Corporate Information

Mission statement

“Transforming lives through learning...

...by inspiring young people, adults and employers through world-class learning and challenging them to fulfil their potential to benefit themselves and their communities.”

Key activities in 2009/10

In addition to the College’s Strategic Priorities detailed in Section 3, the College has also identified a range of key activities on which significant attention will be focussed in 2009/10. These are detailed below as is the location of further information relating to them.

Strategic Priorities 2009/12

This section details the College’s Strategic Priorities for 2009/12, key activities we will undertake to achieve them, and in which plans further detail relating to specific actions can primarily be found.

Strategic Priority 1 - To inspire people to learn
The strategies that we will use to achieve this Priority are detailed in the cross-College plans and Academy/Directorate plans and are outlined in the full Strategic Plan. In particular we will concentrate on:

Strategic Priority 2 - To be a great place to work
The strategies we will use to achieve this Priority are detailed primarily in the Human Resources Plan and the Continuing Professional Development Plan However, it is recognised that all areas in College will have a contribution to make to achieving this Priority. In 2009/10 we will concentrate on:

Strategic Priority 3 - To develop an outstanding reputation
This Priority underpins all our plans, but the specific actions that we will undertake to ensure this happens are detailed primarily in the Marketing Plan. However, it is recognised that all areas in College will have a contribution to make to achieving this Priority. In 2009/10 we will concentrate on:

Strategic Priority 4 - To plan and deliver exceptional buildings
The Property Strategy and Estates Plan outline how this Priority will be achieved. We understand that both timescales and the scale of our ambition will depend on national decisions on Capital Progammes and the availability of finance. In particular we will concentrate on:

Strategic Priority 5 – To be financially strong
The College Strategic Plan will seek to ensure that good financial health is maintained to support its wider strategic objectives. In particular, we will focus on: