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Duchy College celebrates historic Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

In a huge boost for learners, businesses and communities in Cornwall and Devon, Duchy College, part of the Cornwall College Group (CCG), is officially ‘Outstanding’. Following a week-long inspection by Ofsted, a glowing report praised CCG on its commitment to “exceptional learning opportunities”, “highly effective partnerships to meet the local training needs” and learners who are “h

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3 months

Spectacular wins and Royal recognition for Duchy and Bicton Colleges at Devon County Show 2025

Bicton College and Duchy College are celebrating an unforgettable Devon County Show 2025, after being crowned Gold winners for Most Attractive Educational Exhibit for the fourth consecutive year and welcoming a royal visit from HRH The Princess Royal to their arboriculture display. The two land-based colleges, part of Cornwall College Group, also took home Best Trade Stand trophy and a Silver Me

4 months

New era for St Austell as college breaks ground on major redevelopment

St Austell celebrated the official ground-breaking of the most important education project in the town’s recent history at Cornwall College St Austell last Friday. Marking the start of an exciting new chapter for education in mid-Cornwall, Cornwall College also announced the return of A-Levels as part of a new sixth form centre on campus. The multi-million-pound transformation, bac

7 months

Duchy College and Cornish Mutual team up to support local farmers

More than 100 people from the farming community have benefited from Duchy College’s Sustainable Farming Incentive workshops, hosted in partnership with Cornish Mutual. The two successful events took place at Duchy College Stoke Climsland and Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project, providing practical advice and essential guidance to help farmers navigate key schemes, optimise

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Blog: Top Tips for Results Week 2025

GCSE results day is just around the corner, and we know it can be a nerve-wracking time for both students and parents! But we’re here to help, so below we’ve gathered some top tips and advice to help you navigate the big day. Whether you’re anxiously waiting for your results or feeling confident about your performance, we hope our insights will be helpful in ensuring you have a successfu

7 months

Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Bursaries 2024 Winners

Two Cornwall-based students Imogen Ellis and Jacob Frost have been awarded Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Bursaries to support their studies. Currently on a degree course, Imogen was awarded a £750 Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Higher Education Bursary, while Jacob secured a £500 bursary for students in Further Education. After 14 years as a primary school teacher while also working on local farms, I

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College’s much-anticipated Apprenticeship Games are back for 2025

The Cornwall College Group is excited to announce the return of its renowned Apprenticeship Games in 2025, showcasing the talent and skills of apprentices from across the South West. This highly anticipated competition will take place on Wednesday 12th February, during National Apprenticeship Week, continuing a proud tradition of celebrating apprenticeships and their vital contribution to the regi

9 months

Student Shine at Graduation in Truro Cathedral

More than 260 students from The Cornwall College Group celebrated their academic success in style at the stunning Truro Cathedral during this year’s graduation ceremonies. Graduates from Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project, Newquay University Centre Cornwall College, Duchy College, Bicton College, Falmouth Marine School, The Golf Education Partnership and Cornwall Coll

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£1.6m Green Skills extension to boost Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

A major Cornwall College Group-led initiative aimed at developing the green skills essential for the region’s future economy has received a significant funding extension, following the success of its first phase. The Future is Green – a multi-million-pound programme focused on high-growth, carbon reduction sectors that are strategically important to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly – has bee

8 months

Bicton’s new high-tech lab revolutionises farming and sustainability

Our sister campus, Bicton College has officially showcased its ground-breaking Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL), in collaboration with Satellite Applications Catapult, the lead of the ESLL project. This transformative facility poised to revolutionise the farming industry and propel sustainable practices to new heights through cutting-edge technologies. The ESLL is a pioneering facility, based

10 months

Empowering Local Collaboration

The Cornwall College Group recently held a highly successful Senior Executives’ Forum (SEF) Networking Event at the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth, bringing together business leaders for insightful discussions and opportunity-building talks. Rob Bosworth, Principal and CEO of The Cornwall College Group, opened the floor for engaging discussion with key guest speaker, Professor Emma Hunt, Vice Chanc

11 months

Celebrating engineering on National Manufacturing Day

Local engineering students and apprentices have been celebrated to mark National Manufacturing Day, as Cornwall College and Plymouth Engineering Skills Centre (PESC) highlight emerging talent and the bright future of manufacturing. The Cornwall College Group is now in its third year of a highly successful academy programme with the Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG), which gives school-age student

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3 months

Representing Cornwall at Botanical University Challenge semi-finals

Students from Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project are proving that Cornwall is a powerhouse of botanical knowledge, as they storm into the semi-finals of the renowned Botanical University Challenge (BUC). Competing under the team name Cotyl-Edens, BSc Horticulture Plant Science students Rory Queripel, Emma Coble, Kate Bidwell and Alfred Bradley will represent Cornwall on a natio

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Educator of the Year finalist

We are delighted to announce that Jon Stone, Senior Study Programme Manager for the Military & Protective Services (MaPS) Academy at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, has been named as a finalist in the NCFE Aspiration Awards. The Aspirations Awards, which were launched in 2018, celebrate the successes of learners, apprenticeships, educators, support staff and educational organisations from acros

4 months

Local apprentices to represent England at Muay Thai in Italy

Two dedicated Muay Thai fighters from Cornwall are preparing to take on an international challenge as they gear up to represent England at the prestigious 2025 Muay Thai Festival in Verona, Italy. Both Dan Liston and Matt Bramall, Engineering Apprentices at Cornwall College St Austell, have been passionate about Muay Thai for more than six years. Through relentless training, personal determinatio