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  • SkillWeld 2010 regional winner announced after a heated competition!

    26/02/2010

    Central Sussex College once again played host to the biennial SkillWeld South East regional competition, which took place on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 February in the Welding workshops at the Crawley campus.

  • Central Sussex College apprentice poaches tips from Marco Pierre White

    24/02/2010

    An apprentice chef based at the Crawley campus, who currently works at The Hever Hotel and Country Club in Edenbridge, joined 14 others from across the country to attend a masterclass this morning with Michelin starred chef Marco Pierre White at his London restaurant ‘Wheelers’

  • Students warm up for radio stardom!

    23/02/2010

    Central Sussex College media student Lewis Fry got the chance to brush up on his broadcasting skills this week, after he was given the opportunity to interview one of the actresses from top Channel Four drama ‘Skins’.

  • Palace visit a real treat!

    15/02/2010

    Saturday 30 January 2010 saw two learners, Ben Anderson and Ton Somkraisri from the Faculty of Foundation Learning join College staff Andrew Bull (Catering Services Manager) and Iain Dickson (Tutor) to watch Crystal Palace FC v Peterborough United at Selhurst Park.

  • Gallucci’s gives taste test to student chefs

    11/02/2010

    Chefs of the future were given an insight into recipe development and taste testing during a visit to Gallucci's restaurant in Crawley this week.

  • Dress Down, Hats, and Hair for Haiti!

    09/02/2010

    Staff and students around the College dusted off their deerstalkers and put on their panamas to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Haiti Appeal with a ‘Dress Down, Hats and Hair for Haiti’ day on Friday 5 February.

  • Apprentice Chefs serve up a feast for the Crawley News!

    05/02/2010

    Wednesday 3 February marked day three of Apprenticeship Week, the theme of which was 'Ambition.' To celebrate, a group of 11 First year apprentices joined chef tutor Mark Russell to deliver freshly baked pasties, pastries and pancake rolls to a group of hungry local reporters.

  • Help for Haiti

    01/02/2010

    Staff and students around the College joined forces this week to raise money for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, with a number of fundraising events taking place.

  • Finders key-pers!

    22/01/2010

    Lucky Central Sussex College student Jason Gander took a little bit of the Celebrity Big Brother House home last week after managing to grab the ‘mystery key’ thrown into the crowd during Lady Sovereign’s eviction.

  • Top marks all round!

    18/01/2010

    The College went straight to the top of the class after Crawley Borough Council awarded both Le Cordon Vert and the Food Court a dazzling five stars for food hygiene in the latest ‘scores on the doors’ rating.

  • Setting their sites online!

    11/01/2010

    Budding computer whizzes at the College got the chance to put their web-design expertise into practice recently, after West Sussex-based Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Katherine King challenged a group of IT students to design and build a new interactive website for her counselling practice.

  • A celebration of diversity

    16/12/2009

    Diversity Week 2009 was celebrated at the College during November and December, with over 2,800 staff and students attending events at the Crawley and Haywards Heath campuses throughout the two week programme.

  • UAE Learners celebrate their National Day

    10/12/2009

    Wednesday 2 December marked National Day of The United Arab Emirates, and UAE learners on the Technical Training Project celebrated their National Day in style!

  • The value of volunteering

    10/12/2009

    Media student Stuart West has been presented with the v50 award by Youth Volunteer Adviser, Chris Mente of Outset Youth Action, after clocking up an impressive 50 hours of voluntary work for Oxfam.

  • Achievements worth celebrating!

    10/12/2009

    Two groups of students based at the Crawley campus were honoured at awards ceremonies to mark their success during the latter part of November.

  • A class act: Students visit Paris for the day

    10/12/2009

    Four A2 Travel and Tourism students based at the Haywards Heath campus recently organised a trip to Paris for other students as part of their event management course work.

  • Top day for high flyers!

    10/12/2009

    Students from First year National Award in Travel and Tourism got a taste of life at a major airline recently, with a day at Virgin Atlantic's state-of- the-art training centre, The Base.

  • Aimhigher Roadshow rolls into College

    10/12/2009

    The Aimhigher Roadshow rolled into the Crawley campus this week, with the objective of raising awareness and aspirations towards Higher Education for those studying vocational subjects.

  • Students' moving trip to Auschwitz

    09/12/2009

    Early in November, two students from the College flew out to Auschwitz, the notorious concentration camp in Poland, for a harrowing lesson in modern history, never to be forgotten.

  • Students rise to the challenge of producing Christmas puddings!

    09/12/2009

    No, this isn’t a sneak preview of Christmas elves inside Santa’s workshop, this is in fact first year 14-16 and full-time Level 1 Catering students hard at work making the hundreds of Christmas Puddings that are currently on sale at the Crawley campus.

  • Awash with awards!

    08/12/2009

    Students from the Faculty of Foundation Learning have had a lot to celebrate recently, after being honoured at no fewer than three awards ceremonies in November!

  • Bradley's cooking up a storm

    02/12/2009

    A trainee chef is hoping his talent in the kitchen will earn him the title of Sussex Young Chef of the Year.

  • Bright minds meet to share science expertise

    27/11/2009

    Some of the region’s brightest brains met at Central Sussex College for the STEM Ambassadors’ Celebration Evening on Wednesday 18th November.

  • Psychology students face their fears!

    24/11/2009

    Psychology students from the Sixth Form Haywards Heath campus tested their limits by taking part in two hair-raising events designed to bring the psychological theories they have been studying to life.

  • Children in Need extravaganza!

    24/11/2009

    This year's Children in Need appeal urged us to 'Do Something Different' and staff and students at the College stepped up to the plate with an array of innovative and wacky fundraising activities that ran throughout the week 16-20 November.

  • Record breaking Open Evenings!

    24/11/2009

    Over 2,700 visitors attend the Crawley and Haywards Heath events.

  • The Worst Christmas Gift 2009

    17/11/2009

    Friday 13 November, saw the Haywards Heath sixth form campus transformed into the scene of a major incident for the launch of Sussex Safer Roads Partnership’s (SSRP) 2009 Christmas drink-driving awareness campaign entitled the ‘Worst Christmas Gift’

  • Staff and students in the pink!

    09/11/2009

    Staff and students showed their support for Breast Cancer Campaign’s ‘Wear it Pink’ event, to mark the end of National Breast Cancer awareness month.

  • Triple celebration for Central Sussex College students!

    27/10/2009

    October has been a month for celebrating achievement as certificates were presented to successful students from three of the faculties based at the Crawley campus.

  • Japanese delegates welcomed to Crawley

    13/10/2009

    Central Sussex College welcomed a delegation of Civil Servants and Council Officials from the Osaka District of Japan to its Crawley campus on 6th October.

  • Central Sussex College GENErates money for Jeans for Genes

    05/10/2009

    Central Sussex College was awash with denim on Friday 2nd October as staff raised £150.00 for Jeans for Genes Day 2009.

  • County Council leader visits Central Sussex College

    24/09/2009

    Central Sussex College welcomed Henry Smith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, to the Crawley campus on Wednesday 23rd September.

  • New training brochure out now

    23/09/2009

    A brochure dedicated to employer training is now available at Central Sussex College.

  • College awarded the Training Quality Standard

    22/09/2009

    Central Sussex College has been awarded the Training Quality Standard - the highest training accolade possible - in recognition of its work with employers.

  • The Hub lifts the curtain on its first patron!

    22/09/2009

    Central Sussex College is delighted to announce that the British actress, Lesley Manville, has become the first patron of The Hub theatre, at its Haywards Heath campus.

  • New Full-Time Course Guide Hot off the Press!

    21/09/2009

    Central Sussex College has just launched its brand new full-time course guide for those leaving school next summer.

  • It’s not too late to enrol

    04/09/2009

    It's not too late to enrol on one of the hundreds of courses on offer at Central Sussex College.

  • Pursue your passion

    01/09/2009

    Prospective students interested in joining one of the hundreds of adult and community learning courses available at Central Sussex College from September 2009 can secure their place on a course now.

  • Achieve your goals at Central Sussex College

    24/08/2009

    Central Sussex College is inviting school leavers and adults looking to improve their skills and knowledge or enhance their career prospects to enrol on one of its full or part-time courses from Tuesday 1st September – Friday 4th September.

  • Students celebrate fantastic results!

    20/08/2009

    Students at Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath are celebrating fantastic A Level results. Students achieved a pass rate of 98.5% - placing them 1% above the national average, and over half achieved grades A-B.

