FLEX Courses

Our award-winning Flexible Learning Team focus on meeting the needs of our local communities by using outdoor learning inspire people into employment, training, education or social engagement. FLEX can have a positive effect, either mentally, emotionally, socially or economically.

The course runs from 8-12 weeks 2 days a week and covers employability, health & safety, first aid, horticulture, animal care and horse care. These courses are available around the Yorkshire region to anyone claiming work related benefits aged over 19 with no upper age limit.

Contact Ben Westerman to apply by contacting January.starts@askham-bryan.ac.uk or call 07890 564645

Are you an established florist in the industry or trained to level 3 standard? Askham Bryan College are offering a Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry where you can learn new techniques and skills to create bespoke designs for weddings, funerals and events. Join us for a Taster Day on Tuesday 19 February at our York campus to find out more. Contact Karen Longbottom on 01904 772307 or 07779 625315

Sporty? Like being outdoors? Good with motor vehicles? Interested in a career in the armed forces? Join us for a Taster Session in either Sport, Outdoor Adventure, Motorsport or Uniform Public Services on 20th February to see what our courses have to offer you. Year 10 and 11 students can book online here https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/students/come-and-see-us/taster-days-1

Askham Bryan College’s girls football team entered a tournament last week in Huddersfield, playing three other teams. The girls played extremely well and Won the tournament over all. Well done Players of the tournament: Daisy Sanderson and Chloe Nunn. The Girls travelled to Barnsley for their league fixture this week. The girls battled hard in the first quarter with the score 7 – 7. After a uphill struggle in the second quarter the girls made one last push with the final score 27 – 33. Player of the Match: Chloe Nunn Coaches Player: Anna Swales

Our Level 3 Equine Event Management students organised a Valentine’s Day Dressage today as part of their assessment supported by @BettaLifeUK

Askham Bryan York Level 3 Year One Equine students enjoyed a day out at Catterick racecourse on Monday for a Careers in Racing riders Programme. Students has access to normally restricted areas, which included the weighing room, sauna, parade ring and racetrack itself. Students were able to enter the stabling area and discussed the processes of biosecurity, horse welfare, and race day procedures and routines. Students were able to gain a greater understanding of how the industry works and the range of job roles involved within the racing industry. Take a look at our Equine courses here https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/the-college/departments/equine

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