Annual Report 2016 / 2017 Contents

Contents and Introduction from the Chief Executive and Principal...... 2-3 The College, Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Aims...... 4-5 Year at a Glance...... 6-7 Outstanding BTEC College of the Year...... 8-9 Ofsted...... 10-11 Student Success...... 12-15 Presentation and Graduation Days...... 16-17 Student Voice...... 18-19 Student Recruitment...... 20-21 Student Destinations...... 22-23 Sporting Success...... 24-25 Economic Impact...... 26-27 Bishop Burton People...... 28-29 Governance and Finance...... 30-31

2 Introduction from the Chief Executive and Principal

hard work and dedication of our staff Our student success rates remain and students. some of the highest anywhere in the country and we continue to expand our provision in line with local, regional and national needs. Our student success rates remain some of This is evident with curriculum developments in Agri-food and Health the highest anywhere and Social Care in Lincolnshire, where a in the country skills shortage in these sectors has been identified across the county.

Other key subject areas, such as Sport, Acting Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith We also received praise from Ofsted also continue to grow whilst we remain following a full inspection in January. a sector leader in our core specialisms When I reflect on the 2016 / of Agriculture, Animal Management In rating us ‘good’ overall, inspectors and Equine. 17 academic year, I am able recognised Bishop Burton as a “high to do so with a lot of pride. achieving” College and reserved special As I said, the College faces many praise for our talented and enthusiastic challenges and will have difficult The College faces many challenges, but teaching staff. moments, but I am confident we will we continue to put our students first rise to the task and come out stronger. and have achieved a great deal over the Next time around, we will be aiming last year. for ‘outstanding’! We have the team, resources, skills and desire to go from strength to strength in This was the year Bishop Burton was As the College has continued to pick up the coming year. named the national ‘Outstanding BTEC national awards and accolades, so too College of the Year’ for the first time. To have our students. win this prestigious accolade ahead of many other excellent colleges across the Katrina Turnbull received the country delivering BTEC qualifications ‘Outstanding BTEC Public Services was a real feather in our cap. Student of the Year’ award at the BTEC Acting Chief Executive and Principal, Awards and Martina Robinson was Bill Meredith It is an award, I believe, which was named ‘Student of the Year’ at the richly deserved and is testament to the Yorkshire Post’s Rural Awards.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 3 The College

Bishop Burton College is campuses and facilities in recent years, The College recruits nationally also, firmly established as one was rated ‘good’ overall at its last particularly for specialist FE and HE Ofsted inspection in January 2017 and programmes. This national recruitment of the most successful was named the national ‘Outstanding is aided by on-site accommodation land-based colleges in the BTEC College of the Year’ later the available to students at both Bishop same year. Burton and . country, with a reputation for excellence. It includes Riseholme College, in In addition, it runs 19 separate bus Lincolnshire, with students benefitting routes across East Yorkshire and The College delivers Further Education from the outstanding facilities available Lincolnshire to make sure the campuses (FE) and Higher Education (HE) courses on all campuses. are as accessible as possible. in a range of vocational subjects but specialises particularly in Agriculture, The second phase of the £25million The College is committed to ensuring Animal Management, Equine and Sport. Riseholme Showground Campus all students take part in practical work opened in September 2016, including a experience, which complements the Located close to the market town of Sports and Health Science Centre, with vocational provision and contributes Beverley, and just a short distance state-of-the-art gym and sports hall, and towards 97% of FE students and 93% from the cities of Hull and York, Bishop Agri-Tech Health and Nutrition Centre. of HE students securing employment Burton is the only Centre of Vocational or progressing to a higher level of Excellence for both Agriculture and Bishop Burton recruits students study within six months of completing Equine in the country. locally, regionally and nationally. their course. Key recruitment areas are Hull, the The College, which has undergone and Greater a £70million refurbishment of its Lincolnshire.

4 Mission

Our mission is to be a leading specialist college focusing on excellence, employability and enterprise for our customers.

Vision

Our vision is to; • Provide world-class facilities and resources for our customers and our other stakeholders.

• Foster and develop innovation and a solutions-driven response to all challenges.

• Continue to grow in a sustainable way through responsiveness to the needs of our local, regional and national employers, industries and communities.

• Be recognised for excellence in effective, innovative partnership development.

Values

Bishop Burton College is a values-driven organisation and we believe our values provide us with a sense of purpose and identity. We believe in; • First-class / first choice vocational education.

