MPCT’s Sports Academy Learners excel & progress on Work Placements

The Cardiff Sports Academy has recently seen two students start Work Placements with local employers in the Sport and Fitness industry. Bradley Hulme (pictured top in the image) who travels to Cardiff Sports Academy from Bridgend has started a work placement with SNAP Fitness in Bridgend. Michael Reid (pictured bottom in image) who travels from

MPCT has a new Patron: Shaun Bailey AM, London Mayoral Candidate 2020

Here at MPCT, we are delighted to announce that our newest patron is Shaun Bailey, AM. This announcement is brought to you on the same day that Mr. Bailey has been elected to be the Conservative Party’s candidate for London Mayor in 2020. We are exceedingly pleased that Mr. Bailey is now one of our

MPCT Sports Academy: First ever Inter-College Competition is a huge success!

On Wednesday 5th September 2018, the MPCT Sports Academy launched its first Inter-Centre Competition. The event was aimed at providing an opportunity for students to take part in a purposeful sports competition, develop sportsmanship and continue to develop relationships between centres. The event also allowed outside agencies and partners to officially visit the Cardiff Sports

Safeguarding at MPCT

  As we are an Ofsted Graded 1 college, we continually adapt and improve our Safeguarding provisions to ensure that the well-being and care of our Learners is the best it can possibly be. Please see our most recent updates, including the appointment of a Lead Safeguarding Officer, on our Safeguarding page. Safeguarding    

Case Study: Andrew Simmonds, MPCT Sports Academy

Andrew Simmonds is 18 years old and lives in Cross Keys, Gwent. He joined MPCT Sports Academy on 4/9/17. Previously Andrew had studied sport at Cross Keys college but was attracted to the opportunities that lay at the MPCT Sports Academy in Cardiff. Andrew has really enjoyed his time at MPCT. He has particularly enjoyed

MPCT Staff triumph at the 2018 Velothon

Here are some reflective thoughts from MPCT’s Head of Quality and Policy; Gary West, on the day…. “There is no better place to ride than the South Wales valleys when the sun is shining. Sunday 8th July 2018 saw the fourth annual Velothon Wales event. Over the last 4 years, 6 members of MPCT have

MPCT Superstars wear rugby kit in WRU National Finals Day 2018

Not one, not two but three MPCT staff members will be heading to the best stadium in the work aka The Principality Stadium on Sunday 29th April 2018 to play in the WRU National Finals Day 2018. Ryan James and John Lavender who both play for Newport RFC will play against an old colleague Tom

More International Honours for former MPCT Sports Academy Student.

A massive congratulations to former student Molly Philpott who has gained international recognition after an excellent season in her debut year with Cardiff Blues seniors women’s squad. Molly, who plays centre, was an excellent student and an excellent role model for other female sports students. Well done Molly, we are all proud of your achievements,

MPCT Sports Academy learners leading the way.

The Sports & Exercise College has been delivering sports, exercise and fitness courses for a number of years in Wales. The Sports & Exercise College is designed for 16 – 19-year-olds who wish to gain qualifications and experiences to pursue a career in the sports and active leisure industry. We also have a number of

MPCT thrill seeker, Allan Peet takes on iNVNCBL

Over Sunday dinner sometime in early October 2017 with my wife Claire and son Michael, Michael had a light bulb moment and said that we should all do INVNCBL at Merthyr Mawr at 1000 hrs 10th March 2018. With the seed firmly planted in my mind, later that evening I signed the 3 of us up to do the