Annual Report 2012 contents

Foreword 7

Welcome 8

“Improving the The Student Voice 11

learner An Overview 12

experience is Our Mission, Values & Strategic Aims 14 at the heart of Ofsted Inspection 2012 16 all the college The 10 Year Property Strategy 18 does.” - Ofsted 2012 Successes of 2011-2012 20 Student & Staff Engagement 23

Our Role in the Community 26

What Makes Us Stand Apart 28

Business Links 30

Leeds City College Stats & Facts 32

The Leadership Team 34

Our Board of Governors 36

Contacts back Our Mission: To be recognised as an exceptional College providing life changing skills and experiences for individuals, businesses and communities. Foreword

Since the creation of City The education landscape has been both challenging and changing over recent years and 2012 has been College in 2009 I am proud to say no different. However, as one of the most exciting that we have gone from strength and innovative colleges, is at the forefront of the local and regional agendas and has “As one of the to strength and are now one of significant national influence. the largest and most successful The College has a crucial strategic role in the City most exciting and colleges in the sector… Region and more widely and is working closely with Leeds City Council, Bradford Council (with respect to the Campus), the City Region innovative colleges, Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and other partners to find innovative solutions to create a skilled and prosperous workforce and improve life Leeds City College is at opportunities for our students.

In this Annual Report you will see a colourful the forefront of the snapshot of Leeds City College life, our strategic aims and direction, and some statistical and financial local and regional data for the 2011/12 academic year. On behalf of the Board of Governors, I would like to thank all of our staff and students for making Leeds agendas and has City College the vibrant and successful organisation it is and look forward to another year of real significant national progress and achievement. Neil McLean influence.” - Neil McLean, Chair of Governors Chair of Governors

77 In our work with the local business community major organisations or sectors of the economy. welcome to leeds city college in 2011/12, we continued to respond to the skills However, where arguably there is a difference is in agenda and our work with employers expanded the sheer volume of changes associated with the despite the recession. We significantly grew our world in which we will be expected to operate. apprenticeship numbers (to over 9000), increased the number of “learners employed in company”, Externally our role of influencing and helping to and worked to help deliver training to a number determine policy will become more critical going of national as well as local businesses. Examples forward. The new organisational possibilities include First, Arriva, DFS, BAE Systems, Leeds associated with Academies, Free Schools, University Building Society, Debenhams, TK Maxx and Leeds Technical Colleges and college enrolment for 14 Teaching Hospitals, Aldi, Surgical Solutions, and year olds will provide both opportunities and I am delighted to welcome and Taking the year as a whole the College had another Leeds City Council. In addition, the College has threats via competition. Curriculum development very successful period in the face of numerous helped to support start-up businesses with over 300 – via Baccalaureates, A-Level and GCSE reform, introduce you to the College challenges. 2011/12 saw the first full year after two sustainable such organisations and 500 jobs created the focus on Maths and English, and the need to Annual Report for the academic separate mergers with College and since the launch of Leeds City College in 2009. integrate enterprise and generic employability skills Leeds College of Music came into effect from 1 – is also an area which will have a major impact on and financial year 2011/12... August 2011. Combined with the rest of Leeds City Over the course of the year the College continued to the College and one for which we must be ready. College this cemented our place in the sector as one play its part in helping to set and influence policy at of the top three colleges in the country with a group the national and local level. Our position of influence The recession and the reductions in core funding turnover of approximately £90m and over 40,000 manifested itself by appearance at Parliamentary will mean that the College must continue to protect students. The acquisition of both these colleges has Select Committees, direct meetings with Ministers, its current interests and diversify its income streams brought complimentary and additional strengths to and our membership of the Association of Colleges and seek new business opportunities. All of the the benefit of the overall organisation. and The 157 Group. Locally we maintained our above must be set within the context of continuing presence on a variety of strategic and policy making to deliver high quality teaching, learning and The external environment in which we were expected boards and committees with a particular interest in training to all our stakeholders. to operate was characterised by changes and the City’s strategic partnership; post 16 education; uncertainties focused particularly on the political, adult skills; and the worklessness programme. As we look to the short and medium term – the economic, social, technological and environmental next election is only two years away - our main fronts. Changes to the funding methodology also Another area of significant progress was made with core markets are likely to remain the same with saw the College having to substantially reduce costs regard to further development of the College’s the emphasis on post 16 education; adult skills and with the inevitable impact on staffing. Property Strategy. The College purchased the community provision; responding to employers and Printworks on Road and work began on the regional skills priorities; and higher education. Nonetheless the high quality of the College’s a £25m refurbishment project with a planned We will continue to work in partnership with others work with students and with external partners opening in September 2013. Meanwhile we to deliver on local, regional and national priorities was recognised in a number of ways and at both continued to make investment in our existing and associated agendas. Nonetheless, our emphasis national and regional levels. The College had a full property with major summer works completed on Apprenticeship growth will remain but the Ofsted inspection in May 2012 and the resultant at both Park Lane and Technology Campuses importance of the new 14-16 market will be a new report was very positive with recognition given together with preparations for the ultimate vacating area for consideration by the College. to the many strengths of the College. The overall of Thomas Danby Campus in 2013. effectiveness was classified as “good” with the main There is no doubt that the immediate future will highlights being that students enjoy college and Notwithstanding all of the above teaching and continue to be difficult and challenging, but will feel safe and behaviour is good; teaching, training learning remains the core business of the College – also be a period of opportunity for Leeds City and assessment is good; the College meets the whether it be with young people, adults, employers College. However, we can be confident that we are needs and interests of learners and employers well; or local communities. This year saw a number well placed to meet the high expectations placed partnership work is outstanding; leadership is good of developments in this area and staff are to be upon us by both ourselves and others. Success with some excellent features; and the management congratulated on their willingness to embrace will be tremendously beneficial to the individuals, of the mergers has been extremely successful. change in this domain. The developments in communities and businesses which we serve and technology are becoming critical in their impact therefore for the , the town of Keighley, To supplement the Ofsted report the College also on learning and there is recognition that staff skills and for the Leeds City Region as a whole. received the Partner of the Year Award from Leeds must reflect this direction of travel. City Council and was recognised as the Hospitality Peter Roberts As we look forward to the coming years the College is College of the Year for 2012. Principal & Chief Executive well placed to meet the myriad of challenges ahead. In this regard the sector is no different to other

