On Friday, 26 November 2021 we hosted the much anticipated Trashion Show in the GIFHE Art School Theatre. We welcomed sustainability representatives from NE Lincs Council who discussed all things sustainable. The 17 teams then took to the catwalk, competing for the Trashion trophy. Read more
It is with great honour that we announce that the TEC Partnership has received a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize. The announcement was made today by the Royal Anniversary Trust, at a reception at St James’s Palace in London. Read more
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education (GIFHE) is delighted to announce its latest Fabrication and Welding partnership with engineering group, Worley. Working in partnership with Worley, the global providers of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors will give learners the opportunity to undertake quality work experience and apprenticeship placements. Read more
Career 6 is celebrating an exceptional 100% A Level pass rate across all subjects as students receive their results today.
The region is poised to benefit from a share of a new £65m government flagship investment programme. Twelve education providers across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire are set to receive a multimillion-pound boost as part of the successful TEC Partnership-led bid to join the Skills Accelerator Programme.
Congratulations to inspirational teacher Laura Denton, who has won a Pearson National Teaching Silver Award for FE Lecturer of the Year.
Laura, who is a Travel and Tourism Programme Leader, became one of just 102 silver winners across the country in recognition of her outstanding commitment to changing the lives of young people.
Her dedication to her students across all aspects of their development ensures they leave college in the best possible position to enter employment or progress onto the next level, whilst her experience in the tourism and hospitality industry helps provide the best opportunities and contacts for her students.
She created the ’12 Days of Christmas Kindness’ project after lockdown last year to give back to those who need it most, raising money for 12 different community groups, along with gifts, food supplies and personal notes from students.
Laura also checked in with each one of her students daily during lockdown, to help combat isolation and let them know they weren’t alone.
“This is an incredible achievement within my 10 years working here at the Grimsby Institute,” she said. “I feel very overwhelmed to have won this award and to be recognised for how hard I work with the students, particularly during the pandemic.
“I found the first lockdown incredibly hard, so wanted to make sure my students knew that there was someone there. They needed to know they weren’t alone, even if I couldn’t physically be with them. This win isn’t just for me, it’s for my students. They’re a very big part of my family.”
Following a special reception later in the year, Laura has now been shortlisted to win one of just 15 Gold Awards, in a programme which will be broadcast on the BBC.
Emma Forrest-Leigh, Grimsby Institute Vice Principal, said: “Laura is in the business of changing lives. Her work reaches the hearts and minds of her students, setting alight a fire of ambition that burns through their study journey with her and beyond. Laura empowers people. She helps students to find their voice, develop their skills and become the best versions of themselves. Laura is student centred and dedicated to her craft. She blows us away with her work and the impact she makes across our community. We are beyond delighted for Laura’s work to be recognised with this award.”
Level 3 Travel and Tourism students Chelsea Shire and Henri Ferrand, who were involved in Laura’s nomination, also commented: “Laura is superhuman to us; she goes out of her way to make sure we’ve got everything we need and support us. She did a full check in with each of us every day during the lockdown to make sure we were ok, which meant a lot. She always says college is more than these four walls and the world is our oyster and does everything she can to open up new opportunities for her.It feels amazing to know she’s won; I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more. She puts her heart and soul into the course.”
The award was handed out by Chris Turner, Curriculum Development Manager, UK BTEC & Apprenticeships FE Sales at Pearson, to coincide with national Thank a Teacher Day.
He said: “This is an absolutely massive achievement. Laura’s one of only 102 Silver Award winners so she should be very proud. This award is to acknowledge and recognise the support that she has given to her students over the last year, particularly during the challenges of lockdown. The fact she goes the extra mile for her students was very apparent in the application and we’re delighted that she’s been recognised in this way.”
The Pearson National Teaching Awards is an annual celebration of excellence in education, founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam to recognise the life-changing impact an inspirational teacher can have on the lives of the young people they work with. This year marks its 22nd year of celebrating, award-winning teachers, teaching assistants, headteachers and lecturers across the UK.
Following the latest Government update, please see our guidance on the use of face coverings in education as of Monday, 17th May.
For learners:
Learners are no longer recommended to wear face coverings in classrooms or workshops or communal areas such as the corridors or refectory. However, it is recommended that learners continue to wear face coverings in our workplace/commercial environments such as hairdressing and beauty salons, sports and fitness facilities and restaurants, in compliance with relevant latest sector guidance.
In line with current Government guidance for transport, learners will still be required to wear face coverings on our transport or public transport.
For staff and visitors:
Face coverings should be worn by staff and visitors in situations outside of classrooms or workshops where social distancing is not possible (i.e. when moving around in corridors and communal areas).
General:
It is incredibly important that if staff, learners or visitors feel more comfortable wearing a face covering in a situation where they are not recommended to by the above guidance, that we absolutely support them to continue to wear a face covering.
Exemptions from wearing face coverings for individuals applies in all situations.
This new course is bringing a unique opportunity for young footballers to help them develop their education and employment opportunities within the football and sport industry, whilst receiving professional football training and the chance to play competitive fixtures in the English Colleges football league.
Head Academy Coach, Jon Davy, is looking forward to welcoming learners onto the new programme. “We’re extremely excited about the new programme. It allows local, talented footballers an opportunity to continue their football development in a first-class environment on and off the football pitch.”
This programme gives learners the opportunity to train with UEFA coaches, in a real professional football environment, that utilises our highly specialised sports facilities, unrivalled with any in the local area. With two–five year plans that best suit the learner’s football and academic needs.
“We have developed a football education pathway second to none in the local area, which allows players access to local semi-professional football clubs and an opportunity to advance their football knowledge all the way to degree level, with a possible career in coaching or teaching.”
If you have a passion for football, our Level 3 Sport course with its dedicated Football Performance Programme could be for you.
Don’t miss out on our upcoming trial dates:
Saturday 15th May 2021 – 9:30am – 11:30am at Grimsby Institute
Tuesday 1st June 2021 – 10:00am – 12:00pm at Grimsby Institute
For more information and to register for our trial dates head to https://grimsby.ac.uk/football-performance-programme/
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We are delighted to announce the TEC Partnership has become the region’s first FE college provider to receive Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers.
TEC Partnership CEO Gill Alton has been named a founding board member of the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP).
