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Students with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) will benefit from a flexible, dedicated provision with the launch of the new FLEX department.

We’ve launched a new podcast series discussing what it’s like to study with us, the many courses on offer and how college can open a world of opportunities.

We are looking forward to welcoming back our students, both returning and new, this September.

We’re proud to announce we’ve been selected to be part of the FA Women’s Football Apprenticeship programme and are now taking applications for the new role.

Higher Education provision for all our new and returning students at Dearne Valley College will commence in September 2020.

To help students struggling financially Dearne Valley College has extended its Free College Meals and discretionary food support throughout July and August.

We are currently working towards welcoming new and returning students back to our campuses in September.

We are excited to share that University Centre Rotherham’s (UCR) new mini guide for the academic year 2021/22 is now available.

Our staff are working hard to support all new students with their next steps so that the transition to college is as smooth as possible.

We are currently planning to re-open our College campuses from Wednesday 17th June 2020.

We understand this can be a particularly unsettling time for our learners who are most vulnerable or who have the most complex needs.

We are excited to share that University Centre Rotherham’s (UCR) new Prospectus for the academic year 2021/22 is now available.

Dearne Valley College is offering free distance learning courses for adults in the local community to learn new skills from the comfort of their own home.  

Staff at Dearne Valley College have been working hard to minimise disruption to learners’ education and are continuing to support new applicants.

Thank you for your patience whilst we’ve waited for updated information on how your GCSE English and/or Maths grades will be awarded.

Dearne Valley College is now offering free support for mental health via the online mental health support service Big White Wall.

Thank you for continuing to engage in your learning with us and for the positive and creative way you have embraced working with tutors.

Whilst we are closed for the foreseeable future – including the Easter holidays, we will continue to support all learners remotely.

We are aware that there is a hoax email being circulated that appears to have been sent by HM Government to families who receive free school/college meals.

All applicants for courses starting this September will be offered a confirmed place, subject to entry requirements, with the college.

With the latest Government announcements regarding social distancing, we have unfortunately had to postpone our Open Event.

Dearne Valley College and Doncaster College have kicked off their collaborative effort to raise mental health awareness with a friendly football match.

International Guest Speaker Paul Hannaford has provided thought-provoking talks to learners highlighting how easy it can be to fall into a life of crime.

On Wednesday 25th March, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, Dearne Valley College will be hosting an exciting Open Event for potential students.

Dearne Valley College has been celebrating NAW 2020 by helping local people explore the opportunities an apprenticeship can provide.

A new enrichment programme has been launched at Dearne Valley College that puts a real emphasis on enhancing our learners time at College.

An exciting range of short community courses, delivered by Dearne Valley College, will be hosted at several learning centres across the region.

If you’re looking for inspiration to unleash your potential then join us on Saturday 25th January 10.00am – 12.00pm at our interactive Open Event.

The Computing and Digital department have proudly unveiled their new kitted out corridor with wall graphics showing circuit boards and retro gaming throwbacks.

The brand new mini guide for Dearne Valley College is now available to grab at all our Open Events as well as any Careers Fairs we attend.

Dearne Valley College learners and staff have been pedalling toward fundraising for Children in Need in an exciting charitable pedal power challenge.

Dearne Valley College recently attended the annual Local Employment and Advisory Forum (LEAF) event at Magna Science Adventure Centre this month.

Dearne Valley College recently attended the Ambition Barnsley event providing information, advice and guidance on post-16 study options.

Learners explored the healthy range of local NHS and wider health sector job opportunities at a jobs event hosted by University Centre Rotherham.

On Wednesday 6th November, from 3.30pm until 6.30pm, Dearne Valley College will open its doors to potential students and host an interactive open event.

Students and staff put on a colourful display of the College’s positive impact on local communities by hosting a Colour Smash event to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Our brand new 2020/21 course guide for Dearne Valley College is now available! You can view it online or pick up a copy at any guide station.

Following on from the success of last year’s ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign, Dearne Valley College is dedicating 14 – 18 October to Colleges Week 2019.

Employers today joined forces with Dearne Valley College to launch a new set of Academies designed to help train the workforce of the future.

