Joanne D
“DCG helped me unlock my academic potential.”
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Land, animals & sport
If you studied here, you're part of the network. Former students on where they’ve got to, in their own words.
Zack M
“Amazing - best time of my life.”
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Robyn Y
“It was fun, engaging, and friendly!”
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Zack M
“Amazing - the best time of my life.”
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Nathanael Confaloni
“The lecturers were absolutely brilliant – all of them.”
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Stuart Thom
“Derby College was invaluable, and I wouldn’t be where I am now without it.”
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Michelle Carlos
“Without my sports qualifications I would never have set up Jumpz”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyJoanne Bollands
“College helped to get where I am today”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyAlexandra Summerscales
“My favourite thing about Derby College was finally discovering what I wanted to do!”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyEmma Hatton
“Derby College for me was a great place to meet new people with the same interests while also achieving the knowledge I…”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyFrancesca Ruth Roome
“Derby College was a fantastic place to meet new people and learn together! I also really enjoyed learning about my…”
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Tom Longdon
“Derby College made me want to carry on farming and made it possible for me get my 'tickets”
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Ashley Slater
“The two courses gave me the qualifications I needed and helped me build on what I already knew. Some of the teachers…”
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Eleanor Holt
“The college gave me what I needed to do the job I’m doing now.”
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Sarah-May Anderson
“The course appealed to me in the first place because it gave a lot more than just floristry – it was quite detailed.”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyJess Guest
“Steve, my college tutor, is really good. I’m assessed on site and he’s always very helpful and happy to give me advice…”
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Krystal Treadwell
“I’m glad I went to Derby College as it set me up nicely for going in the army.”
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Andrew Fretwell
“I loved the course from start to finish. Every aspect of each section had somebody knowledgeable.”
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Mark Hall
“The wealth of information that was there throughout, from woodland management, to the practical side: you never felt…”
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Helen Towle
“The practical conservation and ecology parts of my course were the ones I enjoyed the most. The teaching at Derby…”
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Leo Kokoszko
“My college teachers have been so supportive – not just about my coursework but personally too. Their teaching style is…”
From the archive · 2016 Read their storyGraeme Turner
“Derby College gave me the qualifications to pursue a career as a ranger and ultimately secure a degree which led to…”
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Katy Morten
“I knew I could get nationally recognised qualifications more quickly on an apprenticeship”
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Lauren Morley
“The course gave me a good understanding of yard management and equine health and there was always support available if…”
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Luke Mahon
“I was drawn to Derby College because the staff there treat you like an adult and trust you to make your own decisions.”
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Craig Gavagan
“I love working with the livestock and machinery and I hope that the qualifications I gain as part of the apprenticeship…”
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Josh Randall
“Leading a team when you're only 16 is a big ask, but the Derby College course gave me confidence and was great…”
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Lauren Cooper
“Taking the decision to come to Broomfield Hall was a no brainer. I loved everything about the level 3 course and I’m…”
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Steph Lovely
“The course is really hands-on and that’s what I wanted.”
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Zoe Longdon
“I started in business last summer. Now I’ve got 85 clients and I’m going from strength-to-strength. I’ve achieved my…”
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Alex Holmes
“Most of my competitions are during the summer which involves me travelling around the country most weekends to get the…”
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Annie Dowell
“I loved absolutely every minute of my course and wish I could do it all again. I'm always recommending Broomfield to…”
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Carla Davies
“When I heard about the job opportunities and support available through the REED NCFE team, I decided to go for it and…”
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Aisha Kirby
“The wonderful lecturers at Derby College encouraged me to achieve the best I could.”
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Callum Reeves
“Without the help of the college I wouldn’t have got this nice job. I would have had no chance if the staff hadn’t been…”
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Liam Silver
“We had some brilliant trips, and one which sticks out was a week with the Royal Marines.”
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Melissa Shanker
“Taking the course at Broomfield gave me the qualifications I needed to pursue my chosen career as an Equine Veterinary…”
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Nadia Di Tullio
“I was determined to move away from a conventional career and dedicate my working life to creating something I love.”
From the archive · 2015 Read their storyYour turn
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