• Respect for each other and our campus.

• A ‘can do’ attitude.

• Striving for excellence in all that we do.

Strategic Aims

The College works towards the following strategic aims; • Provide an outstanding learning experience for all.

• Deliver provision that meets national priorities and is responsive to local and regional needs.

• Develop the capability and capacity of our staff to contribute effectively to the College’s agendas of; quality, enterprise, sustainable development and innovation.

• Ensure strong financial health and organisational sustainability from effective use of estate, infrastructure and resources.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 5 Year at a Glance

September 2016 December 2016 The College launches two new Sports degrees to help Phase two of the Riseholme Showground provide a workforce capable of improving people’s health Campus opens to students, including a Sports and wellbeing. and Health Science Centre and Agri-Tech Health and Nutrition Centre.

January 2017

Farmers and growers from across the country flock October 2016 to Bishop Burton to attend the 8th annual Agrii Conference. The College is also shortlisted in the Further More than 35 organisations join forces at the ‘Foundations Education College of the Year category in the national Live’ event at the College, in partnership with Hobson & Times Education Supplement (TES) FE Awards. Porter and Jewson’s, to help bridge an identified skills gap in the construction industry.

November 2016 February 2017

Record numbers graduate from Bishop Burton’s part- Ofsted declare Bishop Burton a “high achieving” College, time degree graduation ceremony at Beverley Minster. with an overall grading of ‘good’, following a full inspection. Inspectors praise the “expert and enthusiastic” tutors in their final report.

6 March 2017

Thousands of people visit the College for the annual Lambing Sunday event.

April 2017

It is announced Bishop Burton will host the highly prestigious FEI Pony European Championships competition in August 2018.

May 2017

The College celebrates the outstanding sporting June 2017 success of its students at the annual Bishop Burton Sports Awards. The same month, Agriculture and Around 1,500 attend the College’s second ever Open Equine students showcase their skills at the 56th Farm Sunday event, giving the public the chance to annual Stockmanship competition. ‘Discover the World of Farming’.

July 2017

Bishop Burton is named the ‘Outstanding BTEC College of the Year’ and Katrina Turnbull is named ‘Outstanding BTEC Public Services Student of the Year’ at the national BTEC Awards. Thousands of College students also celebrate their achievements at the annual Presentation Day and graduation events.

August 2017

The College renews its funding agreement with the Prince’s Countryside Fund, enabling the future delivery of the innovative Farm Management programme.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 7 Outstanding BTEC College of the Year

Bishop Burton was named The awards, held annually in July by securing employment or a higher the finest college delivering accrediting body Pearson, celebrate the level of study within six months of achievements of the finest educational completing their course. BTEC qualifications in institutions and students in the country the country at a highly and receive around 1,000 applications. Judges were particularly impressed by the commitment of all staff to ensuring prestigious awards Bishop Burton – including Riseholme students fulfil their potential. ceremony. College – was praised for the outstanding delivery of a wide range of As well as scooping the overall award, It was announced as the winner of BTEC courses across a variety of subject Katrina Turnbull was also named the the ‘Outstanding College of the Year’ areas, as well as excellent facilities individual ‘Outstanding BTEC Public category at the national BTEC Awards and strong links with employers, which Services Student of the Year’. in London. contribute to 97% of FE students

8 Katrina, who studied BTEC Level 3 Public Individual award winners at the Bishop Burton and Riseholme make a Services at Bishop Burton for two years, ceremony were unveiled by BBC real difference to the lives of the young scored highly because of her work as television presenter and journalist, people who further their education a volunteer with the NSPCC, which Steph McGovern. It followed a lunch with us, giving them the platform to included giving talks to primary school reception with MPs from across the be successful in their chosen careers.” children to warn them about different political spectrum. types of abuse. Rod Bristow, Pearson’s President in the UK, said at the time: “The fantastic winners being celebrated at today’s It was a wonderful awards ceremony exemplify the accolade to be named dedicated students across the country Outstanding BTEC College who have been helped to make progress in their lives and careers through BTEC of the Year, particularly and I am delighted to congratulate because it recognised the them on their well-earned success.” success of our students. Acting Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith, said: “It was a wonderful Acting Chief Executive and Principal, accolade to be named Outstanding Bill Meredith, BTEC College of the Year, particularly Katrina Turnbull because it recognised the success of She said: “I’m thrilled to have won this our students. award. I’ve really enjoyed my time at the College and have learned so much. “The award was further evidence that This just tops it off.” the talented and hard-working staff at

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 9 Ofsted

Bishop Burton was recognised as a “high achieving” College following a full Ofsted inspection at the beginning of 2017.

