Strategic Plan 2017/18
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Strategic Plan 2017/18 STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 Contents 6 About us 10 Our mission, vision and values 12 Our offer to students and customers 14 Who we are 16 What we will achieve together 18 People 20 Performance 22 Position 24 Prosperity 26 Progress 28 Our community 30 Our strategic partners 32 Our facilities 34 Our businesses 39 Contact us 6 STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 About us The Chesterfield College Group is one works closely with local employers of the UK’s largest leading providers and researches labour market of further education, higher education, information and industry projections apprenticeships and professional to ensure that the curriculum offer training, with a national reputation reflects the skills needs of the local for the quality of our provision and and regional area. This ensures that the high standards of customer our students enrol on a course that service and support we offer. The has clear pathways to further study college was rated as ‘Good’ by and/or employment opportunities Ofsted in our last inspection, with once they leave us. our apprenticeship centre in Derby rated as ‘Outstanding’. We are one The Chesterfield College Group is of the largest employers in the local one of the largest apprenticeship area, employing over 850 staff, with a providers in the country; we have turnover of £29m per annum. our own dedicated apprenticeship brand, Learning Unlimited, which Chesterfield College is located near was established in 2009 and delivers to the town centre of Chesterfield high quality training to over 5,000 and attracts students from a wide apprentices each year. We have geographical area. We support over dedicated centres in Chesterfield, 10,000 students each year from Derby, Birmingham, Manchester and across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham, supporting our provision Nottinghamshire, the North West nationwide. We work with over 1,900 and the West Midlands. The college different employers ranging from is very much at the heart of the sole traders and SMEs to national community, with strong links with companies and global brands. In the local employers and partners. past two years we have provided apprenticeships and other work- Our broad curriculum offers pathways based training to Nestle, Bombardier, to a wide range of careers and the Post Office, Royal Mail, the provides a route into education and NHS, Balfour Beatty, Tarmac and training for everyone, whatever level Derbyshire County Council. they are working at. The college STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 7 Last year our student achievements The vast majority of our students were more than 2% higher than who complete their course progress the national average for colleges. into a positive destination. 99% Our 16-18 year old students of all students following a full-time outperformed the national average study programme either progressed by 2.1%, and our adult students into employment or further study. achievement was 2.9% higher. Our 94% of apprentices progressed into apprentices outperformed the national employment or further study, with average for apprenticeship providers 92% remaining in employment at the by 5.4%, with apprentices at our end of their apprenticeship. specialist engineering centre in Derby outperforming other providers by over 15%. “The Chesterfield College Group has much to be proud of, and continues to strive for the highest possible standards in everything we do. I am sure you will agree that the successes of our students, the benefits we bring to local and national businesses, and the strong partnerships we hold within our community, are evidence of our achievements so far. I am looking forward to working with Corporation Board colleagues, alongside the College Leadership Team, to continue our journey to become outstanding in all that we do.” Frank Smith OBE, Chair of Chesterfield College Corporation. STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 9 “Welcome to our prospectus for business excellence in 2017/18 and our strategic commitments to our students and customers. We are exceptionally proud of the education business we have developed and I am excited by the potential we have to further strengthen our organisation, delivering the highest standards of education and training and ensuring we are equipped for a bright future.” Julie Richards, Principal and Chief Executive The Chesterfield College Group We benefit We work We offer over 10,000 with over over 80 students 1,900 career each year employers pathways 10 STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 Our mission, vision and values Our mission: “Inspiring futures, changing lives” Our vision: “To be recognised locally and nationally as an outstanding college by the students, employers and communities we serve.” STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 11 Our culture and values: The Chesterfield College Group is an We believe that our students education business with the needs and customers should enjoy an of our customers at the centre of our outstanding experience, developing vision, our plans and our day-to-day knowledge, skills and behaviours operations. We respond positively during their learning to equip them for to the needs of our students and success in their chosen careers. We customers, welcome everyone with believe that all staff should contribute a positive attitude, and strive for to improving the experience excellence in everything we do. We we provide to our students and care about our organisation, our customers, treating everyone on customers and each other, and take an equal basis whilst celebrating great pride in the respect, trust, diversity. We believe the college honesty and care we share within our should be a safe and welcoming learning community. place to study and work, and provide a place that promotes ambition, To ensure that we always meet the progress and achievement for all. highest standards of customer service excellence, we value, develop and celebrate: • Teamwork • Respect • Positivity • Praise and thanks • Communication • Role modelling 12 STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 Our offer to students and customers We provide more than just education at Chesterfield College. Our programmes prepare every individual for their next step in life, whether that’s getting a job, gaining a promotion or going on to university. We provide an outstanding learning environment that encompasses work experience and embraces a culture of enterprise. Students can access support at every step of their learning journey from initial expression of interest to reaching their end goal. Our Xtra team provides an innovative and exciting enrichment programme, giving students the opportunity to broaden their experiences and get involved in a range of activities, including sport, clubs, societies and trips. Student Futures provides a comprehensive wraparound support service that ensures students are fully engaged with their learning throughout their time in college, preparing them for and resulting in a positive destination once they leave. This includes study support and an open door for any student who has concerns. Our programmes offer access to a broad choice of careers and employment opportunities, with courses from entry level to degrees, full and part-time. There is something to suit everyone. We have well established and strong relationships with a number of universities, including Sheffield Hallam University, Staffordshire University and the University of Derby, delivering nearly 50 higher level programmes, including degrees and higher apprenticeships. The college has delivered higher education in the town for over 40 years. We work closely with our local authorities and are highly regarded for our specialist provision for students with higher needs, including our partnerships with local employers to provide students with supported internships. We build strong and lasting relationships with businesses to deliver everything from pre- employment training through our sector-based work academies, recruitment support and apprenticeship training, to the development of new and bespoke apprenticeship standards. We deliver a wide range of bespoke training packages which can be tailored to employers needs. Our offer includes technical training for MOT Testers, Electricians and Engineers, Health and Safety programmes such as IOSH and NEBOSH, mandatory training for many sectors and a flexible offer of leadership and management development programmes. We continue to innovate and develop our offer with new programmes and ways of delivering skills training across England. STRATEGICSTRATEGIC PLAN PLAN 2017/18 2017 13 “All of the students involved stepped up to the challenge and conducted themselves brilliantly. We had some superb entries and choosing a winning design was not an easy task.” Emily Williams, Senior Economic Development Officer at Chesterfield Borough Council Jade Bright, graphic design student and winner of a logo design competition held in 2017. Chesterfield College students were tasked with designing a logo and branding for the council to use as part of the launch of the Apprenticeship Town initiative. 14 STRATEGIC PLAN 2017/18 Who we are The college employs over 850 staff across our centres in Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham and Manchester. Every member of staff is committed to delivering the very best service to our customers and the best possible experience to our students and apprentices. Staff Awards recognise the dedication and innovation of Chesterfield College Group employees The first Chesterfield College Group staff awards took place in 2017. The event was organised, ran and judged by the college’s own business