  • Fun Run attracts the crowds

    30/07/2009

    Staff, students and members of the general public donned their trainers to run in memory of former Central Sussex College student, Shaun Wrelton, on 16th July.

  • Previous student shines at university

    24/07/2009

    A previous student has thanked Central Sussex College for providing him with the skills and knowledge that helped him achieve a first class honours degree at university.

  • Students experience African life

    22/07/2009

    Students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath have returned to the UK after an eye-opening trip to Africa to work in a Ghanaian school and orphanage.

  • Students to perform with National Youth Theatre

    16/07/2009

    Three gifted students from Central Sussex College's Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath have been selected from thousands of hopefuls to tread the boards with a prestigious theatre company.

  • Science students visit Holland

    15/07/2009

    Students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath visited Holland during July to witness science in action.

  • Mayor welcomes German visitors to Central Sussex College

    13/07/2009

    Central Sussex College was delighted to welcome seven German students to its Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath on 6th July.

  • Students raise money for charity

    13/07/2009

    Students from Central Sussex College raised over £200 for charity by organising various fund-raising activities throughout June.

  • The search is on

    02/07/2009

    Central Sussex College seeks previous students with a passion for crafts!

  • Awareness week keeps students safe and healthy

    02/07/2009

    Students at Central Sussex College were given the opportunity to learn how to keep themselves safe and enjoy a healthy lifestyle during a week-long series of events at the College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath.

  • Local IT company launches apprenticeship scheme

    01/07/2009

    Bucking the trend in today’s difficult economic climate, a leading IT company is investing in the next generation of local employment talent, with the help of Central Sussex College.

  • Apprentices put through their paces

    19/06/2009

    The Felbridge Hotel is putting 11 apprentices through their paces as they train for various careers in the field of hospitality.

  • WorldSkills challenges carers at Central Sussex College

    19/06/2009

    Central Sussex College hosted the WorldSkills UK regional Care heats on Tuesday 16th June, with one of its own students finishing in the top spot.

  • Students campaign for healthy living

    19/06/2009

    Central Sussex College students embarked on a two-day health campaign to end mental health discrimination and promote the benefits of drinking water on 10th and 11th June.

  • Students excel at welding competition

    19/06/2009

    Central Sussex College students scooped 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at the southern regional final of The Apprentice Welding Competition, hosted by the College on Wednesday 10th June 2009.

  • Awareness week keeps students safe and healthy

    15/06/2009

    Students at Central Sussex College were given the opportunity to learn how to keep themselves safe and enjoy a healthy lifestyle during a week-long series of events at the College’s Crawley campus.

  • College thanks local families

    11/06/2009

    Central Sussex College hosted an evening of good food and entertainment on 8th June to thank local families for the support they provide their United Arab Emirates students.

  • Student scoops prize at SkillBuild

    08/06/2009

    A talented group of Construction students from Central Sussex College made a two and a half hour journey to compete in the SkillBuild regional heats on 20th May, which paid off when one finished second in his heat.

  • Student reaches the final of top modelling contest

    04/06/2009

    A Central Sussex College student has reached the final of a major modelling competition.

  • Students visit Paris

    04/06/2009

    Travel and Tourism students from Central Sussex College crossed the Channel for a two-day visit to Paris to support their learning.

  • Students visit B.A training headquarters

    02/06/2009

    Air Cabin Crew students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath are on a high after experiencing life as a British Airways cabin crew member during a visit to the company’s training headquarters in May.

  • Dragons’ Den contestants visit Central Sussex College

    28/05/2009

    Central Sussex College students were put through their paces by Dragons' Den contestants during a Business Dynamics Enterprise Day.

  • Students rock out at awards ceremony

    27/05/2009

    A talented student harmony group from Central Sussex College performed live at the 2009 LSC South East Learning and Skills Awards dinner hosted by BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel.

  • WorldSkills Challenge at Central Sussex College

    27/05/2009

    Central Sussex College hosted the WorldSkills Computer Aided Drawing and Design (CADD) heats on Friday 22nd May, and was delighted to have one of its own students competing for the top spot.

  • Redundancy programme reaches the spot

    22/05/2009

    Central Sussex College’s free training and support package for the unemployed or recently redundant has played an important part in restoring one local woman’s confidence and self-esteem following her redundancy.

  • Students urged to think before they drink

    21/05/2009

    An alcohol awareness campaign hit Central Sussex College on 20th May to promote sensible drinking and highlight the effects alcohol can have on the human body.

  • College student receives national award

    18/05/2009

    A Central Sussex College student and Brighton and Hove City Council employee has been awarded the NIACE National Senior Learner of the Year award for his dedication to learning, as part of the 2009 Adult Learners’ Week celebrations.

  • Robins hatch at Central Sussex College

    15/05/2009

    Central Sussex College can happily announce that the robins, who set-up home in the College's newest motor vehicle workshop over the Easter break, are now the proud parents of four babies!

  • New part-time prospectus hot off the press!

    13/05/2009

    Central Sussex College has just launched its brand new part-time prospectus for those thinking of starting a course in September 2009.

  • Students revive runners’ weary legs!

    11/05/2009

    Sports Massage students from Central Sussex College lent a helping hand at the London Marathon on 26th April by offering massages to exhausted runners as they crossed the finish line.

  • NEF grant to unlock engineering expertise

    08/05/2009

    Central Sussex College is one of 14 further education colleges nationwide to have been awarded a grant to help build vital links with local businesses from the vocational education think-tank, the New Engineering Foundation (NEF).

  • Students recognised for exceptional community work

    07/05/2009

    Two Central Sussex College students have been rewarded for the work they carry out in their local community at the 2009 Rotary Youth Community Service Awards.

  • College raises over £700 for St Catherine's Hospice

    07/05/2009

    Over £700 was raised for St Catherine’s Hospice at a charity cake sale and raffle at Central Sussex College on Friday 1st May.

  • Central Sussex College students go stateside

    23/04/2009

    55 students from Central Sussex College crossed the Atlantic and travelled 230 miles across America from Washington D.C to New York City during a week-long study trip.

  • Robins reliant on Ford ramp!

    22/04/2009

    An eggs-traordinary visitor has taken up residence at Central Sussex College over the Easter break in the College’s newest motor vehicle workshop.

  • Students visit the Big Apple

    06/04/2009

    29 students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath took in the sights and sounds of New York City during a study trip in March.

  • Central Sussex College Scoops Awards

    01/04/2009

    Central Sussex College was proud to be awarded two winning and a runner-up prize at the FE Sussex Spring Awards 2009.

  • Support in challenging times

    27/03/2009

    Central Sussex College is supporting individuals who have been made redundant, or employers facing the prospect of making redundancies, with a free training and support package.

  • Apprentice wins award

    25/03/2009

    A Central Sussex College apprentice has won a prestigious award.

  • College rewards students’ success

    17/03/2009

    Central Sussex College celebrated the achievement of its Faculty of Construction students at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 11th March.

  • A step closer to outstanding

    16/03/2009

    When it was first created in 2005, one of the key aims of Central Sussex College was to become outstanding, and to be the College of choice for young people, adults and employers in the local area. Following a recent positive and encouraging inspection by Ofsted, that goal is a significant step closer, with official confirmation that the College is good and improving, and ranking as the top performing general Further Education college in West Sussex.

  • College supports Comic Relief

    16/03/2009

    Students and staff at Central Sussex College got into the spirit of Red Nose Day on Friday 13th March, raising over £300 over the course of the day through various activities.

  • College marks Stop Smoking Day 2009

    16/03/2009

    Staff and students at Central Sussex College marked national Stop Smoking Day 2009 by signing up to the quit programme provided at the College.

  • New diploma encourages artistic flair

    13/03/2009

    In a major coup, a school and college partnership has secured the support of world renowned opera house Glyndebourne for an exciting new diploma run collaboratively by Oriel High School and Central Sussex College.

  • College celebrates diversity

    12/03/2009

    Central Sussex College gave staff and students an opportunity to reflect on equality and diversity issues in a series of week-long events at its sixth form campus in Haywards Heath.

  • NVQ Awards ceremony marks students’ success

    10/03/2009

    Central Sussex College celebrated the achievement of its Faculty of Health and Community Learning students at an NVQ awards ceremony on Wednesday 25th February.

  • Students raise £11,500 for a trip of a lifetime

    09/03/2009

    The final countdown is now on for a group of ten students from Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath, and their Business Lecturer, as they prepare for their two week trip to Accra in Ghana, during the summer.

  • Top engineers visit Central Sussex College

    06/03/2009

    Industry experts chose Central Sussex College as the venue for their regional members meeting, which they combined with a tour of the College’s Centre of Engineering Excellence.

