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AoC Beacon Awards
2010/2011 Winning College Profiles




          Teaching and Learning, Curriculum
                   Design and Development


       Leadership and Quality Improvement



     Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact
Beacon Awards 2010/2011



          Awards for Teaching and Learning,
         Curriculum Design and Development




Becta Award for Efficiency through the Effective Use of Technology in FE and Skills

DfE Award for Successful Delivery of Level 2 and 3 Qualifications

Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Benefit Solutions Award for Health and
Community Care

Mencap/RNIB Award for Students with Learning Difficulties
and/or Disabilities

OCR Award for Functional Skills
Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development



                                    Becta Award
                                    for Efficiency through the Effective Use of Technology
                                    in FE and Skills




E-Learning Team, Walsall College

Efficiency through on-line e-personalisation

When moving into a new state-of-the-art building, Walsall College did not want to migrate into its
new campus with old, traditional ways of working; it wanted to change peopleÕ s lives. Its aim was
to utilise the benefits of its world class technology infrastructure by becoming an e-College fit for
21st century practices. The College set out to provide e-personalised information to each individual
learner through their intranet homepage.

Every learner has instant and real-time access to their e-attendance, e-punctuality, e-timetable,
e-printer account and e-ILP, empowering them to take ownership of their learning. The learnersÕ
e-ILP records and monitors their progress against their Walsall College Graduate programme: skilled,
professional and enterprising experiences.

The College also wanted curriculum staff to have easy access to data, reports and learner tracking
systems, ensuring effective and efficient use of information to support the learner to succeed. It was
important that information, and consequently intervention and action were timely to have a real
impact.

The project has proven successful, transforming Walsall College into a modern and contemporary
knowledge workplace, whereby technology is used throughout the learner journey and in many
operational processes. It has resulted in smarter ways of working and more effective use of
information.



                                                          “...really interactive, exciting and
                                                          good that I can access it from home”

                                                          Level 3 ICT Student
Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development



                                    Department for Education Award
                                    for Successful Delivery of Level 2 and/or 3 Qualifications




Hull College

Narrowing the Gap

The Award for Successful Delivery of Level 2 and/or 3 Qualifications, sponsored by the Department for
Education, recognises the work of Hull College in narrowing the achievement gap in performance for learners
from a widening participation background through outstanding pastoral support and a differentiated teaching
and learning strategy.

This is driven by an embedded values culture based on excellence, respect, innovation and celebration
which ensures all learners irrespective of age, gender, background or disability are fully supported to achieve
their full potential. The project demonstrates how Hull College, which serves a deprived local community,
enrols 6,600 16-18 year olds each year and achieves outstanding results, particularly for students from
minority groups such as BMEs, learners in receipt of educational maintenance allowance (EMA) and learners
who have a poor previous track record in educational attainment, particularly at Level 2 and 3.

These results are set in the context of one of the lowest performing local authorities for 5 A-C GCSEs
including English and Maths, nationally. Ofsted judged the College to be outstanding in all areas in May 2008
and in summary concluded “The College’s role in changing the lives of many learners is significant”.




                                                      “The tutors sacrifice their breaks to help
                                                      students. They are always willing to listen and
                                                      are very helpful. I struggled with a particular
                                                      area on my course and have received
                                                      tremendous support from staff.”

                                                      Student
Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development



                          Edge Award
                          for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning




Creative Studies Team, Coleg Morgannwg

Skills for Costume Construction for Screen & Stage

The project emphasis is on the development of specialist practical skills of measuring, pattern cutting, fitting and
alteration, industrial machining, screen printing, garment construction, surface embellishment and adaptation
underpinned by knowledge of fabrics, visual awareness and professional and business skills.

The combination of carefully selected appropriate teaching and learning methods and environments contribute
to students acquiring confidence and high level skills over an intensive two year period working alongside
experts to deadlines and production standards.

A range of work settings is planned over two years in partnership with industry experts for students to experience
the exacting demands of costume construction. Placements offer students the opportunity to experience all
aspects of the costume industry. This provides real-life opportunities for students to be challenged to achieve
high levels of skills with experts.

The CollegeÕ s collaboration with theatre Mappa Mundi provides an example of a sustainable partnership with
a local theatre company over three years. In 2009 the collaboration was on She Stoops to Conquer with a review
stating “.....there is no stinting on the look of it. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones’ costume design, created by first and
second year students at Coleg Morgannwg is all lace and gorgeous crimson and purple satins”.




