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Free Maths Course for Adults (19+)
Are you looking to boost your maths skills and increase your confidence in a fun and relaxed environment?
Jim Jackson Foundation Supports Young Entrepreneurs Facing Obstacles
The Jim Jackson Educational and Enabling Foundation empowers disadvantaged young individuals aged 16-24 by funding opportunities for career advancement in business and commerce. With a strong focus on helping those who face obstacles, the foundation provides the resources needed to turn business-based career ideas into reality.
Landed App Launches During National Careers Week - Taking the Work Out of Finding Work in Sussex
Announcing the launch of Landed, an innovative mobile app designed to transform how Sussex residents find work and how local employers recruit talent. The launch coincides with National Careers Week, highlighting the role that Landed will play in enhancing career opportunities across Sussex.
Uncorking Excellence: Plumpton College Launches National Competency Framework to Elevate UK Wine Industry Education
Plumpton College, home to the UK's centre of excellence in wine education, training, and research, is thrilled to announce the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF). The NCF represents a significant milestone in...
Category: College News
Bridging Theory and Practice: How Plumpton College Prepares Students for a Successful Agricultural Career
Our courses are ideal for students who want to learn more about the broader aspects of agriculture. The courses prepare students competently at the start of their careers and support them as they progress onto the next level of qualification to allow students to develop skills at a higher level to develop their managerial skills.
Plumpton College's New Higher Level Apprenticeship
Discover our NEW Level 4 Apprenticeship programme as well as the latest changes to apprenticeships for 2025.
Category: Forestry & Arboriculture
National Residential Bursary for Level 3 Agriculture or Equine Prospective Students
Do you live 30 miles from Plumpton College in Kent, Hampshire, Surrey or Sussex and want to study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture or Equine Management? Our Residential Bursary Scholarship could be for you!
Apply today and receive up to 75%* of your accommodation fees paid for the two years of the study programme where they are based at the college.
* terms and conditions apply
Plumpton College hosts the third annual South East Future of Farming Conference
For the third year, the conference will be held at Plumpton College's £10m AgriFood Centre in Sussex, run by the college, CLA and Virgin Money, on Thursday, 10 April 2025 from 3pm to 7.30pm.
Travel Update
Update 9th January 2025
We can confirm all bus routes are in operation this morning and the college will be open as usual. Given the size of the area covered by the college bus network it is likely that differing road conditions...
Apprentice wins Agricultural Apprentice of the year at the 2024 Landex LBEL Awards
The second annual Land-based & Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards were held on 21 November at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, celebrating the accomplishments of students in the agricultural and environmental sectors.
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