2014 2015 Truro & Penwith College Annual Report Another outstanding year of success Truro & Penwith College Another outstanding year of success

02 The first tertiary college in the country to be awarded ‘Designated Outstanding’ Truro & status by Ofsted. Penwith College For a large percentage of the young people in , Truro Annual and Penwith College is their first choice. We are also confidently expanding the range of training Report and support opportunities we offer to local businesses and Truro College was established employers. We are determined as a tertiary college in 1992 and that this growing area of work was officially opened in 1993. will show the same outstanding The growth and success of the quality that has been identified in College have been remarkable. respect of our work with younger In 2008 Truro College merged students in full time academic with Penwith College. This and vocational learning. merger built upon Truro College’s successful foundations Following our recognition as a National policy continues to and provides high quality further Beacon College, the College generate a range of reforms and higher education that makes was the first tertiary college in Further Education. We are a major contribution to the in the country to be awarded determined to maintain our economy and social life in the ‘Designated Outstanding’ status clarity of vision, our commitment community. The College now by Ofsted. The outstanding to our tertiary role and, above all, recruits from across the whole of inspection report was based on our commitment to do everything Cornwall. It continues to grow, the success of our students. Our we can to meet the needs of investing in new buildings and reputation locally and nationally individual students. resources for all its learners. is excellent. It has earned us new designations and roles to support improvement across all phases in education; these include our work in partnership as a Maths Hub, as a Teaching Mission School, and within an Academy Trust. As our student curriculum offer and numbers have grown, Statement we have continued to expand our facilities. Our financial The purpose of the College is to position remains strong. provide the best possible learning experience, leading to the highest possible level of achievement by our students.

03 Student Enrolments & Experience

Full-time student enrolments were excellent in September 2014. In 2014/15 there were 6430 full-time and 7977 part-time students in total.

Full-time enrolments have continued to grow at both the Truro and Penwith campuses. Part-time course enrolments have also remained buoyant. Our Higher Education enrolments have also remained positive in a challenging environment. The range of part-time opportunities in particular has expanded significantly to provide higher level skills both for people in employment and for the unemployed.

We believe that our successful level of enrolments is due to a number of factors:

• the College’s outstanding results and the progress made by students. • the College’s responsiveness in providing a wide range of courses. • continued development of new courses, in particular occupational training and Level 6 opportunities. • high quality teaching that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive of students. • students’ access to exceptionally high quality resources and facilities. • the student experience and wide range of opportunities provided • excellent relationships with partner schools and employers.

Our intention is to provide the best possible experience for our students. This means creating an environment in which students feel a sense of ownership and identity with both the College and their courses. The structure, content and style of teaching are designed to provide a stimulating, purposeful and well-organised setting within which people of all ages and with differing learning needs can thrive.

Learning in an attractive setting and having access to the use of excellent equipment and other high quality resources are important aspects of our students’ experience. During 2014/15 the College continued to invest heavily in new equipment and accommodation.

04 Our students Full-time Students 93/94 743 2027

94/95 975 5517

95/96 1253 5737 Part-timeStudents

96/97 1537 6222

97/98 1908 6008

98/99 1984 6574

99/00 2500 7741

00/01 2507 8240

01/02 2821 8443

02/03 3055 9311

03/04 3274 05 10,475

04/05 3754 11,166

05/06 4347 10,377

06/07 4462 10,985 Our intention is experience for

5279 to provide the best possible

* 07/08 our students. 12,934

08/09 5696 12,542

09/10 5968 *Truro andPenwithCollege merger 12,909

10/11 6370 12,620

11/12 6117 8330

12/13 6055 9137

13/14 6289 8104

14/15 6430 7977 Accommodation

Our continued growth in 2014/15 has required us to expand our Similarly, at Penwith the popularity of the Construction courses called facilities for students and staff at both Truro and Penwith campuses. for expansion of the Painting and Decorating workshops. A new extension to the Motor Vehicle bay was also created. As a result of At Truro, in order to meet the curriculum changes and developments increased enrolments Zennor saw the installation of an additional in Performing Arts and Media, a number of practical workshop spaces training kitchen. were created. An additional two Science laboratories were created to meet the increasing number of students choosing to study Sciences We continue to work hard to maintain all of our facilities to the highest and further developments were made within the Seaton building to standards, for the benefit of all. Plant Operating Systems and Air meet the curriculum demands of the Construction study programmes. Handling Systems have been replaced in some buildings, making our campus more energy efficient, modern and accessible to all.

