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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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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We could not be prouder of the Catering learners, and staff team today. They did an amazing job of preparing a two course christmas dinner for 100 people at the Sinfin community meal!
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A beautiful afternoon at the Together at Christmas carol service at St Mary's Church Ilkeston.

Hosted by Liz Fothergill, Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, the service brought together organisations and individuals who make a difference in the local community. Our students made it even more special with what they shared about our College Admin Brenda, who they suprised with an award..see what they had to say about Brenda in their speech over on our blog - https://keycollege.co.uk/key-college-celebrates-community-kindness-and-connection-at-the-together-at-christmas-carol-service/

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Some of the Supported Futures learners went to an Employability event held by the Youth Gaurentee team at campus. As you can see from the photos, lots of fun and festive activities were on offer and they had a great time 🙂

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