8 9 The Student Voice

I came to Leeds City College after This is now my second year in office; I want to run campaigns to make College interesting and fun some deliberation about my future, for students, and also make a big impact on the and completed a Level 2 Childcare awareness of the workings of the Leeds City College Students’ Union. “Coming to college is Diploma course. Whilst attending College, my tutors encouraged I now have a very strong Executive Team that is here to help and support students. There is also a growing all about developing me to think about standing as the network of students’ union support available this Leeds City College Students’ Union year, and I take pride in this expansion and the awareness of who we are and what we do. independence, making new president. I have always had a love At Leeds City College we make it a priority to ensure for making things better for fellow that we provide an inclusive place to study, and friends, taking advantage students and also developing new welcome equality legislation which supports the promotion of equality of opportunity and widening skills for myself along the way, so I participation in education. We are committed to of new opportunities and decided to go for it! ensuring that all students achieve their potential.

Health and wellbeing are high on the agenda at Leeds learning new skills for City College, as well as enabling students to enjoy and achieve on their chosen course of study. A range of services and activities are available to students future careers. including: We hope all students • College Xtras • Students’ Union enjoy their time at Leeds • Campaigns and Events • Student Liaison Officers City College and that we • Student Voice Penny Birch in the Students’ Union Students’ Union President can help them wherever we can.” - Penny Birch, Students’ Union President

11 an overview

Leeds City College is now the UK’s We provide a vibrant, multicultural learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is third largest FE establishment, supportive, inspiring and life changing. offering a diverse curriculum to Our courses cover almost all subject areas and over 40,000 students. include full and part-time academic and vocational qualifications, from basic skills and apprenticeships through to A Levels and Foundation Degrees. Leeds City College offers something to suit the needs of all of our stakeholders: pre and post 16-year-olds, adult learners, and employers and businesses.

Leeds City College operates out of six main campuses – , Keighley, Park Lane, Joseph Priestley, Technology and Thomas Danby – as well as having provisions in dozens of smaller community centres across the region.

Leeds City College has an annual turnover of over £90m, more than 1,550 staff and over 40,000 students, making it one of the area’s largest employers.

“The management of the [Leeds City College] mergers to establish a new and effective college has been extremely successful. A cohesive team has been created that is committed to bringing about further improvements in the learners’ experience.” 12 Ofsted 2012 our mission & values

Our Mission: To be recognised as an exceptional College providing life changing skills and experiences for individuals, businesses and communities.

Our Values: We Value: Our plan is driven by seven Our core values define our V1. Excellence strategic aims: culture and expectations, Relentless pursuit of excellence in 1. To relentlessly pursue excellence in everything we do everything we do. support our professional V2. Integrity 2. To provide high quality curriculum standards, and underpin our Strive to ensure decency, fairness and opportunities of a wide range and level. honesty at all times commitment to equality, 3. To develop and provide an inclusive V3. Commitment supportive culture that is safe, effective, diversity and inclusion. Being the best we can be (students, staff, friendly and stimulating. governors) with loyalty and pride 4. To provide a high quality, inspiring and V4. Respect sustainable learning environment whilst Demonstrating exemplary behaviour and maintaining the long term vision of respect towards people and property redeveloping the College estate. 5. To review, confirm and develop effective V5. Being Supportive external partnerships. Providing an environment that is safe, healthy, friendly and welcoming 6. To attract, develop and retain a highly qualified, skilled and professional V6. Effectiveness workforce who will work collectively to Investing in the Mission through efficient deliver our priorities and outstanding use of resources and ensuring solvency teaching and learning.

