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Derby College Group brings together students and employers to strengthen the land-based sector

Derby College Group (DCG) has reinforced its commitment to the land-based sector this month, hosting a successful Higher Education Insights event at its Broomfield Hall campus and announcing an upcoming Employer Drop-in Session designed to help local businesses unlock the power of apprenticeships. Students explore their future at Land-Based HE Insights Event For the second consecutive year, Broomfield Hall was alive with ambition as DCG welcomed Level 3 Animal Care and Equine students to its Land-Based Higher Education Insights event. […]

19 May 2026 12

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Derby College Group’s ESOL Futures event brings Derby’s language learning community together

Derby College Group recently brought together around 200 members of Derby’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) community for a wide-ranging careers and wellbeing event, connecting learners with employers, course advisors, health services and community support organisations under one roof. The ESOL Futures event, held at the St. James Centre, Malcolm Street, Derby, was organised by ESOL Lecturer and Coordinator Karen Robertson, who said: “Organising this event was about much more than putting organisations in a room together. It […]

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DCG's Joseph Wright Campus building (Credit: DCG)

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Derby College Group gears up for one of its biggest ever exam seasons

Derby College Group is in the midst of one of its most significant exam periods of the year, with a major logistical operation underway across its sites to ensure every student has the best possible conditions in which to succeed. This month alone, DCG has allocated approximately 5,500 individual exam sittings across 210 rooms, with 380 members of staff assigned to support the operation. Careful planning has ensured appropriate cover across all sessions, with staff rostered efficiently to provide the […]

12 May 2026 13

Esme Neal, Gabby Congiu and Dre Frazer all care for a parent at home.

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Young carers at Derby College Group open up about life beyond the classroom

Students at Derby College Group are helping to shine a light on what it really means to be a young carer. As 18-year-olds balancing coursework, friendships, and plans, some are also carrying significant responsibilities at home. “People assume it is just helping around the house, but it's actually so much more emotionally challenging than that,” explained student Gabby Congui. Gabby, alongside fellow students Esme Neal and Dre Frazer, represents a wider group of young adult carers across the UK. According […]

6 May 2026 11

Derby

DCG hosts celebration of voluntary sector as organisations step forward for prestigious King’s Award

Derby College Group has expressed its collective pride after hosting the annual King’s Award for Voluntary Service event, bringing together over 120 representatives from charities and community groups to celebrate the strength of Derbyshire’s voluntary sector and support organisations putting themselves forward for national recognition. The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire was delighted to welcome the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, the Chair of Derbyshire County Council, the Mayor of the City of Derby and the Dean of Derby. Partners in attendance […]

28 April 2026 27

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Community turns out for ‘Day of Action’ against planned pylon installation

A campaign leader has hailed a great community turnout on a National Day of Action', with the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, having been sent photographs of a local event. A group of residents and campaigners from Morley participated in a so-called 'Pylon Protest' on Saturday 18th April, prior to the local elections on a day in which numerous groups and communities across the UK participated in a ‘Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces’. The event aimed to […]

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Jonathan Davies MP (right) with Jon Collins, Vice Principal.

Morley

Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies visits Derby College Group to champion young people’s futures

Derby College Group (DCG) officials have expressed feeling proud after welcoming Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies to its Broomfield Hall campus in Morley, where he experienced first-hand the breadth of opportunity, innovation and ambition shaping the next generation of the region’s workforce. The visit, hosted at the invitation of Jon Collins, Vice Principal for Land-based and Specialist Provision, provided a valuable opportunity to bring together education, industry and policymaking. During the visit, Mr Davies engaged with students, employers and staff across […]

20 April 2026 21

Derby

Derby College Group achieves national Matrix Accreditation for Excellence in student support

Derby College Group (DCG) officials have expressed their pride after the organisation successfully achieved the nationally recognised Matrix Standard accreditation, following a comprehensive external assessment conducted in March 2026. The Matrix Standard is the international quality benchmark for organisations delivering information, advice and guidance (IAG) services. This achievement recognises DCG’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, student-centred support that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their education, careers and future. The assessment, carried out by The Growth Company on behalf […]

16 April 2026 8

Derby

Celebrating excellence: Derby College Group recognises inspirational educators

Derby College Group is proud to celebrate the exceptional talent, dedication and innovation of its teaching staff at the Teacher, Trainer and Assessor Awards, recently held at The Roundhouse. The awards recognise outstanding educators who go above and beyond to inspire learners, raise aspirations and deliver excellence across further education. Spanning a wide range of curriculum areas, including Health and Social Care, English, Animal Care, Floristry, Built Environment and Adult Learning, the awards shine a spotlight on the transformative power […]

15 April 2026 27

Morley

Derby College Group brings together students and employers to strengthen the land-based sector

Derby College Group’s ESOL Futures event brings Derby’s language learning community together

Derby College Group gears up for one of its biggest ever exam seasons

Young carers at Derby College Group open up about life beyond the classroom

DCG hosts celebration of voluntary sector as organisations step forward for prestigious King’s Award

Community turns out for ‘Day of Action’ against planned pylon installation

Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies visits Derby College Group to champion young people’s futures

Derby College Group achieves national Matrix Accreditation for Excellence in student support

Celebrating excellence: Derby College Group recognises inspirational educators

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