Another outstanding year of success 2016 2017

Truro & Penwith College Annual Report The first tertiary or further education college in the country to be awarded ‘Outstanding’ status by Ofsted in the new framework

Truro College was established That status was confirmed in As our student curriculum offer Truro & as a tertiary college in 1992 and 2016 when Ofsted made it the and numbers have grown, we was officially opened in 1993. first college nationally to be have continued to expand our The growth and success of the graded “Outstanding” under facilities. Our financial position Penwith College has been remarkable. In the new inspection framework. remains strong. 2008, Truro College merged with These eternal judgments are Penwith College. That merger based on the success of our For a very large percentage of College built upon Truro College’s students, their experiences, their the young people in , successful foundations to achievements and progression study at a Truro and Penwith provide high quality Further and into employment and higher College campus is their first Annual Higher Education that makes education, and on the value choice. We are also confidently a major contribution to the that employers and businesses expanding the range of economy and social life in the place on our work. Other recent skills training and support Report community. The College now public recognition of the quality opportunities we offer to local recruits from across the whole of of the College’s work have come businesses and employers. We Cornwall. It continues to grow, in the form of its TEF (Teaching are determined that this growing investing in new buildings and Excellence Framework) Gold area of work will show the same resources for all its learners. It is rating for Higher Education, the outstanding quality that has now developing a new post-16 AoC National Beacon Award for been identified in respect of campus at Callywith, , to Leadership and Governance our work with students in full- serve the north and east of the (2016), and The AoC National time academic and vocational county. Its first students began Beacon ‘Leading Light’ Award learning. their studies there in September (2017). 2017. National policy continues to Our reputation locally and generate a range of reforms Following our recognition as a nationally is excellent. It has and challenges in further Beacon College, the College earned us new designations and education. We are determined to was the first tertiary college roles to support improvement maintain our clarity of vision, our in the country to be awarded across all phases in education; commitment to our tertiary role ‘Designated Outstanding’ status these include our work in and, above all, our commitment by Ofsted. partnership as a Maths Hub, to do everything we can to meet as a cross-phase Teaching the needs of individual students. School, and within an Academy Trust for primary and secondary education.

02 Cornwall Teaching School The College is the only College with a Teaching School. Expansion continues with participation in its activities including 72% of all secondary and 64% of all primary schools in Cornwall.

Over the last year, it organised over 40 events and also took responsibility for the newly qualified teachers’ programme for over 170 trainees. Other highlights were: the NQT Conferences, the Pupil Premium Conference with guest speaker Sir John Dunford (National Pupil Premium Champion from 2013-15), a Wellbeing Conference (attended by 120 delegates) and a highly successful Women into Senior Leadership Programme for primary and secondary teachers.

After a competitive bidding process, Cornwall Teaching School was also awarded £486,000 by the Department for Education to improve the progress of primary and secondary school students in mathematics across the region. This follows on from previous successes in being awarded a Mathematics Hub, the Science Learning Partnership, host for the institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Our Wider Remit

Callywith College In September 2017, the College opened its third campus in Bodmin, with Callywith College a 16-19 Free School for 1280 students at its heart. Callywith College recruited over 330 students for its opening year with a broad curriculum offer including 28 A Levels and a range of Level 2 and 3 vocational diplomas. Callywith College aims to bring the Truro and Penwith College experience to young people in North and East Cornwall, seeking to significantly raise achievement and revitalise the community.

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust The Truro and Penwith Multi-Academy Trust was established in February 2014 and focuses on the provision of pre-16 education. The trust has a strategic intention to work with primary and secondary schools in geographic alignment with the centres of operation for the College.

Truro and Penwith Multi-Academy Trust continues to expand its reach. From one initial partner in 2013, the Trust has now grown to embrace twenty schools in three hubs across Cornwall. Schools are able to benefit from one another and the expertise of Truro and Penwith College to realise local solutions in achieving outstanding outcomes for young people.

In turn, the Trust works in partnership with Cornwall Teaching School. The designated teaching school of Truro and Penwith College is a National Support School (NSS), led by National Leaders of Education (NLE), to provide bespoke school support and improvement activities of the highest quality in its schools. Cornwall SCITT, based at Truro Campus, provides outstanding, bespoke teacher training for primary and secondary teaching routes.

