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College launches appeal to give students in need a brighter Christmas

Cornwall College Camborne is calling on local businesses to help bring festive cheer to learners who may find the holiday season difficult. The campus is collecting donated gifts for students in need, which will be handed out by Santa during a one-day event designed to offer a positive moment at a time that can feel challenging. “We want every learner to feel supported and included,” said Luke

26 days

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

27 days

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

2 months

Cornwall College University Centre and Imerys join forces to advance ecological restoration

A new partnership between Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project and Imerys will strengthen links between higher education, modern mining and large-scale environmental restoration in Cornwall. The University Centre, run as a partnership between Cornwall College Group and the Eden Project, have announced a new programme of collaboration with local employer Imerys focused on ecologic

2 months

Cornwall College backs local Cornish rugby

Rugby in the heartlands of Cornwall has received a major boost as Cornwall College Camborne looks to implement a new five-year rugby strategy. Following the College’s appointment of the UK’s first further education college-based School Rugby Manager, in partnership with England RFU and Cornish Pirates, it’s appointing a new Head of Rugby. The Head of Rugby will spearhead the Ofsted Outstandi

5 months

Cornwall College gives local performers the chance to win the ‘Key to The Keay’ 

Cornwall College St Austell has launched an exciting new opportunity for local performers, community groups and creatives with the introduction of the ‘Key to The Keay’ grant. The grant will provide two individuals or organisations with the chance to stage their own one-night performance at The Keay Theatre in May 2026, complete with technical support, a consultation session with the Theatre

7 months

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

7 months

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

8 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

8 months

Countdown to Curtain: behind the scenes of Matilda the Musical Jr

With opening night fast approaching, Cornwall College St Austell’s Creative Digital Academy, in partnership with Studio 4, is in the final stages of preparing for Matilda the Musical Jr. This May, the two‑night run will see Performing Arts learners deliver Roald Dahl’s story and Tim Minchin’s score to a local audience eager for another showcase of emerging Cornish talent. Fro

8 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

8 months

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

9 months

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

10 months

Colleges in Cornwall are calling on Apprenticeship Ambassadors for Project 50

Apprentices and employers in Cornwall are being encouraged to come forward to share their experiences and contribution to the local workforce, through a new Project 50 initiative. The South West Apprenticeships Ambassador Network is collaborating with Cornwall College, Duchy College, Falmouth Marine School, Truro and Penwith College and the Career Hub on an ambitious campaign designed to harness t

10 months

Take Time to Talk with CCI Counselling Services

Did you know that nearly two thirds of people in the UK put on a brave face to avoid talking about their mental health? Today is Time to Talk Day, a UK-wide campaign that encourages people to become comfortable discussing their mental health. If you feel like you need to talk to someone, but aren’t sure where to start, then our Cornwall Counselling Institute (CCI) Counselling Service is here to

10 months

The Cornwall Counselling Institute unveils new cutting-edge counselling facilities in Camborne

The Cornwall Counselling Institute (CCI) is proud to announce the official opening of its new home and the newly rebranded CCI Counselling Service at Tamar Tower, Cornwall College Camborne. This milestone marks a significant advancement in accessible mental health support and professional counselling training in Cornwall, offering a crucial additional option for those facing long NHS waiting lists

1 year

From Redruth to Valencia: A flood recovery mission

A student from Redruth has gone above and beyond to help those in need by traveling to Valencia, Spain, to assist with the clean-up efforts following the devastating floods that recently swept through the region. Brandon Fuentes, originally from Mexico and has been living in England for the past three years, is on the Electrical Installation programme at Cornwall College Camborne. After hearing of

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Colleges in Devon and Cornwall pay tribute on Remembrance Day

As part of Remembrance Day, staff and students from The Cornwall College Group paid tribute to the sacrifices of serving personnel, both past and present. A poignant two-minute silence was held at 11am on Monday, 11th November, across all campuses, including Cornwall College St Austell and Camborne, Falmouth Marine School, Duchy College Rosewarne and Stoke Climsland, Bicton College, Plymouth Engi