open to the public. Workshops exist for students of Motor Vehicle, Trowel Occupations, Construction Plant, Plumbing and on-campus restaurants provide experience for students training in hospitality subjects.
Since 2016 Stafford College and Newcastle Under-Lyme College have merged into Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
In 2004 the College built a new sports hall providing teaching facilities for students on sports-related subjects and recreational opportunities for other students. The following year it opened the Broad Eye building (named after the Broad Eye Windmill, located just across the road from the college), a dedicated centre with studio facilities for art and design subjects.
Stafford College offers higher education courses in partnership with Staffordshire University. Subjects offered at HND and Foundation Degree-level are increasing and current information can be obtained from the College prospectus or its website. At present, Foundation Degrees include subjects such as: Fine Art, Illustration, 3D Design, Graphics & Digital Design, Photography, Fashion, Computing, Sustainable Communities, Small Business & Salon Management, Early Childhood Studies, Education (Teaching Assistants), Leadership & Management and Social Science.
Stafford College has officially opened the new Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (SoTSIoT), a £22.5 million facility designed to deliver cutting-edge technical education in fields like engineering, digital technologies, construction, and health sciences. Developed in partnership with Keele University, local colleges, and leading employers, the Institute offers T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications, apprenticeships, and degrees aimed at addressing regional skills shortages. With advanced labs, a virtual reality suite, and industry-grade equipment, the IoT is set to serve up to 3,500 learners by 2028, playing a key role in supporting local economic growth and workforce development.