Finance & Total income 2014/2015: £42,510,000

Resources 01 EFA/SFA Grants: £26,334,000

In common with many other providers, 02 Fee income (exl. HE): £1,802,000 cuts to public sector funding were difficult to manage. The College surplus 03 Investment income: £414,000 of £748,000 was lower than previous years. The College continued to invest 04 Other grants (eg Convergence): £2,721,000 in teaching facilities and remains debt free. The College sources of income for 05 Other operating income: £4,775,000 the year are illustrated in the pie chart opposite. 06 Higher Education grants and fees: £6,294,000

Staffing The College staffing has remained at similar levels to 2013/2014. eW continue to attract, recruit and retain quality staff. Staff are committed to helping deliver a quality service with the absence rate remaining below sector averages. We continue to employ highly skilled and flexible staff with a low turnover. 111 146 197 217 235 273 281 362 424 504 545 588 650 661 790 842 870 873 832 790 822 865

Full-time Equivalent Staff 1993-2015 *Truro and Penwith College merger 10/11 11/12 93/94 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 08/09 09/10 12/13 13/14 14/15 * 07/08 06 Community Collaboration: Working to support community partnerships

Truro and Penwith College works collaboratively with many local education and community groups, sharing facilities and expertise throughout Cornwall and beyond. Outside of teaching hours, we Truro and Penwith College manage our premises, in Truro, Penzance and off-site centres, on a predominantly break-even are proud to have exceptional basis, offering high quality facilities in the most cost effective way to local communities. sporting facilities. These are shared with sporting partners and groups including Cornwall Cricket, Exeter Chiefs, Saints Netball, Cornish Cougars, Our performance facilities are Plymouth Argyle Football Club, made available to a wide range the Wheelchair Basketball of performance groups. We Association, Special Olympics Our involvement as the Truro host the Cornwall Music Service Cornwall as well as smaller, local and Penwith Academy Trust, Trust, work collaboratively with teams such as St Agnes FC, Maths Hub and School Centred Hall for Cornwall to provide Threemilestone Veterans and Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) workshop space and provide a At Truro, the Saturday Art Club, the Keep Fit Cornwall Zumba centre have continued to grow base from which Cornwall Youth in conjunction with Falmouth group. Penzance Harbour is the and offer mutually beneficial Brass Band, Celtic Chords and University, is held in our White site of our Water Sports Centre, support to many schools and City of Truro Pipes and Drums, building and provides both a collaborative partnership with education partners. Robert among others, are able to meet recreational creative activity local schools. Owen Communities (ROC) and rehearse. Our own Events and skills advancement for hold weekly activity evenings Truro College (ETC) programme school aged children, with an All of our premises are at our Truro Campus and Truro brings the very best in fresh, annual opportunity to make maintained to a high standard Probation Office have access to vibrant arts events to the heart gallery visits to London. The and alongside our primary teaching facilities at weekends. of Cornwall, offering a mix of Decorative Arts societies of both commitment to delivering Both Grace Church and Truro dance, drama and music events, Truro and Penzance use the outstanding teaching and Vineyard Church hold weekly as well as the popular Jazz lecture theatres of our respective training, we are proud to services in different buildings on Dinner Nights in conjunction with campuses and Outlook South share our facilities to the wider campus each Sunday. our Spires Restaurant, which is West and Cornwall Humanists community in which we live managed by our trainee chefs. hold courses and meetings and work. Truro 3 Arts is a well-established on site. This year, the British partner, regularly providing Film Industry have made use performances by internationally of the College facilities, which renowned performers, often with allowed local young people the accompanying workshops for opportunity to work alongside budding musicians from both professional film makers. The Truro and Penwith College and Cornwall International Male Cornish schools. Voice Choir are returning in the Autumn for their Composers’ Competition final.

07 Additionally we continue to offer vocational options to 14-16 year olds FE Curriculum in local schools through the Young College initiative. Our successful engagement with employers continues to expand provision in related programmes with significant growth in apprentices in a broad range of Developments sectors including hospitality and engineering. We offer all students the opportunity to join an academy to enhance The range of both Full-time and Part-time Further Education courses their learning experience. The Academic Academy gives additional will continue to develop at both the Truro and Penwith sites to ensure support and academic ‘stretch’ to gifted and talented students a rich and diverse range of study programmes are available. The and over 130 students regularly attended during 2014/15. The College works in partnership with local schools, employers, the Local College’s Medics’ Academy supports 80 aspiring Medics through the Authority and the Local Enterprise Partnership to ensure local needs university application process. We have fourteen sporting academies are met and to provide opportunities for progression onto Higher including Rugby, Football, Hockey, Netball, Basketball, Cricket, Education and employment. Swimming, Surfing, Badminton, Tennis, Elite and Golf with over 600 students participating. The Music Academy has proved to be very We have a wide-ranging offer at Advanced Level. We currently offer popular giving over 30 talented musicians wider performance and 47 A Level or A/S Level subjects and 22 Extended Diploma courses. development opportunities. New academies introduced during the The International Baccalaureate has over 100 students currently 2014/15 academic year included Enterprise, Computing and STEM. following the programme. The College has expanded its curriculum offer into several areas of vocational learning such as professional Our commitment to all learners in the local community is reflected cookery, construction and automotive engineering which have all in the opportunities offered through open learning, including proved to be extremely popular with the breadth of offer expanding for programmes designed to increase adult basic skills, and in 2015/16. This has resulted in the addition of new facilities to meet the programmes run in Foundation Studies, which include provision for a needs of learners. range of students with various learning needs.

