Eastern Education Group has created a lasting tribute to an iconic piece of the history of Bury St Edmunds. Staff were approached by local resident Melanie Lesser to see if they could create a plaque for a plague stone situated…
A charity in Suffolk is able to support more people after finding a new home at a college in Bury St Edmunds. Make 2nds Count is a national organisation that offers monthly tea and chat sessions to anyone who has…
In 2025, members of staff at Eastern Education Group visited Ibadu Rahman – a high school in Kumasi, Ghana, which holds nearly 1,000 students. They attended the school’s annual students’ awards ceremony and expressed a need for support of their…
An engineering specialist based in Suffolk has teamed up with a college to help promote apprenticeships. E Rand and Sons Ltd turned 100 in 2015 and has been supporting apprentices for decades. Working side by side with West Suffolk College,…
An education leader known for “standing up for the most vulnerable” has been recognised in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours – an award that shines a national spotlight on Suffolk and the life-changing impact of education across the county.…
Eastern Education Group (EEG) has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, following a rigorous process of staff and student surveys, interviews, and cultural audits. The accolade recognises EEG’s long-standing commitment to fostering…
On the 10th December 2025 the UK Government unveiled its long-awaited National Youth Strategy, Youth Matters, this marks the first major youth policy framework in over a decade. The strategy sets out a bold vision to transform youth services across the UK, tackling youth isolation, strengthening support networks and…
A new film called The Sheriff that recently rode into town has won two top awards and some international recognition. Directed by Ben Pryke with support from students and staff at West Suffolk College, the 15-minute creation has recently received…
Following a 20-year fitness journey, Suffolk mum of two Sarah Stannard represented Great Britain on a global stage at the World Natural Bodybuilding Finals (WNBF). On 22nd November, Sarah – who works as a catering manager for Eastern Education Group…
Gary joined EEG as a 15-year-old student in 1971 and later returned as a lecturer in 1986, progressing to become Head of Faculty and finally Assistant Principal. He would later be involved in the decision to purchase his old employer’s building and set up EEG’s Built Environment Centre (then called the Milburn Centre). Gary is proud of his involvement in West Suffolk…