Annual Review 2018
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Annual Review 2018 - Learning that works Contents 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0 Our Provision: Learning that Works ................................................................................................................. 4 3.0 Investing to Meet the Needs of the County...................................................................................................... 6 4.0 Transforming Lives - Student Success ............................................................................................................ 9 5.0 Supporting Business........................................................................................................................................... 10 5.1 Building our Digital Future ................................................................................................................................. 12 6.0 Supporting our Community .................................................................................................................................... 14 7.0 Working in Partnership ........................................................................................................................................... 16 8.0 Staff Equipped to Support Success.................................................................................................................. 18 9.0 Governance.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Annual Review 2018 Learning that works | 2 1.0 Introduction Principal’s welcome FE remains a challenging environment for the students who come 2018 has been a year of continued success for the College and I am to the college. The range of work that the College does and the pleased to be able to share some of the activities that the College has commitment of its staff remains inspiring. been involved in. The plan the College has put in place, the partnerships we enjoy with Highlights include: local employers and bodies such as GFirst LEP and the outstanding • The opening of a new £16m campus in the Forest of Dean facilities, coupled with our • Being recognised for our work in apprenticeships in winning passionate and industry the National AoC Beacon Award which was presented by the experienced staff, will enable Rt Honourable Anne Milton MP, Minister for Apprenticeships; us to continue to provide first- we were also recognised as Training Provider of the Year at the class education, innovation Gloucestershire Business Awards and inspiration for the next • Another year of fantastic achievement by our students, with a generation, cementing number receiving national recognition Gloucestershire College as a • The introduction of many new programmes particularly around remarkable place in which to programmes for employers. learn, develop and flourish. Chair’s welcome Colleges play a pivotal role in supporting young people into their future Some amazing success stories have been achieved over the last 12 careers and making sure local businesses have access to the skills and months not least the wonderful new campus at the Forest of Dean. talent they need to be successful. After many years the dream has come true and all those involved can be very proud of this achievement and truly outstanding resource. There are very significant challenges facing our community in the years ahead as a greater proportion reach retirement age and a smaller Competition amongst Colleges is forever intense and a true highlight proportion are of working age. This will mean challenges for employers for GC has been the AOC Beacon Award for Apprenticeships. finding the skills they need and so we must maximise the potential of the talent that exists in the young people across our County. The College can achieve nothing without its staff and the Board is proud of how they continue to respond to the challenges faced. We The Board of Governors at Gloucestershire College are proud of the are also grateful for the ongoing support of our many partners. role that the College plays in supporting both the economic and social Together we can continue to ensure a prosperous future for prosperity of the people of Gloucestershire and beyond. Gloucestershire. Each year the College works with over 1,000 businesses across Gloucestershire and supports 3,500 16-18 year olds through education and into their careers, as well as a similar number of adults, delivering programmes right up to degree level. The Board recognises without doubt that the staff of Gloucestershire College continue to embrace change in the economic and political challenges in a positive and creative way, and this approach continues to deliver learning opportunities for all. Annual Review 2018 Learning that works | 3 2.0 Our Provision - Learning that Works Gloucestershire College is a modern, professional training. All students develop work-related insight they career-focused training provider, offering skills in their chosen field, gain an academic require to progress to work, or further education, apprenticeships, higher and industry recognised qualification and to further or higher level study. education, professional qualifications, develop the interpersonal skills necessary to part-time courses, and courses for be successful in their future careers. international students. “Teachers focus well on Ofsted rated the College ‘Good’ in every area developing students’ and Our provision is designed to meet the in its October 2016 report, highlighting the apprentices’ employability and needs of the county, engaging with GFirst LEP, safe and welcoming environment, engaging, vocational skills, and ensuring employers and industry bodies on well-designed teaching and highly motivated that they are suitably prepared skills needs. students. for progression to further study We deliver courses from Entry Level to “Students successfully develop or the world of work.” University Level in a range of technical and the knowledge, skills and Ofsted, 2016 Occupational Area Cheltenham Gloucester Forest of Dean Route Full Time Part Time Apprenticeship Full Time Part Time Apprenticeship Full Time Part Time Apprenticeship Arts and Media ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Business, Management and Finance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Catering and Hospitality ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Construction and Building Services ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Early Years ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Engineering ✓ ✓ ✓ English and Maths ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ESOL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Health and Social Care ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ IT and Computing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Motor Vehicle ✓ ✓ Public Services ✓ Sport and Fitness ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Teacher Training ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Travel and Tourism ✓ Annual Review 2018 Learning that works | 4 Annual Review 2018 Learning that works | 5 3.0 Investing to Meet the Needs of the County September 2018 saw the unveiling of the eagerly anticipated £16 Alongside on-campus parking, the new Spine Road facilitates easy million state-of-the-art new campus in Cinderford, when we opened access to the campus - a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, tree-lined our doors for the first time to new students enrolling onto their 2018/19 boulevard served by regular bus services by Stagecoach and Michael’s courses. Travel. The campus boasts some of the best post-16 education and training Matthew Burgess, Principal said: “This new campus has been a long facilities in the country, offering students from the Forest of Dean access time in the making and I’m extremely proud to now be able to offer these to courses in Art and Design, Beauty, Business, Catering, Computing, first class educational facilities to the Forest of Dean community. I’d like Construction, Early Years, Foundation Studies, Hairdressing, Health and to thank all our key partners for supporting us and helping make this Social Care, Outdoor Education, and Travel and Tourism. initiative a reality - Homes England, G First LEP, Forest of Dean District Council and Gloucestershire County Council.” The heart of the campus embodies a community street; a large central space for work and play lined with commercial student-run services including a hair and beauty salon and a restaurant and large library, both with fantastic panoramic views across the surrounding countryside and Steam Mills Lake. Assistant Principal Sandra Tyrrell has received a fantastic response from all aspects of the local community. “The feedback we have had - and continue to receive on a daily basis – from students, parents and members of the local Forest business community has been incredibly positive and welcoming to our new campus. We look forward to as many members of the local population benefiting from these amazing facilities.” We are proud that the new campus was constructed by local businesses. The new campus was designed by Gloucester-based architects Roberts Limbrick, and built by Barnwood Construction. Respect for the local environment was a key consideration, and highlights included installing a perimeter fence to protect rare wildlife; a sedum-planted roof; and installing automated window blinds to shield bats from light spill. Energy efficiency considerations included installing solar panels; using local contractors for the build; compacting and recycling all waste off-site; installing automated LED lighting throughout; installing electric induction technology for cooking; and sealing the building with energy efficient ventilation, cooling and heating.