Mid-Cheshire College is a government funded further education college. Its main campus is in the village of Hartford, close to Northwich, Cheshire. John Reilly is the college Principal. John joined the college in 2002 after leaving the Tameside College in East Manchester where he was Director of Development. The college performed exceptionaly well in its last Ofsted inspection in 2008, graded as oustanding in all areas.

The college has approximately 10,000 students.

Courses

The college offers a wide variety of academic and vocational courses including BTEC National Diplomas, BTEC First Diplomas and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ). Subjects include Art and Design, Beauty Therapy, Professional Cookery, Civil Engineering, Plumbing, and Brickwork.

Higher Education

The college also offers Foundation Degrees accredited by the University of Chester and the Manchester Metropolitan University. Subjects include Business and Management, Fashion Design and Information Communication Technology.

Adult Learners

The college promotes adult learning and offers a number of adult courses and Return to Work and Study courses. The college also awards Access to Higher Education Diplomas offering adults with few qualifications the opportunity to go on to study at university.

Campuses

The site has three main sites:

• Hartford Campus, the main campus, located in Hartford,
• London Road, the location for Arts courses, situated on the A533 road between Northwich and Davenham and
• Verdin Centre, the main centre for adult courses (including the Access to Higher Education Diplomas), situated in the centre of Winsford.

Redevelopment

The college is currently undergoing a process of redevelopment with new buildings being erected to replace old and outdated ones. So far the college has opened a new £3.5m Arts and Creative Media Building. The building was opened by Jim Knight MP in October 2008.

External links

• College website