History
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A timeline of Chelmsford College's history
Chelmsford College celebrates its 60th Anniversary! We have put together a timeline to showcase the momentous occasions that have helped make the College the inspiring place it is today.
See the photo of the timeline on previously display at our Moulsham Street campus for the 50th anniversary.
| 2024 |
New 5-year strategic plan approved by the Board Gained an overall Good from the Ofsted Inspection Formed a strategic partnership with Billericay Town FC to deliver sports courses at the stadium Launched the Renewable Energy Centre at Princes Road campus |
| 2023 |
Signed the AoC Environmental Sustainability Pledge committing to make a change. Centre for Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) and Institute of Technology Centre opens |
| 2022 |
David Warnes appointed as new Principal Ofsted Early Years Inspection took place and rated Dovedale Nursery Outstanding in all categories |
| 2017 | Good rating from Ofsted |
| 2014 | David Law retires. Andy Sparks is appointed Principal |
| 2012 |
A brand new Electrical and Engineering block opens at the Princes Road campus Lee Stafford Hair & Beauty salon and spa opens its doors to the public A brand new Art, Design and Media block opens at the Moulsham Street campus |
| 2011 |
Chelmsford College Group forges partnership with Lee Stafford to launch the first Lee Stafford Academy The Football Academy originally formed Dovedale Nursery was completely rebuilt and housed in its own purpose built unit |
| 2010 |
Dovedale Nursery becomes a Community Interest Company (CIC) Chelmsford College Group launches a commerical hair & beauty salon - Zest Dovedale Nursery is completely redeveloped |
| 2009 |
Chelmsford College Group is formed Chelmsford College acquires training company - Chelmsford Training Services |
| 2002 | Chelmsford College opens its town centre facility at Copleston Court |
| 2001 |
Latest College logo introduced David Law replaces Mel Burles as Principal |
| 1995 | Mel Burles replaces David Percival as Principal |
| 1993 |
Chelmsford College of Further Education (CCFE) becomes Chelmsford College New College logo |
| 1990 | David Percival replaces Roy Jones as Principal |
| 1989 | H.R.H The Princess of Wales opens the Princes Road campus |
| 1988 |
Building work begins on new campus at Princes Road Chelmer Institute Departments of Catering & Home Economics and Building join CCFE |
| 1987 |
New College logo 25th Anniversary - special logo used for the year |
| 1984 | Lou Hitchins retires. Roy Jones is appointed Principal |
| 1973 |
Dovedale Nursery opens The Science Department of Mid-Essex Technical College joins CCFE |
| 1968 | The College's first purpose built accommodation comes into use |
| 1962 |
First College Logo Lou Hitchins becomes first Principal Chelmsford College of Further Education (CCFE) founded on Dovedale Site |