To ensure all students are able to achieve GCSE grade C in English The aim of our curriculum offer remains the same: To provide as and/or maths, the College has developed a range of ‘Progression’ much flexibility and as broad a choice for students as possible.The pathways to enable students to progress from Level 1 through to College has produced detailed publicity material to explain the many Level 6. Courses on offer include Progression 1 Exploring the Care possibilities. Sectors and Progression 2 ICT.

Public Value

The College seeks to enhance the social, economic and physical European Projects: wellbeing of the community it serves. Socially, the College promotes inclusion and opposes discrimination. By developing positive action strategies and policies it enables all residents of Cornwall equal Convergence access to the College facilities and activities. European Social Fund revenue projects formed an important part of The College values every educational aim of every student equally the College’s activities during 2014/15. The College earned over £2 and seeks to raise the aspirations of its students and staff so that million across a broad range of different projects. Projects included each may make the maximum contribution to the community. supporting the unemployed, those at risk of redundancy, young people not in education or training and upskilling the wider workforce. Economically, the College supports local businesses and provides Flexible delivery of Higher Education opportunities to support a broad range of learning to maximise the skills and knowledge business growth and foster entrepreneurial skills was another major of students. It engages with local employers to meet the needs of theme across several of our projects. businesses and non-commercial partners. The College understands its environmental responsibilities, actively promotes a sustainable The College is working closely with the LEP and employers as part approach to its activities and encourages community use of its of the next European programme to develop solutions to address the facilities. economic needs of Cornwall, for example in Engineering and Care and to build on successful business start-up projects such as Spark.

08 A Reputation for Quality

Truro and Penwith College was once again one of the top colleges These include matrix accreditation for information, advice and nationwide for student performance in 2015. The College is a Beacon guidance and both Investor in Careers and Investor in People status. College and has Ofsted ‘Designated Outstanding’ status. The College In 2013 the College also gained accreditation as an Investor in holds a range of quality awards recognising high standards and good Diversity. In the Department for Education 2014 Performance Tables practice. the College exceeded the national average on every one of the sixteen measures.

The Future

Progression Perhaps the most important outcome of any programme of study is Further afield, students can be found in Bournemouth, Bath, the extent to which it enables learners to move forward in their lives Aberdeen, Dundee, Birmingham, London and Manchester. 19 in the way that they had hoped. Not only have our students’ academic students secured places to study Medicine and another one for successes been outstanding, personal aims and aspirations have Dentistry. also been achieved. At the end of the academic year 2014/15 there were 2447 students who progressed either into Higher Education, The range of subjects being studied reflects the breadth of courses on employment or who were continuing in Further Education in a new offer at university level. Some of the more unusual subjects which our programme of study. 91% of those continuing in Further Education former students are currently reading include Tournament Golf, Urban returned to Truro and Penwith College. Practice, Arabic, Astrophysics & Cosmology, Egyptology, Performance Sportswear Design, Medical Neuroscience, Aviation Engineering with 1332 students entered Higher Education with 90% progressing onto Pilot Studies and Chinese Linguistics. In addition to those who left to their first choice of university. 307 students progressed to Russell enter employment 97% are employed with 0.4% being self-employed. Group universities with 11 accepting places at Oxford or Cambridge. The most popular employment sectors entered were hospitality, Of those students studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma vocational catering, retail and health and social care. Whether our students are course 350 progressed into university level courses. 144 students in employment, training, on a gap year or at university we wish them progressed to Higher Education provision within Truro and Penwith every success for the future. College. Looking Ahead The most popular Higher Education institutions accessed were The College had another outstandingly successful year. We Plymouth University and Truro and Penwith College. A high retain a very clear sense of purpose and we are already planning percentage of students remained in the South West studying a range new initiatives and programmes for the coming year. Changes of disciplines. Plymouth University (142), Truro and Penwith College in government policies will provide new challenges and new (144), Bristol University of the West of (78), University of opportunities. The College has the strength to move forward to Exeter (65), Falmouth University (58), Cardiff (78) and Marjon (25). another period of outstanding success.

