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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 […]

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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 […]

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Pictured left to right: Heather Kelly, Deputy CEO of Derby College Group, Winner Jack Henley and Richard Galbraith, President of the Institute of Carpenters.
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Derby

Derby College Group hosts esteemed Merlane Trophy as student makes history

Derby College Group (DCG) proudly hosted the 47th Merlane Trophy last week, welcoming some of the region’s most talented carpentry and joinery students for a highly respected industry skills competition. Organised by the Institute of Carpenters, the Merlane Trophy is a flagship event for apprentices across the Midlands, challenging competitors to complete a complex four-hour practical task. This year’s challenge required participants to demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship by constructing a detailed model of a hipped roof, alongside other advanced joinery techniques. […]

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CrossCountry Voyager refurbishment programme underway at Alstom's Derby Litchurch Lane Works (Credit - Steve Bright)
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Alstom launches supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has launched a new supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group, creating valuable workplace opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The programme, known as ASPIRE, provides students with real workplace experience at Alstom’s historic Derby site, supporting live engineering projects while developing the skills, confidence and independence needed to progress into employment. The initiative builds on an established partnership between Alstom and Derby College Group. Recognising […]

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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.
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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.
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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 […]

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Students are pictured sitting on grassed areas near the Derby Roundhouse Campus (Credit: DCG)
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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 […]

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Businesses support Derby College Group students with live networking event

Students at Derby College Group gained valuable real-world experience this week as local businesses joined them for a live networking event designed to build confidence and employability skills. More than 100 students from Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, and T Level courses took part, alongside 19 representatives from 17 businesses spanning sectors including photography, cyber security, business brokering, and marketing. The event was organised by Jonathan Leach of Derbyshire Business Networking, and supported by Liz Bates, Work Experience and Progression […]

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