  • Students are encouraged to stop smoking

    02/03/2009

    Students at Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath are being encouraged to stop smoking by joining a four week programme designed to help young people kick the habit!

  • Business Breakfast held at Central Sussex College

    27/02/2009

    Sussex-based employers attended a business breakfast at Central Sussex College on 25 February 2009, to hear more about the benefits of apprenticeships for employers and employees.

  • Lord Young opens new Ford apprentice workshop

    27/02/2009

    Skills and Apprenticeships Minister Lord Young cut the ribbon on a brand new workshop which has been designed for Central Sussex College's Ford engineering apprentices.

  • Talented student rewarded with £250 from arts society

    10/02/2009

    A talented A level Art student from Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath was awarded £250 from the Mid Sussex branch of The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS), on 29 January.

  • Burgess Hill Brickies take a trip to the beauty salon

    10/02/2009

    Faculty of Construction students from Central Sussex College’s Burgess Hill campus raised £94 during a trip to the College’s Intuition hair and beauty salon on Friday 6th February.

  • Central Sussex College raises money for the Samaritans

    10/02/2009

    Central Sussex College was a stress-free zone on Friday 6th February as staff and students raised £113 for the Samaritans.

  • Awards ceremony marks students’ success

    26/01/2009

    Central Sussex College celebrated the achievement of its Access to Higher Education Health Studies students at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 14th January.

  • College’s afternoon tea raises money for children’s charity

    17/12/2008

    Students from Central Sussex College presented a cheque for £172 to The Children’s Trust Tadworth on 17th December 2008.

  • Fire crews demonstrate drink-driving dangers

    15/12/2008

    West Sussex County Council’s Road Safety team visited Central Sussex College on Friday 12th December as part of their Christmas Don't Drink and Drive Campaign.

  • Students perform festive play to sell-out crowds

    12/12/2008

    Audiences were far from mean with their praise for a production of A Christmas Carol by Central Sussex College’s in-house theatre company, Hubbub.

  • College celebrates Diversity

    09/12/2008

    Central Sussex College gave staff and students an opportunity to reflect on equality and diversity issues in a series of week-long events at its Crawley, East Grinstead, Horsham and Burgess Hill campuses.

  • Make sure you shine in 2009!

    05/12/2008

    If you’re looking to learn new skills, retrain or simply try something new next year, Central Sussex College has a wide range of courses starting in January 2009 guaranteed to make you sparkle.

  • Billy Blood Drop drops into Central Sussex College

    04/12/2008

    Students at Central Sussex College signed up to give blood in their masses at an event held at the College’s Crawley campus during November.

  • Awards ceremonies honour students’ success

    04/12/2008

    Central Sussex College marked the success of its students during two awards ceremonies held in November.

  • New prospectus hot off the press

    02/12/2008

    Central Sussex College has just launched its brand new Adult and Community Learning prospectus for those thinking of trying something new in 2009.

  • Gatwick Skills Centre cleared for take off by Crawley’s MP

    28/11/2008

    Laura Moffatt, MP for Crawley, yesterday opened the new Gatwick Skills Centre facilities at London Gatwick Airport.

  • Students shine in courtroom drama

    26/11/2008

    A group of Law students from Central Sussex College found themselves in court on Saturday 8th November. They were not, however, facing any criminal charges, but were taking part in the Bar Mock Trial competition.

  • Local MP waltzes in to Central Sussex College to help raise money for Children in Need

    17/11/2008

    Batman and The Joker roamed the corridors, whilst students taught their teachers, learned how to dance and had their legs waxed at Central Sussex College, on 14th November 2008 in aid of Children in Need.

  • Green fingered students plant 8000 bulbs!

    13/11/2008

    Crawley will be transformed into a sea of yellow next spring thanks to the help of students from Central Sussex College, who are involved in planting a staggering 8000 daffodil bulbs in the town’s Memorial Gardens.

  • Students are encouraged to aim high

    12/11/2008

    The Aimhigher roadshow visited Central Sussex College on Tuesday 11th November, to help celebrate Colleges Week by promoting the benefits and dispelling the myths about higher education, to one hundred of the College’s students.

  • Colleges Week gets off to a tasty start!

    11/11/2008

    Students at Central Sussex College marked the start of Colleges Week by mixing together a staggering amount of ingredients to produce the annual College Christmas puddings.

  • Learners clean up at awards evening

    07/11/2008

    An awards evening took place to mark the success of a team of Cityclean employees who have achieved Waste Management NVQs through Central Sussex College.

  • Students get a taste of army life

    06/11/2008

    The Army had some new potential recruits to put through their paces on 23rd September, as students from Central Sussex College descended on their barracks in Aldershot.

  • College students help kick start WorldSkills London 2011

    30/10/2008

    Central Sussex College students served delicious canapés to 175 guests during the National Training Awards South East ceremony at the Effingham Park Hotel, on Tuesday 7th October.

  • Students’ success celebrated

    28/10/2008

    Central Sussex College marked the hard work and success of its students with an awards ceremony on Wednesday 15th October.

  • College students battle it out at the ‘Brighton Live’ Battle of the Bands competition

    20/10/2008

    Sussex band ‘The Persuasion’ performed at the final of the Sussex Schools Battle of the Bands competition at Audio in Brighton on 27th September 2008.

  • Council benefits from Waste Management training

    17/10/2008

    When Adur and Worthing Borough Councils joined forces to provide a new and better recycling and waste management initiative for its local communities, Operations Manager David Whitmore knew he had a big challenge ahead.

  • Awards celebrate best in business

    17/10/2008

    The Gatwick Diamond Business Association has launched its first awards ceremony to celebrate all that is best about business in the Diamond.

  • College helps RSPCA mark National Customer Service Week

    17/10/2008

    The RSPCA's Education Information and Advice team planned a series of events during National Customer Service Week, an event running from 6th to 12th October, to raise awareness of the vital role customer service plays within any organisation.

  • Spice Girl’s drummer visits Central Sussex College

    15/10/2008

    Students at Central Sussex College received some inspirational careers advice from a true music professional on Monday 29th September.

  • Central Sussex College student achieves second highest mark in the country

    10/10/2008

    Karen Carne, an ex student from Central Sussex College, was awarded for achieving the second highest mark in the country for her RIPH Health and Hygiene exam at a prestigious awards ceremony on 23rd September, at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists in London.

  • Central Sussex College raises money for Jeans for Genes

    06/10/2008

    Central Sussex College was awash with denim on Friday 3rd October as staff and students raised £164 for Jeans for Genes Day 2008.

  • Plans now approved for £75m new build

    03/10/2008

    Detailed plans have recently been approved for a multi-million pound redevelopment to bring 21st century training facilities to people of all ages in and around Crawley.

  • State-of-the-art computer package lands at Central Sussex College

    25/09/2008

    Faculty of Technology students studying on BTEC and City and Guilds Aerospace and Aeronautical programmes at Central Sussex College's Crawley campus will now benefit from a state-of-the-art computerised training program to support them with their studies.

  • Katherine sings her heart out

    18/09/2008

    Central Sussex College student Katherine Williams, 17, from Haywards Heath, competed in the ‘Star for a Night’ singing competition at the Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead on Wednesday 3rd September.

  • College ranked in top ten for Higher Education

    17/09/2008

    A recent survey among learners in Higher Education has ranked Central Sussex College the seventh highest for learner satisfaction among Further Education colleges in England and Wales.

  • Lunch is served at Le Cordon Vert

    16/09/2008

    Central Sussex College’s five star restaurant, Le Cordon Vert, will be opening its doors for the first lunch service of the new academic year on Monday 29th September.

  • New full-time prospectus hot off the press!

    12/09/2008

    Central Sussex College has just launched its brand new full-time prospectus for those thinking of leaving school next summer.

  • Students’ success celebrated

    11/09/2008

    Central Sussex College’s Faculty of Technology marked the success of its students with two awards ceremonies on Wednesday 3rd September.

  • It’s not too late to enrol at Central Sussex College

    05/09/2008

    It’s not too late to enrol on one of the hundreds of courses on offer at Central Sussex College.

  • It’s not too late to pursue your passion at Central Sussex College

    05/09/2008

    Prospective students interested in joining one of the hundreds of adult and community learning courses available at Central Sussex College from September 2008 are invited to start enrolling now. Many courses start soon so don’t leave it too late!

  • College wins Ford contract

    04/09/2008

    Central Sussex College has been appointed to provide the training for the Ford Masters Apprenticeship Programme (FMAP) – the only college in the South East of England selected to run the prestige training scheme.

