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Setting the bar high at Bicton’s International Horse Trials
30th May 2023
A member of teaching team from Bicton College, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has been chosen to take on the esteemed role of Course Builder for last weekend’s highly anticipated equestrian event. The renowned International Horse Trials at Bicton Arena drew talented riders from around the world, some who had previously showcased their skills on the Olympic stage, and are aiming f Read More
A member of teaching team from Bicton College, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has been chosen to take on the esteemed role of Course Builder for last weekend’s highly anticipated equestrian event. The renowned International Horse Trials at Bicton Arena drew talented riders from around the world, some who had previously showcased their skills on the Olympic stage, and are aiming f Read More
BBC explores Future Farm
4th May 2023
Staff and students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland has recently had an exciting opportunity to contribute towards BBC Radio Cornwall’s LIVE broadcast at the College’s “Future Farm” research facility. The £4 million pound farm at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), is at the forefront of the next evolution of environmental farming, a Read More
Staff and students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland has recently had an exciting opportunity to contribute towards BBC Radio Cornwall’s LIVE broadcast at the College’s “Future Farm” research facility. The £4 million pound farm at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), is at the forefront of the next evolution of environmental farming, a Read More
The South West’s top performing college for apprenticeships
28th April 2023
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) has been named as the top-performing college for apprenticeships in the South West. That’s according to the latest apprenticeship achievement rates, for colleges that provide apprenticeships, released by the Government for the year 2021/22. TCCG has outperformed its competitors in the region, showcasing its commitment to providing high-quality apprenticeship pro Read More
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) has been named as the top-performing college for apprenticeships in the South West. That’s according to the latest apprenticeship achievement rates, for colleges that provide apprenticeships, released by the Government for the year 2021/22. TCCG has outperformed its competitors in the region, showcasing its commitment to providing high-quality apprenticeship pro Read More
Reducing carbon footprint at Future Farm
25th April 2023
In partnership with Cornwall Council, Duchy College, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has successfully led the initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy farms. “Agriculture bas Carbone for Dairy Farms” (ABCD), a two-year project involving Cornish and Breton dairy farmers is coming to an end, with the aim of promoting low carbon practices. The project explored innovative appr Read More
In partnership with Cornwall Council, Duchy College, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has successfully led the initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy farms. “Agriculture bas Carbone for Dairy Farms” (ABCD), a two-year project involving Cornish and Breton dairy farmers is coming to an end, with the aim of promoting low carbon practices. The project explored innovative appr Read More
Empowering the next generation of female farmers
24th April 2023
Duchy College and Bicton College, both part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), are leading the way in attracting more women to rural courses and empowering the next generation of female farmers. With a focus on delivering top-quality land-based education and training in state-of-the-art agricultural facilities, TCCG recognises the importance of supporting and nurturing future farmers, especiall Read More
Duchy College and Bicton College, both part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), are leading the way in attracting more women to rural courses and empowering the next generation of female farmers. With a focus on delivering top-quality land-based education and training in state-of-the-art agricultural facilities, TCCG recognises the importance of supporting and nurturing future farmers, especiall Read More
Simon Reeve at Cornwall College Camborne for BBC documentary
29th March 2023
The acclaimed British television presenter and travel writer, Simon Reeve, was back in Cornwall, for BBC Two’s latest documentary about life in the county. Whilst filming in the county, Simon Reeve visited Cornwall College Camborne, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), to document some aspects of further education and the role it plays locally. The documentary, which is set to air Read More
The acclaimed British television presenter and travel writer, Simon Reeve, was back in Cornwall, for BBC Two’s latest documentary about life in the county. Whilst filming in the county, Simon Reeve visited Cornwall College Camborne, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), to document some aspects of further education and the role it plays locally. The documentary, which is set to air Read More
30 years in bloom for Duchy College Rosewarne
20th March 2023
As Duchy College Rosewarne celebrates its 30th spring, staff and students are looking forward to an exciting future in ecological restoration for the rural campus. The leading land-based college, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has come a long way from its humble beginnings as an experimental horticulture station in the 1950s. Today, the Rosewarne campus hosts a wide range of students o Read More
As Duchy College Rosewarne celebrates its 30th spring, staff and students are looking forward to an exciting future in ecological restoration for the rural campus. The leading land-based college, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has come a long way from its humble beginnings as an experimental horticulture station in the 1950s. Today, the Rosewarne campus hosts a wide range of students o Read More
National Trust partnership helps students discover Cornwall
17th March 2023
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) has teamed up with National Trust, to provide students with free access and transport to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful locations. Learners from Cornwall College Camborne and Duchy College Rosewarne will benefit from outdoor learning experience, visit educational gardens, historical landmarks, and coastal areas. Students will have the chance to explore Cor Read More
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) has teamed up with National Trust, to provide students with free access and transport to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful locations. Learners from Cornwall College Camborne and Duchy College Rosewarne will benefit from outdoor learning experience, visit educational gardens, historical landmarks, and coastal areas. Students will have the chance to explore Cor Read More
‘Returnerships’ offer new route into work for over 50s
15th March 2023
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive across the Southwest, getting back into work can be a daunting prospect for people aged over 50. However, a new type of apprenticeship for the more experienced individual, a Returnership, was announced on March 15th as part of the Government’s Spring budget. By refining existing skills programmes to make them more accessible to workers aged 50 p Read More
