Alan Millburn’s national review warns youth inactivity could rise sharply without urgent actionÂ
A major national review into youth inactivity has warned that the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) could increase significantly in the coming years without urgent, coordinated reform across education, employment, health and support services. The Young People and Work report, led by former Health Secretary Alan Milburn and published this week, highlights the […]
East Lancashire Learning Group leads national trial to transform futures of GCSE English resit students
Thousands of young people across England working towards a grade 4 in GCSE English are set to benefit from a major national trial led by East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG), positioning the group at the forefront of efforts to improve outcomes for resit students. Designed to tackle one of the biggest barriers facing learners, limited […]
East Lancashire Learning Group Tops National Achievement Rate Tables
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) has been ranked the number one further education college group in England in the latest national achievement rate tables (NARTS), reinforcing its position as a high-performing provider across all provision. The Group comprises Nelson and Colne College Group, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult Learning. The latest data places […]
ELLG Principal and CEO Lisa O’Loughlin awarded CBE at Windsor Castle
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) Principal and CEO, Lisa O’Loughlin, has received her Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) at Windsor Castle, presented by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The investiture ceremony took place on 11 March, in recognition of Lisa’s outstanding services to education. The award was announced in […]
East Lancashire Learning Group Wins Gold for Marketing Excellence
The marketing team at East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) has been awarded Gold in the Large Team of the Year category at the prestigious FE First Awards 2026. ELLG, which powers Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College, was commended for leading one of the most ambitious marketing transformations in the further education […]
First Open Events of 2026 announced by Ofsted Outstanding Colleges
Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College have announced the dates of their first Open Events of 2026 and promise they will provide a unique opportunity for school leavers to link their learning after GCSEs to their career goals and dreams. East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is excited to announce the return of its pioneering Apprenticeship and […]
Make This a New Year of New Opportunities – Give Yourself the Gift of Learning
Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) are inviting you to brighten the start of your year by doing something brand new. You might be looking to push forward in your career; maybe you want to change your profession and start doing something you’re more passionate about. You could be simply looking for a new to learn for your […]
East Lancashire Learning Group’s Sue Smith features on EEF’s Evidence into Action podcast
East Lancashire Learning Group is pleased to share that Sue Smith, Learning and Development Manager, has featured on the latest episode of Evidence into Action, the podcast produced by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). In this episode, Sue discusses the importance of effective professional development in 16–19 settings and reflects on the evidence informed approaches […]
East Lancashire Learning Group Achieves Matrix Standard Accreditation for Excellence in Information, Advice and Guidance
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG), comprising of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult Learning, has once again achieved the Matrix Standard Accreditation, recognising the high quality of its Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services for students, apprentices and adult learners. The assessment, conducted in October 2025, confirmed that ELLG continues […]
We need to deliver a new V Level vision for Level 3
The new qualification family promises to simplify the post-16 landscape, but success will depend on how well we protect flexibility for our learners It is exciting to see the curriculum and assessment review (CAR) recommendations for the introduction of V Levels become government policy. This marks a genuine opportunity to simplify and clarify the post-16 qualification landscape. At present, young […]