Jake began working for Suffolk One in 2010, as Head of Faculty for Arts and Sport. Suffolk One Sixth Form joined EEG in 2015 and was renamed One Sixth Form. He has continued to progress in the organisation and is now Group Sixth Form Principal for One Sixth Form College.…

Elton is the Chair of Governors for the West Suffolk College Corporation and Eastern Education Trust Boards. His time with the Group has been marked by the convergence of our different institutions to become Eastern Education Group.   What made you join Eastern Education Group?  Both my sons…

Ian joined West Suffolk College in 2010, lecturing in Computing and Engineering. He is proud of helping get the Engineering BA accredited, despite obstacles at the time. This course has thrived over the year, and he has met many people in industry who went through…

Chris joined West Suffolk College in 1970 as an engineering student and studied in the brand-new building at the back of (what was then) the main building. He learnt the trade so well; it has shaped his life. As a result, he has never been unemployed and is now retired. He remains thankful for the staff and the department.  What made you join Eastern Education Group?  I commenced my…

Bex’s journey with EEG started in 1997, when she started a Computer Studies course. Owing to personal difficulties, she was not able to continue. However, the Access to HE Humanities and Social Science course in 2002 changed her life. This course was aimed at adults who wished to return to education, opening a world of…

Robert’s relationship with Eastern Education Group dates back to 1967, when he began an apprenticeship. He returned in 1983 to study Biology in support of his wife’s career. Although now retired, Robert enjoyed a successful career as a plumbing and heating engineer, working in notable locations such as Euston Hall and Riddlesworth school. Over the years, he worked with many interesting people, including the Duke of Grafton. Robert holds…

Ryan started his EEG journey as a student on the Extended Diploma Sports and Exercise Science L3 course in 2011, and then Business Subsidiary Diploma in 2013. He then progressed to university. When completing his PGCE, he undertook a placement back at West Suffolk College. He loved it so much that he stayed. Ryan…

Richard Carter became a Governor of West Suffolk College in 2001 and the Chair of Governors in 2011. He oversaw the College during a period of significant development and financial challenges to the further education sector. He led the appointment of the current CEO Nikos Savvas, oversaw the creation of the Suffolk Academies Trust, which brought One Sixth Form…

Reg joined West Suffolk College’s Carpentry Department in 1961. He recalls the early days of the Out Risbygate site, the construction of the extensions and the colleagues he worked alongside. He rose to become Section Head of Carpentry, before retiring in 1994. Reg continued to work in the department as an…

John joined West Suffolk College as a lecturer in 1965 and recalls the fascinating early beginning of the Art and Design department. He was the College’s first Applied Art and Design lecturer. Indeed, he remembers key individuals from the College’s history: Principal John Phillips (1958-1971), Principal Desmond Storey (1971-1985) and Principal John Shipston (1985-1995), Harvey Frost, Arthur Revett and John Norris, as well as the work done in the College’s Northgate Annexe. During his time…