NSCG opens doors for first open events of 2026
16 January 2026
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) will soon be opening their doors for the first open events of 2026.
Newcastle College: Saturday 24th January 2026, 10am – 12noon
Stafford College: Saturday 7th February, 10am – 12noon
Leek College: Thursday 12th February, 5:30pm – 8pm
The open events give prospective students and their families an insight to studying at NSCG, as well as an opportunity to explore the campuses and chat to staff about their study options.
Across NSCG’s three campuses, learners can access a wide range of post-16 qualifications. A Levels, Higher Education and part-time adult learning are delivered at NSCG’s Newcastle and Stafford campuses, with T Levels, vocational courses and apprenticeships available across the wider College group.
NSCG’s Deputy Principal: Provision for Young People, Shelley Brown, will also present welcome talks, with visitors also able to hear from the student support team and current students to find out what life is really like at NSCG.
The College has also announced that each Saturday morning open event will include a dedicated 30-minute SEN time slot at the start of the event. From 9:30am, visitors with special educational needs or neurodivergent learners will be able to attend in a quieter, calmer environment.
Craig Hodgson, Principal and Chief Executive at NSCG, said: “We’re excited to be welcoming visitors back to NSCG for the new year. As an Ofsted Outstanding college, we’re incredibly proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality education and training, and our upcoming open events offer future students the chance to experience this first-hand.”
Additional open events will be held throughout the year:
Newcastle College
Saturday 25th April, 10am-12noon
Stafford College
Saturday 9th May, 10am-12noon
Leek College
Thursday 12th February 5.30pm-8pm
Saturday 21st March, 10am – 12noon
Saturday 20th June 2026, 10am-12noon