03 Student Enrolments & Experience

Although falling demographics have resulted in lower student We believe that our successful level of enrolments is due to a number numbers, full-time student enrolments were strong in September of factors: 2016. In 2016/17 there were 6276 full-time and 7950 part-time • The College’s outstanding results and the progress made by students in total. students. • The College’s responsiveness in providing a wide range of Full and part-time enrolments remained buoyant at both the Truro and courses. Penwith campuses. Our Higher Education enrolments remain positive • Continued development of new courses, in particular occupational in a challenging environment. The range of part-time opportunities in training and Level 6 opportunities. particular has expanded significantly to provide higher level skills both • High quality teaching that is stimulating, encouraging and for people in employment and for the unemployed. supportive of students. • Students’ access to exceptionally high quality resources and facilities. • The student experience, personal support 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 2016/17 the College continued to invest heavily in new equipment and accommodation.

04 Our intention is to provide the best possible experience for our students

Our students Full-time Students Part-time Students *Truro and Penwith College merger

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05 Accommodation

Truro and Penwith Colleges continue to develop their accommodation A dedicated team of staff are focussed on managing and and Callywith College, near Bodmin, opened as planned, in maintaining our buildings and grounds to a high standard and our September 2017. Each campus has a range of specialist teaching students use the environment with pride and care, recognising the environments, sports, performance arts and conference facilities. privilege that learning or working at Truro, Penwith and Callywith These are maintained to the highest professional standards and made Colleges affords us. available to hire for community and business events.

The College also has a number of smaller off-site centres, some of local historical interest. Refurbishment work on the Morrab Road Arts School and former library continues and the building has recently been awarded Grade II listed status, joining Tregye and Treneere Manors in Truro and Penzance respectively. Haven House in Truro centre continues to house our Business Centre along with Inspiration Hair and Beauty Salons and Spires Coffee Bar. Senara and Spires Restaurants welcome public diners on the main campuses in Penwith and Truro. On the Harbour in Penzance, the Watersports Centre continues to flourish in partnership with local schools.

Finance & Total income 2016/2017: £42,012,000

Resources 01 Funding Body Grants: £27,809,000

In common with many other providers, 02 Fee income (excl. HE): £1,590,000 cuts to public sector funding were difficult to manage. The College achieved a small 03 Investment income: £420,000 underlying operating surplus. Strong reserves enabled the College to continue 04 Other grants (e.g. European): £3,461,000 to invest in teaching facilities and the College remains debt free. The College 05 Other operating income: £3,450,000 sources of income for the year are illustrated in the pie chart opposite. 06 Higher Education fees: £5,282,000

Staffing The College staffing has increased slightly in 2016/17, due to staff employed on project work funded through grant income. We 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. 111 146 197 217 235 273 281 362 424 504 545 588 650 661 790 842 870 873 832 790 822 865 856 873

Full-time Equivalent Staff 1993-2017 *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 15/16 16/17 * 07/08 06 Community Collaboration: Working to support community partnerships

While our priority and mission Other local and national teams, Our long standing partnerships On a more commercial level, is to provide the best quality including Chelsea Football Club, with The Arts Society Truro we provide venues for bridal learning experience for our Exeter Chiefs and the Cornish (formerly Truro Decorative Fine shows, church congregations, students, we recognise the Pirates also benefit from the Arts Society) and Truro 3 Arts bee keeping and wildlife events, wider community value that our use of our facilities and offer Classical Music Society both flower arranging demonstrations buildings and facilities have to young people in Cornwall the thrive. At weekends, the National and a host of other conventions offer. opportunity to train at a high Saturday Art and Design Club, and gatherings. Truro and professional level. Locally, a Special Olympics Cornwall Penwith College is proud of our Our shared-use partnerships number of small teams have and Netball Team Bath are all tradition in providing support with Cornwall Cricket and discounted access to use regular College users. We are for community partnerships Greenwich Leisure Limited sporting and arts facilities key partners in the Cornwall throughout the year. (GLL) continue to flourish, and a range of charity and Music Education Hub, bringing benefitting College, leisure and community groups make use a comprehensive music offer sporting communities alike. of our conference and meeting to children and young people accommodation. across Cornwall and pleased to be home to a number of smaller music groups and societies who use our facilities.

