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Image Technical. Skills. Work. Located across England, Institute of Technology are a national network of partnerships between local colleges, universities and leading employers of which we are very proud to be a part. Backed by a £290 million government investment, IoTs deliver the very best in technical education providing outstanding skills-based training for coveted careers across multiple technical industries. Discover IoT courses at B&FC
Image Introducing Multiversity Plans have now been submitted for a new state-of-the-art education campus in Blackpool town centre. Due for 2027, this is a £40 million investment, contributing towards the regeneration of Blackpool. Read our plans for Multiversity