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In 2014/15 the tradition of very high levels of achievement by our students at Truro and Penwith College was again upheld. Our Students

In the Department for Education Attainment Tables, published in January 2015, on the key ‘points per student score’ measure for The College was ranked top of Academic provision (includes the Sunday Times list of state A levels), which effectively providers of the IB Diploma measures how much university and the top non selective “currency” students have These new league tables provider based on 2015 earned, the College’s score of also indicate the outstanding achievements. The success rate 855.5 was the highest achieved progress made by A Level and for Apprentices, with over 300 of any FE and Tertiary college other academic students at the completing last year, remains in the country and well above College. Students achieved strong. that achieved by any other state significantly higher grades than provider in the county. those predicted by their GCSE In Higher Education a record results. This was confirmed in number of students achieved the college’s value added score, Distinctions on their Foundation which is not only the highest Degrees and there were a achieved in Cornwall (including record number of full Honours all independent schools) but the degrees achieved. All of these highest achieved by any college indicators confirmed that the in the country and in the top 1% College’s performance is well of all institutions nationally. above both national and local averages. Indeed on all the measures relating to Academic courses As well as successfully (A Level and IB Diploma) and achieving their qualifications, our Level 3 vocational courses, students tell us that they enjoy the College performance was being at the College. significantly above both the Cornwall and national averages. On vocational courses for example the points achieved per student (631.6) was 70 points above the national average and the progress made resulted in students achieving almost half a grade higher than expected.

11 Our Students Students who completed courses during 2014/15 have maintained excellent levels of achievement for which the College has a national reputation.

A Level Courses

Truro and Penwith College has once again had outstanding A Level results success. The College has a reputation for being one of the highest achieving in the sector.

This year is no exception as the College has achieved a 99.4% pass rate overall at A Level, which is 1.3% above the national pass rate. A record number of higher grades A*- C were awarded this year, putting the College at 10% above the national average. 87.0% of the Truro and Penwith students passed with a grade A-C compared to the national average on this measure of 77.3%. In terms of value added performance at A Level the College was rated as ‘Outstanding’ on the ALPS ranking and the DfE Performance Tables placed it as the highest performing college nationally and in the top 1% of all A Level 02 providers.

• 100% pass rate in 41 subjects 02 Ellie Clifford from Hayle • 790 students passed 3 or more A Levels studies English Language and • 140 students achieved 3 or more grade As or A*s Literature, Geography, Health and Social Care and Sociology A Levels. Ellie is previously from Hayle Community School. 01 “Penwith is a good friendly college where the lecturers give 01 Billy Rickards from Looe you all the help you need. I’d studies Environmental Studies, advise anyone to choose the Business Studies, English college that’s appropriate for Language, History and Politics you, not just where your friends A Levels. Billy is previously from are going. You should also Looe Community Academy. choose a course you find interesting as you will be much “The teaching is very more dedicated to learning. professional and you can always After my A Levels I plan to go to get the help you need. There university and then become a are lots of amazing opportunities primary school teacher.” too including lectures on future careers and overseas trips. The friends I’ve made here will be lifelong friends and that’s one of the most important things.”

12 03 Josie Burns from The Isles 04 Jack Hillman from of Scilly studies Anthropology, Fowey studies Mathematics, 03 English Literature, History and Geography, Photography World Development A Levels. and Physics A Levels. Jack Josie is previously from Five is previously from Fowey Islands School. Community College.

“Truro and Penwith College was “I chose Truro and Penwith the closest and best college College because of its fantastic with the widest range of courses reputation, outstanding facilities on offer. It’s a great place.I’m and great opportunities. The hoping to go on to study History enthusiastic lecturers make all of or World Development at the lessons fun and interesting.” university.”

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Vocational Courses

The College enters students for assessment in a wide range of courses at different levels and again results in 2015 were excellent.

690 Truro and Penwith College students were successful in their Level 3 Extended Diploma. A record 417 gained three Distinction or Distinction* grades. That is the equivalent of three grade A’s at A 06 Level. On other Level 3 programmes, such as CACHE Childcare, and on BTEC Level 2 vocational programmes high grade achievement was also above national averages.

The progress made by students, as measured by the difference between what a student should have achieved based on their GCSEs and what they did achieve, was again well above both the local and 07 national averages. Success rates on NVQs, VRQs or professional vocational qualifications in areas such as in Accountancy, Beauty Therapy, Catering, Construction, Hairdressing and Light Vehicle 07 Rory Osborne from Maintenance were high with over 500 16-18 year old students and Penzance studies Public nearly 300 19+ students gaining these qualifications. Many students Services Level 3 Extended have successfully progressed onto higher level study or into higher Diploma and Rugby Academy. education or employment. Rory is previously from .