07 FE Curriculum Public Value Developments The College seeks to enhance the social, economic and physical wellbeing of the communities it serves. The College actively promotes inclusion and is an Investor in Diversity. By developing positive action The range of both Full-time and Part-time Further Education courses strategies and policies it seeks to ensure that all residents of Cornwall continued to evolve at both the Truro and Penwith sites, particularly have equal access to the College facilities and activities. The College as a result of significant changes in national curriculum policy. The values every educational aim of every student equally and seeks to College works in partnership with local schools, the Local Authority raise the aspirations of its students and staff so that they can make and the Local Enterprise Partnership to ensure local needs are met the maximum contribution to the community. and to provide opportunities for progression onto Higher Education and employment and for the development of skills in the workplace. Economically, the College supports local businesses and provides a broad range of learning to maximise the skills and knowledge We have a wide-ranging programme at Advanced Level, which has of students. It engages with local employers to meet the specific been subject to significant external change in both specifications and needs of businesses and non-commercial partners. The College assessment. We currently offer 42 A Level or A/S Level subjects and understands its environmental responsibilities, actively promotes a 21 Extended Diploma courses. The International Baccalaureate has sustainable approach to its activities, and encourages community over 100 students currently following the programme. The College use of its facilities. has expanded its curriculum offer into several areas of vocational learning such as professional cookery, construction and automotive engineering, which have all proved to be extremely popular both as full-time courses and Apprenticeships. Partnerships with employers such as Rick Stein’s and St Austell Brewery enrich the student experience.

To ensure all students are able to achieve GCSE Grade C in English and/or Maths, the College introduced new ‘Progression’ pathways to enable students to progress from Level 1 through to Level 6. Courses on offer include Progression 1 Exploring the Care sectors and Progression 2 ICT and include Enterprise learning to provide learners with the skills needed to progress into employment.

Additionally, we continue to offer vocational options to 14-16 year olds in local schools through the Young College initiative. Our successful engagement with employers continues to expand provision in related programmes with significant growth in Apprenticeships in a broad range of sectors including catering and engineering.

We offer all students the opportunity to join an academy to enhance their learning experience. The Academic Academy gives additional support and academic ‘stretch’ to gifted and talented students and over 100 students regularly attended during 2016/17. The College’s Medics’ Academy supports 60 aspiring medics through the application process. We have fifteen sporting academies including Rugby, Football, Hockey, Netball, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Surfing, Badminton, Tennis, Elite and Golf with over 600 students participating. The Music Academy has proved to be very popular giving over 30 talented musicians wider performance and development opportunities. Further academy programmes include Art, Enterprise, STEM and Computing. Our commitment to all learners in the local community is reflected European Projects in the opportunities offered through open learning, including programmes designed to increase adult basic skills, and in programmes run in Foundation Studies, which include provision The College is delivering several projects as part of the Cornwall for a range of students with various learning needs. The aim of our and Growth Programme, Funded from the European curriculum offer remains the same: to provide as much flexibility and Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund. The as broad a choice for students as possible. The College has produced College has submitted expressions of interest for other projects that, detailed publicity material to explain the many possibilities. if successful, would commence in 2018.

08 A Reputation for Quality

Truro and Penwith College was once again one of the top colleges This follows on from the Ofsted inspection of Further Education for student performance in 2016/17, retaining its national reputation provision in 2016, which saw the college retain its Outstanding status, for excellence. In the Department for Education 2017 Performance the first to do so in over five years and the first further education Tables the College exceeded the national and local average on all college to gain an outstanding grade nationally in over 18 months of nine key measures for attainment and progress. inspections against the new framework. The College holds a range of quality awards recognising high standards and good practice. These In June 2017, the College was awarded the highest possible rating include matrix accreditation for information, advice and guidance and of Gold for the Teaching Excellence Framework, or TEF, the new Investor in Careers. It was awarded the Association of Colleges (AoC) teaching quality ratings system for Higher Education. This means that Beacon Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing and also the AoC the quality of teaching and support for degree level students at the Leading Light Award. In 2016/17, the College was awarded the South College is rated as outstanding. West College of the year for Diversity. It is also shortlisted for the Times Educational Supplement (TES) College of the Year Award for 2017 (to be announced in February 2018).

The Future Progression Perhaps the most important outcome of any programme of study is Bath, Aberdeen, Dundee, Birmingham, London and Manchester. the extent to which it enables learners to move forward in their lives 14 students secured places to study Medicine and another two for in the way that they had hoped. Not only have our students’ academic Dentistry. successes been outstanding, personal aims and aspirations have also been achieved. At the end of the academic year 2016/17 there The range of subjects being studied reflects the breadth of courses were 2711 students who progressed either into Higher Education, on offer at university level. Some of the more unusual subjects that employment or who were continuing in Further Education in a new our former students are currently reading include Dental Therapy and programme of study. 94% of those continuing in Further Education Hygiene, Fashion Communication, Aerospace Engineering with Pilot returned to Truro and Penwith College. Studies, War Studies and History, Cosmetic Science and International Football Business. The most popular employment sectors entered 1207 students entered Higher Education with 89% progressing onto were hospitality, catering, retail, childcare, health and social care, their first choice of university. 282 students progressed to Russell construction, engineering and automotive engineering. Whether our Group universities with 12 accepting places at Oxford or Cambridge. students are in employment, training, on a gap year or at university, 92 Truro and Penwith College students progressed to Higher we wish them every success for the future. Education provision within Truro and Penwith College. Looking Ahead The most popular Higher Education institutions accessed were The College had another outstandingly successful year. We 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 new initiatives and programmes for the coming year. Changes a range of disciplines. University of Plymouth (118), Truro and in government policies will provide new challenges and new Penwith College (92), Bristol University of the West of England (90), opportunities. The College has the strength to move forward to (62), (58), Cardiff (69) and another period of outstanding success. Marjon (29). Further afield, students can be found in Bournemouth,

