For the third consecutive year, we have been recognised as a Gold College of Excellence 2025 by the UK’s leading destination spa, Ragdale Hall Spa. This prestigious accolade highlights our commitment to delivering outstanding standards in beauty education and training.
The College of Excellence award is given to institutions that consistently provide high-quality hair and beauty courses, equipping students with the skills, qualifications, and industry experience needed to thrive in their future careers.
As part of this recognition, our students will gain access to exclusive career opportunities, including open evenings, treatment demonstrations, and the chance to apply for highly sought-after work placements at Ragdale Hall Spa.
Lynne-Marie Benzie, Ragdale Hall Spa Training and Development Supervisor said:
"Nottingham College has been awarded ‘Gold College of Excellence’s’ status due to the tutor’s ongoing dedication to their student’s skills and progression into industry by ensuring all opportunities are embraced by means of continued communication with Ragdale Hall Spa.
"Each year we offer the students a career presentation along with the opportunity to visit Ragdale Hall Spa. This enables them to meet our therapists and experience one of the UK's busiest and most highly regarded spas, hopefully to inspire them to develop and want to work in such an environment at the end of their course”.
Our Salon Coordinator for Hair & Beauty, Angela Blackwood said:
“I feel incredibly proud of the Hair and Beauty team for how we've combined our strengths and supported each other. Wining this award proves that when we work as one, we can achieve excellence together"
Ragdale Hall Spa works with several colleges of the gold status to inspire students to excel in careers within the beauty industry. Colleges are reviewed annually and must continue to meet Ragdale Hall Spa's criteria to maintain their College of Excellence status.