  • Pursue your passion at Central Sussex College

    22/08/2008

    From learning how to sing to painting using watercolours you can pursue your passion with a range of interesting courses for leisure and pleasure, at Central Sussex College.

  • Central Sussex College invites students to enrol

    22/08/2008

    Central Sussex College is inviting prospective students who are interested in studying at one of the College’s six campuses across the region to enrol from Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th September.

  • Post-exam service launched at Central Sussex College

    19/08/2008

    Central Sussex College is offering a post-exams service for all those receiving exam results this week who are interested in studying at one of the College’s six campuses across the region.

  • College students celebrate fantastic results

    15/08/2008

    Students at Central Sussex College Sixth Form Haywards Heath are celebrating fantastic A Level results. Students achieved a pass rate of 97.4% - placing them above the national average. 51.7% achieved grades A–B, which is 0.9% above the national average.

  • Doing his bit to Save the Children

    31/07/2008

    Central Sussex College student Jamie Bennett, 18, from Crawley has raised £130 for the Save the Children Fund.

  • Construction students celebrate their achievements by going paintballing

    28/07/2008

    Central Sussex College students from the Faculty of Construction came together for a colourful afternoon of paintballing at Holmbush Farm.

  • Member of staff raises £2000 for charity

    28/07/2008

    A member of staff from Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus has raised a phenomenal £2000 for charity, after running in the BUPA Capital 10k run on 20th July.

  • Conference Call

    28/07/2008

    A member of staff from Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus has been asked to address a national conference about autism and communication disorders.

  • Students meet the cast of Joseph

    18/07/2008

    Students from Central Sussex College’s Faculty of Foundation Learning had a theatre trip to remember when they met the cast from the hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

  • Students form an Ultimate Frisbee team

    16/07/2008

    Six students from Central Sussex College have joined forces with seven other Frisbee enthusiasts to create an Ultimate Frisbee team.

  • Staff from the College create a fulll scale replica of a bobsleigh from papier-mâché

    09/07/2008

    Members of staff at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus have taken the art of papier-mâché to a whole new level by constructing a full scale replica of a two-man bobsleigh.

  • Students pick up a handful of medals at the South East regional finals of Skillbuild

    09/07/2008

    Talented students from Central Sussex College picked up a handful of medals including an impressive first place at the South East regional finals of the National Skillbuild competition.

  • Construction students visit the Eden Project

    24/06/2008

    A group of students from Central Sussex College’s Faculty of Construction got back to nature when they visited the Eden Project in Cornwall.

  • West Sussex Youth Theatre performed ‘Parade’ at the Hub Theatre

    20/06/2008

    The West Sussex Youth Theatre recently joined forces with Central Sussex College to host a VIP performance of ‘Parade’, the musical at the College’s new theatre space, the Hub.

  • Student chefs sweat it out in a cook-off

    12/06/2008

    Five chefs, three hours’ cooking time and a budget of £5.50 were the vital ingredients required for a cook-off at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus.

  • Students meet sports superstars at local leisure centre

    11/06/2008

    Students from Central Sussex College’s Faculty of Foundation Learning came face-to-face with some of the biggest names in sport during a trip to K2 leisure centre in Crawley.

  • Dutch courage

    16/05/2008

    40 students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath travelled to Valkenburg, Holland to put their sporting skills to the test against some new opponents.

  • Ouch!

    16/05/2008

    Craig Marshall was treated to a hair-raising experience when he visited Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus for a complementary leg waxing appointment at Intuition, the College’s Hair, Holistic and Beauty Therapy Salon.

  • Walking with dinosaurs

    13/05/2008

    AS Geology students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath travelled back in time to the Cretaceous period when they visited the Isle of Wight to conduct their geology fieldwork.

  • Tickling their taste buds

    13/05/2008

    A group of student chefs from Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus put their taste buds to the test when they visited Reims in France for a non-stop trip around the region’s champagne trail.

  • A day at the Commons

    09/05/2008

    Alexandra McLoughlin, an 18 year old Crawley student studying for a National Diploma in Media Production at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus was hand-selected by Edexcel to celebrate the launch of VQ Day at the House of Commons.

  • Healing Hands

    09/05/2008

    Sports Massage and Body Massage students studying at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus offered their services at the finish line of the London Marathon on 19th April, by putting their massage skills to the test on the exhausted runners.

  • Engineering his own success

    01/05/2008

    A Central Sussex College student was awarded with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s 2008 Gatwick Area Section Prize (GASP), on 19th March at Gatwick Airport.

  • A premiership event

    22/04/2008

    Central Sussex College’s women’s football team went head-to-head with teams from across the county in the first County Colleges’ Football Tournament, in March.

  • Au revoir Haywards Heath

    17/04/2008

    A group of business students at Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath swapped their classroom for the streets of Paris, when they crossed the channel to attend the Business Live Conference in March.

  • Local college celebrates its success at Sussex Spring Awards

    11/04/2008

    Central Sussex College is delighted to have won a first place and two runner-up prizes at the FE Sussex Spring Awards 2008.

  • A cut above the rest

    08/04/2008

    Central Sussex College Hair and Beauty students are celebrating after picking up a first and two third place positions at the national finals of the Association of Hair and Beauty Therapists competition.

  • Hazardous Journey

    01/04/2008

    Central Sussex College student David Michael has his foot firmly on the accelerator as he prepares to cross four countries in five days, in a car that costs less that £500.

  • Trust benefits from student generosity

    25/03/2008

    The Terrence Higgins Trust, the leading HIV and sexual health charity in the UK, benefited from the generosity of students from Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath when they were handed a cheque for £367.53 on Friday 7th March.

  • Into Africa – Desperately seeking sponsorship

    25/03/2008

    The countdown has now officially begun for a group of eleven students from Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath, and their Business Lecturer, as they prepare for a two week trip to Accra in Ghana, during the summer of 2009.

  • Something BIG is going on in Crawley!

    19/03/2008

    Your skills, your future Are you looking to progress but not sure where to start? Then come along to K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley between 4.30pm – 7.30pm on 27th March.

  • Young Apprentices visit Skanska

    07/03/2008

    As part of their construction course, a small group of Young Apprentices from Central Sussex College recently visited Skanska, the third largest construction service group in Europe, at the construction site of a Fire Control Centre near Portsmouth.

  • Central Sussex College hit the shops

    03/03/2008

    Members of staff from Central Sussex College were joined by representatives from the Retail Exchange, the pan-Sussex Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for retail training, for a three-day event in the County Mall shopping centre, Crawley.

  • Artistic Flair

    26/02/2008

    An art student from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form Haywards Heath campus has been awarded £100 by the Mid Sussex branch of The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS).

  • Hot stuff at Central Sussex College

    26/02/2008

    Central Sussex College staged the SkillWeld 2008, South-East Regional Finals competition on 18th February 2008.

  • College Students Triumph

    21/02/2008

    Hair and Beauty students from Central Sussex College triumphed once again at the regional finals of the Association of Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists competition held at Bexley College on 28th January.

  • Celebrating Students’ Success

    12/02/2008

    An awards ceremony took place at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus on Wednesday 9th January, to celebrate the success of students from the Faculty of Health and Community Learning.

  • Retail Training for the Future

    01/02/2008

    Members of staff from the Faculty of Training Solutions and the Employer Services department at the College, as well as representatives from the Retail CoVE, will be in County Mall in Crawley on 7th, 8th and 9th February, promoting the training opportunities available to employers and staff working in the Retail sector.

  • New website for existing or budding engineers

    15/01/2008

    A new website for those in the engineering industry has been launched which offers business training support and advice for those employed, or seeking employment, in the sector.

  • Developing the Senses

    08/01/2008

    Central Sussex College students from the Faculty of Foundation Learning are enjoying the use of a new sensory room, an environment in which stimulating activities and experiences are used to increase awareness for those with learning difficulties.

  • Flight Simulator Technicians land at Central Sussex College

    18/12/2007

    Thales Simulation, who hold multi-million pound contracts for developing and supplying flight simulators across the globe, approached Central Sussex College to offer a tailored solution for their Saudi Arabian client’s technicians.

  • CSI comes to Haywards Heath

    10/12/2007

    Forty second-year Biology students at Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath have been out and about recently on various trips to support their learning.

  • Students' Success Applauded

    03/12/2007

    Central Sussex College celebrated the success of learners within the Faculty of Health and Community Learning with an awards ceremony on Wednesday 14th November 2007.

