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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.
Outstanding results for land and environment students
Plumpton College goes from strength to strength, with an increasing number of students achieving the highest grades possible.
Plumpton College demonstrates STEM in the land and environment sector at the South of England Show 2021
Plumpton College are delighted to be back at the South of England Show this year, after a break due to Covid 19 in 2020.
Category: College News
Farm Manager at Plumpton College wins Young Sussex Farmer of the Year Award
Plumpton College is pleased to announce that Daniel Hird, college Farm Manager, has won the prestigious Young Sussex Farmer of the Year Award for the first time.
Categories: College News, Agriculture
Where can our FdSc Animal Behaviour and Conservation course take you?
Hear from Ellie, a former FdSc Animal Behaviour and Conservation student at Plumpton College. Find out what Ellie enjoyed and what really helped her land her current role as a Supervisor at Middle Farm, leading the Open Farm Team.
Category: Animal Management
Evaluation of Strategies for Online Learning Implementation in Further Education
Read the full report, led by Plumpton College on how we rapidly moved to online learning at the start of the covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
College celebrates walled garden restoration
FIVE YEAR RESTORATION PROJECT OPENS GATES AS NEW DESTINATION WALLED GARDEN
Category: College News
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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