Duchy College Progression Pathways

Duchy College Progression Pathways Our vision is to develop independence, confidence and resilience in young people.

Our programmes are designed to support learners of all abilities to grow in confidence and take the next step in education, work or independent/supported living. Courses are highly individualised, with staff experienced in providing a supportive, inclusive and encouraging environment. Learning often takes place in smaller groups and focuses on personal development, life skills and vocational taste

rs, helping each learner to identify strengths and future goals. Our pathways are flexible and designed to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, progress and feel part of our college community.

Our Independence students working hard on their work experience placement at Bowden Derra Park.
24/04/2026

Our Independence students working hard on their work experience placement at Bowden Derra Park.

This afternoon we got the chance to create some enrichment for the rodents as well as building up confidence in handling...
05/02/2026

This afternoon we got the chance to create some enrichment for the rodents as well as building up confidence in handling them. We timed the different rodents going through the maze and offered them a tasty treat at the end. We also celebrated Lulu’s birthday a day early

A day practicing our skills for working life at At The Park Cornwall
23/01/2026

A day practicing our skills for working life at At The Park Cornwall

Campus Closure Update – TuesdayDue to the weather overnight and the site conditions this morning, the following campuses...
06/01/2026

Campus Closure Update – Tuesday

Due to the weather overnight and the site conditions this morning, the following campuses are closed today:
Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Cornwall College St Austell

Students at these sites will move to remote learning, with work set by tutors throughout the day.

All other Cornwall College Group campuses remain open at this time.

Please stay safe and check our website for further details: https://duchy.ac.uk/updates/

18/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings 🎄

As we come to the end of term, myself and the team would like to wish all of our students, families, and staff a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break, filled with rest, celebration, and time spent with loved ones. Thank you for all your hard work and support throughout the term - it has been a pleasure to see so much progress and positivity.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back when term starts again on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Until then, enjoy the holidays and take care! ✨🎁

Matt
Curriculum Area Manager

🌊 Skills Pathway Visit to the National Marine Aquarium 🐠Yesterday, our Skills Pathway students enjoyed a fantastic trip ...
17/12/2025

🌊 Skills Pathway Visit to the National Marine Aquarium 🐠

Yesterday, our Skills Pathway students enjoyed a fantastic trip to the National Marine Aquarium, where they had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of marine life and learn more about the incredible ecosystems found beneath the waves.

As part of the visit, students also took part in an interactive workshop led by the Aquarium’s education team. This session helped them develop their understanding of marine habitats, conservation, and the importance of protecting our oceans, while encouraging curiosity and hands-on learning throughout the day.

It was a brilliant experience that supported learning beyond the classroom, and the students engaged really well, asking thoughtful questions and showing great enthusiasm. A big thank you to the National Marine Aquarium team for a memorable and inspiring visit! 🌍✨

🐾 Vocation Pathway Trip to Dartmoor Zoo 🐾Yesterday, a group of our Vocation Pathway students enjoyed an exciting and enr...
17/12/2025

🐾 Vocation Pathway Trip to Dartmoor Zoo 🐾

Yesterday, a group of our Vocation Pathway students enjoyed an exciting and enriching visit to Dartmoor Zoo! It was a fantastic opportunity for them to see a wide range of animals up close, from impressive big cats to fascinating reptiles, bringing their learning to life outside the classroom.

In the afternoon, students took part in an engaging Conservation Workshop led by Izzy, a member of the Dartmoor Zoo team. This session gave them the chance to deepen their understanding of conservation and different habitats, including the important roles of in-situ and ex-situ environments.

The day was a great mix of hands-on learning, curiosity, and fun, and the students represented themselves brilliantly throughout. A huge thank you to Dartmoor Zoo and Izzy for such a memorable and educational experience! 🌍✨

Cracker is a firm favourite with the learners since he arrived on the yard 3 weeks ago. Can’t wait to see him with a min...
03/12/2025

Cracker is a firm favourite with the learners since he arrived on the yard 3 weeks ago. Can’t wait to see him with a mini door on his stable so he can look out at the world around him. He has a great wardrobe of rugs too
Holly decided to do her health checking assessment with him this week, tying him up was a little different to the bigger horses we work with.

25/11/2025

Today while working in the tropical room we moved two baby macleay stick insects and checked through the eggs. From doing this we thought we would create a little reel and included the snails after noticing how many baby snails we have too. Will try and create more of these Duchy College

It’s been a busy few weeks for the skills learners in their animal care session. We found the doves sitting on some eggs...
13/11/2025

It’s been a busy few weeks for the skills learners in their animal care session.
We found the doves sitting on some eggs last week and got to watch Liberty candling them. Excitingly we should have some chicks shortly. We have also been monitoring the weight of our college cats which has been a great experience for the learners.

This week we have looked into learning about the bearded dragon and crested gecko, understanding why their bodies are built the way they are and finding out fun facts.

In the photo the bearded dragon is cooling itself down by opening his mouth, a bit like a dog panting.
Also the crested gecko has no eyelids so cleans his eyes with his tongue

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