  • Presentation honours students’ work

    22/11/2007

    An awards ceremony took place at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus on Wednesday 14th November, to celebrate the success of students in the Faculty of Foundation Learning.

  • Recognising Students’ Success

    21/11/2007

    Central Sussex College’s Faculty of Foundation Learning celebrated the success of its learners with an awards ceremony on 18th October at the Crawley Civic Hall.

  • Student’s film on TV

    19/11/2007

    A film made by students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath featured on The Politics Show on BBC One on Sunday 18th November.

  • Into the Dragon's Den

    19/11/2007

    Business students at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus heard from key business leaders representing companies such as IBM and Royal Mail on Friday 16th November, in a workshop designed to increase students’ knowledge of key skills in business.

  • Celebrating Students’ Success

    15/11/2007

    Central Sussex College marked the success of learners within its Faculty of Training Solutions with an awards ceremony on Monday 5th November.

  • Ex-hairdressing student continues to shine

    15/11/2007

    Adele Simpkin, an ex-student of Central Sussex College who is now working for Trevor Sorbie in Brighton, has recently got through to the finals of Fame Team, a group of hairdressers at the cutting edge who travel around the UK and other countries demonstrating new and innovative ideas and giving seminars.

  • Plenty of Puddings

    12/11/2007

    What do you get if you mix 16 pints of Guinness with 240 eggs and 144kg of dried fruit and nuts?

  • College Students Achieve Prestigious Awards

    09/11/2007

    Industry trainers and experts in the field of Public Health celebrated the achievement of twenty top students, including two from Central Sussex College at a prestigious ceremony in Central London last Tuesday.

  • Photography at work exhibition

    08/11/2007

    An exhibition of photographs taken by students at Central Sussex College was unveiled this week at K2 Leisure Centre.

  • Student success celebrated

    23/10/2007

    Central Sussex College marked the success of its Hospitality and Catering and Travel, Sport and Public Services students with awards ceremonies on Wednesday 3rd October and Wednesday 10th October.

  • College Shines at Skills Festival

    15/10/2007

    Central Sussex College showcased a wide range of vocational and academic skills in industries such as Construction, Hair & Beauty, Retail, Engineering and Care at the Sussex Skills Festival at Brighton Racecourse between 10th and 12th October.

  • The Edge - Another Way Forward

    12/10/2007

    A recent report claims that one in five young people think they have been led down the wrong educational path, with almost half of these being misdirected by their own parents.

  • Skills furnished for national competition

    12/10/2007

    Central Sussex College student, Neil Bramley, 17, from Horsham has been honing his furniture making skills by completing a fantastic practice piece – a carefully crafted chair, in preparation for the national SkillBuild finals taking place 10-12th October in Birmingham.

  • All the Fun of Freshers’ Fair

    11/10/2007

    New students at Central Sussex College enjoyed a week of exciting activities to kick off college life, during Freshers’ Fair at the start of the autumn term.

  • Retail Training Facility Launched

    02/10/2007

    A brand new, high quality, retail training facility was launched on Monday 24th September at Central Sussex College.

  • Planning Permission Received

    01/10/2007

    Exciting plans for a major £65 million redevelopment at Central Sussex College’s campus in Crawley were recently given the go-ahead by Crawley Borough Council.

  • Student Amongst Top Ten in Country

    17/09/2007

    Talented Central Sussex College student, Sally Piner (17) from North Chailey, has achieved one of the highest overall marks in the country in GCSE Art and Design: Photography. Sally’s results were amongst the top ten in the country out of 1,370 candidates last year.

  • Enrol Now at Central Sussex College

    22/08/2007

    As Central Sussex College prepares to open its door to a new intake of students in September, a recent report claims that one in five (19 per cent) young people think they have been led down the wrong educational path, with almost half (42 per cent) of these being misdirected by their own parents.

  • College students celebrate fantastic results

    21/08/2007

    Students at Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath are celebrating fantastic A Level results. Students achieved a pass rate of 97.4% - placing them 0.5% above the national average. 51.4% achieved grades A–B, which is 1.7% above the national average.

  • College Sponsors Business Awards

    02/08/2007

    Central Sussex College showed its commitment to local business recently when it signed up as the sponsor for the ‘Best New Business Award’ at the inaugural Crawley Business Awards held at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel on 13th July.

  • West End Director in Haywards Heath

    20/07/2007

    Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath played host to a successful theatre director, and past student of the College, when she directed a performance of ‘Skelig’ by the West Sussex County Youth Theatre at the College on 16th and 20th July.

  • Creative Talent on Display

    19/07/2007

    Hundreds of visitors to Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus at Haywards Heath were treated to an exhibition of photography, 3D design and art by A Level students between 28th June and 9th July.

  • Hollywood Comes to Haywards Heath

    16/07/2007

    The work of Media and Film students at Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus in Haywards Heath was celebrated at the 2007 ‘MAFIA’ Awards, the first ever ‘Media and Film (moving) Image Awards’, a formal, red carpet event held in the style of The Oscars on 12th July.

  • Languages Open Day

    16/07/2007

    Central Sussex College opened its doors to potential language students at an Open Day on Wednesday 11th July from 12pm to 6.30pm at its Crawley campus.

  • Interior Design Talent on Display

    11/07/2007

    A successful exhibition of interior design work by students at Central Sussex College’s Horsham Campus was held between 5th and 7th July.

  • Double Distinctions Across the Board for Performing Arts Students

    06/07/2007

    Eleven budding stars are celebrating after achieving double distinctions across the board at the end of their course.

  • Latvian Students Visit Central Sussex College

    04/07/2007

    A group of 14 students and their two tutors from Liepaya in Latvia visited Central Sussex College on 2nd July to learn about studying in England.

  • Hairdressing Success!

    03/07/2007

    A talented student from Central Sussex College has achieved the highest standard in the country for the Certificate in Salon Hygiene (Hairdressing) and been awarded the Hairdressing Council Prize for 2006.

  • Economic Regeneration of Crawley Thanks to Education Investment

    02/07/2007

    The economic regeneration of Crawley thanks to dynamic improvements in further education was debated at a conference at the University of Sussex on Tuesday 26 June.

  • Joining Forces for Fun Run

    28/06/2007

    Staff, students and members of the public donned their trainers for a common cause as they ran in memory of a former Central Sussex College student.

  • Travel Abroad Without Leaving England!

    27/06/2007

    Central Sussex College will be opening its doors to potential language students at an Open Day on Wednesday 11th July from 12pm to 6.30pm at its Crawley campus.

  • Interior Design talent on display

    26/06/2007

    An exhibition of interior design at Central Sussex College will give members of the public a chance to see artefacts, furniture and design work produced by students for their course.

  • Central Sussex College Sets School Pupils on Career Path

    13/06/2007

    A young apprentice started training in the hairdressing industry while still at school, thanks to a new training programme at Central Sussex College.

  • K’ Nex Engineers

    11/06/2007

    Budding engineers visited Central Sussex College on Wednesday 7th June for the West Sussex area final of the Junior Engineers for Britain K’Nex Challenge, a competition designed to provide primary school children in Years 5 and 6 with an introduction to the world of engineering by inviting them to produce a specific design solution, and build it using K’Nex.

  • Umpire Strikes Back in Azerbaijan

    08/06/2007

    An internationally qualified outdoor hockey umpire and sports tutor, Frances Block, from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form campus at Haywards Heath, made a trip to Azerbaijan to umpire at the Eurohockey Club Championships in May.

  • Are You at Risk of Diabetes?

    07/06/2007

    Coinciding with the national campaign run by Diabetes UK, students on the Access to Higher Education (Health Care) course held a health promotion event amongst staff and students at the Crawley campus on the 6th and 7th of June to raise awareness about diabetes.

  • Sussex Students Collaborate on Exciting New Website

    06/06/2007

    Eight students from universities and colleges across Sussex have come together to develop an exciting new web based resource that will give hundreds of others the chance to share their views, ideas and experiences.

  • Supplying Amazing Results

    04/06/2007

    Central Sussex College is the proud recipient of accreditation as a Centre of Excellence from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). This accreditation is based on excellent exam results and exceptional teaching standards over the past three years in its Foundation, Advanced and Graduate Diplomas in Purchasing and Supply.

  • Dancing in the Streets

    28/05/2007

    Second Year BTEC Performing Arts students from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form in Haywards Heath have taken to the streets, performing in shopping centres and parks across Brighton, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath throughout May.

  • Belle Blitzes Regional Finals

    25/05/2007

    An enterprising student from Central Sussex College’s Sixth Form in Haywards Heath has scooped up a prestigious award in the Young Enterprise Regional Finals held on the 26th April at Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead.

