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EDC Makes Commitment to Support Students and Staff with their Mental Health and Wellbeing

East Durham College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter - created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.
Posted 20/03/2020
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Second, Third and Fourth Place Prizes for EDC Barbering Students: Elle, Simone & Jess

Massive congrats are in order for three of our Level 3 barbering students as they aced a National Barbering competition!
Posted 26/02/2020
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East Durham College Accredited to the Matrix Standard for Advice & Guidance

East Durham College has once again been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high-quality careers and course information, advice and guidance services we provide to students and the local community.
Posted 24/02/2020
Six students stood, who were AHT Regional competition winners in group outside East Durham College salon

Huge Success for Team EDC At Regional AHT Hair & Beauty Competition 2020

East Durham College’s hair and beauty team are celebrating this week after picking up a bumper crop of awards at this year’s Regional Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition held at the Federation Brewery in Gateshead, and at the Concept Hair Apprentice of the Year North East heats.
Posted 12/02/2020
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Constructing Careers for East Durham College Students

North East developer Durham Villages Regeneration Company is amongst the first to pilot a new industrial programme, which is helping to construct careers for EDC students.
Posted 27/01/2020
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East Durham College Shortlisted at the Tes FE Awards 2020

East Durham College is thrilled to announce that its Engage 14-16 programme has been shortlisted for an award at the Tes FE Awards 2020.
Posted 20/01/2020
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EDC Students Get Involved in one of the North East’s Largest Wildlife Conservation Projects

EDC Land & Wildlife Management students from the Houghall campus recently got involved in a huge project with Durham Wildlife Trust, to preserve the green infrastructure at Follingsby Max.
Posted 21/11/2019
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Celeb Hairstylist Lee Stafford Live in the North East at EDC

East Durham College is thrilled to announce that celebrity hairstylist Lee Stafford will be returning to the college for a special Employers’ Event and on-stage live demonstration.
Posted 21/10/2019