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 an Ofsted regulated 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

Key College offers students aged between 16-19 a range of training courses.

Success Stories

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YMCA Key College1 Day ago
Last week our Level 1 caterers produced a buffet for 100 people for Virtual Schools. We recieved excellent feedback yesterday when the platters were returned, a great job well done.

Looking for a buffet for an event contact Claudes cafe claudes@ymcaderbyshire.org.uk

Interested in our catering courses?
https://keycollege.co.uk/courses/hospitality-catering/
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Our Key College learners are enjoying the outdoors this week down at our community gardens. They are doing a range of activities alongside creatives from the CANVAS project.
It's great to see them Things and collaborating together.this afternoon has all been about whittling.

Well done to all involved
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YMCA Key College3 days ago
A great day for our childcare level 2 learners today doing their pediatric first aid qualifications. Another fantastic addition to their CV's.

At Key college we strive to enhance each learners programme to enable them to be ready for employment in their chosen sector.

https://keycollege.co.uk/courses/caring-for-children/
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YMCA Key College6 days ago
Our learners had a great day on Wednesday this week visiting the Big Boost careers fair at Pride Park. Careers education is such an integral part of their development with us and having events like this for them to visit is so important.

Thank you to all involved in putting on such an informative event.

https://keycollege.co.uk/iag-information-advice-and-guidance/
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YMCA Key College1 week ago
Today, March 27th, is National Supported Internship Day (NSID)—celebrating supported internships and empowering young adults with learning disabilities.

At YMCA Key College, we’re proud to support this through Project SEARCH, a one-year programme helping young people with special educational needs gain real workplace experience, daily skills training, and pathways to paid employment. Find out more on the YMCA Key College website - https://keycollege.co.uk/courses/project-search-asda-internship/

Together, we’re breaking barriers and building an inclusive workforce. 🧡 Join us in celebrating #NSID2025!

A celebration in pictures.

#NationalSupportedInternshipDay #ProjectSEARCH #SupportedInternships #InclusionAtWork #Empowerment
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YMCA Key College1 week ago
Today, March 27th, is National Supported Internship Day (NSID)—celebrating supported internships and empowering young adults with learning disabilities.

At YMCA Key College, we’re proud to support this through Project SEARCH, a one-year programme helping young people with special educational needs gain real workplace experience, daily skills training, and pathways to paid employment. Find out more on the YMCA Key College website - https://keycollege.co.uk/courses/project-search-asda-internship/

Together, we’re breaking barriers and building an inclusive workforce. 🧡 Join us in celebrating #NSID2025!

#NationalSupportedInternshipDay #ProjectSEARCH #SupportedInternships #InclusionAtWork #Empowerment

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