V7. Enterprise 7. To ensure the financial health and Forward looking and innovative in our solvency of the College, enabling approach to all College activities investment in the Mission through effective utilisation of resources. V8. Responsiveness Responding flexibly to the needs of the internal and external environment

14 OFSTED SAYS: quality of OUR Ofsted Inspection 2012 “Partnerships and collaborative working within TEACHING & LEARNING communities are outstanding.” Over the last two years, Ofsted recognised that Leeds “Partnership work is outstanding at all levels.” City College has taken effective action to improve the “The arrangements for safeguarding of learners are quality of teaching and learning. Staff experts in a range outstanding, the college has excellent procedures and of teaching techniques share skills with colleagues, practices in place.” ensuring teachers receive good support from advanced “[Strategic Links] are highly effective at contributing to practitioners and technology specialists. economic regeneration and meeting local needs.” Grade: Good “Clear progression routes to further learning and Leeds City College celebrating after receiving its latest The report also noted that “support for the most employment with care, guidance and support for ENJOYMENT & SAFETY Ofsted inspection report. As a result of the assessment vulnerable students and those with learning difficulties learners.” conducted in May 2012, Leeds City College has now been and/or disabilities is exceptional [..] Arrangements to FOR OUR STUDENTS graded 2 (good) for ‘Overall Effectiveness of Provision’. secure the safeguarding of learners are outstanding.” In OUR OUTSTANDING the faculty of Engineering, “students acquire an excellent The College was delighted to hear Ofsted reinforce the Student safeguarding, partnership working and the range of relevant skills that increase their job prospects.” RESULTS: view that our “students enjoy college”! The report noted Engineering faculty were all graded 1 (outstanding), that students feel very safe, their personal and social with Leadership & Management, Quality of Provision, Peter Roberts, Principal & Chief Executive of Leeds City Overall Effectiveness skills develop well and their behaviour is good. and Equality & Diversity all graded 2 (good with some College said: 14-16 Provision Grade 1 Safeguarding was highlighted as an area which outstanding features). Other notable curriculum areas Social & Personal Development GRADE 1 is exceptional. include Health & Caring Services, Hospitality & Catering, “We are delighted at the Ofsted result Outcomes for Learners Grade: Outstanding and Adult Literacy, Numeracy, & ESOL (English for and the recognition of how far we 14-16 Provision Grade 1 Speakers of Other Languages), all given grade 2. Social & Personal Development Grade 1 have travelled as an organisation How Safe do Learners Feel Grade 1 Employer Responsive The inspection report draws attention to the College’s since the original Leeds City College Quality of Provision capacity to develop and improve, and notes: & Apprenticeships merger in 2009. In spite of this, we do How well Partnerships with schools, employers, community groups and others Ofsted recognised that Leeds City College meets the needs “The management of the [Leeds recognise the need to continue on our lead to benefits for learners Grade 1 of employers very well, with an extensive programme of City College] mergers to establish a journey to becoming an exceptional Leadership & Management work-based delivery and a highly effective service that new and effective college has been college. In this regard the key element How effectively do learners and managers matches learners to employers’ recruitment requirements. raise expectations and promote ambition Ofsted SAYS: extremely successful. A cohesive team is to continually improve our teaching throughout the organisation? Grade 1 has been created that is committed to and learning. “Leeds City College offers a wide range of courses, and deemed its partnership work as “excellent”. bringing about further improvements “The comments made in this Ofsted report confirm LEADERSHIP & “Employers are extremely positive about how well the in the learners’ experience. the hard work, attitude and commitment of staff MANAGEMENT: college listens to their views.” and students in achieving high levels of success, and “Trainees develop a good range of key skills, as a result “Inspirational leadership from the Principal, together reflects the continued improvements in the College’s Inspirational leadership from the Principal, together of assessors’ skilful embedding of this work within the with senior leaders, has led to a shared commitment development in the last three years.” with senior leaders, has led to a shared commitment apprenticeship occupation.” across the college to drive up standards for the learners. across the college to drive up standards for the learners. The College has shown significant improvements over the Leaders have successfully maintained strengths in the last year to deliver excellent completion results quality of provision. Grade: Good “We recognise the need to continue on our journey to becoming “Improving the learner experience is at the heart of an exceptional college. In this regard the key element is to equality all the college does and strategy is translated well into continually improve our teaching and learning. effective action in almost all areas of this large and “The comments made in this Ofsted report confirm the hard & diversity complex organisation.” work, attitude and commitment of staff and students in achieving high levels of success, and reflects the continued Ofsted recognised that equality and diversity are improvements in the College’s development in the last promoted very effectively at Leeds City College, and are three years.” at the heart of the college’s mission. Students from very Peter Roberts | Principal and Chief Executive disparate groups work together harmoniously. Grade: Good

