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Our Mission

“To be an exceptional and responsive college providing life-changing education, skills and experiences for individuals, businesses and communities”

Our Values

Excellent

Excelling in teaching and learning to develop world-ready students.

Dynamic

Developing a culture where new ideas are embraced and nurtured.

Collaborative

Partnerships with employers in the development and delivery of the curriculum.

Empowering

Being an active member of the Keighley & District community, seeking opportunities to improve lives.

Enterprising

Determination to find successful solutions.

Aspirational

Being the best we can.

Sporting activities

The College runs a number of sporting activities including table tennis, zumba and football. New activities are introduced throughout the year and are publicised around the college.

Keighley College Gym

Keighley College students sat at the college chatting and laughing

Fundraising

Each year the College run a number of fundraising activities which support both local and national charities. Whilst all students are encouraged to join in activities, Fundraising forms part of Level 1 study programme.

“My team challenge was to raise funds for Manorlands. I decided to have my legs waxed in the college atrium and collect money through sponsorship. Although I felt as if I was going to pass out during the waxing I felt good about helping charity”
(Ryan Parker Level 1 Sport & Public Services Oct 16)

Volunteering

The College actively encourages students to participate in volunteering opportunities. It is recognised volunteering offers students the opportunity to meet new people, have fun and develop essential employability skills.

Examples of volunteering students have participated in are marshalling at sports events, working in a charity shop, supporting at a youth club and running community events.