Weston College is proud to celebrate the outstanding success of four learners, who have all qualified for the WorldSkills UK national competitions.

The four learners, who will be competing in November, are:

• Maddison Hulbert – Beauty Therapy Practitioner
• Ellie Grimshaw – Beauty Therapy Practitioner
• Oscar Adams – Foundation Skills: Digital
• Jodi Massebo-Bass – Foundation Skills: Horticulture

Jenna Ratcliffe, Head of Service Sectors at Weston College, worked closely with Maddison and Ellie throughout their WorldSkills journey so far, and said:

“Maddie and Ellie have had an exceptional year, recently completing their Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications with Distinction * grades.

“Their commitment has gone far beyond the classroom, with both students undertaking extra weekly training outside of their regular timetable to hone their techniques and elevate their performance.

“Building on their experiences from last year’s WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist qualifiers, Maddie and Ellie have embraced every opportunity to grow. This year, they competed in the inaugural South West Skills Challenge, where Maddie won 1st place in the Beauty Practitioner heat, and Ellie earned an impressive 2nd place in the Beauty Therapist heat. Ellie continued her winning streak by taking 1st place at the AHT Finals in Blackpool this May, outperforming a strong field of competitors.

“Their momentum carried through to this year’s WorldSkills competition, where their entry videos earned them spots in the regional heats at Cardiff and Vale College. Now, both learners have successfully qualified for the national finals in the Beauty Therapy Practitioner category – placing them among the top eight young beauty therapists in the UK.

“This achievement not only reflects their personal excellence but also the high-quality training provided by Weston College’s Beauty Therapy team. With expert guidance from Heather and Becky, and strategic support from the Head of Service Sectors, Maddie and Ellie have been empowered to reach their full potential.”

In recognition of their talent, both students have already secured employment offers from Cadbury Spa, one of the college’s valued CEH employer partners – demonstrating the powerful collaboration between Weston College and local industry.

About Weston College

Weston College is an Ofsted rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding for Skills' Further Education college and University Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 25 minutes from Bristol. Providing education and vocational training to around 30,000 learners in the South West.