                                                                     “It is a way of growing up. You
                                                                     are involved and learn so much
                                                                     about yourself and the industry.”

                                                                     Student
Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development


                         Jardine Lloyd Thompson
                         Benefit Solutions Award
                         for Health and Community Care




Department of Education, Health and Care, Hartlepool College of Further Education
Community Care for Health and Well Being through Learning and Teaching/ The Horticulture (Allotment) and Havelock
Centre Project

The project is a joint venture between Hartlepool College of Further Education and Hartlepool Borough
Council Day Services, this programme now includes key partners in Criminal Justice and Health provision.
The client-centred approach enables vulnerable adults to improve employability and contribute to their local
community whilst offering an innovative learning platform for students in healthcare.

The Community Allotment provides opportunities for individuals with physical or learning disabilities,
mental health issues or involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes to gain a nationally
recognised qualification. Partners involved in this programme include the College, MIND, DISC, NACRO,
NHS, Hartlepool Borough Council Day Services and The Criminal Justice Service.

There are great hopes for the future of the project; for instance, an NVQ Level 1 programme in Horticulture is
under development. There is provision on site for a structured training environment and there are plans for
therapeutic activities promoting well being, exercise referral and therapies for people with mental health, heart
disease and weight management issues is in planning.

The programme has expanded to include enterprise development and a range of products and produce is now
available to sell to the community, encouraging community relationships and the full inclusion of vulnerable
adults as they move towards the independent management of their lives.




                                                                                  “This programme has
                                                                                  been a fantastic
                                                                                  opportunity for the
                                                                                  staff and students
                                                                                  involved in the project.
                                                                                  We have demonstrated
                                                                                  that by challenging
                                                                                  expectations we can
                                                                                  change aspirations.”

                                                                                  Sue Baker,
                                                                                  Lecturer Health and Care
Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development



                         Mencap and RNIB Award
                         for Students with Learning Difficulties and or/Disabilities




Foundation Studies Team, City College Norwich

ProjectSearch

ProjectSearch is a tailored programme of work rotations and training which prepares students with learning
difficulties and/or disabilities for work. Students’ employability skills are developed by giving them
experience of different job roles in the workplace, supported by on-site tutors using Training in Systematic
Instruction.

Through ProjectSearch the College has worked with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (in
partnership with Norfolk County Council, Remploy and Serco) and facilities management company Norse.
To date 14 of the 28 students have got jobs on completion of the programme, including some who had
previously been hard to place in a work environment.

With the support of these employers ProjectSearch has successfully opened up job opportunities to young
people and adults who might not otherwise have been given the chance to work. Following on from the
success of the initial two projects, City College Norwich is now seeking to engage further employers in
Project Search and is also developing a new employment agency for people with learning difficulties and/or
disabilities.




                                                            “...we are delighted with the success of
                                                            ProjectSearch. It has been a pleasure to
                                                            work with these young people and they
                                                            are already making a valuable
                                                            contribution to our hospital life.”

                                                            Deputy Director of Nursing,
                                                            Norwich University Hospital
Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development



                                 OCR Award
                                 for Functional Skills




Skills Support and Development Team, Leicester College

Cross College delivery of Functional Skills

Leicester College uses the whole organisation approach to provide opportunities for learners to develop their
Functional Skills. Through participating in the Functional Skills pilots, the College has been able to use the
experience and knowledge gained to support and develop Functional Skills across all its provision.

The CollegeÕ s Skills for Life strategy was revised in 2009 to incorporate Functional Skills. The implementation
of the strategy addressed the training needs of managers, teachers and workplace trainers, developing
customised training programmes which were delivered by a team of Skills for Life specialists to all curriculum
areas at the College. The training was also made available to external partners.

Each vocational curriculum area was provided with a Functional Skills Champion who was given time to
help develop resources and provide support to colleagues. One-to-one support, along with coaching, helped
teachers to become more confident in delivering Functional Skills. Cross College support was co-ordinated
by the Skills for Life Manager and a team of three Functional Skills specialists. The team set up a site on the
College’s Virtual Learning Environment and communicated developments in the Functional Skills Newsletter,
which was made available to all College staff and shared as best practice with other providers.