16 17 The 10 Year Property Strategy

Since the creation of Leeds City College, we have This historic building is to be renovated into a new been striving towards excellent teaching and learning vocational campus which will house a number of resources for our students and staff. Our property curriculum areas currently offered at Thomas Danby strategy will deliver fit for purpose and state of the art Campus including Catering, Hospitality & Food learning environments that support both academic Manufacture, and Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy. and vocational skills development and enhance the experience of learning at Leeds City College. As a result of The site will include commercial hair this, we have taken forward plans to enhance our estates portfolio with an exciting 10 year property strategy. and beauty salons, a deli, bakery, butchers’ shop and restaurant, all Phase 1 of the Property Strategy was the opening of a brand new Keighley Campus in September 2010 after open to the public. Leeds City College two and a half years under construction. All courses will retain a presence in Roundhay from the former sites relocated to this impressive new £35m five storey building, right in the heart of town on Road after this time, with some key Bradford Road. The facilities have already gained several courses still offered at its Enfield notable regional accolades and awards. Centre and Sports Centre. As a result of recent investments in Keighley we know By offering high quality learning environments which are that providing modern facilities supports our mission, modern, fit for purpose, and industry standard, we hope student learning and enjoyment. our reputation as leaders within the education sector will be further reinforced. At Leeds City College we are proud of our status as a flagship educational institution in the UK. The property strategy plans have already resulted in the refurbishment of significant proportions of the Park Lane Campus and Technology Campus over the summer of 2012.

The next phase of our plans is the relocation of our Thomas Danby Campus provision in 2013 to a fantastic new site. Leeds City College has purchased the former Alf Cooke Printworks building on Hunslet Road in Leeds. This is a very exciting time in the development of the Printworks site and our long term vision for improving our estates.

18 Successes of 2011-2012 The man behind Reggae Reggae Sauce, Levi Roots, shared the story of his rise to sauce super stardom with students at College. Levi visited In the last year alone, Leeds City College, its staff, and its students received dozens the Thomas Danby Campus in May 2012 to chat of award and much recognition for successes across all campuses and centres. to Hospitality & Catering and Business students Some examples include: about setting up and succeeding in business.

Simon Hughes MP (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats) Team GB’s Nicola Adams became and Cllr Stewart Golton spent time with apprentices at The Food the first female boxer to win Academy restaurant. The Food Academy showcases the College’s an Olympic gold medal in the most talented apprentices (both in the restaurant kitchen and Women’s Fly Final. Nicola was front of house). The group toured the facilities and learnt about a former student of Leeds City the successes of the enterprise four months after opening. College, attending the Park Lane Campus of Leeds City College to study a National Diploma in Software Development. Hairdressing students Laurie Wing and Danielle Avery worked at salons within the Athletes’ Village at the Olympic and Paralympic. Danielle has since been offered a job through one of the stylists to work in his London One hundred students and staff organization, Organics. Laurie will be returning to London to support from Leeds City College received another stylist on regular photo shoots. the opportunity of a lifetime when they were granted a private audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his visit to Young talent is being fostered as 15 places the city as the keynote speaker at Playhouse’s new youth Jordan Smith, the first at the Yorkshire International theatre group are being sponsored by student to complete the Business Convention (YIBC) 2012. Leeds City College. So far, 137 young Technical Theatre course Leeds City College is a sponsor people from across West Yorkshire have at Leeds City College, was of the YIBC, a partnership which been awarded places on the Playhouse’s selected for a Creative and seeks to strengthen the College’s new Youth Theatre programme – with 15 Cultural apprenticeship at links with business throughout delegated as bursary places sponsored by the Howard Assembly Room the region as well as providing Leeds City College. at Opera North. life-changing opportunities for its students.

Principal Peter Roberts attended the launch of the The College opened an exciting new enterprise outlet in Leeds City Deal in July 2012. The launch was held Keighley, providing people with the opportunity to turn their at new creative business Duke Studios in Leeds and creativity into a viable business. iNC creative, based in the played host to a brief visit from Deputy Prime Minister business incubation unit in Cavendish Street, encourages Nick Clegg who had announced the City Deal package enterprise and business start-up through access to fantastic nationally that day. facilities and services. 20 21 Leeds City College has been awarded the Artsmark Gold Standard for its high quality arts provision. Artsmark is a national award developed in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Department of Education and Ofsted, Student & Staff Engagement which accredits quality arts education in .