If you fancy a career change or have decided sixth form isn’t for you, it’s not too late to apply for one of the many courses we have available.

The sky’s the limit for students at Dearne Valley College after the announcement of a new partnership with Google Education and C-Learning.

Dearne Valley College hosted a variety of activities for visiting Nethwerwood Academy students to find out what they want to do when they grow up.

Former Dearne Valley College student Cheryl Martin studied an adult-learning course 12 years ago, Cheryl is now the Assistant Principal at RNN Group.

Dearne Valley College attended the Big Bang Careers Fair at Doncaster Racecourse to bring science, technology, engineering and maths to life

Our former student, Elaine Mirza, is now a qualified Counseller after studying studying Level 2 and 3 Counselling with us

Students from local schools have had the opportunity to gain work experience and develop valuable skills in various departments

Hair and Beauty students were invited to Rotherham College’s restaurant The Wharncliffe tfor the Student End of Year Awards

A warm welcome is ready for the classes of 2019 in Health and Social Care and Childcare at Dearne Valley College taster day on 25 June

Former Sport student Michael Blythe has used the skills he developed from his course to become a self-employed Sport and Exercise Consultant.

Our HE Sport Lecturer is also Assistant Coach to Great Britain’s women’s basketball team who will be competing at this year’s Eurobasket tournament

Level 2 Plastering students travelled to York College to participate in the plastering competition of the SkillBuild event.

On Saturday 29 June from 10.00am until 12.00pm we are hosting an Open Event to give potential students information on the study options we have available.

UCR will be hosting another Open Event on Wednesday 22nd May. Learn more about the degrees on offer and what it will be like to study there.

Students progressed from foundation learning courses to Level 1 IT and gained valuable work placement experience along the way

Our new Higher Education Prospectus is now available to pick up from all campus receptions, you can order a copy by calling 01709 722806 or download it

Aspirations salon at Dearne Valley College have a number of offers available for students, staff and the public

The annual UCAS 2019 event will be taking place on Friday 21 June.

Students competed against the Grimsby Institute in an annual inter-college championship

Shane Finney has worked his way up to Sports Centre Manager at DVC Sports Centre by studying hard and gaining experience to reach his career goal.

Dearne Valley College is proudly supporting the 12th annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2019). Showcasing our success stories and giving information.

The Plastering department is proud to have received gold status supporting the next generation of plasterers to fill the skills gap.

Elliot Turner was recently inspired to achieve one of his childhood dreams and become the mascot for his favourite team Barnsley Football Club.

ITV News Calendar Visit DVC to gain insight into what young people think of the recent government decisions on Brexit

Health and Social care students visit Sandygate Care Home to make a range of Christmas crafts from wreaths to Christmas themed word searches and crosswords

Game Republic give Digital Students a Masterclass

Dearne Valley College attended the annual LEAF event in Rotherham to provide local schools, college leavers and jobseekers with advice and guidance.

Our brand new mini guide for Dearne Valley College is now available to grab at all our Open Events as well as any other events we attend.

SafeGuard Clothing, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of body armour, is working to support the next generation of public service officials by donating one of its bullet resistant vests to Dearne Valley College.

On Friday 9th November Dearne Valley College celebrated the achievements of their higher education students at their joint Graduation.

University Centre Rotherham (UCR) will be hosting another Open Event on Saturday 17th November from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

Our brand new 2019/20 course guide is now available to view online, with insight into the progression routes and career paths available afterwards.

Dearne Valley College is proud to support the national ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign running as part of Colleges Week from Monday 15 October to Friday 19 October.

This is it – the ultimate welcome to student life, Freshers’ 2018! Enjoy a day of retro games, a social nightlife tour and live music. This is your opportunity to meet fellow students with similar interests, get your hands on lots of freebies and sign up to your Student Union.

Commended for their emphasis on practical learning, our counselling courses enable learners to develop their understanding of theory through meaningful work experience.

Under the guidance of education specialists who have a huge breadth of experience, learners with a teaching qualification from Dearne Valley College have a competitive edge when applying for jobs.

A new set of Motor Vehicle courses from Level 1 to Level 3 will give students the training to become qualified hybrid and electric vehicle technicians.