As a result of the project, participation in Functional Skills increased year on year from 135 enrolments in
2007/08 to 2,450 in 2009/10. Similarly, learner success rates also increased rising to 84% in 2009/10. The
success of the project has helped learners to succeed on their vocational programmes.




                                   “It makes you enjoy what you do and develop learner skills”

                                   Tutor Comment
Beacon Awards 2010/2011



                 Awards for Leadership and
                   Quality Improvement




City & Guilds Award for Staff Development in Further Education

DfE/BIS/AoC Award for Smarter Procurement

LSIS Award for Leadership of Innovation in Curriculum
Development
Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement



                    City & Guilds Award
                    for Staff Development in Further Education




BSix Brooke House Sixth Form College

A University for Teachers

In 2006 BSix was on the verge of closure or merger. It was characterised by poor outcomes, a bad reputation,
high staff turnover and dwindling student recruitment.

In order to turn the College around, a strategy of effecting a deep-seated, sustainable cultural change was
introduced. The aim was to transform the everyday experience of students, both in the classroom and when
they use the CollegeÕ s services.

This entailed an extensive and innovative Continuous Professional Development programme in order to make
the College Ô a university for teachersÕ . The premise of this programme was that if the College wanted the
students to be aspirational and high-achieving, then the staff have to be the same.

There are two key characteristics of the programme. First, it is focused on teaching and learning (and
increasingly on the delivery of services) as a serious, intellectual activity worthy of continual analysis and
debate. Second, it recognises that development is not just about Ô trainingÕ in technical aspects of work but
should also be an exploration of its deeper, emotional, dimensions.

The result is that BSix is now booming. Ofsted reports, national awards, burgeoning student applications and
significantly improved outcomes all testify to the qualitative improvement generated by this programme.




                                                         “The College has taken the initiative in
                                                         establishing a strong and extremely successful
                                                         link with the Institute by which the teaching
                                                         staff have had access to a degree of support and
                                                         encouragement that is unique across London
                                                         post-compulsory provision.”

                                                          Institute of Education
Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement



                      DfE, BIS and AoC Award
                      for Smarter Procurement




Blackpool and The Fylde College on behalf of the Northern Colleges Collaborative Group
Collaborative PC Procurement – No longer a virtual reality

Following on from the success of previous collaborative projects for the procurement of I.T. hardware,
Blackpool and The Fylde College was approached by the Learning and Skills Council to lead a similar
procurement exercise in 2010.

Thirteen Colleges signed up to the collaboration and a project team comprising Procurement and I.T.
professionals from several of the participating Colleges was established.

The objectives of the project were:

• to ensure compliance with European procurement regulations
• to generate efficiencies through the use of an appropriate framework
• to reduce and simplify process costs for all involved
• to create a case study for use within the sector

The team, led by Blackpool and The Fylde College, ensured that a robust project process was completed which
resulted in a final contract value of £1.7million for 3,750 desktop PCs.

The initial efficiencies when compared against prices that Colleges could obtain in isolation, as generated by
the project were:

£184,835 cashable efficiencies

£11,571 process efficiencies

In addition, a comprehensive user guide has been prepared for the sector which will enable other Colleges to
undertake collaborative procurement in this area.



                                                                         “Coming together for a shared
                                                                         benefit is certainly something we’ll
                                                                          all be expected to do more of in the
                                                                          future, and I think we’ve all made
                                                                         a significant step in the right
                                                                         direction.”

                                                                         Ric Kelly, IT Manager,
                                                                         Accrington and Rossendale College
Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement



                        LSIS Award
                        for Leadership of Innovation in Curriculum Development




Media Department, Creative Arts Faculty, College of West Anglia

Springboard TV.com

The College of West Anglia’s ground-breaking project involved setting up Springboardtv.com, an internet TV
channel which has radically changed the teaching and learning on its full-time media courses.

With a fully-operational TV production and broadcast environment, students are involved in the creation,
production and broadcast of a wide range of programmes, and the web-based format allows feedback from
the general public, peers and teaching staff. The majority of the course is now spent in a realistic working
environment, generating the evidence required for the course.

Both staff and students are more confident in using the new technologies and students are taking more
responsibility for their own learning. Team working is promoted and collaborative work with community
groups, local press, commissions and external agencies is integral. The increase in the pace and pressure of
work requires greater learner focus in order to meet challenging deadlines.

