Student information

Bridges is a 14+ specialist skills vocational training facility situated at Bedford College’s Cauldwell Street site main site. It offers training in a wide range of vocational areas to students in years 10 and 11 at school.

Bridges 14+

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Bridges 14+ centre opens its doors at Bedford College to more than 600 students aged 14–16 each year.

Budding chefs, mechanics, hairdressers and more have the opportunity to follow their dreams at Bridges, working towards qualifications that interest them and will help them in the world of work. Young students will find inspiration and motivation needed to achieve their full potential in an educational environment designed to link school and college education and give students a choice.

Bridges is a modern learning space that brings together students from local upper schools at the College campus for one day a week. Bedford College has worked closely with educational specialists across the county to provide a range of courses for the 14+ aged students, including:

  • Child care

  • Construction

  • Engineering

  • Hair and beauty

  • Hospitality

  • Motor vehicle