Facing reality with resilience at Weston College
It is January 2022, and my College is back and delivery of excellence in curriculum is at the top of the agenda. Staff are geared…
Dr Paul Phillips CBE
Staff Wellbeing MOT’s? At Weston this is now a reality, as part of our education based Mental Health support initiative
Practically everyone you chat to – is now aware of mental health struggles. This is a massive step forward no question and no doubt accelerated…
Weston College wins prestigious Beacon Inclusive Learning Leadership Award
@westoncollege has won the prestigious @AoC_info’ Beacon Inclusive Learning Leadership Award 2020-21. The College has been recognised for its achievements in creating outstanding results for students with Special Educational…
Weston Lateral Flow Testing College Pilot a go!
As a Principal of a large Further Education College in the South West, I could never have imagined the speed of logistics, collaboration and mobilisation…
2020 – an educational odyssey?
It doesn’t really matter – students need us to move on In August 1980 I entered my career in education, or at least I began…
We are back- it’s a good feeling! Examination results are by and large excellent and as expected at Weston College
Official publications of A level and other results, my first day back on site following a long period of virtual management and Welsh shielding- not…
The Momentum to ‘Build Back Better’ is on!
As a Principal of a large Further Education College in the South West I never cease to be motivated and totally impressed by the dedication…
There’s a new breed of College in town – A PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE
Thursday morning, ten to nine and I have been working since about 7:30 catching up on emails and monitoring progress across the College Group. Always…
No Paradise at Present – We are in the midst of crisis and everyone is examining life differently
It’s a Wednesday afternoon and I am sat in my study penning this article. I used to say to my staff almost ironically “Welcome to…
Weston College accelerates ‘Virtual College’ ethos to connect students and staff to minimise social isolation
#MyVirtualCollege – @WestonCollege is a UK #Microsoft Showcase College and the 9th largest College in the country, Dr Paul Phillips CBE has shown impressive leadership…