Leeds City College was named Best UK Hospitality College 2012 by the Craft Guild of Chefs. The College’s Faculty of Hospitality & Catering, which includes butchery and bakery, was awarded the Chairman’s prestigious award at the guild’s annual awards ceremony, held in London. ‘Engagement’ is the phrase used Students for the various ways in which staff • Through the student voice email address: and students can get involved and [email protected]. Leeds City College students were among the city’s sports people have their say about what goes • Through Students’ Union meetings. rewarded for their achievements at the Leeds Sports Awards. • Representation at Campus Management meetings. The 9th annual awards, held at the Centenary Pavilion at Elland on in College. Effective internal • Representation at Course Rep meetings. Road celebrated sportspeople past and present. A special award communication, consultation, and ‘The Leeds City College Sports Personality of the Year’ was representation are all important • Regular surveys. presented to student Tom Dugdale. elements of engagement. There are • Focus groups. • Students’ Union President attendance at Executive lots of ways this happens: Leadership Team and Governor meetings. • Attending Impact Assessment meetings. Foundation Learning students proved their skills on the Staff • Representation at cross-college meetings i.e. Equality pitch, beating competition from other colleges in the region • Through The Word+ staff blog and weekly & Diversity committee, task groups, marketing to win the Ability Counts Football League. The League has e-highlights all-staff email. forums etc. been running in region for two years and gives students the • The staff intranet. • Student Governors. opportunity to play competitive football and develop their skills regardless of their ability. • Principal’s weekly update blog for staff. • Student conferences. • Monthly Joint Consultative Committee to engage • Student Parliament Meetings with staff through the unions. (chaired by a College Governor). • Via a Student Liaison Officer (SLO) based at any Leeds City College • Staff surveys including the annual staff satisfaction survey. Campus or with one of the Students’ Union officers. celebrated GCSE results in • Health & Safety / Equality & Diversity Committees. • Student Voice newsletter / College student summer 2012. Science and magazine ‘Extrovert’. Maths subjects improved • ‘Play Your Part – Recognising Our Talent’ Awards, pass rates, with A-C grades a monthly recognition scheme. • Student Suggestion Scheme with monthly prize. achieved by 88% of students • Executive ‘Listen and Learn’ staff sessions. • Student Voice section of the intranet. studying Maths GCSE • Staff Suggestions scheme. Higher Tier and 75% of • Induction sessions for all new staff starters. students studying GCSE The Food Academy at Flannels Additional Science. One of took on a starring role on TV after the top achievers was accommodating a filming request Danny Sherras, 24, who for the BBC’s The One Show. The now intends to become an restaurant was approached to airline pilot. host a special meeting of the Clandestine Cake Club to be filmed 22 for a special feature. 23 Campaigns and Events: Leeds City College has a pro- active Student Involvement Strategy led by students, and supported by College staff. The Students’ Union and Student Well-being Team support numerous campaigns, events, volunteering programmes and fundraising opportunities for students to take part in.

Student Voice: Student representatives meet regularly and raise any ideas or issues highlighted by fellow classmates. These can be related to anything connected with College life. These points are then fed back to key College staff for a two-way “you said, we did” communication process to begin, whereby these points are noted and actions taken, where appropriate.

College Xtras: Student Liaison Officers and Students’ Union Officers work together to organise a wide range of social and sporting activities for students including various College trips. We are a member of the British Colleges’ Sport Leagues and a Football Focus College, one of only three in the country.

Student Liaison Officers: These College staff can offer general support to students with a range of issues, as well as signpost to other support services either in College or externally. Student Liaison Officers also promote various health and wellbeing services offered within College.

Students’ Union: All students enrolled on a course at Leeds City College are automatically members of the National Union of Students (NUS). Leeds City College Students’ Union is affiliated to the NUS. Our role in the community

We are committed to providing Approximately half of adult learners and our 14-19 year old students come from identified disadvantaged people of all ages and abilities in our postcodes. Recent projects which contribute to meeting locality access to opportunities which our statutory duty to support economic and social wellbeing and to tackle worklessness across the city can help change lives while playing include: a central role in enhancing the Youth Inspire, a partnership project with the voluntary economic performance of the region. sector and Leeds City Council to help 16-24 years gain employment. 210 young people secured work through this project. Leeds City College provides an inclusive learning environment which is safe, friendly and supportive. Sector based work academies ,including NHS, Premier INNs and Ladybird Care 50 students obtained work. It ensures young people and adults can gain skills and talents to succeed in life and in work, helping to nurture Innovative Route ways to work programme with Job individual aspirations, confidence and capabilities while Centre Plus delivered in ESOL, Health and Social Care, also reaching out to those who do not recognise the Security, Skills for Work and Hospitality. impact basic skills can have on their lives and those of Work programmes delivered with Primes Ingeus and their families. Interserve including programmes in employability, IT The College works to meet the needs of local skills and Customer Service. communities and, in partnership with key Family Learning delivering programmes to parents in organisations, aims to open doors to learning and primary schools and children’s centres across the city. address any irregularities between communities to help ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed. A pilot programme to help support the needs of teenage mums.

