ANYONE interested in a career in film and television has one week left to apply for courses designed to meet growing demand for local skilled crews. The five part-time training courses are in crafts identified as ‘in demand’ - lighting, hair and make-up, costume, grip and production assistant. Run by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) Leeds, they will be taught by tutors alongside film and TV professionals through practical training in person, online tutorials, online masterclasses and mentoring support. A work experience module is planned if Covid restrictions permit. No previous experience is required and bursaries to cover training fees are available to those who qualify for support.
Cllr Imran Khan said the Council will continue to support schools
BRADFORD Council has said it expects to see more children attending school this lockdown due to the expanded definition of ‘vulnerable’ children. It said it is maintaining close contact with schools throughout lockdown to provide them with support to educate their pupils safely. There have been reports of some schools seeing an increased number of pupils coming into school this lockdown, compared with the first lockdown last Spring when schools were last closed. Wibsey Primary School headteacher Nigel Cooper said 170 pupils are currently still in school, out of a pupil population of 677.
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Keighley College s Steve Kelly, left, and Bradford College have explained their differing approaches to this month s vocational exams TWO of the biggest colleges in the Bradford district have explained their approaches to the upcoming BTEC and vocational exams due to take place later this month. The Government announced earlier this week that all GCSE, A-Level and AS exams due to take place this summer will be cancelled and replaced with teacher assessed grades. However, for BTEC and other vocational qualifications, the Government has left the decision whether to go ahead with exams or not later this month in the hands of individual providers.
A MAJOR new centre for the arts and culture could open in Keighley. Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a town-centre development including up to 50 artists studios, a gallery and performance spaces. There would also be workshop accommodation for professional and community arts classes, activities and events. And it is hoped to have a bar/cafe and retail businesses within the same premises. Behind the initiative is Keighley Creative, which is currently based at the former Sunwin House store in Hanover Street. The charity only has the building on a temporary let. The new centre would give the organisation a permanent home.
College secures a further 13 healthcare sector apprenticeships Keighley College has secured 13 more Health and Social care apprentices with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, as part of its ongoing 100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign. Since the start of November, a total of 26 students have started new apprenticeships with various businesses within the district. The college, which is part of Luminate Education Group is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the district and works closely with more than 150 employers. The coronavirus pandemic has put some health systems across the country under immense pressure and healthcare workers, who have been at the forefront of this pandemic, have played an instrumental role in the fight against the virus.