The College retained its overall grading of ‘good’ after the week-long inspection in January.

Ofsted praised the College for its impressive success rates, inspiring resources and facilities and strong links with employers and other partners, which ensure almost every student secures work or moves on to a higher level of study within months of completing their course.

In rating Bishop Burton ‘good’ in all aspects of the inspection criteria, Ofsted specifically highlighted the “positive culture of learning and respect” and “expert and enthusiastic” tutors as key factors in the high volume of students who succeed.

The inspectors raised a number of areas the College can improve on in order to be classed as ‘outstanding’, including offering additional qualifications to more able learners, which it is working towards.

Acting Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith, said: “I’m pleased that Ofsted recognised the College’s key strengths in this largely very positive report.

“In particular, I’m delighted that inspectors highlighted the positive culture towards teaching and learning that exists throughout the College, as well as the professionalism and enthusiasm of our excellent teaching staff.

“The focus now is on implementing an improvement plan to try and ensure we go one better next time around and achieve an overall grading of ‘outstanding’.”

10 What Ofsted Said…

Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Governors and the senior leadership team have implemented an ambitious plan to provide exceptional facilities for training and research. All staff promote a positive culture of learning and respect that motivates learners to achieve.

Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment Teachers use outstanding resources and carefully prepared activities to enable the large majority of learners and apprentices to gain academic and vocational skills successfully. The majority of teachers are expert and enthusiastic in their subjects and lead lively and interesting sessions.

Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare Teachers provide very high levels of care and support to their learners through a well-designed programme of tutorials. Learners benefit from their teachers’ relentless focus on what they need to do to progress and the skills and attitudes they should develop to make them more employable.

Outcomes for Learners The very great majority of learners secure a positive next step when they leave the College, moving either into Further Education or employment related directly to their qualifications. An increasing number of learners move into the College’s expanding Higher Education programme.

Types of Provision Managers have developed programmes effectively to enable learners to study vocational qualifications that help them progress in their chosen career, whether in Further Education, employment or training. Strong links with industry partners, particularly in the agricultural and land management sectors and in sport, provide learners with clear progression routes linked to their chosen vocations.

Adult Learning Programmes The majority of teachers use their good vocational expertise to plan lessons so that learners develop the skills and knowledge they require to be successful in their chosen career.

Apprenticeships Apprentices develop very good practical skills that they apply well at work. Assessors involve employers fully in the planning of programmes and reviews of progress to ensure that apprentices develop good skills for their job roles.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 11 Student Success

Animal Management

Shay Kelly set a precedent this year by achieving Agriculture a grade of 100% in his Advanced Dog Training practical assessment - It was a fantastic year dystonic cerebral palsy, which something which was for Agriculture student results in Martina having around 45 seizures every evening, leaving commended by both the Martina Robinson, after her severely fatigued. and the she bagged not one, but But if that wasn’t enough, she was also recognised nationally external examiner. two prestigious awards when she was named ‘Student Throughout his coursework, Shay has for her outstanding of the Year’ at another high- demonstrated strong characteristics profile ceremony. achievements while of an excellent HE student – open- minded to new information, the ability studying at the College. She scooped the accolade at the to critically analyse and evaluate inaugural Yorkshire Post Rural information, and an intellectual In July, Martina was awarded Awards; a new ceremony that curiosity. the Top Student of the Year prize celebrates the vital role the rural at the annual Further Education and agricultural community plays While studying, Shay also founded the Presentation Day. This award in the economic success and Facebook group ‘Canine Enrichment’ – a is given to the student who profile of the region. has made the most progress social media page which aims to educate and inform dog owners so that they can or triumphed over adversity to Judges were blown away by improve the lives of their animals. achieve their qualification. Martina’s academic achievements whilst battling against a highly In August 2017, he started ‘Shay’s Dog During her seven years at College, debilitating condition. Martina has progressed through Blog’ with the same purpose and since then he has been posting entertaining Level 1, 2 and 3 Agriculture Martina was joined at the awards and educational videos demonstrating courses, gaining numerous ceremony, held at The Pavilions the high level of complex behaviours distinctions along the way, and has of Harrogate, by her mum that can be achieved when using force- now started a degree programme. Sandra and representatives free training with pet dogs. It has now This is all despite suffering from from the College. become one of the most viewed dog training blogs in the UK.