“I chose Penwith because it was 05 Storm Cockroft from St 06 James Griffiths from right on my doorstep and offered 05 Columb Major studies Children’s Redruth studies Sport and exactly what I wanted to do. It Play, Learning and Development Exercise Science Level 3 has great facilities and I’ve really Level 3 Diploma. Storm is Extended Diploma and the enjoyed meeting new people previously from . Basketball Academy. James is while I’ve been here.” previously from Richard Lander “The College has a good School. reputation. I really enjoy the placement element of my course “The College has high success as it gives me the opportunity rates and has given me the to develop my skills. I’d advise opportunity to compete at a any future students to take high level in my sport. It’s also full advantage of all the great prepared me well for Higher facilities.” Education and I’m hoping to go on to study Sport Rehabilitation at UWE Bristol. I’ve made a lot of great friends from all over Cornwall that I would not have met without the College.”

13 Our Students

Vocational Skills & 01 Jack Stafford from Hayle studies the Access Inclusive Learning course. Jack is Foundation Studies previously from Nancealverne School in Penzance. The College welcomes students with no prior qualifications and those with additional learning and support needs. “Truro College is great fun, I am treated like an adult here and Students can access a wide range of externally accredited and get on well with everyone. The College certificated courses through programmes that are developed staff are very friendly and I have to meet individual needs - whether it be accessing mainstream made lots of new friends who I education, gaining employment/sheltered employment or developing have lessons with. My favourite independent living skills. lessons are ICT, Sport and Spinning. When I leave college I am hoping to get a job using computers.” 01

02 IB Diploma

This year’s IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) students at Truro College have matched the very high standards of previous years. The average points score achieved by candidates was 36 (this score is equivalent on the UCAS tariff to three and a half grade A’s at A Level) the highest achieved by any state provider in the country.

20% of the cohort gained over 40 points, putting them in the top 4% of IB students worldwide. Most good universities make offers in the 32-36 point range, so this has been a fantastic achievement.

02 Anna Larkin from Truro 03 Roisin McCay-Hines from studies the IB Diploma and St Austell studies the IB Diploma 03 Medics’ Academy. Anna ia and Academic Academy. Roisin previously from . is previously from . “The College has a good reputation and I get great “I chose Truro College as it support from all of my teachers. offered the IB Diploma and has I’d advise future students to talk a great reputation. I really enjoy to new people; everyone’s really the variety of subjects on the IB, lovely so you’ll be sure to make the wide range of opportunities lots of friends. I hope to available and being part of a go on to study medicine at close knit community. When I university.” finish my course I hope to go travelling and then study English at an American university.”

14 Young College

The College remains committed to the successful provision for 14-16 year olds on a day release scheme. 04 Kayshlin Eddy from Truro (Penair School) - Hair & Beauty 04 The Young College offering across both Truro and Penwith sites has over 100 students engaged in a variety of provision. Truro and “I am enjoying the course Penwith College offers a wide range of provision at Key Stage 4. because it’s relaxing and you Courses range from Entry Level to Level 2 Diplomas in vocational learn a lot more about people areas including: Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Catering, Construction and the environment around the and Motor Vehicle Engineering. subject. Also, making people feel good about themselves after There is a presentation evening held each June where their treatments is a good thing representatives from partner schools, along with staff, students, too. It’s a lovely course to do and parents and families come together to celebrate the young learners’ I enjoy it very much.” achievement.

There are other opportunities for young people to access College provision. These are set up in conjunction with mainstream partner schools and Short Stay Schools ensuring all young learners have access to appropriate courses. Twilight courses in Critical Thinking are offered to local gifted and talented young learners giving them an extended curriculum.

Part-time Courses

In 2014/15 Truro and Penwith College had approximately 8,000 part time students studying a wide range of day time and evening courses designed to inspire. The Part-time Courses provision includes an extensive range of courses at all levels. We encourage students to achieve their aims either through gaining a qualification, learning a new skill, having fun or just through meeting new people.

05 Sue Willmott runs her own consultancy, supporting small to medium sized businesses with their HR requirements and recruitment. She is studying the Certificate in Human Resource Management.

“Throughout my career I have been involved with staff training, development and management in a variety of sectors. When working in a hotel my role evolved into a dealing with all aspects of HR administration, processes and procedures. This was my first encounter with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and I studied the Certificate in Personnel Practice 2004.