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive across the Southwest, getting back into work can be a daunting prospect for people aged over 50. However, a new type of apprenticeship for the more experienced individual, a Returnership, was announced on March 15th as part of the Government’s Spring budget. By refining existing skills programmes to make them more accessible to workers aged 50 p Read More
Military & Protective Services students raise almost £4,000 for RNLI
8th March 2023
Military and Protective Services (MAPS) students at Bicton College have raised a staggering £3,786 for RNLI Exmouth Lifeboat Station, well over their initial target of £2,300. The students have successfully completed the grueling 4x4x48 challenge, created by former Navy Seal, David Goggins, which involves running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, testing the endurance and resilience of the par Read More
Military and Protective Services (MAPS) students at Bicton College have raised a staggering £3,786 for RNLI Exmouth Lifeboat Station, well over their initial target of £2,300. The students have successfully completed the grueling 4x4x48 challenge, created by former Navy Seal, David Goggins, which involves running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, testing the endurance and resilience of the par Read More
John Evans calls for more FE funding at Westminster
1st March 2023
Principal & CE of The Cornwall College Group is in London, to support Association of Colleges “Mind the Skills Gap” campaign, for FE funding. John Evans is taking proactive action in the house of parliament, to express the need for more funding for Further Education colleges in Cornwall, and beyond. The CE and principal of TCCG, has travelled to London with Martin Tucker, Principal Read More
Principal & CE of The Cornwall College Group is in London, to support Association of Colleges “Mind the Skills Gap” campaign, for FE funding. John Evans is taking proactive action in the house of parliament, to express the need for more funding for Further Education colleges in Cornwall, and beyond. The CE and principal of TCCG, has travelled to London with Martin Tucker, Principal Read More
Apprenticeship Games 2023: Persimmon Homes takes the winning title
23rd February 2023
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) hosted its sixth annual Apprenticeship Games during the National Apprenticeship Week, sponsored by Cornwall Apprenticeships. Cornwall College St Austell opened its doors on Thursday, February 9th, to welcome 14 apprenticeship teams from various industries and sectors, to compete for the “Apprenticeship Team of The Year” trophy. After a gruelling day of competi Read More
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) hosted its sixth annual Apprenticeship Games during the National Apprenticeship Week, sponsored by Cornwall Apprenticeships. Cornwall College St Austell opened its doors on Thursday, February 9th, to welcome 14 apprenticeship teams from various industries and sectors, to compete for the “Apprenticeship Team of The Year” trophy. After a gruelling day of competi Read More
Duchy College student putting Pistol Shooting on the map
1st February 2023
Charlotte Hicks, from Pensilva, is in her final year of Outdoor Education at Duchy College; she is England ranked #1 and currently ranking 2nd Junior and 4th Senior in British Shooting. In 2022 she secured the title at the Senior England National Championships in 10-meter air pistol shooting. With fierce competition, Charlotte is hopeful to push further: “I’ve done four international compe Read More
Charlotte Hicks, from Pensilva, is in her final year of Outdoor Education at Duchy College; she is England ranked #1 and currently ranking 2nd Junior and 4th Senior in British Shooting. In 2022 she secured the title at the Senior England National Championships in 10-meter air pistol shooting. With fierce competition, Charlotte is hopeful to push further: “I’ve done four international compe Read More
Let the Apprenticeship Games begin!
30th January 2023
The Apprenticeship Games, a highly coveted competition organised by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) will return this February, in a quest to find the South West’s top apprentices. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the nationally recognised contest will see teams from the region’s leading businesses battle it out at Cornwall College St Austell on February 9th during National Apprenticeship W Read More
The Apprenticeship Games, a highly coveted competition organised by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) will return this February, in a quest to find the South West’s top apprentices. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the nationally recognised contest will see teams from the region’s leading businesses battle it out at Cornwall College St Austell on February 9th during National Apprenticeship W Read More
Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status
9th November 2022
In a major boost for learners across Cornwall and beyond, Cornwall College now has University Centre status, following a successful bid to the Department for Education. As part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), university level courses have been delivered successfully for many years across its campuses in Camborne, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Eden, St Mellion, Stoke Climsland and Bicton Col Read More
In a major boost for learners across Cornwall and beyond, Cornwall College now has University Centre status, following a successful bid to the Department for Education. As part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), university level courses have been delivered successfully for many years across its campuses in Camborne, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Eden, St Mellion, Stoke Climsland and Bicton Col Read More
Cornwall College win Colleges Week #ShowYourSkills competition
21st October 2022
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More
Blog: Getting ready for college!
5th September 2022
Top tips to get you campus ready! We are excited to be welcoming new students to our colleges very soon and we’ve put together some top tips to help you prepare. DON’T WORRY… If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet there’s still time to apply! Visit our website to find your perfect course and complete the application form, which you will be able to find on the to Read More
Top tips to get you campus ready! We are excited to be welcoming new students to our colleges very soon and we’ve put together some top tips to help you prepare. DON’T WORRY… If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet there’s still time to apply! Visit our website to find your perfect course and complete the application form, which you will be able to find on the to Read More
Farmers Without Borders: Future Farm hosts British and French sustainable partnership
13th June 2022
A French cohort of 15 dairy farmers and delegates of the Council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station were welcomed last Tuesday at Duchy College’s Future Farm, marking a new step in exchanging sustainable dairy farming practices across the Channel. The group explored the pioneering research facility and visited three farms representing the range of successful dairy production systems Read More
A French cohort of 15 dairy farmers and delegates of the Council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station were welcomed last Tuesday at Duchy College’s Future Farm, marking a new step in exchanging sustainable dairy farming practices across the Channel. The group explored the pioneering research facility and visited three farms representing the range of successful dairy production systems Read More