Leeds City College places the A programme of activities, from gym fitness and football wellbeing of the people and coaching to hairdressing and beauty therapy, devised in communities it serves at the core response to demands of young people ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEETs). of what it does, embedding these An innovative scheme to assist lone parents in returning key responsibilities within its to work. values, aims and priorities. Opening up the Leeds City College Community Sports Centre to provide an essential sporting resource for its local communities, in conjunction with many community partners.

Organising ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for parents at children’s centres across the city, commissioned by Leeds City Council’s Early Years’ Service. 26 what makes us stand apart

National Skills Academy Status Investors in People Recognising Our Talent The Matrix Standard Leeds City College is renowned for a number of key Leeds City College attained the Investors in People The College is extremely keen to recognise the dedication Leeds City College holds the national quality standard - specialisms and has National Skills Academy status Standard after a review in 2011. On 27 July, the College of its staff, and has therefore launched a new monthly The Matrix award - for delivering impartial information, (employer-led centres of training excellence) for Creative received official notification that the Investors in People ‘Play Your Part’ staff awards. advice and guidance to its stakeholders including & Cultural Skills, Food & Drink Manufacture, Hospitality, Employer Representative Group had agreed to re- prospective students. The award aims to ensure that Retail, Financial Services and Sports & Active Leisure, as confirm its status as a recognised Investors in People Each month, staff can nominate those seeking a course of study receive high quality and well as accolades for Printing and Computer Technology. organisation. impartial advice and guidance, which is a key factor when colleagues who have done something making the right choice. The National Skills Academies exceptional to assist an individual deliver excellence in skills training or a team at College, made an and development. outstanding contribution or made a real difference to those around them. The National Skills Academies deliver excellence in skills Investors in Diversity training and development, from entry level to re-training Each month, from the Service Standards and continuing professional development, by working in Leeds City College was awarded the Investors in nominations received, a ‘Play partnership with government to develop a workforce Diversity standard in February 2012 with the assessor Your Part’ award-winner At Leeds City College, we are always looking at ways with the knowledge and skills required, vital for the acknowledging the embedding of equality and is selected by a panel and to improve the services we offer; we strive to be British economy. In order to gain the quality standard, diversity and the College’s commitment to continuous announced to staff. All the welcoming and responsive in everything we do. As a the organisation must prove a good level of interaction improvement. individual monthly winners result, the College’s Quality Improvement Services with clients who used the service, high satisfaction rates are then entered into an department has been working with faculties in the with the information received, and that the information overarching ‘Play Your Part’ College that offer services to staff and students, given is relevant and sufficient for the clients’ needs. Corporate & Social Responsibility category at an end of the next academic year ‘recognising and finding ways to formalise the service standards our talent’ Staff Awards. Alongside a number of other we provide. Students, partners and the local community are all awards categories to be publicised next term, the new affected by what we do as a business. Therefore we try awards ceremony will occur during Staff Development By setting standards, targets and to take a responsible attitude in everything we do. As a week. further education college, we make every effort to be measures we can monitor which aware of the environmental impact of our work, deal Leeds City College students also witnessed an areas we need to improve and gauge responsibly with students, customers and suppliers, inspirational speech from top Olympic athlete Iwan where adjustments and progress have find new ways to work with the local community, and Thomas MBE at the College’s annual Further Education measure the effectiveness of our work. been made. Student Awards at Leeds Town Hall. Iwan Thomas, Olympic silver medallist and arguably one of the nation’s Many of the College fundraising bids finest 400m runners of all time, was the guest of honour or enterprise projects centre around at the prestigious ceremony. the community.

Projects range from helping new business start-ups in Leeds and Keighley, to promoting art workshops to targeted community groups.

