ANNUAL REVIEW 2016 - 2017 Strategic Ambitions 2014-17 We Have High Aspirations and Our Four Strategic Ambitions Outline These
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2016 - 2017 Strategic Ambitions 2014-17 We have high aspirations and our four strategic ambitions outline these. They drive us to champion excellence every day and they support our mission to prepare individuals for the next phase of their lives. Our vision Our mission Inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning Preparing individuals for the next phase of communities: predicting and serving the needs their lives: the world of work, entrepreneurship, of our students, the economy and society. advanced learning, career progression and to contribute as positive citizens. Transform our students’ experience • Guiding people onto a learning pathway that leads to a positive destination and future prosperity • Continually improving teaching, learning, assessment and support to AMBITION raise our standards ONE • Providing safe and inspiring environments that encourage progress and aspirational outcomes 01 • Developing advocates for educational change • Championing excellence, every day, to achieve success for all Revolutionise our offer • Providing fit-for-purpose learning opportunities shaped by local priorities and employers • Creating pathways and environments that prepare people for work, AMBITION entrepreneurship and higher study TWO • Meeting the technological needs of students with particular focus on our millennial generation • Embedding enterprise, entrepreneurial thinking and maths and 02 English into all learning journeys • Rooting citizenship, wellbeing and enrichment across our offer to positively impact on individuals and the communities we serve Contribute to economic growth and social prosperity • Forecasting the future workforce requirements to support local priorities AMBITION • Producing a talent pool equipped with the right skills, qualities and THREE attitudes to meet the needs of employers: consuming and creating jobs • Working with local communities to create sustainable job opportunities 03 • Championing social prosperity through education and community action • Creating a line of sight to work, and independent living, for all Invest in our learning environment by improving our financial health • Ensuring our core government agency funded student numbers and financial targets are met AMBITION • Increasing our commercial and international offer FOUR £ • Developing alternative income streams £ • Delivering high quality business systems that increase efficiencies and 04 effectiveness across the organisation • Maximising the sustainable use of our resources for positive financial and environmental benefits Introduction Welcome to our annual review for 2016-2017. We are delighted to showcase just some of the impressive achievements of the past 12 months and to show how the Derby College Group continues to deliver significant and measurable benefits to the business and civic communities it serves. The 2016-17 academic year saw the As a prime provider of skills across the city Derby College Group reach an important and county, the Derby College Group is in milestone in a transformational journey a unique space to help meet the economic which began in 2013 with the launch priorities of the D2N2 Local Enterprise of a far-reaching three-year strategy Partnership area and beyond. based on extensive consultation with our stakeholders. Underpinned by meaningful partnerships, our offer is responsive, relevant, fit for Having made major advances under the purpose and designed to have maximum auspices of that strategy, we are now impact. We work closely with businesses building on our strong track record with a to co-design and co-deliver programmes bold new vision and reinvigorated ambitions which nurture high-calibre talent, address that will take us up to the year 2020. skill shortages and enable individuals to translate their ambitions into sustainable Therefore this review not only captures careers. the success stories of the past year but also demonstrates how we are ideally In an educational and business landscape positioned to realise our redefined goals of that continues to change ever more enabling economic prosperity, increasing rapidly, the Derby College Group remains social mobility and excelling in all we do. steadfastly committed to innovation, quality and collaboration. We can be justifiably The outcome of our Ofsted inspection proud of the public value we provide in 2016, where we were judged to be a and look forward to working even more good College with outstanding features, closely with our many stakeholders – from has provided a firm foundation as we students and alumni to employers across work towards those goals. Inspectors the public, private and voluntary sectors – described us as “a valued resource for the to achieve our shared vision. city of Derby and the county of Derbyshire” and we continue to set the bar high for ourselves in predicting and serving the needs of our communities. Mandie Stravino Janet Morgan Chief Executive Chair of Governors 3 Transforming STUDENTS’ experiences Rated ‘good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted in 2016, Derby College has continued to strive for excellence in all that it does. It has A national profile reinforced its drive for quality and innovation, delivering a life-changing for quality learning experience so that students Derby College’s success in bridging the gap are fully prepared for their next steps between education and employment was singled to success. out for praise in the Ofsted annual report. In what was Sir Michael Wilshaw’s final annual report as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, the spotlight was turned on the The College is a valued College with a substantial case study promoting its good resource for the city of Derby practice in forging strong partnerships with employers. and county of Derbyshire. The case study outlined the work of the College’s Employment and Skills Academies and Employer Academies which give Ofsted 2016 students an ideal head start in their careers and ensure the curriculum predicts and serves the needs of the economy. The national profile has reinforced the College’s innovative approach to providing students with the right attitudes and skills to progress to the next stage of their lives – whether into the world of work, entrepreneurship or advanced study. Every student has a tailor-made study programme to match their needs and ambitions. This includes: • Recognised technical or academic qualifications • High-quality work placements • Support to achieve the all-important grade 4 or above in English and Maths GCSE • Digital literacy skills for success in the workplace • Transferable skills expected by employers such as teamwork and problem-solving • First-rate information, advice and guidance. 4 An ‘outstanding’ nursery for Little Explorers The pre-school nursery at the Broomfield Hall Campus has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors for all aspects of its work. The inspection in November 2016 resulted in the top rating for four key Making the grade areas: effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching, learning and assessment; personal An increase in the number development, behaviour and welfare; and of students achieving higher outcomes for children. grades in their A-levels was When it opened in 2011, the Little cause for celebration over Explorers Nursery was the county’s first the summer. Forest School, offering many inspirational outdoor activities. Ofsted highlighted A record proportion of students at the how these help to develop the children Joseph Wright Centre, the post-16 as “motivated learners who demonstrate academic and arts college, gained the high levels of curiosity and interest”. higher grades of A* to B. The overall pass rate was 97%, with 12 subjects The inspector was impressed with the recording 100% pass rates. way the children are given an excellent grounding in early mathematics. There Significant improvements in Maths, were also complimentary comments on Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics the ‘exemplary’ behaviour and highly and Computer Science reflected the advanced social skills of the children, College’s drive to promote STEM plus the strong partnerships with parents. subjects. Most students headed to their first-choice universities but some progressed to higher apprenticeships Peak performances and other exciting job opportunities. Derby College takes great pride in and recognises students’ achievements. Among the highlights of the calendar are the annual Peak Awards which celebrate the dedication, talent and ambition of Top of the some of the College’s star performers. land-based The 14th Peak Awards attracted over 200 Nadine said: “College seemed much people, including representatives from the more ‘practical’ than school. It helped league many businesses who sponsor prizes. me to build my skills and took me out of my comfort zone.” Student of the Year was Nadine Potter Derby College was ranked first (pictured below with Chief Executive Trainee quantity surveyor Matthew in a national league table for Mandie Stravino) who completed her Hitchcock was named Apprentice of the the performance of students Business Diploma with three distinction Year. Matthew studied the Extended on land-based programmes. stars and has secured a project manager Diploma in Construction and the Built apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce plc. Environment on day release while working The accolade came courtesy of Landex, at Keyclad in Heage. the UK organisation representing the interests of 39 land-based colleges He gained triple distinctions and across the country. has now continued