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Pictured left to right: Dr Syed iftikhar - High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Councillor Ajit Atwal - The Mayor of the City of Derby, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE - HM Lord Lieutenant, David Coleman QPM DL - Chair KAVS Assessment Panel - Andrew Cochrane DL, HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire and Chair of Governors at Derby College Group and Councillor Nick Adams - Chairman of Derbyshire County Council.

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 […]

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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 18

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 6

Derby

Public services students gain real world experience with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Public Services students from Derby College Group recently had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a firefighter during a visit to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. Hosted at Nottingham Road Community Fire Station, the visit provided students with valuable insight into the demands, responsibilities and teamwork required within the modern fire service. Working alongside the firefighters from Green Watch, the students were able to take part in a range of training exercises designed to replicate the […]

18 March 2026 5

The students engaging with the cyber crime exhibitors (Credit: DCG)

Derby

Hundreds of students explore future careers at Step Into Cyber event

Hundreds of students from across Derby College Group (DCG) gathered at the Roundhouse for Step Into Cyber, an inspiring event designed to raise awareness of the exciting and fast-growing career opportunities in cyber security. Organised by the University of Nottingham, the event brought together expert speakers, industry professionals and leading organisations to help students understand the growing importance of cyber security and explore potential future careers in the sector. Throughout the day, students attended talks, panel discussions and interactive activities […]

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DCG

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

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

Public services students gain real world experience with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Hundreds of students explore future careers at Step Into Cyber event

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