Welcome to Key College

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We simply provide suitable learning courses, the right environment and highly-qualified and dedicated tutors to make sure this happens.

We offer courses in Childcare, Hospitality & CateringRetail Knowledge, Practical Work Skills, Health & Social Care, and Sports, Fitness & Health.

At campuses in Derby, and Ilkeston, we provide a range of accredited full-time education for young people aged 16-18, and, if the student has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, up to the age of 24 in some instances.

We are proud of our links with many local businesses, enabling us to offer our learners relevant practical work experience and volunteer opportunities. Our highly qualified and experienced team have been delivering a quality training provision across Derby and Derbyshire for over 10 years. We are proud to be rated an Ofsted Good training provider, and we have recently retained full Matrix accreditation for the high quality of the information, advice and guidance we provide for our students.

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Our Courses

YMCA Key College offers a range of training courses for learners aged between 16-18 (up to 24 with an EHCP)

Alternative Provision

At YMCA Key College, we believe that every young person deserves access to education that recognises their individual strengths, supports their personal growth, and equips them for a brighter future. For over a decade, we’ve proudly delivered high-quality Alternative Provision across Derbyshire, helping learners overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve meaningful success.

Success Stories

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Happy new year to all our learners!

Here’s to a year filled with new opportunities, growth, learning and positive change. #UnlockYour Future
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Wishing a joyful Christmas to all who are celebrating. May you find peace and comfort during this Christmas Season.
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Well done to our Hospitality and Catering students for cooking a delicious meal for the community at Sinfin Moor Church (100 people in total!) - Griffith Foods kindly provided the food so our learners could cook a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

If you are interested in studying Hospitality and Catering at our Marble Hall Campus in Derby you can find out more and apply on our website - https://keycollege.co.uk/courses/hospitality-catering/
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Level 2 childcare learners have been Christmas glass painting today. Lots of fun and creativity with one particular learner showing outstanding artistic skills! Its so important to develop creative skills.
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Practical work skills Level 1 are wreath making today with foraged evergreens. They are practicing their plant identification, tool handling and maintenance skills and getting in the festive mood 😊
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Samuel Gray one of our Supported Internship learners receiving his "Employee on the Month" award for November before attending the winners' lunch at Asda Spondon.

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