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The benefits of staying in touch with Activate Learning

Pride Month and support for LGBTQIA+ students at Activate Learning

Important ExamNet upgrade announcement – you can now access your exam timetables online

Activate Learning celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

Merrist Wood College students strike Gold with Best in Show triumph at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

Merrist Wood Students Return to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair After Award-Winning Success

Colleges’ National Green Week | 20–26 April 2026

Arctic circle challenge inspires lessons in resilience and sustainability 

Activate Learning announces new partnership with The Open University

Supporting student attendance this Spring

From challenge to champion: One student’s inspiring journey at Merrist Wood College

Cases of Meningitis (Meningococcal disease) reported in Reading area

Merrist Wood College hosts South-East Regional Final of Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 

Building brighter futures: Mental health in the trades

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Professional Cookery

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Business and Enterprise

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Games Development

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Construction

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