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It's pizza time: Emma and Said making dough on the Introduction to Patisserie and Confectionery course starting soonThis is just one of the many courses you can choose from.We are enrolling NOW for Evening Classes, Full-time and Part-time courses!

Enrolling Now! Try something new for 2012

Lots to choose from so call NOW to be sure of your place! Whether you are looking for an evening class to …
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Already an experienced carpenter, bricklayer or painter and need a NVQ?

Want to renew your CSCS Card? We are calling all skilled carpenters, bricklayers and painters who want a FREE ‘FAST TRACK’ assessment …
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The Brands Hatch pit team with the Fiesta Rally Car.

Need for speed

A pit crew of 12 learners studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Motorsport Engineering, Levels 2 & 3, went to Brands Hatch, …
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Staff member Doug Trengove, Co-ordinator for Foundation Support, Additional Learning Support, arranged the event.

National Holocaust Memorial Day

The College took time to remember the Holocaust and victims of Nazi Persecution, Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Darfur on Friday 27 January. The memorial …
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MP for Barking, Margaret Hodge cuts the ribbon with Lesley Graham, Vice- Principal, and beauty therapy staff and students.

Pamper Perfect Salon

There was glamour in the air at the launch of our brand new commercial beauty Salon on Thursday 19 January. We had …
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Ken also made the time to ‘Wear a Smile’ and make a badge for the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) as part of a fundraising day the College were running to raise money for the Charity. Paul Bryan, pictured, was one of our Learners who collected donations for BAAF and helped make ‘Wear a Smile’ badges.

Learners quiz Ken Livingstone

Ken Livingstone, alongside his deputy running mate Val Shawcross were quizzed by around 80 learners at Rush Green Campus on Monday 16 …
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Julie Maling, Head of Opportunities Support said: “At the College we value the contact we have with parents and guardians."I was extremely happy with the response to the December Parents and Guardians Evening. The evening provided an opportunity to speak with Coaches and collect a copy of the Parent/ Guardians’ Guide.” Date for your diary: The next parents evening will take place on Wednesday 7 March between 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

“Keep up the good work!” parents say

December’s Parents/ Guardian Evening proved to be an overwhelming success for learners and the College. Feedback was extremely positive with 100% of …
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Want to be a hair stylist? Look no further for your route to success!Call Headjogs today on 01277 224852 for more information.

Get ahead in hairdressing with our ultra-flexible Level 2

“Jump into” a hair stylist career We are proud to promote excellence in hairdressing training at the Headjogs Training Academy. Over the …
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Hybrid technology helps learners drive careers into the future

Barking & Dagenham College has just taken delivery of a brand new Hybrid Vehicle for its Motorsport and Automotive Engineering Technology courses. …
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Santa, Snow and Success at the College’s Christmas Market!

Christmas came early on campus when staff, learners and people from the local community flocked to the College’s first ever Christmas Market. …
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"Just like watching an F1 team in action": High praise indeed from Dave Parsons driver for our rally team."All the other teams were impressed and are keen to complete against us again. "We are starting to build a reputation."

Slickest College Crew Spin Fiesta into Top 5 at Snetterton

The Barking & Dagenham College rally team was out in force recently at the Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk and clinched a very …
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Our staff and learners with Boris Johnson on their trip to City Hall

BDC learners and staff meet Mayor Boris Johnson

On Tuesday 15 November a group of learners from Barking & Dagenham College were invited to meet the Mayor of London, Boris …
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Cathy Walsh, Principal and CEO, collects the TES FE Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship from the BBC's Evan Davis.This national award is recognition of the College's commitment to offering its learners real work experience through its Enterprise Academy.

College clinches national entrepreneurial award

Barking & Dagenham College’s Enterprise Academy has clinched first place in the TES Awards today. At the first ever TES FE Awards …
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Learner of the Year Awardsponsored by Mills & ReeveJames NicholsThank you to our Sponsors: Logic4Training Baker Tilly BD Chamber of Commerce United House Dagenham & Redbridge FC Morgan Hunt Fusion Project Management Ltd Ellisons Barford Education and Training The Woodley Coles LLP Mills & Reeve City & Guilds Barclays Print CMIBarclays CorporateLincrustaCapitaWe had entertainment by our music and Performing Arts learners and behind the stage the Technical Theatre learners ran the show doing the lighting, audio and sound.

Learners sparkle at glitzy awards night

Barking & Dagenham College’s Excellence Awards, an annual celebration of its learners and staff, played out last night in front of a …
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