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Planned Phone System Upgrade – Thursday 19th March 2026
We will be going live with a new phone system on Thursday 19 March. The transition will take place between 9:00am and 12:00pm. During this
March 18, 2026
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Growing into Leadership: A National Apprenticeship Week Story!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re sharing the story of Siân, one of our Level 5 Leadership and Management apprentices, who recently achieved Distinction in
February 12, 2026
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Roots To Reading – in partnership with Thames Water
A Work-Based Communication Skills & Mentoring Program for Adult Refugees living in Reading, in partnership with Thames Water. Next start date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 New
January 20, 2026
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New Directions College Learner Wins Ascentis 50th Anniversary Lifetime Learning Awards
We are proud to announce that our learner Rasha won the Learner Award at the Ascentis 50th Anniversary Lifetime Learning Awards, recognising her exceptional achievement,
December 9, 2025
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Family Learning Festival!
This October half-term, join us in celebrating the joy of learning together as a family! What is the Family Learning Festival? The Family Learning Festival
September 22, 2025
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October Half Term Workshops!
Unleash Your Creativity This October Half Term! Looking for a relaxing and inspiring way to spend your half term? These workshops are a perfect opportunity
June 27, 2025
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Learner Assembly
Our Learner Assembly brings together learner representatives from around the collegeto share their experiences, knowledge, and ideas. By becoming a voluntary member of the Learner
June 13, 2025
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New Directions College Open Day
Join Us for Our Open Day! Monday 14th July 2025, from 12pm to 8pm Thinking about returning to education? Want to learn new skills, explore
May 28, 2025
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Free Creative Arts Courses for Whitley Residents!
This workshop is FREE to all participants as part of our Community, Arts & Wellbeing programme and kindly sponsored by the Arts Council. Art Course
May 9, 2025
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Creative Floral Motifs inspired by Islamic Art!
This workshop is FREE to all participants as part of our Community, Arts & Wellbeing programme and kindly sponsored by Creative Lives. Creative Floral Motifs
March 13, 2025