28 29 Business Links Leeds City Council | Royal Armouries Museum | Yorkshire Post | Yorkshire At Leeds City College we offer a Every year, Leeds City College works with approximately 14,000 learners who benefit from in-company delivery’ Evening Post | BBC Radio Leeds | Radio Aire host of business solutions including Leeds City College has the largest Employer Responsive work-based programmes and online contract with the Skills Funding Agency, across the Yorkshire region. In 2011 / 2012 we worked with 9,900 | Leeds Chamber | Host Media Centre | Leeds learning. We currently have links Apprentices (compared with 940 in 2009 / 2010 at the with over 2,500 companies and creation of Leeds City College). Rhinos | Weetwood Hall Hotel | Sport Leeds strong relationships with many major We are pleased to be able to offer an extremely wide Yorkshire employers. portfolio of diverse training programmes covering apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and | Bradford City Football Club | Leeds United customised commercial provision that range from Skills We have developed a mix between training and for Life to Foundation Degrees. education to improve the technical knowledge and skills Football Club | Financial Leeds | Business required in a modern organisation, and provide a range We are currently working with a of tailored-training opportunities from introductory courses to degree programmes. These are all taught by wide range of SMEs (small and Link | Leeds Shopping Plaza | Halifax our highly-qualified and experienced team of staff. Our medium enterprises) and major training gives companies national standards by which to measure themselves. household names. Building Society | Asda | IKEA | Keighley These include First, Arriva, DFS, BAE Systems, Leeds We ensure we have built strong Building Society, IKEA, DHL, Debenhams, TK Maxx, Town Centre Association | Keighley working partnerships with local Damart, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds companies. City Council, Surgical Innovations, Leeds United, Leeds Rhinos, Aldi, Sulzers, Compass, Northern Cougars | Aldi | Cadburys | Greggs Rail, Bombardier, North Lincolnshire Council, Leeds To ensure we are at the cutting edge of new training Teaching Hospitals, Rotherham Borough Council and programmes which meet industry demands – from Leeds Federated Housing. Many use Leeds City College customer service to health & safety - we ensure we have Bakery | Sparks Bakery | Mars Bakery | to deliver their management and leadership training built strong working partnerships with local companies. programmes. Leeds City College likewise provides We know that employers are increasingly investing in purchasing training for Morrisons and recently won staff development and reaping benefits that include Morrisons | Tesco | DHL | Leeds Teaching a tender to provide management training for the improved staff confidence and motivation, higher Strategic Health Authority across the East Riding. retention rates and increased productivity. Hospitals | NHS Foundation Trust | Mid An innovative management and consultancy security Leeds City College has the largest programme is delivered by the College in conjunction Employer Responsive contract with with the major public limited company, ‘Control Risk Yorkshire Hospital Trust | NHS Teaching Group’. This is one of only two such courses in the whole the Skills Funding Agency, across of the UK.. the Yorkshire region. Hospitals | Leeds Hoteliers Association | We have strong partnerships with, for example, Leeds City Council, Leeds United, Leeds Rhinos, CBI, Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Directors, Sector Skills Council People 1st | Sector Northern Ballet, Grand Theatre, Harewood House, and Lee Westwood Golf Schools, and are the regional lead around enterprise and regeneration – more Skills Council Improve | GMB Union | than 300 sustainable businesses and 500 jobs created. Surgical Innovations | TK Maxx | First 30 Leeds City College stats & facts

Actual Members of Staff: 1,550 Enrolments: Over 75,000 Subject sector areas are: Student satisfaction survey carried Teaching Staff: A Levels and GCSE | Access | Apprenticeships | out during the year: 717 Business & Retail | Health, Care, Social Care & Childcare | Creative Arts | Motor Vehicle & Engineering | Computing Technologies | Support Staff: of students enjoyed Construction | Foundation Learning | Hair & their course and 747 Beauty | Hospitality & Catering | Landbased & would recommend Animal Studies | Languages | Science | Sport & 91% it to a friend Management: Public Services | Teaching | Travel & Tourism 86 Qualifications we offer: Full and part-time academic and vocational of students felt safe qualifications from basic skills to in college apprenticeships and A Levels to Foundation 97% Degrees. There is something to suit the needs Financial Information £66,259 of everyone from pre and post 16-year-olds Income (£m): £3,213 to adult learners, employers and businesses. ■ £3,337 SFA/EFA core grant of students said ■ Levels taught: HEFCE core grant £7,749 their tutor was ■ Other funding body income Entry to Level 7 supportive or very £1,439 ■ 95% supportive Tuition fees and education contracts £1,714 ■ Research grants and contracts 94% | 92% | 92% | 90% | 98% ■ Other income £8,629 ■ Leeds College of Music of students said Total £92,340 their learning was planned to meet 92% their needs £51,352 Expenditure (£m): £1,043 ■ Staff costs ■ Exceptional restructuring costs £13,660 ■ Teaching non pay costs £8,211 Employer feedback: ■ Other non pay ■ Premises costs £5,929 of employers would ■ Depreciation recommend and use £3,653 ■ Interest and other finance costs Leeds City College £278 as their training ■ Leeds College of Music 95% provider again £8,138 e rall Ov l e v 1 l e v 2 l e v 3 r l e v 4 a nd othe Total £92,264 Achievement 32 33 the Leadership team

The Leeds City College Executive Leadership Team (ELT) oversee the senior management of the organisation. Members of the team in 2012 were: “Partnership work is Peter Roberts David Fell Principal & Chief Executive Deputy Principal External Business Development & outstanding at all levels. Commercial Enterprise Strategic links with local authorities, schools,

Nigel Davies Jane Pither businesses, voluntary Senior Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Corporate & Deputy Chief Executive Services & Resource Officer Management and community groups, and a wide range of other organisations are highly Jane Taylor Sally Blunt Deputy Principal Teaching Deputy Principal Students & Learning, Innovation & & South Leeds effective at contributing to Development, and 14-19 and Adult Skills economic regeneration and meeting local needs.” - Ofsted 2012

The Executive Leadership Team is supported by the Senior Leadership Team, consisting of Directors, Vice Principals and Heads of Faculty across all academic and support areas.