Springboard has made a significant difference in students’ aspirations and achievements. The percentage of
students progressing to university increased by 40% in one year, from 37% to 77%, and the percentage of high
grades rose by 50%, from 38% to 88%. Students’ feedback: “It’s broadened my horizons”; “really boosted my
confidence”; “challenging but it gives a taste of the real world “.




                                                                   “This is a clear example of a College
                                                                    doing something very innovative,
                                                                   very creative and it needs to tell
                                                                   the rest of the sector about it.”

                                                                   JISC Critical Friend
Beacon Awards 2010/2011



                 Awards for Responsiveness,
                  Partnership and Impact




AQA Award for College/School Partnerships

AoC Create Award for College Engagement with Employers

Association of Colleges Award for Widening Participation

British Council Award for International Student Support

Edexcel Award for Lifelong Learning

Enterprise UK Award for Enterprise

Welsh Assembly Government Award for 14-19 Collaboration

YPLA Award for 14-19 Collaboration
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                               AQA Award
                               for College/School Partnerships




14-19 Collaboration and Partnerships Team, Exeter College

Exemplary 14-16 Partnership and Collaboration

Excellent educational working partnerships with schools and local stakeholders enable Exeter College to be
regarded as a hub for 14-16 practical learning throughout the region. The College has established outstanding
partnerships with local schools in the city and the heart of the county which have added significant value to
the local and regional learning communities at 14-16 years of age.

Working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations, the College has significantly contributed to
creating a complementary post-14 curriculum which has resulted in a wide and diverse range of quality
provision for 14-16 learning. The number of partners collaborating with the College has grown significantly
over the last three years.

The approach has not only enabled an increase in the number of learners progressing to full-time education
in the City (from below 60% to above 80%), but also added significant value to the success of Key Stage 4
attainment. A whole range of supportive processes have been implemented to ensure logistical, financial and
transition barriers do not deter continuous education in the area.

Sharing facilities, providing flexible staffing and implementing outreach approaches to delivery have
broadened the reach and impact of provision and enhanced the learning experience for Exeter and the heart of
Devon.




                                                                    “The course is great, such a
                                                                    fantastic experience and helped me
                                                                    get to where I wanted to be. I am
                                                                    currently doing a full-time
                                                                    apprenticeship at a local firm.”

                                                                    Ex 14-16 Learner
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                           AoC Create Award
                           for College Engagement with Employers




“ncn at work” New College Nottingham

Journey for Excellence through Employer Engagement

New College Nottingham’s (ncn) employer engagement initiative has changed the College ethos over the last
five years. Curriculum teams have improved their responsiveness and flexibility, enabling them to respond
more effectively to employer demand.

The use of embedded Organisational Needs Analysis and evaluation processes provides employer feedback on
the positive impact of ncn training interventions and generates a high level of repeat work and commitment
from employers to recommend the College to others.

The initiative has enabled ncn to grow its provision for employers during a period of economic downturn:

• income increased from £1.2 million to over £7 million
• employed learners increased from under 1,000 to over 5,000
• number of employers engaged extended from 300 to 2,000
• ncn now ranked in the top 10% of FE Colleges for employer engagement

The College’s employer provision was deemed “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and has achieved Training Quality
Standard (TQS) for excellence in Construction, Retail and Adult Social Care.

The reach of ncn’s employer provision has spread from Nottingham across the East Midlands and, in some
cases, to a national level. The College also shares good practice; producing over 20 case studies in the last two
years.




                                                                     “I’ve been impressed by how the
                                                                     New College Nottingham
                                                                     assessors have worked with our
                                                                     employees, building their
                                                                     confidence. They’ve also
                                                                     demonstrated the benefits of
                                                                     improving their qualifications.”

                                                                     Deanne Atkin, Manager,
                                                                     Conkers activity centre

                                                                     Employers network at one of the
                                                                     CollegeÕ s business forums
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                            Association of Colleges Award
                            for Widening Participation




Mental Health Education and Employment Service, Student Services Directorate,
Hackney Community College

Bridging the gap between mental health services and mainstream education

The Mental Health Education and Employment Service was established to address concerns around the
lack of provision for supporting mental health service users to access education and training and to provide
support with study and progression.

It has evolved into a multi-faceted service delivering a range of interventions, support and activities for
learners and prospective learners with mental health support needs. The service also provides professional
support to teachers and support staff. Its development and success is due to intensive multi-agency liaison,
dedication and professional expertise across all partners.