  • Chinese Engineer Visit

    24/05/2007

    Central Sussex College played host to nine lecturers, deans and government officials from the Guangdong Province of southern China on Monday 21st May at its campus in Crawley.

  • New Places for Learners on Sussex Courses

    22/05/2007

    During Adult Learners’ Week, 19-25 May 2007, the Sussex Learning Network (SLN) is launching a campaign to support a huge increase in the number of places available on vocational courses at universities and colleges in Sussex.

  • Students Clear Pond

    21/05/2007

    A group of students from Central Sussex College have been busy tidying the area around Waterlea Flood pond in Furnace Green as part of a Community Studies module. The nine students and their tutors were celebrating the end of their ‘Let’s Face It!’ project run in partnership with Crawley Borough Council, Councillor Duncan Crow and residents of the area.

  • Building on Success

    17/05/2007

    Construction students representing Central Sussex College have achieved record success at the South East heats of the international Skillbuild Apprentice of the Year 2007.

  • Thank you Employers!

    23/04/2007

    The College hosted an evening of good food and excellent entertainment in Le Cordon Vert Restaurant on Wednesday 18th April.

  • Fast Track Winners

    20/04/2007

    Congratulations to Damien Martin, 18, and Matthew Condon, 11, both from Crawley, who won 1/10th scale, remote controlled models of the Subaru Impreza WRX 2003.

  • Master Plan for College Site Unveiled

    04/04/2007

    Initial plans have just been released for a major redevelopment of Central Sussex College’s campus in Crawley, part of a county and nation-wide investment in education facilities designed to provide youngsters with brighter opportunities and employers with the skills training they need to support their businesses.

  • Engineering Specialists

    26/03/2007

    Local business are a step closer to accessing extra resources and state of the art training since the Sussex Engineering Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) were launched on Wednesday 21st March at K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley.

  • Fast Track Wows!

    23/03/2007

    Fast Track 2007, a careers event focusing on science, engineering and technology held on 21st March at K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley, was hailed as the biggest and best ever, attracting over 1000 visitors from across the region.

  • Quality Food, Great Service

    22/03/2007

    Le Cordon Vert restaurant was given a big thumbs up by food critics at the Crawley Observer after they dined there on 7th March.

  • College Celebrates Red Nose Day

    20/03/2007

    Students and staff at Central Sussex College got into the spirit of Red Nose Day on Friday 16th March by wearing red in return for a donation.

  • Sign of the Times

    19/03/2007

    The East Grinstead Central campus of Central Sussex College is helping a young family from Newick communicate through learning sign language.

  • Prizes build up at annual awards

    16/03/2007

    Central Sussex College’s 47th annual Construction Awards evening took place on Wednesday 14th March in celebration of the marvellous work the students have done this year.

  • In the Fast Lane

    15/03/2007

    Young motor vehicle apprentices from Central Sussex College were given a special treat when they went to visit the BMW Academy at Wokefield Park on Tuesday 13th February.

  • Fasten your seatbelts for Fast Track 2007

    14/03/2007

    Make sure you’re geared up for Fast Track 2007, an event designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Engineering, Technology or Science. And with a hot new venue, this year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet.

  • Walk for Water

    12/03/2007

    On Friday 30th March Childcare students at Central Sussex College will be raising funds for a new water pump in a Kenyan town by undertaking a sponsored ‘walk for water’ around Tilgate Park in Crawley as part of the UNICEF Day for Change.

  • Media savvy

    01/03/2007

    Media students from Central Sussex College were in for a treat as they travelled to London and Portsmouth to gain a valuable insight into the day-to-day working of a live television studio.

  • Belle Rings the Changes with its Spring Collection

    01/03/2007

    To showcase its new season spring designs, Belle is excited to announce its Fashion Show on Friday 9th March at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath, beginning at 6.30pm.

  • Students win places at national finals

    12/02/2007

    Hair and beauty students from Central Sussex College competed in the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists’ regional heat in Bournemouth on Tuesday 6th February.

  • Five successful Cambridge applicants

    08/02/2007

    Five hardworking sixth form students from Central Sussex College’s Haywards Heath campus have won places at Cambridge University.

  • Magician conjures up TV performance

    05/02/2007

    Central Sussex College student and talented magician, Liam Walsh, 17, is fast becoming a star with a recent television appearance on Channel 4 adding to his résumé of media appearances.

  • Young people invited to get 2Wheels+

    05/02/2007

    Young people in need of local transport are being invited to get involved in a scheme called '2Wheels+' specifically available to help them get access to employment, training and education.

  • The building blocks for a better future

    31/01/2007

    Employers in the construction industry are all set to benefit from two new funding streams to develop the skills of their workforce.

  • Students Gain Health Care Awards

    31/01/2007

    Staff and students gathered to celebrate the achievement of 49 adult learners who successfully completed their Access to Higher Education in Health Studies course at Central Sussex College.

  • Poetry in motion

    25/01/2007

    A talented English student has had her work published in a prestigious poetry magazine.

  • That's snow business!

    24/01/2007

    Opportunistic students made the most of the seasonal snowfall by building a seven foot snowman outside College!

  • Heads and shoulders above the rest

    22/01/2007

    Salon owners, trainers, managers and senior stylists attended Central Sussex College on Monday 15th January to collect certificates of achievement from the Principal during a lunchtime presentation.

  • Re-launched website offers carers more

    18/01/2007

    A popular website for those in the care industry has been re-launched to offer even better help and advice for those employed, or seeking employment, in the sector.

  • Simply the Best!

    11/01/2007

    Central Sussex College is celebrating confirmation in the league tables of its outstanding A Level achievement.

  • College wins national marketing award

    08/12/2006

    Central Sussex College has won a national marketing award for its part in marketing an innovative scheme for school leavers.

  • Young entrepreneurs win business plan prize

    07/12/2006

    Members of the Young Enterprise company at Central Sussex College have won a regional competition for writing a business plan.

  • Drive for UK Skills – reaction to Leitch

    06/12/2006

    “The long term skills' policy framework for employers and adults, the recommendations for a culture of learning and the ambitious basic skills and level 2/3 targets contained within the Leitch Review report published yesterday are likely to be enthusiastically welcomed by colleges,” said Dr Russell Strutt, Principal of Central Sussex College.

  • Students show their hidden talents

    04/12/2006

    Second year BTEC Performing Arts students at Central Sussex College have created a new performing arts company called Hubbub, which will become the resident production company for the College’s new theatre space, 'The Hub', set to open in autumn 2007.

  • Strictly for fun!

    01/12/2006

    If you’ve been inspired by the celebrities’ efforts on the dance floor on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, Central Sussex College has the course for you.

  • Students become their own travel guides

    30/11/2006

    Enterprising Travel and Tourism students had their work cut out for them when it came to organising their own field trip.

  • Childcare awards honour students' success

    29/11/2006

    Staff and students gathered for a night of celebration after completing their studies in Childcare and Education.

  • First impressions count for overseas visitors

    29/11/2006

    Delegates from Bogota and Russia were welcomed to Central Sussex College within a few days of each other as they sought to gain information about Further Education in the UK.

  • College input earns pupils great grades

    29/11/2006

    Gifted drama students from Warden Park School are celebrating after staff at Central Sussex College helped them achieved the highest grade possible in a performance exam.

  • College hosts national culinary skills contest

    27/11/2006

    Central Sussex College was the chosen venue for the Springboard FutureChef 2007’s Sussex regional heat on Thursday 23rd November 2006 – the second round of a cookery competition for the next generation of promising young chefs.

  • Braving the cold for a taste of outdoor life

    27/11/2006

    Students from Central Sussex College were given a reality check as they braved the November weather to take part in an outdoor activity day, in preparatation for a career in Public Services.

  • Students dress up for Children in Need

    22/11/2006

    Generous students at Central Sussex College spent a day in fancy dress to support Children in Need.

  • Common room brings out best in students

    22/11/2006

    Students at Central Sussex College decided to give something back to the community as they celebrated the opening of their new common room.

  • Webcam launched at campus new build

    16/11/2006

    Central Sussex College is giving members of the public the chance to follow the progress of its campus redevelopment with the installation of a webcam.

  • Katie's animated after dream trip

    13/11/2006

    A student from Haywards Heath was given the chance to taste the career of her dreams during a half term internship at DreamWorks in LA – and was also asked to lend her voice to a new blockbuster!

  • Teachers celebrate study success

    09/11/2006

    An awards evening to mark the success of 31 teachers from Sussex and Surrey in their own studies was held at Central Sussex College on 1st November.

