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Duchy College student targets Mont Blanc summit in major youth mountaineering challenge

A Duchy College student is preparing for a summit attempt on Mont Blanc next summer, aiming to become the first recorded under-18 Cornish youth to reach the 4,810m peak. Sixteen-year-old Finn, who studies Military and Protective Services at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, plans to carry the Cornish flag to the summit while raising money for HighGround, a charity that supports veterans and service

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Duchy College students raise more than £16,500 for Royal British Legion

Military and Protective Services students at Duchy College Stoke Climsland have raised £16,652.90 for the Callington and District Royal British Legion during this year’s Remembrance period, far exceeding their £10,000 target. The Ofsted Outstanding College marked the occasion with a moving and well-attended Act of Remembrance on 11 November. Hosted by MaPS NCFE learners, the event brought toge

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Pride and celebration at Cornwall College Group graduation

Hundreds of graduates from across Cornwall and Devon marked the culmination of their studies at the Cornwall College Group’s Higher Education graduation ceremony, held in the spectacular surroundings of Truro Cathedral. More than 250 students from Cornwall College University Centre, Newquay University Centre, Duchy College, Falmouth Marine School, Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden P

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Student surfer seeks community support to compete on world stage

A talented young surfer from Newquay is appealing for local support to help him represent Team England at the ISA Junior Surf Championships in Peru this December. Eighteen-year-old Reen Bowden-Inoue, a Level 2 Carpentry apprentice at Cornwall College Camborne, has been selected for the England Junior Surf Team and is now fundraising to cover the costs of flights, accommodation and equipment transp

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Meet the Cornwall College Group Business Partnership & Growth Team

The Cornwall College Group (CCG) has announced the formation of a new Business Partnership & Growth Team as part of its ambitious 1000 Futures campaign, an initiative to create 1,000 new apprenticeship opportunities across Devon and Cornwall. The new team, led by Business Partnership and Growth Manager, Hailey Collins brings together a group of highly experienced Business Partnership Advisors

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Nurturing green careers

The Government has pledged to reach Net Zero – removing more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere that are produced – by 2025. However, a high number of 16-25-year-olds are worried about climate change and what they can do to make an impact. We are proud to offer a range of courses that give people real, practical skills and clear pathways to green careers. Here are just some of the

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T Levels: Opening up a world of possibilities

T Levels are a new type of qualification for people who have finished their GCSEs. First introduced in 2020, they are slowly being introduced into colleges around the UK. We are proud to provide T Levels in the following areas, and plan to expand this exciting offer to other subjects: Agriculture Engineering & Manufacturing Digital Production, Design & Development Mental

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Bicton and Duchy College Celebrates Ofsted Outstanding

In a huge boost for learners, businesses and rural education in the South West, Bicton College near Budleigh Salterton in Devon, Duchy College Stoke Climsland and Rosewarne in Cornwall, are officially ‘Outstanding’. Following a week-long inspection by Ofsted, a glowing report praised the colleges on their commitment to “exceptional learning opportunities”, “highly effective partnerships

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Rural Business School leads the way in sustainable agriculture

At the heart of Duchy College and Bicton College is the Rural Business School (RBS). It plays a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable land management. As environmental challenges intensify, RBS supports innovation, skills development and practical solutions across farming, food security and rural enterprise. With strong industry ties, expert staff and modern facilities, the RBS is commit

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Our Outstanding Ofsted results explained

The results are in, and Cornwall College Group has been given an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’. But what does that actually mean, and how does Ofsted make its decisions? Ofsted ratings are due to change in the next academic year, but under the current system, colleges are given one of four overall ratings: 1 – Outstanding 2 – Good 3 – Requires improvement 4 – Inadequate What are coll

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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