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In 2016/17 the tradition of very high levels of achievement by our students at Truro and Penwith College was again upheld. Our Students

The Department for Education Attainment Tables, published in January 2017, shows The success rate and the College performance progression to employment for significantly above both the Apprentices, with nearly 400 Cornwall and national averages completing last year, remains on all the key measures relating strong with overall success to Academic courses (A Level rates over 10% above national and IB Diploma) and Level 3 averages. vocational courses. On the ‘points per entry’ measure for Academic provision In Higher Education, nearly 400 The tables indicate the the College’s score of 33.7 is students gained qualifications outstanding progress made by over three points above the including nearly 140 full A Level and other academic national average for state honours degrees with a record students at the College. funded providers and the percentage of 1st class Students achieved significantly third highest achieved of any awards. Student responses on higher grades than those GFE or Tertiary college in the the National Student Survey predicted by their GCSE results. country. For Applied General regarding the quality of the This is evidenced by a college’s (vocational) provision, the HE provision were well above value added score of +0.28 of a College’s score of 38.3 is also national averages and formed grade, the highest achieved by more than three points above part of the evidence for the TEF any GFE or Tertiary college in the national average for state Gold Award. the country and in the top 5% of funded providers and the fourth all institutions nationally. highest achieved by a GFE or All of these indicators confirmed Tertiary college. On Technical that the College’s performance Level 3 (occupational) courses is well above both national and the College’s score of 34.5 is local averages. However, as well again over three points above as successfully achieving their the national rates showing qualifications, our students tell that students make excellent us that they enjoy being at the progress for whatever type of College. course they study at Truro and Penwith College.

11 Our Students Students who completed courses during 2016/17 have maintained excellent levels of achievement for which the College has a national reputation.

A Level Courses

Truro and Penwith College has once again achieved outstanding success with A Level provision. The College has a reputation for being one of the highest achieving in the sector. With one of the largest cohorts in the country, at over 900 A Level students, the College’s 99% pass rate overall at A Level is 1% above the national rate.

The percentage of higher Grades A*- C awarded stands at 86%, 8% above the national average. 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 GFE or Tertiary college nationally and in the top 5% of all A Level providers.

• 100% pass rate in 39 subjects 02 • 227 A* grades achieved • Over one hundred students achieved three or more Grade As or A*s 02 Rosie Morey from St Teath Demonstrating the popularity of STEM (Science, Technology, studies A Level Law, Biology, Engineering and Maths) A Level subjects at the College, Biology Chemistry and History. Rosie registered 155 successful students, with 130 in Chemistry, 92 in is previously from Sir James Physics and 241 in Mathematics. The College now delivers over 50% Smith’s School. of entire Level 3 STEM provision in Cornwall. 01 “The range of courses and independence you get is a huge change from GCSE. Make the 01 Junayed Ahmed from Truro most of your time at College and studies A Level Chemistry, the many exciting opportunities.” Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and the Chemistry Academy. Junayed is previously from .

“I chose Truro as it has excellent facilities and the staff are both welcoming and enthusiastic. Their enthusiasm is infectious and this has led me to apply to study Chemistry at university.”

12 03 Paul Couch from St Ives 04 Oscar McCay-Hines studies A Level Mathematics, from Tywardreath studies 03 Biology, English Literature and A Level Mathematics, Further Music Practitioner Subsidiary Mathematics, Physics and Music Diploma. Paul is previously from (Classical) Subsidiary Diploma. . Oscar is previously from . “I chose Penwith because of the campus environment. It has “It’s challenging but I really enjoy a friendly atmosphere and is a doing these subjects every day. close-knit community. I enjoy I’m looking forward to studying learning independently with the Maths at university.” guidance of the teaching staff. I plan to go to university to study Maths and Music.”