  • Apprentices earn better money

    30/10/2006

    A study by the Learning and Skills Network has found that apprentices earn more money than other employees and stay with their original employer for longer.

  • Departments celebrate student success

    23/10/2006

    Central Sussex College marked the success of its Hospitality and Catering and Travel, Sport and Public Services students with awards ceremonies on Wednesday 4th October and Wednesday 11th October.

  • Dramatics not so amateur with College's help

    18/10/2006

    When GCSE Drama students from Oathall Community College were looking for the finishing touches for their theatrical performance, they turned to Central Sussex College to help.

  • All the fun of the Freshers’ Fair

    22/09/2006

    New students at Central Sussex College enjoyed a week of exciting activities to kick off college life at the town’s Crawley campus.

  • Pieces of eight as students hunt Freshers’ Fair treasure

    22/09/2006

    New students at Central Sussex College enjoyed a week of exciting activities to kick off college life.

  • College celebrates European Day of Languages

    20/09/2006

    Central Sussex College is marking the European Day of Languages on Tuesday 26th September by offering a free lunchtime taster session in French and Spanish.

  • Jo is going for a song

    20/09/2006

    Students from Central Sussex College will enjoy a night at the opera – to watch one of their classmates in action at Glyndebourne.

  • Central Sussex College to deliver flagship service in Sussex

    14/09/2006

    Central Sussex College is to deliver high-quality training as part of Train to Gain, a government flagship programme to help businesses improve skills in the workplace.

  • Degree success for eSystems students

    13/09/2006

    Five hardworking part-time students picked up degrees from the University of Brighton after completing a Foundation Degree in eSystems.

  • Top of the class are off to Oxbridge

    17/08/2006

    Five hardworking students at Central Sussex College will be taking places at Oxford and Cambridge this autumn, thanks to their fantastic A level grades.

  • College students celebrate fantastic results

    17/08/2006

    Students at Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath are celebrating fantastic A-Level results. Students achieved a pass rate of 98.5% - placing them 2% above the national average. 53.8% achieved grades A–B.

  • Work gets underway on brand new building

    17/08/2006

    As Central Sussex College announces another year of successful A level results (with a 98.5% pass rate), it is preparing to start work on the first phase of a £24million redevelopment of its sixth form campus in Haywards Heath.

  • Fantastic facilities get the go-ahead on new College’s first anniversary

    01/08/2006

    Central Sussex College has received the green light to start work on the first phase of a £24million redevelopment of its sixth form campus in Haywards Heath – exactly one year since the College was formed.

  • Local teen is 'decorated' with apprentice award

    31/07/2006

    CITB-ConstructionSkills has awarded local teenager Richard Martin with a prestigious annual award, in recognition of his exceptional painting and decorating skills.

  • Angela encourages footie fans to put pen to paper

    25/07/2006

    A tutor at Central Sussex College has been invited to help host a session organised by the BBC to encourage people to share their football stories.

  • Creative talent on display

    03/07/2006

    An exhibition of visual arts at Central Sussex College will give members of the public a chance to see paintings, photography and 3D creations that students have completed for their A level exams.

  • Talent show makes money for charity

    03/07/2006

    A night of entertainment raised more than £200 for local charity St Catherine’s Hospice at Central Sussex College in May.

  • Joining forces for fun run

    28/06/2006

    Staff, students and members of the public donned their trainers for a common cause as they ran in memory of a former Central Sussex College student.

  • Floristry students are blooming marvellous!

    26/06/2006

    Students from Central Sussex College wowed the crowds at Ardingly with award-winning floristry displays.

  • Engineer aims high

    22/06/2006

    A high-achieving former student has been asked to give a presentation designed to inspire young people to become engineers.

  • Interior Design talent on display

    21/06/2006

    An exhibition of interior design at Central Sussex College will give members of the public a chance to see artefacts, furniture and design work that students have completed for their course.

  • Girls get data on IT careers

    19/06/2006

    Professionals from the local IT industry shared their expertise with pupils from Mid Sussex in an event held at the Haywards Heath campus of Central Sussex College on Thursday 8th June.

  • A fine performance

    19/06/2006

    English and Performing Arts students at Central Sussex College’s sixth form campus in Haywards Heath are stepping up to take places at prestigious academies in September 2006.

  • Skilled builders scoop prizes

    12/06/2006

    Talented students from Central Sussex College picked up medals at the South East regional competition of SkillBUILD on Thursday 24th May.

  • College wins coveted award

    12/06/2006

    Central Sussex College is delighted to have been awarded Action for Business College accreditation for its services to employers.

  • Bridge champs are top of the pack

    18/05/2006

    Two talented bridge players scooped first prize in a national competition in March.

  • A-mazing!

    11/05/2006

    When school children in Ringmer won a chance to design and create their own play area, they turned to Central Sussex College students to help them build it.

  • Awards candidates mean business

    08/05/2006

    A recent awards evening gave Business, Customer Service and Retail students the chance to shine at Central Sussex College.

  • Clare comes to College for charity cheque

    04/05/2006

    Inspirational former student Clare Forbes returned to College on Tuesday 25th April to pick up a cheque on behalf of the Meningitis Trust.

  • Hockey team holds on to title

    04/05/2006

    Central Sussex College’s mixed hockey team has taken the title of West Sussex Colleges Champions.

  • SkillWELD winners go on to glory

    04/05/2006

    Following their success in a recent local SkillWELD heat, three students have gone on to glory in the finals of the national competition.

  • Gifted dancer is one in ten thousand

    04/05/2006

    A gifted student at Central Sussex College has won a place at a prestigious dance school.

  • Talent shines through in RAG Week

    20/04/2006

    Central Sussex College’s annual charity RAG Week culminated in a nail-biting Pop Idol contest, during which three students were made stars for the day.

  • Prizes build up at annual awards

    23/03/2006

    Central Sussex College’s 46th annual Construction Awards evening took place on Monday 13th March in the biggest event of its kind so far.

  • Awards evening honours students’ achievements

    22/03/2006

    Central Sussex College hosted its largest NVQ Care Partnership Awards to date on Friday 10th March, an event held to recognise the successes of its care students.

  • First place for SkillWELD

    16/03/2006

    New facilities and a serious commitment to vocational training gave Central Sussex College the edge as it staged SkillWELD 2006, a competition for welding trainees, on Thursday 2nd March.

  • The future's bright

    13/03/2006

    Central Sussex College is delighted to have received planning consent for the proposed redevelopment of its Haywards Heath campus in Harlands Road.

  • College scoops prizes at Spring Awards

    06/03/2006

    Central Sussex College is delighted to have won a first place and two runner-up prizes at the FE Sussex Spring Awards 2006.

  • Adele heads Down Under

    02/03/2006

    Inspirational hairdresser Adele Simpkin has earned her self a trip of a life time to Australia in May to advise on the Skills Olympics next year.

  • Students meet Kirstie and Phil for cross-Channel property search

    02/03/2006

    A couple who used a top property programme to help them find their dream home in France made their television debut on Wednesday 22nd February on Channel 4’s Relocation, Relocation.

  • Giant 'WASP' lands in College car park

    09/02/2006

    Aeronautical students at Central Sussex College performed a ‘ground move’ exercise on Wednesday 8th February, involving a giant Wasp in the College’s car park.

  • Winning chef cuts down competition

    08/02/2006

    A battle of culinary expertise held at Central Sussex College on Wednesday 1st February left spectators’ tastebuds tingling as ten junior chefs battled it out for a place in the FutureChef 2006 final.

  • College leads the way in Engineering

    02/02/2006

    Central Sussex College has been given specialist status for its standards of training provision in two areas of Engineering, in partnership with other local training providers.

  • College to host national culinary contest

    16/01/2006

    Central Sussex College is warming up to host the Springboard FutureChef 2006 Regional Finals on Wednesday 1st February 2006 - a culinary battle between the next generation of promising young chefs.

  • Debating team leaves judges lost for words

    19/12/2005

    Students at Central Sussex College fought a battle of wits and words as they competed in a local heat of a national debating competition.

  • Awareness weeks keep students safe

    05/12/2005

    Students at Central Sussex College have had extra curricular lessons in the art of staying safe and the dangers of drugs this month, in two consecutive awareness events organised by the Student Liaison Officer.

  • Meeting of young business minds

    05/12/2005

    Students from Central Sussex College took time out from their studies last week to gain advice from some of the country’s most successful young business people.

