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    Monday 1st September 2025
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    News

    Are you an Adult looking to return to education? West Lancashire College can help!
    13 August 2025

    Are you an Adult looking to return to education? We can help!

    West Lancashire College offers a wide range of courses designed for adults looking to change career, gain new qualifications, enhance their skills and knowledge, progress to university or achieve a promotion.
    West Lancashire College celebrates success at annual Student Awards
    23 July 2025

    West Lancashire College celebrates success at annual Student Awards

    Students at West Lancashire College were honoured for their outstanding achievements throughout the 24-25 academic year at a spectacular awards ceremony, held in their transformed Sports Hall this June.
    STEM Festival 2025
    15 July 2025

    Local school pupils inspired at STEM Festival 2025

    For the fifth year in a row, West Lancashire College welcomed over 500 local Year 9 and 10 students to their annual STEM Festival: a vibrant celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.