The service is a partnership initiative between Hackney Community College, the East London Foundation
Trust, NHS City & Hackney, and local community and voluntary partners.

In the first year, 50 people were supported. Since then around 4,000 people with mental health support needs
have been supported to education and/or employment.

It was the first project of its kind when it was established 14 years ago, and has seen developments each year
to make it what it is today. It is now unique in its off-site provision with community health teams and how
this is integrated into the CollegeÕ s mainstream work.




                                                                       “Since I have been at College my
                                                                       confidence has grown and I’m
                                                                       looking forward to the future I
                                                                       now have in front of me.”

                                                                       Learner
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                              British Council Award
                              for International Student Support




International Team, Edinburgh’s Telford College

The International Learner’s Journey – Global to Local


EdinburghÕ s Telford College supports students on their learning journey from enquiry or study in their home
country (global) through to successful completion of their course and progression into university and post
study work (local).

Coming to a different country to study is a life changing experience for students Ð t hey come with great
hopes and expectations and EdinburghÕ s Telford College ambition is to support them achieve their goals, be
successful and enjoy their UK educational experience.

With a comprehensive international strategy, the College recruits students from 96 countries worldwide and
has developed 28 trans-national partnerships in 11 countries. It has established three partnership overseas
campuses delivering nine curriculum areas and courses taught in partner institutes are supported remotely
and visited regularly by teaching and international staff.

High levels of students progressing from in-country delivery, responding to the learner voice, a unique and
exclusive support service for visa applications and internships to help develop workplace skills are some of
the key features of this successful programme.




                                                                   “Studying at the College has been
                                                                   an incredible experience. I have
                                                                   grown in confidence not only in
                                                                   my studies but also on a personal
                                                                   level.”
                                                                   Atwell, South Africa
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                            Edexcel Award
                            for Lifelong Learning




Business Development, Vocational and Environmental Science Team, Birmingham Metropolitan
College

LifeLong Learning – Commitment to Vocational Science

Birmingham Metropolitan College is one of the leading providers of further and higher education in the West
Midlands, supporting over 9,000 16-19 year olds, 30,000 adult learners and a range of employers across the
United Kingdom.

The development of a prestigious, authentic and stimulating environmental excellence academy at the College
has embodied the true spirit of lifelong learning as students can access a range of opportunities and diverse
curriculum including Environmental Awareness, Infection Control, Health and Safety and Cleaning Operators
Proficiency. The facility is state of the art, using the latest technology including learning materials which were
designed to maximise equal opportunities for all learners, every citizen matters and the safeguarding agenda.
The academy has delivered cleaning science training for the unemployed, Apprenticeship programmes
and qualifications for cleaning professionals which have supported re-skilling opportunities and career
progression for many individuals that are part of this evolving vocational sector.

The esteem in which the training provision is held was recognised when the College won the 2010 Building
Cleanability Award. The vocational delivery team received the BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning Science)
National Award for Excellence in Training and Assessment in 2008 and 2009 and one of their learners,
Michael Bird, who works at Birmingham ChildrenÕ s Hospital, was named as the BICSc Ô Outstanding Student
of the Year 2010Õ .

The Vocational Science team will continue to promote lifelong learning opportunities to a wide range of
students, whilst delivering and maintaining excellence and promoting the College ethos of Shaping Futures,
Changing Lives.



                                                                     “...thanks for a really interesting
                                                                     and informative training session, it
                                                                     will not be forgotten for a long time
                                                                     I’m sure, as the lads keep referring
                                                                     to it and the fun that they had.”

                                                                     Estate Supervisor, Castle Vale
                                                                     Housing Action Trust
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                        Enterprise UK Award
                        for Enterprise




Inspire Inspire Programme, Southern Regional College

INSPIRE

The Southern Regional College’s INSPIRE programme aims to redefine and embed enterprise across the
student body. For a large number of people, enterprise evokes images of brick and mortar businesses or
business activities however, the College defines enterprise as a mind-set or skills-set that enables one to take
an idea from concept to creation.

The INSPIRE programme aims to achieve this shift in mindset by allowing students to discover and practice
their enterprising skills in a safe or low risk environment and in a social setting away from the confines of the
classroom.