“Whatever my role since, I have always been passionate about training and development. Rejoining the CIPD and continuing my professional development has been and still is invaluable. Meeting a great network of people who understand when you need to talk through issues to confirm knowledge, understanding and seeing what options are available the business and employees I am working with.”

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15 Our Students Higher Education

Truro and Penwith College currently offer over 40 full time university courses from Level 4 to Honours degree level and a range of teacher 03 training courses.

In 2015 133 students graduated with full honours, including 23 awards for First Class Degree Honours, 285 with a Foundation degree or an HND and 23 students graduated with a teaching qualification in Education and Training. From September 2015 the majority of foundation degrees and HNDs at the College have a local progression route through to a full Honours degree which is a great achievement and wonderful opportunity for students to complete their HE journey in Cornwall.

2014-15 has seen a growth in employability skills across all HE programmes. The College has once again run the successful ESF Spark programme (a local ‘Dragons Den’ scheme). Students who have undertaken the Spark programme have gone on to set up their 02 own local business.

Higher Education at the College continues to provide wonderful 02 Paris Waller 03 Tara Stevens opportunities for students to find professional jobs in the local area. BA (Hons) Sports Performance FdSc Community Studies and Coaching “Studying locally enables me After studying for a BTEC to still be everything I was 01 Joanna Bury National Diploma in Sports previously, work part time and 01 FdA Silversmithing and Performance and Excellence at run a household, whilst enabling Jewellery Truro and Penwith College, Paris me to gain the knowledge, skills Waller continued his studies in and experience needed to reach Originally from Preston in Higher Education at the College. my final goal of teaching in post Lancashire, Joanna relocated He graduated with a Foundation 16 education. to Truro in search of a new Degree in Sports Coaching and creative challenge. Already a Bachelor Degree in Sports “I have thrown myself in to the working as a lingerie designer Performance and Coaching. opportunities studying with designing for other companies, Truro and Penwith College; she felt it was time to take the Paris then went on to work for an I have become the course plunge and start creating for American based company called representative, a Student herself; jewellery seemed to be a Youth Elite Soccer (YES) where Ambassador for Higher natural progression, encouraging he coached across the whole Education and recently took creativity without the limits of the east coast of the USA part in the College’s Spark and restrictions of commercial and worked for a private club, project which supports and design. Michigan Chill SBC. assists entrepreneurs with their business ideas, helping to bring “The silversmithing and them to life. After using this jewellery facilities are incredible, opportunity through the summer as well as the cross-over I officially launched Shufflebum, of different areas such as a rough and tumble toddler photography, printing and clothing line. engineering, all of which can be accessed at any time to realise “My advice to anyone that is an idea.” thinking of continuing their education - even if after a break - would be to call the College and have a chat to someone. What is the worst that can happen?!” 16 Cornwall SCITT

Truro and Penwith College works in partnership with 24 secondary schools and colleges to combine as Cornwall School Centred 04 Palepoi Nonu undertook Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). The College holds governance undergraduate study with Truro responsibility for the course and hosts the professional studies PGCE College before enrolling on the programme. SCITT programme. Palepoi from Redruth studies the PGCE in 11- The Cornwall SCITT course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 16 PE through Cornwall SCITT. for teaching at secondary level. Successful trainees also gain either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (60 credits at Masters-level) or “While working as a professional the Professional Certificate in Education (NQF Level 6), both rugby player, I decided to validated by the University of Cumbria. undertake the BSc (Hons) in Sports Performance and 94% of the 2014/15 cohort were successful in gaining teaching Coaching at Truro College positions by the end of the training year. to enhance my career opportunities. Cornwall SCITT was awarded ‘Outstanding ITT Provider’ status by Ofsted in 2016, sustaining its national reputation for excellence. “Working with young people 04 The SCITT programme is now in its 16th year and provides a was already a part of the job; one-year, full-time secondary teacher training programme in 11 training to teach seemed to be specialist subject areas: Computer Science; Design and Technology; the logical next step! Cornwall English; Geography; History; Mathematics; Media Studies; Modern SCITT has a reputation for being Languages; Music; PE and the Sciences. an outstanding programme and I was impressed by how quickly This successful partnership now underpins the new School Direct I was able to get involved in model of Initial Teacher Training for which the College is the lead the classroom. The staff and body on behalf of the Cornwall Teaching School. Cornwall SCITT mentors working with Cornwall is the Accredited Provider for the secondary route to School Direct SCITT are of the very highest which will enable further growth in opportunities to teach in the quality and I have felt supported county, including a new part-time salaried option for maths or physics throughout every stage of the graduates. process.”

05 Access to Higher Education

Access courses provide mature students with a one year route leading towards a range of related Higher Education courses.

