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I am so pleased that the hard work and commitment of the Activate Learning team has been assessed by Ofsted as Good with a Strong Contribution to identifying and meeting local, regional and national skills needs. Gary Headland DL, CEO of Activate Learning

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October 2023

Reading College October Open Event

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November 2023

Adult Education and Careers Fair

Join us for the Adult Education and Careers Fair on Thursday 2nd November 2023, where you can explore a new and exciting career.

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November 2023

Reading College November Open Event

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Activate Learning celebrates Black History Month

Activate Learning to celebrate Colleges Week 2023 

Hospitality employers meet the next generation

GCSE success for Reading College and University Centre students

Activate Learning’s Reading College and University Centre students celebrate A Level success

Summer results and further information

Reading College students team up with local nurseries to unite generations at local care home

Young chefs experience sustainable cooking

Reading City Football Club Partner with Activate Learning

Reading Art students showcase their creativity

Reading students cook up a storm at Royal Ascot

Reading students to perform Rock of Ages

The benefits of staying in touch with your former college

A proud journey: The History of the Pride movement in the UK 

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Eric

Professional Cookery

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Joseph

Business and Enterprise

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Alex

Games Development

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Sarah

Construction

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