Transcript Sussex Coast College Hastings

Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
Local Strategic Partnership
Sussex Coast College
Clive Cooke
Principal & CEO
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
My background
•Teacher by profession
•Core purpose
•Partnership working is ‘it’
•Taken two colleges to ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ – or have I?
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
Ofsted report: the college is ‘inadequate’
•Some SCCH students’ success rates below national average
•Not enough students achieving functional skills
•Poor links with local feeder schools
•Inadequate Leadership & management
•Underperformance means inadequate value for money
•The ‘Domino Effect’ – student success rates trumps all
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
Things are improving already
•2011/12 overall retention rate 92%
•A levels – 11% improvement in achievement, 100% A2 retention
•Adult numeracy and literacy – 100% pass rate
•Business curriculum – “Very Good” grade by external assessor
•Higher Education inspection – “Full Confidence”
•British Council accreditation for English
•Student feedback is honest and positive
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
Key Strategy: Stick to the knitting!
•14-16 Vocational Provision
•16-18 Academic & Vocational
•Young People’s Apprenticeships
•Adult Skills Training
•Adult Apprenticeships
•Community Adult Provision
•Higher Education
•Customised Training for Business
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
The College is Coming Home
•Education/Training – key to regeneration
•Addressing the ‘Skills Gap’ for employers
•Meeting the needs individuals, business and voluntary sector
•Re-direct scarce funding to you
•Bid for additional with you
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Inspiring futures : Changing lives
Moving Forward: Call to Action
We want to fund/partner local organisations
to help you meet your training needs