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Pendennis on crest of a wave with Apprenticeship Games win

Pendennis on crest of a wave with Apprenticeship Games win

30th April 2020
Superyacht firm Pendennis is celebrating a triumphant win at this year’s Apprenticeship Games following a fiercely fought competition with the region’s top businesses. The Games, held at The Cornwall College Group’s (TCCG) Camborne campus, saw businesses and organisations with apprentices battle it out in a range of events testing their mental, physical and creative skills. Each team took tu Read More
Bicton College lecturer picks up national veteran’s award

Bicton College lecturer picks up national veteran’s award

30th September 2021
A local college lecturer and former marine has won an accolade for ‘role model of the year’ in the English Veterans Awards.  Scott Lawson, curriculum area manager for military and protective services at Bicton College in East Devon took bronze at the awards which were announced earlier this week.  Upon hearing the news he commented: “I feel truly honoured to have been nominated, s Read More
College commits to free school meals throughout Christmas

College commits to free school meals throughout Christmas

2nd December 2020
Families across Cornwall and Devon have welcomed The Cornwall College Group’s decision to provide free school meals for its learners who are eligible throughout the Christmas break. The free school meal scheme has been in the spotlight this year thanks to Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign. Principal and Chief Executive of the Group, John Evans, said it was a moral duty to co Read More
The Cornwall College Group receives glowing interim Ofsted report

The Cornwall College Group receives glowing interim Ofsted report

17th December 2020
The year has ended on a high for The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) following a positive interim Ofsted report. The report focussed on the Group’s response to COVID-19 and highlighted the leadership’s decisive action in ensuring its 13,000 learners were supported through a difficult year. Principal and CE of TCCG, John Evans, said he was delighted the phenomenal amount of hard work, passion and Read More
Hat trick for College at National Floristry Awards

Hat trick for College at National Floristry Awards

20th January 2021
Everything is coming up roses for the Bicton College floristry department, after scooping national awards for top student, tutor and training provider. The prestigious British Florist Association (BFA) Awards 2020 took place virtually and saw hundreds of viewers glued to their screen as it was announced that Bicton College had won three categories. With a staggering 13,000 votes cast amongst the 1 Read More
TV star’s surprise lockdown message inspires students

TV star’s surprise lockdown message inspires students

22nd January 2021
Television presenter and former soldier Ant Middleton, has surprised Military students from Bicton College with an inspiring video message to help them stay motivated through lockdown. The star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins and Straight Talking, the new series of which he filmed with Rebel Wilson, made the surprise gesture to students from the Military and Protective Services Academy (MAPS) at Bic Read More
Longleat Bats find new home at Bicton College  

Longleat Bats find new home at Bicton College  

28th January 2021
The animal zone of Bicton College welcomed some new arrivals last week, after 30 Egyptian fruit bats from the UK’s top safari park were in need of a new home. The nocturnal creatures, which are said to be settling in well, arrived at the college following Longleat Safari Park’s decision to close down their ‘bat cave’ exhibit, in part due to the impact of coronavirus rules. However, in thei Read More
Ofsted awards The Cornwall College Group highest judgement – significant progress – following monitoring visit 

Ofsted awards The Cornwall College Group highest judgement – significant progress – following monitoring visit 

17th March 2021
Ofsted has awarded the highest possible outcome for The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), following a successful monitoring inspection in February.    The college group, which has been setting high expectations and heavily investing in its student experiences, facilities and teaching, was given the rare accolade of “significant progress” in the recently published report compiled by Her Majes Read More
The Cornwall College Group saves 1,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas with UK first renewable energy contract

The Cornwall College Group saves 1,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas with UK first renewable energy contract

17th March 2021
Cornwall’s largest college group has saved more than 1,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas by moving to a sustainable energy tariff. In a UK first, The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) was one of just 20 education providers to sign the pioneering deal with The Energy Consortium (TEC), which has led to its electricity being provided from British wind farms since October. This ground-breaking move means the Read More
Senior Army Officer returns to Cornwall College to inspire latest student cohort

Senior Army Officer returns to Cornwall College to inspire latest student cohort

31st March 2021
The most senior Warrant Officer in the British Army has inspired the latest generation of students at his former college, encouraging them to consider following in his footsteps. Army Sergeant Major Gavin Paton, who is the most senior Warrant Officer in the Army, held a virtual talk for those studying Military and Protective Services at The Cornwall College Group’s Camborne, Stoke Climsland and Read More
Apprenticeship Games returns – do you have what it takes?

Apprenticeship Games returns – do you have what it takes?

6th April 2021
Registration has opened for this year’s nationally renowned Apprenticeship Games, The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), who organise the event, have announced. The highly coveted competition sees teams of apprentices battle it out to be crowned ‘apprentice team of the year’ and scoop the games’ specially designed torch. Now in its fourth year, this year’s games will pitch teams of apprentic Read More
Sustainability tops college timetable during week-long eco conference

Sustainability tops college timetable during week-long eco conference

12th April 2021
A leading local college is renewing its focus on sustainability by hosting many of Cornwall’s most influential voices from the environmental movement in a series of talks and workshops. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), which has 10 sites across Devon and Cornwall, created ‘Love Our Planet Week’, taking place from April 19 – 23, to showcase and raise awareness of the importance of sustain Read More
Apprenticeships to get spotlight in renowned multi-skill event

Apprenticeships to get spotlight in renowned multi-skill event

4th June 2021
Apprentices from across the south west will go head-to-head in a series of challenges next week, with one of eight teams being crowned the ‘Apprentice Team of the Year’.  The nationally ground-breaking Apprenticeship Games, which is now in its fourth year, is hosted by The Cornwall College Group and sees teams from some of the county’s biggest firms go against each face off with ju Read More
Simon Reeve at Cornwall College Camborne for BBC documentary

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
Blog: Getting ready for college!

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
Future careers to take centre stage at college open day

Future careers to take centre stage at college open day

22nd October 2021
Year 11 pupils from across the south west are being invited to explore a world of opportunities at a top rural college during the first open event of the term next month.  Potential students and their families can discover more about the wide range of full-time courses, degrees and apprenticeships on offer at Bicton College – an organisation which has a national reputation for so Read More