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Proud to be ‘Good’ - Ofsted 2025 Report
09 June 2025
John Ruskin College, part of the Orbital South Colleges Group, is proud to announce that following an Ofsted inspection from 24-27 March, the College group has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas, with a ‘strong’ f...
OSC Celebrate our Learners and Staff in the House of Lords
02 June 2025
On 22 May, students and staff from Orbital South Colleges came together to attend the Committee of South London Principals (COSLP) annual Best Learner and Tutor Awards. The highly prestigious event was held by Lord Tope for its 21s...
How accounting apprenticeships can support your business growth
29 May 2025
East Surrey College is offering local businesses the opportunity to secure their talent pipeline with accounting and business administration apprentices who are seeking reputable employers. 73% of UK companies currently experience skil...
Student Council Meeting 2025
23 May 2025
On Thursday 22 May, the Quality Team held their annual student council meeting in the Immersive Suite, an opportunity that allowed students to provide feedback on how the college supports their academic and personal development. Student...
Careers and Jobs Fair 2025
05 May 2025
On Thursday 1 May, our Careers team held their annual Careers and Job Fair in the LRC welcoming many exhibitors and hundreds of students. The event brought together 30 employers, charities, and universities, all offering exciting career...
GCSE Exam Dates 2025
24 April 2025
The GCSE exam dates for Summer 2025 are as follows: MathsMaths Paper 1 (non-calculator) – Thursday 15 MayMaths Paper 2 (calculator) – Wednesday 4 JuneMaths Paper 3 (calculator) – Wednesday 11 JuneEn...
Re-Fresh week for Maths and English students
20 March 2025
Commencing Monday 24 March, Re:Fresh week is a new start for Maths and English students who may have missed lessons over the course of the year.This is a great chance to re-engage, restart, and refresh your learning – no questions asked! Co...
OSC celebrate Proud 2 B Me Week
19 March 2025
From Monday 10 - Friday 14 March OSC celebrated Proud 2 B Me, a special week dedicated to celebrating diversity, inclusion and community across our Colleges. Orbital South Colleges students put on a live music session as part of th...
OSC sweep the board at Surrey’s Got Talent
13 March 2025
On Wednesday 12 March OSC hosted SurreyFE’s annual Hair, Beauty and Make-up competition, Surrey’s Got Talent. The competition saw NESCOT, Brooklands Technical College, Activate Learning (Guildford College) and Orbital South Colle...
Orbital South Colleges celebrates Colleges Week
11 March 2025
Between Monday 3 and Friday 7 March, Orbital South Colleges celebrated Colleges Week, an annual national event that looks at the impact colleges have both in their local communities and across the country. This year, each day of the week had a spec...
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