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Vocational Courses

The College enters students for assessment in a wide range of courses at different levels and results in 2017 were again excellent. Nearly 900 Truro and Penwith College students were successful in their Level 3 Extended Diploma. Over 60% of students on BTEC Extended Diploma courses gained three Distinction or Distinction* Grades, equivalent of three Grade As at A Level, compared to just 06 over 40% nationally. 230 students achieved the very highest grade of triple Distinction*. On other Level 3 programmes, such as University of Arts for London Art and Media courses, 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 07 between what on average nationally a student would have achieved based on their GCSEs and what they did achieve, was again well above both local and national rates. 07 Sasha Goldsworthy from Hayle studies the Professional Success rates on NVQs, VRQs or professional occupational Cookery Level 2 Diploma. Sasha qualifications in areas such as in Accountancy, Beauty Therapy, is previously from St Ives School. Catering, Construction, Hairdressing and Light Vehicle Maintenance were equally high, with around 400 16-18 year old students and “I chose Penwith because 150 19+ students gaining these qualifications. Many students have the facilities are great and the successfully progressed onto higher level study or into Higher restaurant has a good reputation Education, Apprenticeships and employment. 06 Gabriella Ciliberto from locally. I enjoy the respect that I Penzance studies the Lens am shown by the teaching chefs Based Media Level 3 Diploma. and the support and guidance 05 Callum Gilbert from Gabriella is previously from I am given along with some 05 Porthleven Public Services Level . freedom to try my own ideas.” 3 Extended Diploma and Elite Academy. Callum is previously “I have been encouraged to from Helston Community College. express my creativity and explore a diverse range of media. I have “I’ve really enjoyed all particularly enjoyed the link the opportunities at College, between my photography and especially being able to train graphic design. The lecturers do alongside my studies. I’m looking encourage you to work hard but forward to joining the Royal also to have fun with the subject Marines Commando when I as media is all about people, finish my course.” communication and popular culture. ”

13 Vocational Skills & Foundation Studies

Cornwall is faced with particular problems in regards to high needs provision. As a peninsular, access to specialist provision is difficult and frequently provision is distant and residential with the additional stress for students and families that might entail.

In response to this demand the College has constructed a provision 01 Joe Kinsman from Redruth around the four main specialist areas of complex Autism, severe and studies Access Inclusive profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), moderate learning Learning. Joe was previously difficulties (MLD) and severe mental health. Growth is dramatic and from Pencalenick School. now meets over 50% of high needs provision in Cornwall, in excess of 200 students. High quality high needs provision is rare. Of all high “I enjoy College. It doesn’t feel needs inspections since the introduction of the new Ofsted framework like normal school, it is a much in September 2015, the College is one of only five providers to be more relaxed atmosphere. graded Outstanding in high needs provision. This helps me work harder in a calmer environment. The The breadth of curriculum continues to address the demand from teachers are nice and don’t students wishing to eventually progress onto an Apprenticeship, full- shout you down. I would like time employment or further learning. Collectively known as Personal to be a voice over actor. I am and Professional Development, these courses focus on developing going to choose drama next skills required for the working environment and improving learners’ year to help my confidence and confidence and communication skills. The programme is individually performing. I would also like designed with meaningful work experience aligned against career to be an author, so my English 01 intention and qualifications across the ability range. During the lessons are helping me with summer of 2017, the course was visited by Ofsted as part of a good structure and syntax.” practice report to be published during 2018.

02 IB Diploma

This year’s IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) students at Truro College have exceeded the very high standards of previous years. The average points score achieved by candidates was a record 37. 25% of the cohort gained over 40 points, putting them in the top 4% of IB students worldwide, with 70% of students exceeding the UK average score. This is a remarkable achievement and well in excess of offers made by competitive universities within the 32-36 point range

02 Tom Robinson from St Issey 03 Louise Wilde from studies the IB Diploma. Tom is Blackwater studies the IB 03 previously from Wadebridge. Diploma. Louise is previously from . “I chose the IB because it offers such a variety of subjects and it “The IB has been one of the best meant you didn’t have to make choices I have ever made. It is your mind up about what you perfect for students who want wanted to do, keeping your to keep their options open for options open for university and university and those who love to whatever you do afterwards like learn a broad range of subjects. Apprenticeships or anything During my studies here, I have really. I particularly enjoy second received fantastic support from year English Literature as you teachers and fellow students. get to focus on a lot of good I believe what makes the IB poets and a wide range of all special is the family-like feel things English Literature.” to the course, which has really helped me to flourish. ”