The College offers many courses covering Nursing and Human Sciences, Health and Social Care, Humanities, Teaching & Law, Psychology and Science. There were 159 successful learners on these programmes this year. Given that many of these have family commitments in Cornwall, they have taken the opportunity offered by the growth of HE provision in the county to progress into Higher Education locally.

05 Chantel Richards from Penzance is studying Access to HE Science at Truro College.

“As a younger student I had a negative experience of Further Education and was left wondering how I would ever progress to university. After speaking to the Programme Team Leader of Science I was advised that, because of my age and my interest in progressing to a Science-based degree, that the Access course would be the most appropriate route.

“The course is well structured and there are plenty of resources available to help complete the assignments. As a wheelchair user I was really impressed with the level of support I received, particularly during laboratory sessions where I was enabled to take part in all practical elements of the course. After completing my UCAS application, where I applied to study a degree in Human Nutrition, I am extremely excited to have received three conditional offers. I have accepted a place at Bath Spa University and cannot wait to start the next chapter of my life.”

17 Truro & Penwith College Business

Truro and Penwith College Business works in partnership with local Partnerships are well established with the LEP and the local businesses to add talent to local organisations and to develop the Employment and Skills Board as well as with a very broad range of skills of existing staff. customers including: St.Austell Brewery, where over 40 apprentices have joined their growing business in the last 12 months, as well Truro and Penwith College Business works with over 5500 as having Driver CPC training, Sales training and a range of other businesses big and small in Cornwall and the . The short courses delivered through the College; Cornwall Care, where College has extended the range of specialist training provided in the a management development programme has been developed for last 3 years to respond to local business need including expanding senior staff; Cornwall Council, where training in Lean, management, the range of training in Engineering, Construction, Motor Vehicle, coaching, project management and IT has been developed; WES Hair and Beauty, Business, Marketing, Accountancy, IT and Digital, Engineering, who have taken part in the engineering apprenticeship Hospitality and Professional Cookery and Health and Social Care. programme as well as training in Accountancy, First Aid and Employer 2015 also saw the opening of the Truro and Penwith College Training Engagement training. The Rick Stein Academy was also launched in and Conference Centre at Haven House in the centre of Truro with 12 2015 providing the opportunity for full time students to benefit from an training rooms including IT and conference suites. Academy programme involving additional modules in partnership with the Rick Stein Group. The Academy also includes an apprenticeship The Business team works alongside local businesses to understand programme with new apprentices starting in 2015 and 2016. their training needs and skills gaps and then develops training packages working with experts across the College. Training is 2015-16 has seen a continuing sharp increase in the number of then delivered where and when the business requires including apprentices at the College as full time students progress and as qualifications, bespoke training and apprenticeships. It has been an businesses retrain and progress existing staff. The College launched achievement for the College to be recognised in recent independent and hosted the first Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards in October 2015 research* as the preferred provider in Cornwall for apprenticeships, which celebrated apprenticeships across a broad range of categories business skills training and professional qualifications because of the and saw some amazing winners on the night including the overall quality of the training and the expertise of the tutors and trainers. winner of winners, Kate Cooke from Lang Bennetts Accountants.

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Professional & Mandatory Qualifications: A wide range of courses What we do for specialised business sectors. From accountancy, HR and marketing to health and safety and manual handling.

Awarded the Training Quality Standard, the quality mark of excellence Management & Leadership Training: A wide range of programmes in the provision of training and development of solutions to employers, from supervisor to board level including professional qualifications, Truro and Penwith College Business delivers high quality solutions 1:1 Coaching, bespoke training and Management Development that make a real difference to business. programmes.

Business Skills Seminars: One day business boosting workshops carefully crafted by business leaders considering specific business andatory al & M Qua needs, offering transferable skills that can be taken away and put to ion lifiic ss ati immediate use. fe ead on ro ent & L ership s P em Tra ag ini an ng Coaching & Mentoring: Training and development opportunities for M ss Skills Sem sine ina Bu rs businesses to train professional and qualified coaches and mentors. hing & Mento oac ring C Bespoke Training: Programmes tailored to specific business needs poke Traini Bes ng and delivered at a time and place to suit the business.

renticeshi App ps Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship programmes for anyone 16 or over sulta to suit any industry. They are suitable for employing new Apprentices Con ncy or for training existing members of staff. ork Netw ing Consultancy: Designed and potentially funded training programmes to maximise business potential as well as carry out consultancy Truro & projects bringing expertise into business in particular areas. Penwith Networking: We host a number of business networking events College throughout the year including the Cornwall Business Club and the Business Penwith Business Breakfast.

