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LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CAREER IN THE WINE INDUSTRY? LOOK NO FURTHER!
16/05/2020

LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CAREER IN THE WINE INDUSTRY? LOOK NO FURTHER!

There’s never been a better time to consider studying wine at Plumpton College! Our business focused graduate and post-graduate courses are a spring board to a career in the wine industry – a growing global market with a predicted value of £350 billion by 2023, with so many opportunities awaiting you at the end of your studies.

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Student Success: Floristry Work Experience
12/05/2020

Student Success: Floristry Work Experience

Plumpton College's students on our Level 2 or 3 Floristry Courses take part in an exciting and compulsory 150 hour placement alongside their course. Hear about Hannah, a Level 3 Full Time Diploma student, and her experience at London based Aime Bone.

Category: Floristry

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Plumpton College - The Story Behind The Emblem
02/05/2020

Plumpton College - The Story Behind The Emblem

The glorious front field outside Plumpton College, set within the heart of the South Downs, now encapsulates in three letters, the dedication and contribution people are making in their own way to thank and praise key workers of the NHS.

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30/04/2020

Letter to Students Parents And Guardians From The Principal

Further to my correspondence to you over the Easter period, I felt it necessary to provide an update on the College’s continued expectations regarding students’ engagement with their remote learning.

Categories: Updates from the Principal, Covid-19

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28/04/2020

Being a Neuro Ninja - Online Course for Students, Parents and Colleagues at Plumpton College

We are excited to announce we are partnering up with 'Action Your Potential', to bring to you 10 weeks of live webinars on how to become a Neuro Ninja. The weekly webinars will focus on issues such as maintaining positive mental health during these tricky times, tackling motivation, building positive habits and how to enhance learning! Sounds good doesn’t it?

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Plumpton College introduces industry leading course; 'Changing Lives Through Horses'Plumpton College introduces industry leading course; 'Changing Lives Through Horses'Plumpton College introduces industry leading course; 'Changing Lives Through Horses'
28/04/2020

Plumpton College introduces industry leading course; 'Changing Lives Through Horses'

Plumpton College is the first land-based college to introduce the new British Horse Society programme; 'Changing Lives through Horses'. We outline the benefits of the industry leading course to young people.

Category: Equine Management

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24/04/2020

Letter To Students from Enquiries, Advice & Guidance Team

In these strange and uncertain times we wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. We want to ensure you are kept up to date with the latest news for the college and that we are still expecting you to start your exciting journey with us at Plumpton in September.

Category: Covid-19

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20/04/2020

An update to our Apprenticeship Employers

Please read the latest update from Jeremy Kerswell to all our apprentices employers.

Category: Covid-19

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One Garden Brighton - The Secret Revealed...
16/04/2020

One Garden Brighton - The Secret Revealed...

We are excited to share with you an artist's impression of the garden and everything that has been happening over the past few weeks. In light of the ongoing situation relating to COVID-19, we feel it's important to keep you updated with all the latest developments from the build and share some of our positive news with you.

Category: Covid-19

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09/04/2020

Plumpton launches community and employers coronavirus information hub

Plumpton College is committed to supporting our local community and the wider land based sector during these unprecedented times. We are working with our partner network to provide a central source of useful information and advice on the issues impacting the sector as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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