[2] In its early years the College also taught a range of courses then described as ‘Women subjects’, aimed at female students, although these were renamed Home Management and Catering following their expansion in 1964.

Crossland replied that he was satisfied as ‘courses in secretarial work, catering and general crafts, available to girls’ at Canterbury Technical College.

This redevelopment project at Canterbury College won the LABC South East Building Excellence Awards event held in Brighton in June 2009.

[8] To facilitate these subjects, the site is home to polytunnels that include a variety of plants, alongside enclosures for animals which are cared for by students.

[9] The redevelopment aims are to update the educational facilities, and to reduce the carbon footprint of the Spring Lane at Canterbury College campus.

Aimed at 14- to 16-year-olds who intend to go into a land based career, the provision offers GCSEs in Maths, English, and Biology, as well as Level 2 qualifications in Countryside Studies and Personal Growth and Wellbeing.