12 Design and Childcare

Students from the College descended on Hull City Hall in March The students hosted a wide range of came to the rescue – to host a range of superhero activities creative activities aimed at children; superhero style – after including animation workshops, comic helping them to not only showcase book art classes, superhero mask crafts what they’ve learned in the classroom, stepping in to keep young and face painting masterclasses. but also to achieve an additional ones entertained at this qualification alongside their studies – a year’s Comic Con 2017. This year, more than 1,500 people volunteering award. They were fantastic attended the event, with some even ambassadors for the College and great Further Education students studying dressing up as their favourite comic role models for the young people who Design and Childcare at the College book character. attended the two-day event.

Construction

Apprentice bricklayer a number of building sites, including Harry Atkinson was chosen Hull’s Dry Dock development and , and has been praised for his as runner-up in the Best attitude and commitment to his work, Apprentice category as well as a professionalism which belies his age. of the Jewson Young Tradesperson of the Year The awards were judged by a panel 2017 awards. of industry experts and winners were announced at an exclusive awards Harry, who successfully completed his event at the Custard Factory in Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying at Bishop Birmingham. Burton College, was nominated for the award after being spotted by Hobson Harry has now started his Advanced & Porter at the Foundations Live event Apprenticeship and is well on his way to in 2016. becoming a CITB-qualified construction professional. As part of his apprenticeship, Harry has been given the opportunity to work on

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 13 Equine

Bishop Burton student fixture for more than 50 years. Hosted Victoria Turner celebrated at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the competition attracts after placing at the Horse of some of the finest riders from across the Year show. the world.

The 17-year-old, from Skirlaugh, who is As part of the competition, Victoria studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma got to ride in the Top Spec Arena in Horse Management, secured fourth and the International Arena and, place at the prestigious equestrian at all times, had to display strong event after successfully qualifying at horsemanship, including completing one of five regional ‘Search for a Star’ a set show featuring two fences. When competitions. the time came, she and her horse did not disappoint, clearing both fences The Horse of the Year show is one with ease and taking home a very of the most prestigious events in the respectable fourth place in the equestrian calendar, having been a grand final.

Floristry

Six Bishop Burton Floristry degree students realised every florist’s dream by becoming champions at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The students, who were in the final year of their BA Floristry Design programme, triumphed at the 2017 show after completing a dazzling floral arrangement.

Crowned ‘Future Florists of the Year’, the team was also awarded a highly-coveted Silver Gilt award; just one point away Using exotic and unusual flora, the students’ use of flora, which from the ultimate Chelsea Flower Show including vivid yellow Calla lilies, Water weren’t typical floral choices. The use accolade – the Gold ‘Best in Show’. lilies and Bishop’s Balls, the students of aloe vera, bear grass and rhipsalis, crafted an intricate design that wove they felt, brought a natural, living feel Up against four other floristry schools its way around the body of the car. to the overall design, allowing it to from around the world, the team Using fibre glass effectively to create become part of vehicle rather than was tasked with devising a floral additional body panels, the team simply adorn it. arrangement that incorporated an created a three-dimensional design that Indian tuk tuk vehicle. The design felt organic to the shape of the vehicle. The team, who range in age from 20 needed to be portable; meaning that – 45, graduated in the summer and it couldn’t prevent the vehicle from The students were commended on their have since gone on to secure successful moving once constructed. The design unusual design, which intentionally careers in the floristry industry. also had to complement the bright stepped away from the vehicle’s Indian yellow body of the vehicle. routes. The judges also commented on

14 Food

A team of the College’s a culinary three-course spectacle cookery students made around the theme of ‘healthy gourmet fine dining’. it through to the semi- finals of a national chef Since September, the team worked conscientiously to construct challenge. a menu that allowed them to showcase all the skills they have The team of Level 2 Professional learned over the duration of Cookery students, made up of the course. Although the team Michael Johnson, Harry Peck and didn’t progress to the next stage, Amelia Kime, competed against the competition proved to be a 19 other teams from across the memorable experience for them country in the Country Range and one which opened up a range Student Chef Challenge. The semi- of work experience opportunities. finalists were required to design

