Sutton college wins national award for life-saving Stop the Bleed project
ATTFE College wIn prestigious national award for ground-breaking project
Sutton’s ATTFE College has won a prestigious national award in recognition of its groundbreaking Stop the Bleed campaign, which has equipped thousands of people with potentially life-saving emergency response skills.
The Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) was presented with the Stronger Communities Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026, held at The Royal Society in London on 4th November.
The award celebrates organisations that use adult learning to build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities.
Judges praised ATTFE's Stop the Bleed initiative for empowering people with the confidence and practical skills to respond during serious emergencies.
Liz Barrett OBE DL, Principal of ATTFE College, said: "What began in response to a local need has grown into a movement that is making a real difference across Nottinghamshire and increasingly across the country."
"The impact of this project has been huge because of the incredible partnerships and community support behind it.
“It feels more important than ever that people of all ages have the confidence and skills to act in an emergency. By teaching people how to stop catastrophic blood loss, we are helping to strengthen communities and build national resilience. There is still much more work to do and we remain committed to taking this essential training even further."
Launched in September 2025 with an ambitious target of training 2,025 people, the project has far exceeded expectations, with over 8500 people trained across the East Midlands.
The initiative has also gained national attention through a public awareness campaign, including a video shown at Premier League and EFL football matches and other venues that has reached nearly 51,000 people.
Stephen Evans, Chief Executive of Learning and Work Institute, said: "ATTFE is incredibly inspiring in its approach to strengthening communities through delivering lifesaving training.
“By partnering with a wide range of organisations, it has made the training accessible to all and brought the local community together. It is a privilege to award them the Stronger Communities Award this year."