News & Galleries
Come see us in person as Open Events return
Those looking to study at Croydon College next year are invited to visit two in-person Open Events taking place this term. The first Open Event takes place on Wednesday 6 October, between 4.30pm and 7pm, while the second takes place on Saturday 6 November, from...
Despite term starting, still time to enrol and secure study at Croydon College
Even though the academic year is underway, Croydon College remains open for enrolment for 2021/22. Certain courses remain available to start immediately, and the College welcomes conversations with potential students who may have not yet got a course anywhere, or are...
College Group announces 2% pay rise for 2021/22
Staff at the Croydon College Group will be receiving a 2% pay rise this academic year – with the increase backdated to 1 September. This pay rise follows a pay rise of 1.5% in the previous academic year, as the College recognises the hard work of staff, particularly...
Junior Content Producer tutor adds two new BBC films to her credits
A Croydon College tutor’s work is available to watch on BBC iPlayer after producing two short films for the broadcasting giant. Michaela Hennessy-Vass, a freelance producer and tutor and assessor on the College’s Junior Content Producer apprenticeship course as well...
College continuing to ensure students, staff and visitors are safe during pandemic
As the new school year starts, the Croydon College Group is continuing to take steps to ensure the safety of its students, staff and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining learning opportunities in person. Students are welcome to wear face coverings...
Candidates and employers come together for successful in-person Job Fair
Croydon College has helped residents get into employment over the summer with the Youth Hub hosting the first in-person Job Fair since before the COVID-19 pandemic began, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Taking place on 20 July, 86...
Croydon College Group backs call to keep applied general qualifications
The Croydon College Group is lending its backing to a campaign calling on the Department for Education to ensure funding remains in place for qualifications such as BTECs. The #ProtectStudentChoice campaign is calling on government to keep funding in place for applied...
Croydon College students celebrating following results success
Students at Croydon College are celebrating after receiving their BTEC results today. The pass rate at the College improved on last year, with students successfully navigating lockdowns and restrictions leading to prolonged periods of homeschooling and little...
Apprenticeship events at Croydon College
Croydon College is holding two events this month to promote apprenticeship opportunities to residents and employers. On Monday 16 August the College is holding an Apprenticeship Advice Day, which will enable residents the opportunity to find out more about becoming an...
Croydon Business Resilience Awards 2021 finalists announced
The Croydon Business Resilience Awards 2021 will reflect the challenges and opportunities that businesses have faced during the pandemic and acknowledge how they have adapted and innovated to ensure they survive through lockdown. World of Work at Croydon College are...
Become a Governor at the Croydon College Group
Do you have a background in commercial property, audit and risk or cyber security? Do you live in Croydon or have an interest in the educational and professional development of Croydon’s population? Do you have the ability to think strategically and to make informed...
College Group commits to Investors in Diversity Award
At the Croydon College Group, it is part of our HR Strategy to create an inclusive culture with equality and diversity at the core. That is why we are excited to share that we have committed to the Investors in Diversity Award from the National Centre for Diversity...
Rare find by College students
A rare orchid has been found on Chipstead Downs for the first time by Croydon College students. BTEC Information Technology students at the College were surveying the site as part of their Data Modelling unit when they made the discovery. The fragrant orchid has never...
Pride Month at the Croydon College Group
Pride Month is an annual celebration that takes place during the month of June, to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York, June 1969 - a tipping point for the LGBTQ+ community as people fought back in response to police violence during a raid of gay...
Art student selected for work experience at TURF
Emma Newbury, Level 3 Art & Design student has recently been selected and taken part in paid work experience with TURF Project as LOFT Curator Residency 2020. Turf Projects is an artist-run contemporary art space that supports local artists by hosting free public...
Football brings local community together
Factors such as cultural differences, language barriers and social stigmas can make it difficult for international students to adapt to life here in the UK. The Football for Unity project provides an opportunity for communities to come together and proactively...