What an incredible week we have had at the Grafton Centre during Term One's themed Inclusivity Week! In support of the upcoming Natspec Power of Specialist Further Education campaign, which focuses on the theme of inclusion, learners took part in a wide range of activities embedded throughout their weekly programme. The week provided opportunities for [...]
Condover College is celebrating recognition for its excellence in social care after being shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious National Caring UK Awards 2026. The specialist care and education provider has been named a finalist in the following categories: Care Employer of the Year Management Team of the Year Outstanding Achievement Award The triple [...]
At Condover College, we are proud to celebrate our staff's dedication, compassion, and commitment. The Partners in Care Awards provide an opportunity for us to recognise staff who go above and beyond every day, making a meaningful difference to the lives of the learners we support. The awards celebrate excellence across the care sector, shining [...]
We at CCL are incredibly proud of Rebecca and all that she has achieved. With the support and encouragement of CCL, Rebecca embarked on a Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship, working towards a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care with SBC Training. Rebecca has embraced the apprenticeship with enthusiasm, dedication, and a positive attitude, [...]
As another successful academic year comes to a close, we were delighted to come together once again for the highlight of the Grafton calendar; our annual Celebration Day. With families, friends, learners and staff filling the hall with smiles, laughter and pride, it was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on an incredible year of achievement. [...]
Learners from Condover College at the Grafton Centre recently came together to celebrate their End of Year Graduation Party with a fun filled Jungle themed extravaganza! The theme was chosen following a Student Council vote, giving learners the opportunity to have their say in planning this special event. Once the votes were counted, the Jungle [...]
A fantastic night was had by CCL staff as they celebrated at the Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2026, held at the ICC Birmingham on 19 June. The Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards celebrate excellence across the sector and recognise those working to improve opportunities and outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism. The [...]
Our new purpose‑built Activity Centre officially opened on Monday 8 June 2026, marking a milestone that has been years in the making. After such a long search for the right premises, receiving planning approval in January 2024 felt like a dream come true. But that was only the beginning. Working closely with Berry's Consultancy and [...]
We have recently held our Annual Conference at Shrewsbury Town Football Stadium, Croud Meadow. We hired the entire football ground to offer all staff high level training and learning with both in-house and guest speakers. Thursday saw two guest speakers from Hirstwood Training join us. Carol Allen delivered a fantastic interactive session named ‘Sensory on [...]
February 12th saw The Grafton Centre’s first sharing day of 2026. The weather was miserable, and the rain was pouring, but nothing could stop the warmth that was radiating from Grafton’s hall. Sharing day is an incredibly important day for our learners, as parents and friends come along to celebrate their achievements. It instils a [...]