14 Our Students Young College

The College remains committed to the successful provision for 14-16 year olds on a day release scheme. We work with our local partner schools. The Young College offering across both Truro and Penwith 04 Josh from Penair School College has students engaged in a variety of provisions. Truro and studies Health and Social Care 04 Penwith College offers a range of provisions at Key Stage 4. Courses range from Entry Level to Level 2 Diplomas in vocational areas “Young College is really fun including Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Construction and Motor and you get to make lots of Vehicle Engineering. new friends and it’s something that makes the day more fun A presentation evening is held each June where representatives from and is something a bit different partner schools, along with staff, students, parents and families come to school. I decided to choose together to celebrate the young learners’ achievements. Health and Social Care because it’s something I’m really There are other opportunities for young people to access College passionate about and would provision. These are set up in conjunction with mainstream partner like to learn more about it in the schools and Short Stay Schools on an individual basis ensuring all future. And Health and Social young learners have access to appropriate courses. Care is really good because you can learn more about things of that nature in more detail. ”

Part-time Courses

In 2016/17, Truro and Penwith College had approximately 8,000 part-time students studying a wide range of daytime and evening courses designed to inspire our adult learners. 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, continuing a hobby or following an interest while meeting new friends. Courses are offered at a variety of locations including village halls and local schools as well as the main College campuses.

05 Louis Hayward Part-time Recreational Photography

“I, as many people do, enjoy taking pictures while out and decided to take the plunge and buy a DSLR camera. But no matter how much I read the instruction manual it didn’t help so I decided to look for a course that would show me how to use my new purchase and working full-time a part-time course was my only option.

I googled part-time photography courses and a number came up, but the one that really stood out was Truro and Penwith College, ease of location and the course content helped make my final decision to call the next day and book onto the course. I had initially gone to learn how to use the buttons that looked so menacing on my camera but came away with a passion for photography. I left with a whole new outlook of taking a photo. My walks or even strolls on the beach have been changed forever. I drift away into the photograph I’m trying to 05 take. I get on my knees, move to the side, and actually look at what is in the shot.”

15 Our Students Higher Education

Truro and Penwith College currently offers over 40 full-time University courses from Level 4 to Honours Degree Level and a range of teacher 03 training courses.

In 2017, 139 students graduated with full honours, including 40 awards for First Class Degree Honours, 206 with a Foundation Degree or an HND and 24 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. Many students are able to complete their full Honours Degree at Truro and Penwith College.

In March 2016, the College’s HE provision was inspected by QAA where the quality of teaching and learning and the quality assurance processes are measured against the UK Quality Code for Higher 02 Education. All expectations in the Quality Code were successfully met. Higher Education at the College continues to provide excellent opportunities for students to find professional jobs in the local area. 02 Kai Topping 03 Nicky Yeo HND Media Moving Image FdSc Biomedical Studies

01 Louise Zehtabi With an appetite for producing Greatly influenced by blue areas 01 FdA Children & Young People’s and presenting radio, Kai in the Cornish landscape, Nicky Workforce decided to study for the decided to stay in Cornwall to HND Media Moving Image study for her FdSc Biomedical After spending her time working course, with a focus on audio Studies course at Truro College in retail and looking after her due to the flexibility of the before completing a top- three children, Louise decided programme. Proving his up course, placement year, that it was time to get a job passion for storytelling, Kai Master’s Degree and PhD within with longevity and something was awarded with Cornwall the same field. After taking that she really enjoyed doing. Film Festival’s ‘Screen Actions an eight-week placement at Adopting the mind-set to work Factual Entertainment’ prize the Knowledge Spa in Truro, with children, Louise chose to for his documentary film, which Nicky was offered a part-time study the FdA Children and portrayed a truthful depiction of job in the Cellular Pathology Young People’s Workforce mental health. Keen to develop labs, assisting the diagnostic course due to the vast choice his journalistic skills, Kai has testing of blood and cells, of careers she could enter into a promising future within the which she did alongside her after graduating. Volunteering media industry owing to his study at the College. Nicky’s with Barnardos as an advocate, newfound confidence. PhD research project now Louise enjoyed helping children investigates the idea of using who found themselves on the “The tutors really made this virtual aquatic environments to wrong path, acknowledging its course flexible for me; they improve psychological health challenging nature but finding it let me specialise in audio and and wellbeing outcomes in very rewarding. because of the small class sizes, healthcare contexts, with the aim they were really able to tailor the of bottling the benefits of Cornish “The course has given me a lessons to me.” nature and bringing it inside. totally new purpose; it wasn’t something I ever thought that I “The real reason I went to Truro would be capable of completing, College was because I wasn’t not to mention coming out with a ready to leave home at aged 19, first class honours!” so now I get to study in Cornwall and be here where the beach is.”

