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Plumpton College named as Commended College in the AoC Beacon Standard Award
We're an AoC Beacon Awards Finalist for The City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers! Our collaborative work with WineGB ensures businesses have access to the required training and skilled workforce necessary to support the demand and growth in the industry.
Start your dog grooming career with our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses
We caught up with Charlotte, dog grooming student who has secured a pet grooming job at a local salon through studying the practical and theory on all our Level 1, 2 and 3 dog grooming courses.
On these courses, you can learn...
Category: Veterinary
Looking back at Remembrance Day history
Today marks the 103rd anniversary of Remembrance Day, a day we remember those who have heroically fallen in battle since the first world war.
Virgin Money invests into Agri-Food industries with Plumpton College
Virgin Money invests in development of facilities in the College's new Centre for Sustainable Land Management.
Categories: College News, Sustainability, Land Management
Funding secured for wine and cultural tourism
Working in close partnership with Sussex Modern, South Downs National Park Authority and Lewes District Council, we’ve secured £719,100 from the UK Community Renewal Fund to grow wine and cultural tourism, backed by sustainable transport, in our region.
Categories: College News, Sustainability
Sparkling wine wins two Silver Medals in World Championships
Plumpton College are delighted to win Silver Awards at The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2021
Category: College News
Plumpton College proudly supporting Government Kickstart Scheme
Last Thursday, 16th October, we welcomed Mims Davies, Mid Sussex MP and Employment Minister for DWP, who met students from the Government Kickstart Scheme - including Elliot, Junior Forge Technician and saw first-hand how the scheme benefits both the employer and the local community.
Plumpton Alumnus showcase Horticultural excellence at Chelsea Flower Show
We caught up with John McPherson, an Plumptonian who designed a garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week, and spoke to him about his inspiration and studying here.
Introducing our Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Team for Youth Mental Health Day
Today is Youth Mental Health Day. A day to encourage understanding and discussion of mental health in young people. The last 18 months have undoubtedly impacted young people's mental health with being a student during lockdowns and online learning. This year's theme is all about sharing what we'll do to #StriveForward, so we'd like to introduce our fantastic Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team and the services on offer for students at Plumpton College.
Information Events and Taster Days for 2021/22
Come to our Information Event. Tour our facilities and get a feel for student life. You'll also get the opportunity to meet some tutors and current students to ask all your question to.
Learn more about our history
Since the original 400-acre College farm was bought back in 1919, Plumpton College has certainly seen a lot of changes.
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