Bicton College is a leading land-based college set within an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Devon. The grounds comprise 200 hectares of open parkland and rolling countryside; a majestic Georgian manor house overlooks the beautiful lake and sits alongside the latest in modern facilities and equipment. Bicton College is located a mere five minutes from the south coast with its selection of beaches, towering cliffs and seaside towns, and twenty minutes from the regional capital of Exeter. In early 2014, Bicton College’s Board of Governors – supported by the Further Education (FE) Commissioner, Dr David Collins – undertook to find a partner to ensure a successful future for their College. Following a process lasting many months, Bicton College’s Board and the FE Commissioner concluded that a merger with The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) represented the best way to achieve this. This recommendation was formally approved by the Minister for Skills and Equalities, Nick Boles, in October 2014.