Who are we?
The Devon Colleges Group launched in 2016 and comprises large, successful colleges, individually and collectively characterised as:
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high-quality, responsive and efficient education and training organisations, each judged by Ofsted as delivering ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ provision
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strong and well established centres of technical, professional and academic expertise, employing some 3,000 highly qualified, professional staff
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fully aligned with the region’s strategic and economic priorities - working together to secure the right outcomes for individuals and the economy
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providing for our local and regional communities with an impact on the region of nearly £1bn per annum
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dynamic and responsive, with a fundamental core purpose to work closely with employers, individuals and parents to develop the best key education and skills pathways to employment and higher education
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supporting over 5,000 apprentices each year with high-quality technical learning and guidance
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enjoying strong local and national reputations and high status within the further education and wider education sectors
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sustaining good or outstanding financial health and delivering excellent value for public investment
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providing significant learner choice, recognising the importance that our customers place on the curriculum we offer, its location and how we best deliver it
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offering university-level education to over 3,200 students.




