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College Inset Days Temporary Closure
Please note that the college will be closed on Tuesday 14th July and Wednesday 15th July 2026, for staff inset days. We look forward to
July 13, 2026
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Help Create Reading’s New Solar Mural
Workshops are FREE to all participants and they are funded by Arts Council England. Fancy getting involved in something a bit different? This summer, Commando
July 1, 2026
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Celebrating Community at Our First Inclusion Fête!
New Directions College is home to learners from all over the world, each with their own stories, experiences and traditions. We wanted to create an
June 4, 2026
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Count on your community: It’s National Numeracy Day!
Today is National Numeracy Day, and the day is about much more than maths. We see people gain confidence to check their payslips, help their
May 20, 2026
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College Inset Day – Monday 13th April 2026
Please note that the college will be closed today, 13th April 2026, for a staff inset day. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow
April 13, 2026
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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