Level 4 Travel and Tourism students have raised over £900 in aid of funds for Rotherham Hospice.

Wednesday 23rd May is our next Open Event and your opportunity to observe how studying with us will propel your future career prospects.

Vanessa Ellis is not only a higher education lecturer at Dearne Valley College, but also acts as assistant coach to Great Britain’s women’s basketball team, a role that has seen her make it to this year’s Commonwealth Games, and win the silver medal for England.

On Tuesday 27th March between 9.30am and 12.30pm our doors will be open to visitors eager to find out first-hand what it would be like to study with us.

The recent development of University Centre Rotherham (UCR) has seen fast-moving progress, with the build’s steel framework now complete and a webcam installed to showcase the latest updates of UCR on-site.

Rotherham Music, an organisation that aims to improve and extend music education in Rotherham, will deliver a Rock and Pop club aimed at younger children every Thursday from 5pm at Rotherham College.

The RNN Group Colleges, which include Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College have been awarded the Matrix Quality Standard for Information Advice and Guidance Services for their work in ensuring a smooth transition for students following the addition of Dearne Valley College to the Group in February 2017.

Dearne Valley College is elated to present the official video of the RNN Group Colleges Graduation 2017. The first joint ceremonies were held on Saturday 23rd September 2017 at the Rotherham Minster.

Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College have received funding from Sport England to raise the activity levels of students.

Received your GCSE results and ready to get a head start in your career? Make our hands-on courses and Apprenticeships your choice this September.
Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College provide vocational training in industry-standard facilities from entry level and Level 3 (equivalent to A-Levels) to degree level in Rotherham and Worksop.

Dearne Valley College has taken the decision to close the doors of its commercial training restaurant, The Griffin Grill.

Three local colleges have equalled many universities by achieving a ‘Silver’ quality rating under a new government scheme which helps potential students choose where to study for a degree.

The General Election may have felt like it happened ages ago (I mean we’ve all slept since then) but even if you’ve not been following the outcome closely, you’ve most likely heard phrases like hung parliament and coalition government being thrown around.

The Rotherham Food and Drink Show 2017 saw a remarkable turnout from the community.

Here is a quick reminder and a message of good luck to all of our students who are completing their English and Maths GCSE examinations this week!

In a world where the media commenting on the latest celebrity to undergo cosmetic surgery is trending across social media platforms every other day and selling a t-Shirt with a hidden designer label for £50 is not considered as unreasonable (preach Macklemore), I think it’s fair to say that as a race we’re pretty obsessed with our appearances.

Dearne Valley College Catering staff and students are featuring at the upcoming Rotherham Food and Drink Show 2017.

It’s nearly that time of the year again where we gather around the telly to watch celebrities put aside their dignity for a day of laughter, all in aid of a good cause.

A merger between Dearne Valley College and the RNN Group has officially completed, strengthening education and training opportunities for learners and businesses across the Sheffield City Region, the East Midlands and beyond.

Wentworth & Dearne MP, John Healey visited a group of students at Dearne Valley College recently to take part in a Q&A session at their Manvers campus.

Dearne Valley College’s latest cohort of Higher Education students were joined by proud family, friends and College staff as they marked the end of their studies with a Graduation celebration.

A proposed College merger is set to strengthen education and enhance opportunities for learners and businesses in the South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire areas.

Students who have recently received, or are about to receive their results, and are still considering their next steps are invited to a special Open Evening at Dearne Valley College on Thursday 25th August to get themselves sorted for September!

A student from Dearne Valley College has been selected from thousands of nominations to win a prestigious award at the National BTEC Awards in London.

An Apprentice from Dearne Valley College is celebrating after receiving high praise and recognition for his achievements at a local awards initiative, which concluded in a special presentation at Rotherham Town Hall.

Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn visited students at Dearne Valley College during a tour of the region as part of Labour’s Remain campaign in the lead up to this month’s EU referendum.

Apprentices from across the South Yorkshire region are celebrating after winning prestigious awards from Dearne Valley College for their achievements and successes.

Young people who are considering an Apprenticeship are invited to attend an Open Evening at Dearne Valley College in celebration of the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week, taking place on Thursday 10th March, 5pm-8pm at the Manvers campus.