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National Recognition in the Disability Power 100
Portland is proud to have been named among the final 100 as one of four...
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Portland Supports HAF Programme
Portland is proud to support the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) which supports the...
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From Portland Learner to Published Author
We're very proud of Portland ex-learner Willow who has written and published two books for...
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We have a World Champion in our midst!
Learner David Stroughton has had an incredible journey to success having started powerlifting just a...
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Make a Difference – Support Portland Charity with your Vote
Portland Charity is one of the featured charities competing in an online poll in the...
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Charity Support from Mansfield Café Bar
Café Bar, CAPO Lounge in Mansfield’s town centre, have been supporting Portland Charity over the...
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It Gets Better for Learner David
Back in April, first year learner David was looking for ‘something local to him that...
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Amazing Amazon Support for Portland Charity
Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has donated £3,500 to Portland Charity to support the charity’s...
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Natspec Award Portland for their Innovative Use of Technology
Last month saw Natspec’s annual Innovation Award ceremony where Portland was honoured with the Innovative...
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The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Portland College
Portland College today were the proud hosts of a visit from His Royal Highness The...
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Outstanding Ofsted Inspection for Portland College
Portland College was graded Outstanding in every category in our Ofsted Inspection which took place...
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Portland’s Success in Special Olympics Basketball!
On Sunday February 12th several Portland learners, citizens, ex learners and young people who access...
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Dog Friendly Days at Portland Coffee Shop
We have special dog-friendly tables on Fridays and Saturdays, perfect for coffee and cake after...
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Portland Helps Restore Wollaton Park’s Secret Garden
Following our recent expansion into Nottingham, we're delighted to welcome our first groups to Wollaton...
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Portland Helps Businesses to Employ Disabled People
Portland hosted a regional Employability Conference to support employers to become more accessible workplaces.
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Portland Charity Commemorates their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen
Portland Charity are deeply saddened by the death of their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. ...
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Portland Staff Honoured in Annual STAR Awards
Each year, Portland staff are asked to nominate their peers for a number of awards...
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First Ever Smile Homes Independent Living Unit Launched at Portland College
Portland College is excited to be working in partnership with ADS Independent Living Solutions (ADS)...
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Portland Print to Become Brand New Adult Learning Centre
Portland Charity has operated a small print shop, Portland Print, on campus for many years,...
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Awards Celebration!
Early July saw our annual Awards Ceremony which honoured achievements by our learners and citizens...
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Fun in the Sunshine as Portland Celebrates Achievement in Inclusive Sports
Last week, Portland College proudly hosted a Jubilee Games competition in their brand new, wheelchair...
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New Portland Coffee Shop Awarded 5 Stars in Environmental Health Inspection
Portland College’s brand-new Coffee Shop received a glowing report and 5-star Food Hygiene rating following...
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Abbie Wins Work Experience Learner of the Month!
Abbie Storer has been voted as the April 2022 Work Experience Employee of the Month!...
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Nottinghamshire Special Olympics Basketball Competition
On Sunday 15th May several Portland College learners and citizens took part in the Nottinghamshire Special...
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Friday Club Night!
What an incredible feeling it was to finally launch our new Friday Club Night last...
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First Employer Forum
Last week, we hosted our first Employer Forum at College. The Forum is designed to...
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Learners’ Sponsored Swim!
As part of their Employment, Enterprise Community Project, Health and Well-being session 8 learners took...
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‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ in the Newstart Theatre!
A celebration event took place in Portland Charity’s brand-new state-of-the-art theatre last Friday featuring performances...
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Learners Take a Trip to Sainsburys Cafe
A group of learners have been working on independence and resilience in their health & wellbeing...
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Mock Interview Day
As part of National Careers Week, a number of learners took part in mock interviews...
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Cadent Volunteers Help out at the Farm
We would like to send a big thank you to a small team of Cadent...
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Welcome to the world Max!
Last week we had a lovely new arrival on our farm! Our gorgeous donkey Maddy...
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Ryley Receives Award from the Rotary!
On Tuesday 1st March, the 31st annual Mansfield Rotary Courage Award ceremony was held in...
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First Learner Work Experience Award!
Those of you who have visited the brand new Portland Coffee Shop will have probably...
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Trade Learners Volunteer at Church
A group of learners on the Trade programme have been working with Volunteer It Yourself...
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Portland College expands into the City
We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding into Nottingham this September. Portland College is offering...
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Portland Pathways Open New Hub in Worksop
Pathways were excited to attend the British Chambers of Commerce Awards as national finalists.
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Portland Pathways Receives National Recognition
Pathways were excited to attend the British Chambers of Commerce Awards as national finalists.
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Portland Principal wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Mark Dale wins the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Chad Business Excellence Awards 2021
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Pathways wins East Midlands Equality Trailblazer Award
Pathways wins the British Chamber of Commerce Equality Trailblazer Diversity and Inclusion Awards
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Portland Crowned Charity of the Year at Business Awards
Last week, at a prestigious ceremony in Mansfield, Portland College won the title of Charity...
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Learner Joe stars in #Wethe15 Campaign
Learner Joe has a starring role in an online campaign aiming to end discrimination against...
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Day Service Gardening Group ‘Just Bin It!’
A group of citizens from Portland Day Services completed litter picking recently in the High...
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Portland Pathways up for Prestigious National Award
As proud winners of the East Midlands Chamber Community Impact Award in Nottinghamshire last year,...
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Portland’s David Receives National Accolade!
Portland College Curriculum Manager David Winter was announced as the winner of the Outstanding Individual...
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An Exciting Arrival of Two New Donkeys to the Farm!
Let’s say a massive Portland College hello to our new donkeys! Last Friday we had...
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Natspec Award Win!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named as winners of the Natspec...
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Portland Learners Benefit from Period Equality Initiative
The phs Group are working with the Department for Education to supply every school and...
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Portland College Announced as Runners Up in Discover Ashfield Awards
As a very much community focussed organisation, we’re pleased to be awarded as a runner...
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