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Get into Horticulture
28/04/2023

Get into Horticulture

After a worldwide pandemic, we are starting to realise just how important our gardens and the natural world are. We know being outdoors can uplift our mood and benefit our wellbeing, and the immense value of our green outdoor...

Category: Horticulture

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The South East Future of Farming Event - A Huge Success
24/04/2023

The South East Future of Farming Event - A Huge Success

Alongside Virgin Money and the CLA, we hosted a fantastic networking and informative conference at our NEW AgriFood Centre for local farmers and landowners.

Category: Agriculture

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Supported Internships - Step into the World of Work
14/04/2023

Supported Internships - Step into the World of Work

We believe everyone should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential as they transition into adult life. A Supported Internship is a one year programme aimed at young people wanting to progress from education into work.

Category: Inclusive Learning and Development

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A triple win for our students at the annual Jim Green Challenge
04/04/2023

A triple win for our students at the annual Jim Green Challenge

Our Foundation Learning students attended the annual Jim Green Challenge at the South of England Showground,

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new multi-purpose facility, the AgriFood Centre
31/03/2023

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new multi-purpose facility, the AgriFood Centre

To officially launch the AgriFood Centre we are hosting the ‘South East Future of Farming’ event on Thursday 20th April 2023 in partnership with CLA and Virgin Money.

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Lambing season has arrived!
27/03/2023

Lambing season has arrived!

The recent weather might be sunny one day, and stormy the next, but that hasn't stopped the spring lambs. Lambing season is officially in full swing; this critical time in the farming calendar sees approximately 500 lambs born at Plumpton College.

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27/03/2023

Our annual Raising & Giving Day

Over the years, Plumpton College staff and students have raised over £10,000 for local and national charities. This year our fundraising efforts will be donated to Naning'Oi, a girls' school in Kenya that we have been supporting to become fully self-sufficient.

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Bakers Roundtable
27/03/2023

Bakers Roundtable

We held our first ever Bakers Rountable at our new AgriFood building for local bakers.

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Plumpton College secures AoC Beacon Awards win for Education for Sustainable Development
24/03/2023

Plumpton College secures AoC Beacon Awards win for Education for Sustainable Development

The FE Sussex Partnership has won the prestigious Beacon Edge Award in The Nous Group Award for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

The judging panel met a range of staff, students and governors from colleges across the...

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It's World Autism Acceptance Week 2023
24/03/2023

It's World Autism Acceptance Week 2023

This year for World Autism Acceptance Week, we've put together a range of activities for staff and students to learn more about Autism.

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