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Featured DCG News

T Level Science students impress in Dragons’ Den challenge

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Rail memories sealed in world’s oldest rail roundhouse until 250th anniversary

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Engineering apprentices thrive as Government expands national apprenticeship opportunities

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Upcoming DCG Events

‘Christmas Themed’ Animal Unit Open Day – 14/12/2025

14-12-2025

Joseph Wright Centre Open Evening – 04/02/2026

04-02-2026

Valentines Day Themed Animal Unit Open Day – 08/02/2026

08-02-2026

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Adult and Community

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Higher Education

Our Sites and Facilities

The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse

Technical and Professional Skills College on Pride Park is an iconic setting for technical and vocational studies

ilkeston

Ilkeston

The Community College, in the heart of Ilkeston at Pimlico, was developed to meet the educational needs of the local community

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Joseph Wright

The Joseph Wright Centre boasts exceptional resources for academic studies such as A-Levels and advanced vocational programmes

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Hudson Building

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Broomfield Hall

An extensive working estate, the campus supports the landbased, leisure, sport and public services sectors.

DCG Success Stories

Maisie Rose

School Leaver Academic

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Andrew Fretwell

School Leaver Vocational

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Joey Tamburello

Adult and Community

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Brooke Moran

School Leaver Vocational

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