The role of the Graduate Enterprise Intern has been vital in facilitating this process. It is the CollegeÕ s
experience that by organising activities that enable the student to explore their enterprising abilities in a fun
yet challenging, way with the Graduate Interns, there is a greater likelihood of these ideas being embraced and
becoming successful.

The Enterprise Interns have helped establish the Student Enterprising Innovators Society, organising
inter-campus competitions, enterprise conferences, business master classes and running workshops which
have had immense impact, thus far, within the Southern Regional College. The wide range of extra curricular
activities including, teamwork, negotiation, confidence, leadership skills, calculated risk taking and project
planning ensure students are challenged in various ways.

An innovative framework has now been established across the Southern Regional College that has the
potential to contribute to increasing numbers of its own students taking their business ideas through to
pre-incubation and incubation stages, hosted within the Southern Regional College’s Incubation facility,
Greenshoots-Ltd.


                                                                      “From all the events I have
                                                                     attended, I have learned
                                                                     something different from each
                                                                     occasion. I have realised how
                                                                     much support there is to develop a
                                                                     business idea and to assist you in
                                                                     opening up your own business.”

                                                                      Student
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact



                     Welsh Assembly Government Award
                     for 14-19 Collaboration




14-19 Network, Coleg Sir G‰r

Transforming 14-19 learning through collaboration

This submission to AoCÕ s Beacon Awards, celebrated the CollegeÕ s involvement in Carmarthenshire CountyÕ s
14-19 Network. This has been a highly successful project and has had a major impact on learner choice in the
county.

Over 1,000 school pupils were supported by Coleg Sir G‰r in 2009-10, accessing vocational options as part
of their wider curriculum. This provision was offered on one of five College campuses, at local schools or
other vocational settings as appropriate. Over 21 schools worked with the College and excellent support
was provided by Carmarthenshire County Council, the local education authority, the schools and other
training providers locally. This led to the development of joint governance arrangements in the four clusters
established to manage this in the county.

Provision ranged from entry level through to level three and included Welsh medium provision. Innovative
work-related pathway programmes were developed with sector skills councils in engineering and fashion.
Innovative approaches to quality assurance were developed with all partners undertaking an annual
self-assessment exercise with cross-provider peer observation. LearnersÕ views were sought to make
improvements and detailed transition arrangements between the schools and College were put in place.




                                                                   ÒT his course is a new and interesting
                                                                    opportunity for us to enjoy learning in a
                                                                    different way. The course will show us
                                                                    a true picture of the real world of work,
                                                                    because experience of industry forms an
                                                                    integral part of the course and the content
                                                                    sounds so different to the usual
                                                                    traditional content we usually have to
                                                                    follow.Ó

                                                                    Student on Workbased Learning
                                                                    Pathway in Fashion.
Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact




                   YPLA Award
                   for 14-19 Collaboration




14-19 School Liaison Team, South Devon College

Raising aspirations through collaboration

The South Devon College project delivers high quality personalised learning for 14-19 year old
students which increases engagement, retention, achievement and progression to further education.
This is delivered through a diverse breadth of curriculum, which remains dynamic and responsive
to individualÕ s needs and agendas set both locally and nationally. There are outstanding levels
of achievement and progression coupled with an inherent determination to raise aspirations and
expectations across the partnerships.

Key features of the project are:

• exceptional leadership with clearly focused aims which ensure ongoing development and strategic
  partnership
• clear priorities and expectations which are disseminated to all stakeholders through highly effective
  communication channels
• embedding ideals of seamless 14-19 education and sharing of good practice through direct
  engagement with schools at strategic levels
• development of skills centres on school sites to increase access to specialist resources




                                                                   “The IF Childcare course
                                                                   completely changed my aims and
                                                                   ambitions, I knew after finishing
                                                                   this course that I had found my
                                                                   ideal career and did not have to
                                                                   follow a traditional A Level
                                                                   academic route. It opened up new
                                                                   career options to me and was
                                                                   thoroughly enjoyable.”