Fashion

This year’s BA (Hons) Multi-Disciplinary Design students put teamwork into practice when they worked together to develop a range of design ideas for this year’s RSA Student Design Sport Awards. The team came up with creative solutions to two of life’s challenges – ‘Agile Ageing’ and ‘Inclusive Living’. Sport Coaching student in the country. Top scorer Andy Andy Norfolk captained ended the season being named The Fashion students also followed the ‘Sports Personality of the Year’ at RSA brief and designed garments using the College’s Degree the annual Bishop Burton College ‘smart textiles’ to improve wellbeing Football Team to its Sports Awards. and the quality of people’s lives. most successful season on record, winning Tier He believes the success on the This was certainly a challenge for the playing field, along with the skills student group and some interesting 3 of the BUCS League to he has developed on his degree, creative ideas emerged – inflatable secure promotion. have set him up perfectly for a swimwear, garments designed to career in the industry he loves. prevent sweating, inflatable head It means Bishop Burton now Andy is now looking at completing protection and garments that proved competes at its highest ever level his football coaching badges and shelter for the homeless were just some of football against some of the UEFA B qualification. of the solutions the students creatively biggest educational institutions developed.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 15 Presentation and Graduation Days

The traditional In the same week the College was were at the start of an exciting journey named ‘Outstanding BTEC College of and had been given the perfect platform Presentation Day and the Year’, more than 2,000 students to succeed. Graduation ceremonies in received certificates in recognition of the summer were among successfully completing their Further He said: “It is about the hard work Education courses. you put in and that drive. It is about the most high-profile and passion and desire. The more you successful in the College’s Prize-winning students who particularly put in, the more you get out. excelled in their studies also received proud history. trophies and plaques to mark their “To all of the successful students here achievements. today – some of you are still continuing Former rower Sir Steve Redgrave – one with your studies, whilst some of you of Britain’s greatest ever Olympians Special guest Sir Steve – who won gold are going out into what some people – told students at the Bishop Burton medals at five consecutive Olympic call the big, bad world. Presentation Day to grasp the Games between 1984 to 2000 to cement opportunities ahead of them and fulfil his place in history as one of the country’s “What I would say to you is this – dig their potential. finest ever athletes – told them all they deep and focus on what you want to

16 Dig deep and focus on what you want to do. Make sure you achieve what you want to achieve

Sir Steve Redgrave

do. Make sure you achieve what you want to achieve.” Please stay in touch Student Association President Tyler and I wish you all the very Price, delivering a vote of thanks at both the Bishop Burton Presentation Day and best for the future Graduation ceremony, said: “I speak for all my fellow students when I thank the Student Association President, Principal and staff, our friends and loved Tyler Price ones for their encouragement over our time here at the College – we wouldn’t be here without you.

“We have been well prepared to tackle what is in front of us and today is testament to what is possible when we put our minds to it”.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 17 Student Voice

In order to ensure students at 99% of students said; Bishop Burton and Riseholme receive the best possible experience, the College carries I know how I should behave our regular surveys of students as a student of the College. at all levels on different programmes.

These surveys are carried out at key points I feel safe at College. throughout the academic year, including entry and induction, on-programme and exit.

Students are asked questions about all aspects I am aware of my own of their individual course, as well as life at the College in general. The results are invaluable responsibilities for working and staff use these to inform and influence decisions and strategies to help improve the safely. student experience.

18 98% of students said: 97% of students said:

I know what targets My tutors encourage I need to achieve on my me to work hard and course. achieve my best.

My tutors know their The importance of subject well. attending my English and Maths classes has been I am encouraged made clear to me. to use technology and online services to aid I know who to tell if I am my learning. bullied or I see someone being bullied. The importance of punctuality and good I feel safe on campus. attendance has been made clear to me.

I understand the College Values.

I am aware of the I receive the support British Values. I need to complete my practical work. I was made aware of the importance of health The staff have been and safety. friendly and helpful.

The College and its The College takes facilities are kept clean equality and diversity and tidy. seriously.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 19 Student Recruitment

Student recruitment was Total Student Numbers again strong for the year.

Other Further Education The College continued to recruit to all levels (Apprenticeships, Work-based locally, regionally and nationally, aided Learning, Short by 19 bus routes operated throughout Courses, Schools) East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and on-site 803 (22%) accommodation at both the Bishop Burton and Riseholme campuses.

