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Information for parents/carers following Meningitis outbreak in Kent - all EKC Group sites remain OPEN as normal

Our EKC Canterbury College has a possible case of meningitis. We have written to all students, but if you have not seen the letter, you can view a copy by clicking on the 'more information' button below.

Please note, our Colleges and Training Centres remain open, and students should attend as normal.

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EKC Sheppey College launches major extension

EKC Sheppey College launched its new campus extension which promises to boost opportunities for young people across the Isle of Sheppey.

More than 300 students take part in a major inter-college skills competition

Kent’s major college groups join forces for an annual skills competition, which sees more than 300 students take part.

Southeastern backs EKC Group’s 100 in 100 campaign after hiring eight apprentices

Leading train operator Southeastern has backed EKC Group’s ambitious 100 in 100 campaign after recruiting eight apprentices.

Two EKC Group Colleges win at Wilder Kent Awards

Two East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) colleges have won awards at the Kent Wildlife Trust Wilder Kent Awards.

Adobe gives high praise to state-of-the-art Margate Digital Campus

Leading creative software company, Adobe, has praised the facilities at East Kent Colleges Group’s brand-new digital campus.

EKC Innovation Kitchen enables delivery of transformational project for young people

Kent’s first innovation kitchen has enabled the delivery of a transformational project for young people.

Employer Advisory Boards at EKC Folkestone College become glowing success

EKC Folkestone College has received widespread praise after launching a series of highly successful Employer Advisory Boards across key industry sectors.

EKC Group celebrates AoC Colleges Week

East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) is proudly joining colleges across the country in celebrating the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) annual Colleges Week.

MP praises housebuilder and college as they join forces ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

12 February 2026

MP Tony Vaughan has praised the collaboration between EKC Folkestone College and housebuilder, Persimmon Homes.

Kent’s biggest College Group launches 100 in 100 Campaignfor National Apprenticeships Week

9 February 2026

Kent’s largest College Group has launched an ambitious campaign designed to inspire employers to take on an apprentice.