Student Story: Chef’s Diploma
A long-term lover of cookery, Carl dreams of catering on cruise ships and eventually opening his own restaurant as he studies for his Chef’s Diploma at Lewisham College… Name: Carl Greenslade Institution: Lewisham College Course: Advanced Professional Chef’s Diploma I’ve always liked food, possibly because my dad was a chef in the Army. I used to work part time on a farm, and used to make marmalades and chutneys. That sparked my interest and led me to applying for hospitality at college. When I was doing my NVQ Level 2, I’d...

Kidding around – courses for children and families
  In a world of TVs, tablets and mobiles, kids can end up spending too much time glued to a screen. If you can tear them away though, there are loads of great courses on offer for children who want to learn.   Taking a course is an excellent way to stimulate your children and keep their brains busy while they’re not at school. Some courses for children even allow adults to join in, turning it into an event that the whole family can enjoy.   We’ve brought together our top children’s courses and picked out the ten that look the...