Core areas such as Agriculture and 2,119 (59%) Animal Management again saw positive recruitment and new provision, including 687 (19%) in Sport and Health and Social Care, was launched at the Showground Campus in a bid to address skills gaps identified in those Higher sectors in Lincolnshire. Education

20 Enrolment Map

Riseholme enrolment

Bishop Burton enrolment

Higher Education enrolment

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 21 Student Destinations

Student destination additional routes into work at the end data remained excellent, of their course. All the staff and maintaining the previous The practical nature of the College’s the students put in a year’s record high. vocational courses helped fully prepare students for the world of work and tremendous amount Once again, 97% of Further Education many gained employment through of work to make this work experience placements secured students and 93% of Higher Education happen and they students secured employment or a during their studies. higher level of study within six months deserve a great deal of of finishing their course – higher than Acting Chief Executive and Principal, credit for achievements Bill Meredith said “The destination data many local, regional and national such as this. competitors and much more positive for the 2016 / 17 academic year was than the national average. extremely positive. Myself and all the staff at the College are delighted that Acting Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith, The College’s outstanding industry more students than ever before are partnerships and employer links played able to pursue their chosen career, or a significant part, giving students progress to a higher level of study at the end of their course”.

22 97% of Further Education students secured employment or a higher level of study within six months of finishing their course.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 23 Sporting Success

The College has continued and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Football contracts with the City of Hull Academy to operate highly successful League with a 100% record, allowing and Coventry Wasps Rugby Union. the College to perform at their highest sports academies across level in University Football, with the Individual student successes didn’t both its Further and Higher under 18 squad finishing the highest stop there, with a total of 38 students ever in Bishop Burton’s history in the achieving regional or national honours Education provision, which English Colleges National Premiership, in their chosen sport. The College also has seen continued growth putting it in the top 5% of institutions had students on the England Women’s in student numbers. nationally. RFU on the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) The Bishop Burton performance The College’s Equine Academy reached programme, which recognises talented sports academies enjoyed unrivalled the BUCS Regional Championships, athletes with national potential. Whilst achievements throughout the year. the Under 19 Men’s Rugby Union attaining high-level success, the College In rugby union, the College Higher Academy reached the National Finals, also had more participants in team Education Academy performed in the representing Yorkshire, whilst there sports than ever before, with 81% of British Universities League Premier was a significant number of individual all students taking part in physical Division, while the Women’s Academy successes, including students achieving activity, according to Sport England were Association of Colleges (AoC) regional and national honours such as data returns. Sport Cup winners, Sevens Winners England Students Rugby Union, two and finalists at the world famous netballers reaching the Super League Alongside this, the College continued Rosslyn Park. National Talent Squad and four being to work in partnership to support local, selected for the England Performance regional and national club academies In football, the Higher Education Programme. Students also progressed and sporting governing bodies on site. Academy won their British Universities from the College to receive professional

24 In July 2014, the College became the official host site of the Hull City Tigers Academy and this partnership continued to go from strength to strength in the 2016 / 17 academic year, with several academy players breaking into the first team and with the academy once again securing its Category 2 Premier League status.

The College welcomed Newcastle Falcon’s first team squad for a residential camp in their pre-season alongside Championship club Yorkshire Carnegie, welcomed England Rugby League u16s and, as part of their preparations for the World Cup, hosted Women’s Rugby Union squad for a week-long camp.

Bishop Burton continued partnerships with Archery GB, Pentathlon GB, Yorkshire Jets, Hull Rugby Union and England Rugby, of which the College is one of only five Women’s Centres of Excellence.

The College also had more participants in team sports than ever before

As part of the College’s innovative approach to sporting partnerships, it continued to play a crucial role in the City of Hull Rugby League Academy – the collaboration between Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers rugby league clubs. The College hosts the new collaborative academy and, in doing so, has become the central focus point for the development of rugby league in the area.

Along with this, the College’s own Rugby League Academy has grown and was awarded Category 3 Academy Status – equivalent of the National Championship, while continuing its support for the local grassroots game through its skills centres.

In rugby union, the College continues its work with Yorkshire Carnegie, whose academy holds the RFU academy licence for Yorkshire. As part of this, Bishop Burton was in the AASE League for Boys in 2016 / 17. The College also worked with Loughborough Lightening and Leeds Rhino’s netball at both the Bishop Burton and Riseholme College Showground sites.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 25 Economic Impact

Bishop Burton College continued to make a hugely The Local and Regional significant contribution to the local, regional Economy and national economy throughout the 2016 / 17 The College has continued to The College is committed to support almost 450 apprentices, getting the unemployed back academic year. employed with 290 mainly into work and has worked with rural employers, and excellent 81 businesses in the last year to With the College maintaining an all- apprenticeship success rates provide additional opportunities time high of 95% of Further Education were maintained for 2016 / for employment. Jobcentre Plus and Higher Education students 17. The total expected lifetime activity has provided training for combined securing work or a higher productivity of all our apprentices 101 unemployed people in the level of study at the end of their course, was £54.5million – an increase of area of health and social care. more than ever are contributing to the £2million on the previous year. This has enabled 55 people to economy as a result. return to work.