  • Local athletes play for national team

    05/12/2005

    Two gifted student athletes were selected by England’s Under 18 American Football team to represent their country at a match in Birmingham in November.

  • Red balloons mark World AIDS Day

    01/12/2005

    Students at Central Sussex College marked World AIDS Day with a spectacular balloon release on Thursday 1st December.

  • Patrick cuts the ribbon on new hair salon

    28/11/2005

    Internationally renowned hair artiste Patrick Cameron officially opened the new Hairdressing Salon at Central Sussex College’s Horsham campus on Thursday 24th November.

  • Laura named Nanny of the Year

    21/11/2005

    A childcare professional who trained at Central Sussex College has been named Professional Nanny of the Year 2005.

  • Cadets start course on a roll

    21/11/2005

    Six Care Cadets at Central Sussex College were on a roll this week as they experienced being in and behind a wheelchair as part of their course.

  • Gap year trip to help children in Chile

    26/10/2005

    A former student of Central Sussex College has been selected to join a youth development charity on an expedition to Chile.

  • Bright spark Richard in top ten

    22/10/2005

    A Central Sussex College student has been named as one of the highest scoring candidates in his advanced level physics exam.

  • The fun starts here!

    20/10/2005

    As part of Family Learning Week, fun events were held simultaneously at two campuses on Sunday 16th October, supported by the Community Learning and Inclusion Partnership (CLIP), West Sussex Family Learning, the West Sussex Learning Partnership and Central Sussex College.

  • Tony Blair Unveils Central Sussex College

    13/10/2005

    Today, Thursday October 13, the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, took time out of his busy schedule to officially launch Central Sussex College.

  • College visited by Tajikistan government officials

    10/10/2005

    Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus played host to 14 delegates from Tajikistan on Tuesday 4th October.

  • Students Step Up to success

    05/10/2005

    Students who successfully completed a course designed to help them back into education or employment received their diplomas at a recent awards evening at Central Sussex College.

  • Students grill local politicians

    01/10/2005

    Students were given a rare chance to grill three prominent politicians on local, national and global issues on Friday 30th September.

  • Graduation success for eSystems students

    25/08/2005

    Graduates of Central Sussex College’s eSystems Foundation Degree course received their degrees at a ceremony at The Dome in Brighton on Friday 29th July.

  • Sign up to a better future!

    25/08/2005

    Prospective students interested in taking a full-time or part-time course from September 2005 are invited to enrol at Central Sussex College from Tuesday 30th August.

  • Excellent results lead to top university places

    25/08/2005

    Central Sussex College students at the Haywards Heath campus have secured places at top universities.

  • Central Sussex College celebrates AS Level results

    18/08/2005

    Central Sussex College, Crawley campus, is pleased to announce the success of its AS Level students.

  • Central Sussex College celebrates A-mazing results

    18/08/2005

    Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath campus, the largest sixth form centre in Mid Sussex, is celebrating RECORD A-Level results. Students achieved a pass rate of over 98.6%, the highest ever for the second year in succession, with 45.7% achieving grades A–B.

  • Engineers bring a marine theme to Crawley

    03/08/2005

    Staff and students at Central Sussex College brought a bit of the coast to Crawley when they completed a marine-themed project for the town's Memorial Gardens.

  • Central Sussex College - A New Era

    01/08/2005

    Today (August 1) sees the start of an exciting new era for learners in central Sussex as Central Sussex College, the result of a partnership between Crawley College and Haywards Heath College, becomes operational.

  • Helping course success

    27/07/2005

    Servisair/ Globeground is working closely with Central Sussex College to guide students through a new course which will allow them to start a career in the air industry.

  • Jessica nails it!

    27/07/2005

    A former student who successfully launched her own nail boutique in Crawley celebrated with an official opening on Saturday 21st May.

  • BCP benefits from tele-sales training

    27/07/2005

    BCP Airport and Travel Services are benefiting from customer care training provided by Central Sussex College.

  • The solution to bad hair days

    20/07/2005

    The new Trichology Clinic at our Horsham campus is helping clients overcome problem hair and scalp conditions.

  • Business Champion awarded OBE

    22/06/2005

    John Peel, Chairman of the new Central Sussex College Corporation, was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2005.

  • A College for the future

    28/05/2005

    Business and industry across Sussex are set to benefit from the formation of Central Sussex College

  • Voice your opinion

    27/05/2005

    Crawley Together, a local strategic partnership seeking to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the town, is holding a series of presentations to monitor the progress of improvements in areas concerning housing, transport, environment, skills and healthcare.

  • Employer superteam launched

    27/05/2005

    On 1st March 2005 Central Sussex College formed a new department designed specifically to meet the training needs of local businesses.

  • Lights, Camera, Action!

    27/05/2005

    Crawley Borough Council workers on a College Skills for Life programme found themselves in the spotlight on Wednesday 9th March - when a film crew arrived to interview them.

  • Motor vehicle training made easy

    27/05/2005

    Central Sussex College has developed an innovative way to meet the training needs of the motor industry, with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by Innovated Technologies in Education (ITE).

  • NVQs in a hurry

    27/05/2005

    Employees of Securicor are celebrating after gaining NVQ qualifications ahead of schedule.

  • IdentexTPH finds solution to lateness

    27/05/2005

    Staff at IdentexTPH found a way to combat persistent staff lateness by asking Central College to deliver in-company training in Time Management.

  • Employers dine out at Central Sussex College

    27/05/2005

    Guests from local industry enjoyed an evening of fine dining when they were invited by College students to enjoy an eight course meal.

  • Excellence a mouse click away

    27/05/2005

    A new website has been launched to allow both care and construction workers and employers to find out more about the Sussex Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Care and Construction.

  • Up-Up and Away

    27/05/2005

    Central Sussex College is about to launch a new scheme for budding Aeronautical Engineers

  • Head of new college announced

    10/05/2005

    The governing body of the new Central Sussex College has today announced the appointment of its Principal / Chief Executive.

  • Dance festival success for students

    01/05/2005

    Students from East Grinstead Central campus are celebrating after receiving high praise from judges at the town’s annual Music and Arts Festival on Saturday 23rd April.

  • Trainee stylists way ahead

    21/04/2005

    Two trainee hairdressers competed in a prestigious national competition on Tuesday 18th April, with one of them taking second place in her category.

  • Engineers celebrate successful scheme

    21/04/2005

    Central Sussex College Engineering department was proud to have a representative at the Engineering Education Scheme’s Celebration and Assessment Day on Thursday 14th April.

  • Hockey Champs

    01/04/2005

    The Haywards Heath College hockey team had something to celebrate recently when they brought home the winners’ trophy, following the West Sussex Colleges hockey tournament held in Worthing.

  • Central Sussex College gets green light

    09/03/2005

    Students already studying at either college or those looking to join in the 2005/06 academic year can be assured that the delivery of their current or chosen course will remain the same, with no change to location or teaching provided. By combining vocational and academic expertise, Central Sussex College will have the resources to provide high quality teaching and further options for training and lifelong learning locally.

  • Young Parents gain Awards

    24/01/2005

    In order to offer help to others like themselves, a group of Mid Sussex young parents joined the YMCA Young Parents Peer Support Project and worked hard to complete a Peer Education course at Haywards Heath College.

  • Soccer First for local College

    14/01/2005

    Haywards Heath College is the first Sussex college to offer its students the opportunity to attend a FIFA licensed football development course.

  • College partnership reaches final stage

    13/01/2005

    The proposed partnership between Crawley College and Haywards Heath College has moved a vital stage closer. Following approval by both college Corporations, the formal proposal to unite has received backing from the Sussex Learning & Skills Council (LSC).

  • Colleges move to next stage of partnership

    13/09/2004

    Haywards Heath College and Crawley College have moved to the next stage of a proposed partnership, with a six-week consultation period starting September 13.

  • Vocational skills training arrives in East Grinstead

    21/07/2004

    A new vocational training centre in East Grinstead opened its doors this spring to students from local schools, with plans well underway to welcome adult learners in autumn 2004.

  • Pioneering skills centre for Burgess Hill

    21/07/2004

    A new vocational training centre for practical trades – including plumbing, bricklaying and car repair - opened its doors in Mid Sussex in spring 2004.

  • College partnership moves a step closer

    08/06/2004

    Haywards Heath College and Crawley College have taken a step closer towards partnership as the Sussex Learning and Skills Council has given them the green light to progress to wide consultation.

  • Colleges unite as one to deliver first class learning for all

    18/05/2004

    Plans are underway to deliver outstanding choices in academic and vocational learning to the people of central Sussex by combining the expertise of two top colleges.

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