16 Cornwall SCITT

Truro and Penwith College works in partnership with 40 primary schools and 25 secondary schools and colleges to combine as Cornwall School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). The College holds governance responsibility for the course and hosts the professional studies PGCE programme.

The Cornwall SCITT course leads to Qualified Teacher Status 04 Jack Dudley from South (QTS) for teaching either at primary or secondary level. Successful Wales now lives in St Ives and is trainees also have the option to study for a Postgraduate Certificate training to become a geography in Education (60 credits at Masters-level awarded by Bath Spa teacher with Cornwall SCITT. University but delivered by Cornwall SCITT. 94% of the 2016/17 cohort were successful in gaining employment in schools by the “I went to Bournemouth end of the training year. The current cohort has just over 90 trainees University and studied Applied across the primary and secondary routes. Geography. Having travelled extensively as a surfer, I started Cornwall SCITT was awarded ‘Outstanding ITT Provider’ status by surf coaching shortly after Ofsted in 2016, sustaining its national reputation for excellence. graduating. This allowed me to The SCITT programme is now in its 18th year and provides a one- explore my passion for travelling, year, full-time secondary teacher training programme in 12 as well as supporting young specialist subject areas: Art & Design; Computer Science; Design and people to engage with surfing. I Technology; English; Geography; History; Mathematics; Modern really enjoyed watching young Languages; Music; PE, RE and the Sciences. The two primary people develop confidence and 04 courses span early year & key stage 1, or 5-11. Central training for new skills, which inspired me to primary is currently based in Heartlands, Pool. use my degree-level knowledge as a geography teacher. The course has been tailored to This successful partnership also underpins the School Direct model of meet my individual needs and Initial Teacher Training for which the College is the lead Cornwall SCITT supported me has given me the confidence body on behalf of the Cornwall Teaching School. Cornwall SCITT through the application process, to lead whole lessons early on is the Accredited Provider for the primary and secondary routes to and made the steps achievable in the course. There is a lot of School Direct, which has enabled further growth in opportunities while still working. support applying for jobs and to teach in the county, including a new part-time salaried option for the SCITT staff are committed to Maths, Physics and MFL graduates. achieving a successful outcome for everyone.”

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 119 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 and cannot wait to start the next chapter of my life.”

17 Truro & Penwith College Business

Truro and Penwith Business provides a high quality and bespoke develop programmes directly in response to their needs, with highly service for the business community of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, positive results and impact. Programmes now regularly include working with over 6000 organisations, ranging from large to micro. 1:1 coaching, action learning, work place projects and 360 degree The team work in partnership with local businesses to identify and feedback assessments. These elements have visibility increased and address training needs, including supporting businesses to recruit sustained the individual and business impact of taught sessions. new talent in the form of Apprentices. The Business Team support organisations to identity and better The department is dedicated to delivering a programme of understand their training needs, including how these can be Apprenticeships, qualifications, short courses and bespoke training. addressed and supported both internally and by the College. Where The programmes cover a wide range of areas; management, needs cannot be met by the College, organisations are signposted to accountancy, business administration, marketing, health and social other local providers. Significant consideration is given to the impact care, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing, IT, of the solutions, the differences that the organisation wants to be able hospitality, ESOL and health and safety. to see. Organisations are advised on the actions they can take to best support training and individuals undergoing training to support them The year 2017 saw the development of many new Apprenticeship on their journey and to achieve positive change. standards and Apprenticeship success rates well above the national average. Learner and employer feedback continues to be highly Partnerships are well developed locally with the LEP, Cornwall positive, with many comments referring to the high standard of tutors, Chamber of Commerce and both the Growth and Skills Hub. Truro commenting on their professionalism, ability to engage, business and Penwith College continued to host the third annual Cornwall knowledge, approachability and dedication. Apprentice Awards in 2017. The Awards are independently judged by local business sponsors, 10 out of the 13 winners were Truro Truro and Penwith Business has seen a growth in requests for and Penwith College students, including the Apprentice of the Year, bespoke provision, including those looking for alternative delivery Shannon O’Regan from Marzipan Hair. methods. This involves working in partnership with businesses to

Professional & Mandatory Qualifications: A wide range of courses for specialised business sectors. From accountancy, HR and What we do 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 for from supervisor to board level including professional qualifications, employers, Truro and Penwith College Business delivers high quality 1:1 coaching, bespoke training and management development solutions that make a real difference to business. programmes.

