Latest News

February 2023

03 Feb 2023

Motor vehicle apprenticeship accelerates learning

Dean Purcell secured a work placement at SG Petch, and was thrilled to be asked to join the team on a permanent basis as an Apprentice Technician.

03 Feb 2023

A-Level students get bespoke tour of Durham Castle

Our A-Level History students got to see all areas of the castle, as well as the archives at Palace Green.

02 Feb 2023

Access to HE Health students celebrate

Our first cohort of evening Access to Higher Education Health students celebrated completing the diploma at the end of 2022.

January 2023

27 Jan 2023

Graphic designers shortlisted for nationwide live brief

Five of our graphic designers have been shortlisted in a nationwide live brief shared by the Association of Painting Craft Teachers (APCT).

24 Jan 2023

Freelance graphic designer inspires students

Wayne Gamble visited our graphic design and visual arts students and degree students.

23 Jan 2023

Performing arts students take centre stage

Second year Performing Arts Practice students, Madison Laverick and Millie Nicol, joined the senior dance team for The Westovian Theatre Society鈥檚 production of Sleeping Beauty.

23 Jan 2023

Lunar New Year celebrations take over Durham

Our Level 1 Professional Cookery students catered for the Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday, serving East Asian dishes and treats.

20 Jan 2023

NCD appoints Business Development Team

We have introduced a new team of talented and experienced business development professionals to boost our provision for local employers.

16 Jan 2023

NCD becomes the first North East college to receive strong skills rating from Ofsted

Staff and students at NCD celebrate an overall rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' Personal Development.

13 Jan 2023

NCD & Bells announce partnership to get people back into work

NCD is working with Bells Fish and Chips to launch a Hospitality Academy to help those out of work get the training they need and an opportunity to get back into employment with Bells.