Impact analysis has indicated that, with the College maintaining this record high for the last two years, the expected lifetime productivity of our students The National Economy remains at around £401million.

The College also remains one of the Student recruitment nationally is remains one of the largest specialist largest hubs in the area, attracting more aided by the College’s specialist providers of its kind in the country, than 4,000 students and spending provision, Higher Education with the total expected lifetime £9.7million with suppliers, with programmes and residential productivity of students remaining £6million of that regionally. accommodation. The College at an estimated £401million.

26 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Priorities

The College has continued to deliver provision within the LEP priorities. Precision technology in agriculture and food continues to be a major focus for the College. Bishop Burton engaged with industry throughout the course of the academic year and further Apprentices developed learning materials to support the delivery of precision technology. As a result, the College has committed to developing The year has seen a further success for learners both exceed cutting-edge new courses in precision increase in the number of national averages. The College is technology. employers and students engaged also pleased to report that 100% in activities with the College. Our of apprentices continued into apprenticeship provision now successful employment. has 290 employers supporting 450 learners through training. As individuals, the College’s Agriculture holds the largest apprentices achieved much more volume. on a local, regional and national level, including Equine apprentice The College has an excellent track Jessica Omar winning the City record of delivering apprenticeship & Guilds Medal of Excellence provision, with a five-year trend and Agriculture apprentice of outstanding outcomes for Liam Goddard winning Young apprenticeship learners. Our Stocksperson of the Year 2016 achievement rates and timely at Smithfield Show.

Employer Engagement Key Stats and Satisfaction

The College offers flexible delivery models £401m £54.5m £1m which are often delivered in partnership with employers. This enables delivery at a distance Estimated expected Expected Lifetime The saving made to the and utilises the expertise in the workplace Lifetime Productivity Productivity Gain taxpayer by the 55 people to enhance the learning experience. Our Gain for all our 2016 / 17 for all our 2016 / 17 returning to work through employer satisfaction rating in 2016 / 17 was Further Education and apprentices. the Jobcentre Plus extremely high at 9.5 out of 10 – the highest Higher Education students. initiative. of any land-based college in the country.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 27 Bishop Burton People

It is the talented, dedicated robust recruitment process to ensure staff at Bishop Burton – employees not only have the required Diversity and Inclusion skills, but also the passion and along with its students – commitment needed to become a part The College is committed to who make it the College of the team. having a diverse workforce, with diverse skills and perspectives. it is. This process – and the College’s commitment to its staff – has been The College’s many achievements have Bishop Burton takes this instrumental in it twice achieving only been made possible by the people responsibility extremely seriously Investors in People Gold accreditation, who work there and go out of their way and regularly reviews and revises which is held by only 2% of companies to make it such a special place. the ways in which the College is in the UK in recognition of excellence in promoted as an attractive place engaging, supporting and developing They are the ones who bring the to work to a diverse range of employees. College Values to life and Bishop people. Burton therefore has an extremely

28 Celebrating Staff Success Communications Staff Training and The success of all staff at the College Development Staff communication is key at is incredibly important. Bishop Burton and the College uses An important part of Bishop a number of different methods to Each year, Bishop Burton officially Burton’s culture and ethos is its ensure everyone receives relevant recognises its’ Values Champions’. commitment to the continued information in a timely and easily These individuals, representing all development of its staff. accessible format. departments and campuses, are acknowledged for their ‘can do’ All employees have their These communications channels attitude, striving for excellence in all own personal development include weekly staff bulletins, with that they do, showing respect for each plan, which is aligned to the all departments encouraged to other and the College, as well as their College’s strategic aims to contribute with information from dedication to delivering first-class, first ensure everyone is working their teams. All staff meetings are choice vocational education. towards the same clear goals. held by the Principal at the start of each term, along with dozens of staff Team awards are also given out at Staff training takes place forums throughout the year. the traditional festive staff party. internally and with external These include the team that has organisations and is specifically Further communications include via shown exceptional demonstration tailored to the needs of the team briefings and staff newsletters, of the College Values, the Equality individual and their particular which are circulated each term. and Diversity Team of the Year and role. On average, Bishop academic course teams with 100% Burton staff attend 16 training success rates. sessions each academic year.