18 01 Kate Cooke Apprentice of the Year

As well as passing all her exams at Truro and Penwith College first time, Kate took an additional module in business tax, which was over and above what was required for her to pass her course, but what she felt she needed in order to progress her career at Lang Bennetts. Kate 02 has mastered the daunting task of talking to senior partners. From a shy person who knew little about the business 02 Cornwall Care community, she has grown and 01 matured over the last two years, When the largest care provider in Cornwall wanted to develop its into someone who is confident, managers’ strategic and leadership skills they knew there was one diligent and commercially aware. place to turn.

“She has shown a lot of guts, as well as commitment to her own Service managers from Cornwall Care, a registered charity providing progression. Kate has become an incredible asset for the company, assistance for all types of care, contacted Truro and Penwith College we have seen turnover go up by 10% since she started.” said Helen Business to put its senior staff through the Level 5 Institute of Hood from Lang Bennetts Leadership and Management Diploma, and it’s already reaping the benefits. The bespoke training plan was designed in partnership with Cornwall Care with everything from course content to timings and locations considered with its needs and schedule in mind.

03 “In the planning stages we were able to work closely with the tutor to ensure that the course was designed around our organisation’s needs,” said Dawn James, Business Education Development Manager of Cornwall Care.

Armed with the positive feedback received from its first management cohort, Cornwall Care has started to look at other learning and development opportunities within the business and delivering further training programmes through Truro and Penwith College.

“The professionalism, vast experience and knowledge of the tutor delivering this course has been second to none. The course is ideal for developing existing or future managers,” continued Dawn.

03 The Seafood Restaurant

Truro and Penwith College Business is exceptionally proud of its Someone who has benefited from this outstanding partnership 7 year partnership with Rick Stein and Jill Stein’s company, The was Aarran Lightholder. Under the Apprenticeship framework, Seafood Restaurant. 2015 saw the launch of the Rick Stein Academy Aarran became part of a world class team of chefs at The Seafood at Truro and Penwith College which enables hospitality students Restaurant in Padstow. to refine their skills and industry knowledge through masterclasses from Stein’s Executive Chefs and site visits to suppliers and working “It was great to be able to apply everything I learnt on my taught kitchens. To date 60 Apprentices have achieved the Rick Stein course straight into my day to day work. The fact I could earn and Professional Cookery Apprenticeship, a remarkable achievement for learn at the same time was a massive bonus.” the company and a significant boost for the local community and the Cornish economy. Aarran is now helping to teach Professional Cookery at the Padstow Seafood School. “My career prospects have greatly improved, I’m “Joining an Apprenticeship scheme in our industry means you will now fully qualified and working for a world famous chef!” gain a wealth of experience and knowledge; there is no substitute for learning while working because you rapidly develop the skills needed,” commented Rick Stein.

19 Contact

Truro and Penwith College, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, England TR1 3XX telephone: 01872 267000 email: [email protected] web: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk facebook: www.facebook.com/truro.penwith.college twitter: @truro_penwith

David Walrond Truro and Penwith College Principal If you require this document in any other format please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 267000.

Truro and Penwith College Governors who served on the Corporation during the year ending 31 July 2015

Mr G Allen : Head of Operations, Adult Social Care, Cornwall Council Mrs K Ashworth LLB (Hons) : Director, The Nare Hotel Mrs L Batchelor LLB (Hons) : Retired Lecturer Mr G Brack BSc (Hons), MPhil, MRPharms, MIPharmM, Cert HEd : Pharmacist, Michael Meagher Ltd. Professor D Bristow PhD FHEA FAcadMEd : Head of Peninsula School of Medicine Mr M Cooper OBE : Trustee for Citizens Advice Bureau Cornwall and Vice President of the Confederation of British International Schools Mr R Crossland : Former Drug and Alcohol Action Team Manager Mrs N Edmondson : Headteacher of Penair School Mr W Elliott : Student Governor (Penzance) Miss M Johns : Student Governor (Truro) Mr S Jose : Staff Governor Dr J Lander BA (Hons) PhD (Open University), FCIB : Company Chairman Mr P Reed MA (Oxon), FCA : Robinson Reed Layton, Chartered Accountants Ms S Sanderson : Conference and Events Logistics Consultant Dr E Sheridan Bsc (Hons) PhD (London), JP : Former BT Regional Director Ms D Skinnard : Assistant Editor, BBC Radio Cornwall Mr J Smith : Director, Eight Wire Design and Marketing Agency Dr B Vann MA, PhD : Retired Headteacher Mr D Walrond MA, MBA, PGCE : Principal, Truro and Penwith College Mr K Wilson BA, MSc : Retired Assistant Director of Education Mrs E Winser MBE, MA (Cantab), DL : Company Director