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High standards and continuous improvement praised by Judge
Today the college finally received closure on a sensitive and important matter relating to our farm. The pollution incident in question happened in November 2016.
Plumpton College Student Aspire Programme
We wish all of our Students to aspire to be the best versions of themselves, we hear from Assistant Principle, Phaedra Tanghe, who explains how our exciting new student programme does just this!
Plumpton College to launch a re-training programme in response to Covid-19
In response to economic impact felt because of Covid-19 and with Brexit on the horizon, Plumpton College are set to launch a brand-new; re-training programme ‘Entry into Viticulture’’ designed to provide job seekers and career changers with the opportunity to achieve relevant qualifications and gain industry knowledge and engagement along with a guaranteed interview with a recruiting industry employer.
Categories: Horticulture, Wine Division
Passion for Veterinary Teaching - Sarah Holman
We meet with Sarah Holman, Curriculum Manager for Veterinary Nursing & Dog Grooming, and find out why she loves to teach and how Sarah got to where she is today.
Category: Veterinary
Rapidly Expanding Wine Industry - Need for Wine Apprenticeships
The UK wine industry is rapidly expanding, in an unprecedented manner, and the need for technically trained effective vineyard operatives is at an all-time high. Plumpton College has developed this government approved new Level 3 Crop Technician in Viticulture Apprenticeship. Find out more here.
Category: Wine Division
How butchery apprentices are good for business!
We visit Andy Clarke at Park Farm butchers to find out what advice he'd give to employers thinking about taking on an apprentice.
Butchery apprentices in demand in growing land-based sector
We visited two Plumpton College butchery apprentices who are employed at Park Farm Butchers to find out why they'd recommend an apprenticeship.
From Student to Business Owner - Student Dog Grooming Journey at Plumpton College
Meet Laura, who came to Plumpton College to study Animal Care, once qualified Laura then decided to follow our Dog Grooming Pathway. After completing Level 1, 2 & 3, Laura now has her own Dog Grooming Business. We had the opportunity to ask her some questions about her time here at College.
Category: Veterinary
Plumpton College launch range of new part-time courses for 2020-2021
From beekeeping to wine making, learn a new skill or turn your hobby into a career with one of our exciting part-time courses.
Sarah George - Programme Manager for Environmental Studies and Conservation
We had a chat with Sarah George, Programme Manager for Environmental Studies and Conservation, on her career with Plumpton College and any advice she can give to future and current students.
Category: Environmental Studies & Conservation
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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