34 Julian O’Neill Cherry Fricker our board of governors Relationship Director, Corporate Banking A Chartered Accountant and Music for the Royal Bank of Scotland Leeds. Graduate now at the National Centre for Early Music. Previously a Governor and Chair of Audit Committee at Leeds College of Music from 2004 to 2011. Now a member of the Board of Directors of Leeds Robert Sladdin College of Music (a wholly owned subsidiary of Leeds Strategic Estates Consultant. Former City College). Director of Estates at the . Chair of the Leeds Innovation Shaid Mahmood Centre and Chair of Leeds & Yorkshire Area Leader, Leeds City Council. Shaid is Housing Association. Director of Leeds formerly – a chair of governors of a primary The Leeds City College Board of Governors includes members from a College of Music (a wholly owned subsidiary school, vice chair of governors of a high of Leeds City College). variety of backgrounds and their experience and strategic skills make a school, and governor of both Park Lane and Leeds Technology colleges. He has worked in vital contribution to the continuing development of the organisation. Craig Williams the private and public sectors in a diverse range of senior Consultant with strategic, operational roles and has led strategic initiatives nationally, regionally, and project management experience in sub regionally and in Leeds, more recently leading and The following Governors served on the Board throughout 2011/2012: education, employment and training across delivering change, and commissioning and integrating sectors and settings at the district and sub services in partnership. He is currently developing regional level. leadership across organisational and sector boundaries, Neil McLean – Chair Jackie Coates promoting civic enterprise and helping to improve the Chair of Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Health, Safety and Environment Manager Stephen Willis social productivity and the local leadership of communities. Partnership (LEP) and Director of Leeds, for the Chemical Industries Association. York and North Yorkshire Chamber Director of Finance & Resources, Leeds of Commerce. UK Commissioner for Metropolitan University. Joshua Morton Employment and Skills. Consultant to DLA Student Governor – full time A Level Piper UK LLP. student. Lesley Hastings Former Primary School Head Teacher, Ofsted Inspector and Educational Robert Clunas Libby Raper – Vice Chair Consultant. Staff Elected Governor (Academic) – Senior Private and Public Sector Chief Lecturer, Public Services Department and Duncan Syers Executive and a Director of York Teaching Trade Union Studies. Duncan is a chartered accountant and has Hospital Foundation Trust. worked for many years as Finance Director in the private sector. He was previously a Geoff Hitchins – Vice Chair governor of Leeds College of Music. Former Chief Executive and previously Julie Drake Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning Julie is Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Peter Roberts – Principal & Chief & Resources) of Leeds Metropolitan Accountants England and Wales and the Executive University. Chair of the Board of Directors Tina Turnbull Higher Education Academy. A Principal Prior to joining Leeds City College, Peter of Leeds College of Music (a wholly owned With a background in Human Resource Lecturer in Accounting, specialising in was Principal at Stockport College for seven subsidiary of Leeds City College). Development Tina Turnbull is the Assistant auditing, Julie has led strategic initiatives years. He has worked in the education Chief Executive of a Leeds SME and social in education, including the development of Foundation sector for over 30 years. Peter is also a enterprise working in the health and social David Leather Degrees and employer engagement. She was previously member of a number of local, regional and national care sector. She is also the chair designate HR consultant with specialism in the Chair of the Joseph Board of Governors committees including Chair of the 157 Group, Leeds of the Leeds Citizens’ Advice Bureau and has held both manufacturing sector and Human and is a member of the Financial Ethics and Governance Children’s Services Improvement Board, Leeds Initiative professional and voluntary roles in further education. Resources and Business Support / Research Group at the University of Huddersfield. Board and Leeds Sustainable Economy & Culture Development. Partnership Board. An overarching aim of the College is to achieve a balance of Penny Birch membership which broadly reflects the community served by Brian Brock Sabbatical President of Leeds City College the College. The Board would wish to benefit from a range of Students’ Union; Student Governor. Senior Regional Officer for the Transport Liz McKenna perspectives which will be enriched by drawing members from a Salaried Staff Association. Staff Elected Governor (Business Support); diverse range of backgrounds. If you are interested in becoming Student Records Co-ordinator. a governor of Leeds City College please contact Melanie Halstead, Clerk to the Board, on 0113 386 1808 or by email at [email protected] for more information. The Board has established a number of Committees to assist with its work; the minutes of these committees and full board meetings can be found on the Governance section of the Leeds 36 City College website. 37 “My time at The [Leeds City “Arrangements to secure the College] Food Academy has safeguarding of learners shown me how the private and are outstanding…The college education sector are clearly goes to exceptional lengths determined to work together to ensure their transition is to give better training and carefully managed. Students work opportunities to young benefit from access to staff people of talent and ability. with expertise in finance, The restaurant is of the health, housing and a range highest quality, as are the of other good quality apprentices; I hope that many welfare services.” - Ofsted 2012 other people follow this example.” - Simon Hughes MP play your part leedscitycollege.ac.uk

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