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 29 Bishop Burton College Governance Corporation Membership

Chair – Judy Richmond It is the Corporation’s responsibility to bring independent judgement to bear on Vice Chair – Frances Owen issues of strategy, performance, resources College Acting Chief Executive and Principal – and standards of conduct at the College. Bill Meredith External Members – Andrew Ward, Rosey Dunn, Governors receive regular updates on the Robert Rook, Richard Ellison, Neil Franklin, Alan Menzies. overall performance of the College and Co-opted Member – Norman Broxham the Corporation’s business is conducted College Staff Member – David Drury through regular full meetings and statutory committees. College Student Member – Lydia Eales

Message from the Chair

quite rightly, reflects Bishop Burton’s exciting and rewarding careers in their position as one of the leading land- chosen areas of work. based colleges in the country. As we move into the New Year, we do The overall rating of ‘good’ the College so with a change of leadership at the received from Ofsted after the full College. Inevitably, this will bring its own inspection in January was a creditable challenges after so many years under outcome and I know the team are the previous regime, but it also gives us determined to improve on this the next the opportunity to move forward with time around. fresh impetus.

As ever, it is the students who are the I am very confident that there is a great heart of everything at Bishop Burton deal for the College to look forward and they have achieved so much to in the coming year and, indeed, for over this year, both individually and decades to come. collectively. The College has achieved The staff, students, infrastructure and There have been numerous individual facilities are all there for Bishop Burton a great deal this year and awards and the College has also to really kick-on and build on what has credit must go to all the managed to maintain its record high already been achieved. students and staff for the of 97% of Further Education students securing work or a higher level of study It is certainly an exciting time for the part they have all played in within six months of leaving their College as we move forward together. these successes. course, which was achieved for the first time the previous year. Judy Richmond, Chair, Bishop Burton To be named the ‘Outstanding BTEC College Corporation College of the Year 2017’ was a This is what the College is all about – wonderful achievement and one which, giving students the platform to launch

30 Finance

The College’s financial resulting in economic benefits being This consistent success in achieving its statements for the year brought to the College and surrounding annual surplus target has again been area. In addition, the further noted by the College auditor, RSM, and ended 31st July 2017 again development of key partnerships, is not typical within the sector. show a position of overall particularly in sport, has resulted in income generating activities from the The College is committed to a process financial strength. use of College facilities. of continuous improvement. All the surpluses are therefore reinvested This is consistent with the College’s The College has a robust and in the College, which has resulted Strategic Aim to “ensure strong financial comprehensive financial planning in significant improvements to its health and organisational sustainability process. This has resulted in the facilities. Over £30million has been from effective use of estate, continuing control of costs, particularly spent over the past five years, funded infrastructure and resources”. staff costs at 47% of total income – from annual surpluses, grants and significantly below the benchmark of loans. This includes the new Riseholme Income, as expected, has levelled off in 65% for the sector. During the year Showground Campus, in Lincolnshire. what is an increasingly difficult financial operating costs were reduced as the environment for the college sector. College benefitted from the more As a result of our financial planning and Whilst most Further Education colleges efficient use of its resources. reinvestment, the College continues to are dependent on government grant show a strong balance sheet with fixed funding, Bishop Burton has continued Key to controlling costs is obtaining best assets of £82million and net assets of to diversify its income streams to reduce value across all College procurement, £40million. this dependency. Once again, this has using local suppliers wherever possible. proven successful this year. In particular, During the year the College’s overall the pressure on funding body grants As a result, the College again hit its financial health score has improved has been addressed by increasing fee financial targets and achieved a surplus from ‘satisfactory’ to ‘good’. and other income. This includes hosting of £950k (before FRS 102 adjustment). a number of prestigious external events

Total Income 2016/17 Full Year £24.7m

Enterprise and Other Income

Education Funding Agency (EFA) 25% 41%

24%

Higher 9% Education Income Skills Funding Agency (SFA)

Bishop Burton College | Annual Report 2016 / 2017 31 All staff promote a positive culture of learning and respect that motivates learners to achieve.

Ofsted, 2017