Business Skills Seminars: One day business boosting workshops andatory carefully crafted by business leaders considering specific business al & M Qua ion lifiic needs, offering transferable skills that can be taken away and put to ss ati fe ead on ro ent & L ership s immediate use. P em Tra ag ini an ng M ss Skills Sem sine ina Coaching & Mentoring: Training individuals to develop their Bu rs coaching and mentoring skills via accredited and bespoke courses, ng & Men achi torin Co g equipping individuals with the skills to support the development of poke Traini themselves and others. Bes ng

renticeshi Programmes tailored to specific business needs App ps Bespoke Training: and delivered at a time and place to suit the business. sulta Con ncy ork Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship programmes for anyone 16 or over Netw ing to suit any industry. They are suitable for employing new Apprentices or for training existing members of staff.

Truro & Consultancy: Supporting businesses to identify their training and Penwith development needs, including how these can be addressed both College internally and externally. Advising businesses on how to maximise the Business value of business training.

Networking: We host a number of business networking events throughout the year that are open to all businesses in Cornwall. This is known as the Cornwall Business Club. 18 01 Shannon O’Regan Cornwall’s 2017 Apprentice of 02 the Year

Shannon O’Regan, 17 from St Columb started her Saturday job at Marzipan Hair in Truro and soon realised that Hairdressing was her dream career. Shannon decided to progress on to an Apprenticeship to gain confidence and get an equal balance of working and learning in a real working environment.

Her nominator Hannah Thomas, Manager at Marzipan Hair said: 01 “The minute we met Shannon, the team knew she would be a dream Apprentice. She has taught me new styling techniques and I’ve been hairdressing for 18 02 Bespoke Customer Service training for Uneeka years - I believe Shannon is a future star!” Independent lifestyle and furniture business Uneeka (Truro) worked Sharon said “An Apprenticeship has really pushed me to achieve with Truro and Penwith College to develop a bespoke Retail Skills things that I initially thought it couldn’t. It feels amazing to think that programme for twelve members of staff. my hard work has been recognised.” Jess Preen, Operations Manager, said: “The course not only gave the team the information they needed to improve performance, it also allowed them to feel more confident in their roles and use the newly gained knowledge to ensure customer service is always of a high 03 Bespoke management training for St Austell Brewery standard.”

Working in partnership with Truro and Penwith College, the Brewery The training was fully bespoke and tailored to the needs of the designed a bespoke programme for over 40 leaders. Modern business, the delivery time was even moved to evening sessions to leadership best practice was combined with the leadership qualities avoid the impact on Uneeka’s busy working day. embodied by key historic figures from within the company, that had a key role in its present day success. Jess said: “When looking for training in areas to improve the business, the first choice was Truro and Penwith College.” Richard Parkes, Learning & Development Manager at St Austell Brewery, said: “One of our focuses for this year has been to develop Jodi Skelton, owner of Uneeka, said: “We have seen an increase our key leaders across the company, developing not only their in add on sales due to a higher level of customer service and sales leadership skills but also establishing a defined culture regarding what confidence, as a result of training.” leadership should look like at St Austell Brewery and within hospitality as a whole. Uneeka’s investment in staff development is representative of their positive attitude to looking after staff and enabling them to grow “Truro and Penwith College truly understood how to take leadership personally and professionally. theory and apply it through our company narrative, bringing it to life. Their team are both knowledgeable and keen to work with you so that bespoke training programmes strike the right tone and have a lasting impact.”

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19 Contact

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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 2017

Mr R Allen : Student Governor (Penwith) Mrs K Ashworth LLB (Hons) : Director, The Nare Hotel Mrs L Batchelor LLB (Hons) : Retired Lecturer Professor D Bristow PhD FHEA FAcadMEd : Head of Peninsula School of Medicine Mr P Callen MBBS (London), FRCS (England), FRCOG : Consultant Gynaecologist, Ramsay Health Care UK Mr R Crossland : Former Drug and Alcohol Action Team Manager Mr W Elliott : Undergraduate (Falmouth University) Mr S Jose : Staff Governor Dr J Lander BA (Hons) PhD (Open University), FCIB : Company Chairman Miss A Penhaligon : Student Governor (Truro) 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 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 Mrs J Woodhouse BSc (Hons) : Headteacher of St Ives School Mr A Young ACA (ICAEW) : CEO, Coastline Housing Mission Statement

The purpose of the College is to provide the best possible learning experience, leading to the highest possible level of achievement by our students.