B&FC Uniformed Protective Services

20/08/2026

New logo, new cohort, new academic year!

Good luck today those collecting their GCSE results today!

19/08/2026

GCSE results pending 📝

Don't worry if you don't get the GCSE results you expected tomorrow- it's what you do next that will define your future!

Bring your GCSE Results to show the UPS Staff team and we will see which course pathway best suits your grades achieved!

14/08/2026

B&FC Enrolment starts next week.... its nearly time to unpack your true potential!

13/08/2026

Your 1st steps to bright future in UPS starts soon!

Enrolment opens next week for all young people 16 - 18yrs who have applied to do one of our full time Uniformed Protective Service (UPS) courses, starting this September 2026.

All young people should have received by now their appointment letter to come to their Enrolment appointment at the Bispham campus starting from next Thursday 20th August 2026.

No matter what GCSE results you achieve next week, come and speak to the UPS Staff team to secure your place on your full time pathway.

We look forward to seeing you start your journey to joining one of the Emergency or Miltary services in the UK.

07/08/2026

New Adult course starting this September:
BTEC Level 3 for entry to the Uniformed Services

We have a new Pearson Adult Level 3 course starting next month for anyone adults only 19+ wanting to learn more about the Uniformed Services.

Lessons will take place every Tuesday from the 8th September 2026, 3.00pm to 9.00pm.

You will learn about:

📝 Discipline & behaviour in the UPS
📝 Importance of leadership & teamwork in the UPS
📝 Criminology & Police powers in the UK

For more information, please contact UPS Programme Leader: Mark North on the mobile number below or attend our Adult enrolment days from 25th - 28th August 2026.

Please note:
Funding and academic support is available to Adults who are 19+ who haven't already got or doing a similar Level 3 course in uniformed services.

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03/08/2026

New acacdemic year, new college logo!

B&FC and Furness College Unite to Create New Opportunities for Learners and Employers

The merger creates one of the North West’s largest college groups, bringing together two highly respected colleges with distinctive local identities, deep community roots and a shared commitment to transforming lives.

From today, the colleges will combine their expertise, resources and industry partnerships as B&FC Group to broaden opportunities for learners, strengthen support for employers and play an even greater role in driving regional economic growth.

The new college logo can be seen below and will feature on all resources, ID badges, uniform, letterhead, etc going onto the new 2026- 2027 academic year.

Read the full article here 👇
https://pulse.ly/5cfmkpyjjp

02/07/2026

We did it!! ♥️💕🎉📝

We are delighted to announce that the grand fundraising total handed over to "Helping Hearts" today was a staggering £1121.84 - the most we have ever raised!

A massive "Thank you" to all those that donated and contributed to our fundraising activities - we could not have done it without your support.

A special "Thank you & Well done" to two of our students who raised the most money towards our final total;

💷 Lilly
Lilly (pictured) raised an outstanding £412.84, using her initiative and surrounding support from work colleagues, family and friends to collect this all time huge amount. Due to her efforts, we have created the "Lilly Grace Charity Fundraising Award" for future students to try best for outstanding fundraising efforts.

💷 Harrison
Harrison raised an outstanding £200 online, again, using his initiative to get his family and friends to support him using our Just Giving page to raise the amount he managed to achieve.

Lastly, a massive "Thank you" to all the staff at Helping Hearts. You were all fantastic throughout and fully supported us to raise our final total. We hope the funds we raised help to support those in need in Blackpool, Flyde and the Wyre.

Well done to all our students!

28/06/2026

Armed Forces Day 2026 🇬🇧🏅🪖🚢🛬

🇬🇧 Armed Forces Day Parade | Blackpool 2026 | A Proud Tribute to Ou...

28/06/2026

Armed Forces Day 2026 🇬🇧🪖🎖️🇬🇧✨

This morning, our Uniformed Protective Service (UPS) students stood proudly alongside serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadet groups at the annual Armed Forces Day event in Blackpool town centre.

Armed Forces Day takes place each June, offering a vital opportunity for the community to show support and gratitude for the men and women of the Armed Forces. It is a time to honor those who serve today, as well as remember those who have risked their lives past and present to protect our country and our freedom that we all have today.

Seeing our UPS students display such incredible discipline, respect and dedication alongside active service members was an absolute honor to observe. They represented themselves, their families and our college with the utmost pride and respect.

It was also fantastic to see many of our current and former students representing their respective cadet groups in full uniform across Blackpool, Fleetwood, and Wyre.

A special mention goes to our UPS Staff members: Matthew, Adam, Mark, Sherell and Jason who proudly wore their medals of honor today from their own time in service with their respective Armed Forces.

To all Armed Forces personnel—past, present and those no longer with us— "Thank you for your hard work, service, and commitment to this country!"

Thank you also to the UPS students who volunteered their time to represent the college at this remarkable event today - the future of our protective services in the UK is looking incredibly bright with such dedicated students! Your Family and loved ones should be extremely proud of you all 🎖️👏👏🏾👏🏼