Case Studies
Teresa Sowter - Teaching Assistant
My interest in working with children stemmed from the time I spent helping out at my son’s school. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to take it a step further but when I applied for a job at the school I missed out to a candidate who had qualifications ...
Jane Upton - Beauty Therapy
I’d seen how much my daughters enjoyed their Beauty Therapy courses at Derby College and what they were achieving, so I decided to take a leaf out of their book and enrol on a part time course. It was great being able to learn about something ...
Lee Garrett - Access to Health & Social Care
After having a child I became a health care assistant in a hospital maternity ward. I loved the job and decided that I wanted to take my career a step further by going to university, so I enrolled on an Access course. The prospect of going straight ...
Diane Armstrong - Dog Grooming
When I started on the course I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to complete it as I have a chronic lung disease but thanks to my determination, combined with the encouragement and support from my tutor, I now have two dog grooming qualifications! I ...
Piara Singh Mahi - Derby College Learning Centre
I‘ve lived in Derby for 40 years and after seeing my children enjoy themselves at Derby College so much I decided I wanted to learn something new. I have been learning at the Learning Centre since August 2005 and I love it. The Learning Centres are ...
Judith Hamilton - Derby College Learning Centre
I gave up a stressful job a few years ago and after not working for a long time I decided it was time to get back into something - and now I can’t get enough of learning! When I started my first course my knowledge of computers was limited but step ...
John Grocott - Teacher Training
I worked in the plumbing trade for 14 years but I felt I had more to contribute and that it was time for a change. I have a great interest and passion for the trade I represent and I wanted to pass on my knowledge and experience to a new generation ...
Jean Randall - Skills for Life
Learning at Stepping Stones in Chaddesden has really changed my life - I now have a number of qualifications, lots of new friends and a new found hunger for learning. I’ve spent much of my adult life devoted to my family, bringing up my children, ...