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Cornwall College Group celebrates historic Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

In a huge boost for learners, businesses and communities in Cornwall and Devon, 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 “highly motivated to learn in

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St Austell MP praises ‘Outstanding’ education and training

Leading members of the education and training sector gathered to celebrate a monumental year for St Austell, receiving special congratulations from Noah Law, MP for St Austell and Newquay. In a major confidence boost for young people and those looking to retrain, the town now boasts multiple Ofsted Outstanding education providers and plenty who have many outstanding features. Head of Campus Corn

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Revamped college drives growth and opportunity

In a major step for learners, businesses and communities in west Cornwall, Ofsted Outstanding Cornwall College Camborne has celebrated the launch of the final part of its £12 million government-funded transformation project. The College showcased the stunning redevelopment of its iconic Tamar Tower, with the 1960s building completely modernised, including upgraded classrooms, bespoke facilities a

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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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Cornwall College student wins major amateur golf championship

A student from Cornwall College University Centre, based at East Sussex National, has won the West of England Golf Championship, one of the UK’s top amateur events. Competing against a strong field of 68 elite players, Josh Hayes, originally from Brighton, delivered an outstanding performance to finish top of the leader board. As a final-year student on the BA (Hons) International Business Manag

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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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Experience the magic of Matilda at the Keay Theatre in St Austell

Performing Arts students from Cornwall College St Austell have announced their upcoming production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr at the Keay Theatre in St Austell. This May, level 2 and 3 learners from the Creative Digital Academy, in partnership with Studio 4, will entertain theatre-goers with an energetic and brilliant performance. Taking place on the 15th and 16th of May, audiences c

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Student from Cornwall writes his own success story

A Progression Pathways student from Cornwall College St Austell has been promoting his work as a published author, sharing his literary success with a wider audience. Joshua Holten has written three books – Twisted Valley, Twisted Valley 2: The Mystery of the Whisper Witches and Mother of an Empire, all available on Waterstones and Amazon. To support his growing success, the college has provide

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This morning SLt Gary Bohannan RN visited our Games Design for Industry degree students to try out a new VR game they created to support @royalnavy recruitment

The imersive game simulates a Man Overboard scenario aboard a Navy frigate, where the player interacts with real ship controls and voice-led instructions to rescue the casualty.

Huge well done to our students for presenting this morning & working so hard on building this game! This concept will hopefully be used around the country at various training & recruitment events for the @royalnavy!

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St Austell’s New Eco-Friendly Construction and Roofing Apprenticeship facilities opened

Cornwall College St Austell has official launched the Green Construction Skills and Roofing Apprenticeship Academies, marking a transformative chapter in sustainable construction training in Cornwall. With advanced facilities and tailored programmes, the academies are set to prepare future construction professionals, and the existing workforce, with essential skills in eco-friendly and energy-effi

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Concorde Recruitment welcomes Julian Chenoweth to its board

Concorde Recruitment is delighted to announce the appointment of Julian Chenoweth, Executive Chairman and founder of Recycle it Global UK, as the newest member of its board. Julian brings a wealth of experience in sustainable business practices and strategic leadership, further reinforcing Concorde’s commitment to driving growth and innovation within the recruitment sector in the region. To prov

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Concorde Recruitment awarded highest REC audited status

Concorde Recruitment is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly coveted REC Audited status, the highest accreditation awarded by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). This prestigious recognition emphasises the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in legal compliance, ethical practices and industry excellence. As a key part of The Cornwall College Gro

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Cutting-Edge Soil Science Labs Launched at the Eden Project

In a ground-breaking moment Cornwall College University Centre have officially opened the “Centre for Excellence in Research and Knowledge Transfer,” state-of-the-art laboratories at the Eden Project, set to transform sustainable agriculture, horticulture and soil science in Cornwall. In a display of commitment to ecology and transformative research, the launch event at the Eden Project’s ne

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From Student to Mentor: A Full-Circle Journey in Pastry Excellence

Over 15 years after stepping into our kitchens as a student, Associate Lecturer Alan Holloway has come full circle by mentoring two of our Professional Cookery students to incredible success at The Chefs’ Forum Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2025 finals, where they secured 1st and 3rd place. In this special Q&A, Alan reflects on his time as a learner, the impact of his own mentors and

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Cornwall College Takes Top Spots at National Pastry Competition

Two Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College have achieved national success at the Chefs’ Forum Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2025 competition. Phoebe Mortimer, from the College’s Camborne campus, was crowned overall winner, while Lucy Hammett, from the St Austell campus, took third place. Phoebe and Lucy represented Cornwall College in the national final held at West London Colle

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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