Celebrating our Adult Learners

Mawada, an ESOL student based at our Cauldon Campus, is thoroughly enjoying her time so far at Stoke on Trent College and aspires to work within the farming industry once she gains her qualifications.

When asked about life at the College, Mawada spoke about how caring and compassionate the staff team is, especially her tutor, Hayley.

Mawada said: “I’d like to thank my tutor in particular, for all of her efforts to make our lives better.”

After returning to learning last year, Joanne successfully passed her GCSE Maths and English exams, achieving grades 6 and 8, respectively.

Joanne can now progress onto other courses at the College or head to University! It is never too late to achieve your goals and change your future for the better.

Alhagie Darboe, who attended school previously in Gambia, has undertaken the college’s Access to Higher Education (HE) course in Level 3 Health and Professional Studies, with the intention of going on to university and then a role in mental health nursing.

The 36-year-old, chose to attend the college after hearing positive things about the adult learning courses.

Alhagie Darboe said, “The college is a vibrant community and special course and practical training I’ve received match up with my career goals.

Former Stoke on Trent College student, Adam, 36, is now pursuing his dream of becoming a Paramedic!

Adam came back to College in the Summer of 2021 to study for an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health.

“The course and the tutors have been excellent! I’ve enjoyed getting to know the other students on my course and working with my peers. I have gained my UCAS points in the shortest time possible and now look forward to progressing to University to study Paramedic Science.”