                                                                   Student
Beacon Awards 2010/2011


                                  AoC Beacon Awards
                National Presentation Ceremony 2010/2011
                                Wednesday 9 February 2011




                                         PROGRAMME
12.00 – 12.30    Arrival of Guests

                 Reception in the Great Hall



12.30            Presentation of 2010/2011 AoC Beacon Awards in the Telford Theatre



                 Welcome and Introduction

                        Dame Patricia Morgan-Webb

                        Chair, AoC Beacon Awards



                 Presentation of Parchments

                        John Hayes MP

                        Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning



                 Presentation of the Seventh Annual President’s Award

                        Lord Willis of Knaresborough

                        President of AoC Charitable Trust



                 Vote of Thanks

                        Martin Doel

                        Chief Executive of Association of Colleges



13.15            Buffet Lunch in the Great Hall



14.30            Departure

Onwards
The following bodies have given invaluable
        support to the Programme in
         The following bodies have given invaluable support to the
 2006-2007 whi208 iswhich is greatly appreciated:
          Programme in 2010/2011 greatly appreciated:




                                    Association of Colleges




                            Department for Employment and Learning




                               The Welsh Assembly Government




                                     Administered by the
                                     AoC Charitable Trust

           The AoC Beacon Awards are run through the AoC Charitable Trust
      which is a Registered Charity in England and Wales (charity number 1040631)
                       and in Scotland (charity number SC039064).




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AoC Beacon Award Mini Profiles 2010/11

  • 1. AoC Beacon Awards 2010/2011 Winning College Profiles Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Leadership and Quality Improvement Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact
  • 2. Beacon Awards 2010/2011 Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Becta Award for Efficiency through the Effective Use of Technology in FE and Skills DfE Award for Successful Delivery of Level 2 and 3 Qualifications Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning Jardine Lloyd Thompson Benefit Solutions Award for Health and Community Care Mencap/RNIB Award for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities OCR Award for Functional Skills
  • 3. Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Becta Award for Efficiency through the Effective Use of Technology in FE and Skills E-Learning Team, Walsall College Efficiency through on-line e-personalisation When moving into a new state-of-the-art building, Walsall College did not want to migrate into its new campus with old, traditional ways of working; it wanted to change peopleÕ s lives. Its aim was to utilise the benefits of its world class technology infrastructure by becoming an e-College fit for 21st century practices. The College set out to provide e-personalised information to each individual learner through their intranet homepage. Every learner has instant and real-time access to their e-attendance, e-punctuality, e-timetable, e-printer account and e-ILP, empowering them to take ownership of their learning. The learnersÕ e-ILP records and monitors their progress against their Walsall College Graduate programme: skilled, professional and enterprising experiences. The College also wanted curriculum staff to have easy access to data, reports and learner tracking systems, ensuring effective and efficient use of information to support the learner to succeed. It was important that information, and consequently intervention and action were timely to have a real impact. The project has proven successful, transforming Walsall College into a modern and contemporary knowledge workplace, whereby technology is used throughout the learner journey and in many operational processes. It has resulted in smarter ways of working and more effective use of information. “...really interactive, exciting and good that I can access it from home” Level 3 ICT Student
  • 4. Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Department for Education Award for Successful Delivery of Level 2 and/or 3 Qualifications Hull College Narrowing the Gap The Award for Successful Delivery of Level 2 and/or 3 Qualifications, sponsored by the Department for Education, recognises the work of Hull College in narrowing the achievement gap in performance for learners from a widening participation background through outstanding pastoral support and a differentiated teaching and learning strategy. This is driven by an embedded values culture based on excellence, respect, innovation and celebration which ensures all learners irrespective of age, gender, background or disability are fully supported to achieve their full potential. The project demonstrates how Hull College, which serves a deprived local community, enrols 6,600 16-18 year olds each year and achieves outstanding results, particularly for students from minority groups such as BMEs, learners in receipt of educational maintenance allowance (EMA) and learners who have a poor previous track record in educational attainment, particularly at Level 2 and 3. These results are set in the context of one of the lowest performing local authorities for 5 A-C GCSEs including English and Maths, nationally. Ofsted judged the College to be outstanding in all areas in May 2008 and in summary concluded “The College’s role in changing the lives of many learners is significant”. “The tutors sacrifice their breaks to help students. They are always willing to listen and are very helpful. I struggled with a particular area on my course and have received tremendous support from staff.” Student
  • 5. Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning Creative Studies Team, Coleg Morgannwg Skills for Costume Construction for Screen & Stage The project emphasis is on the development of specialist practical skills of measuring, pattern cutting, fitting and alteration, industrial machining, screen printing, garment construction, surface embellishment and adaptation underpinned by knowledge of fabrics, visual awareness and professional and business skills. The combination of carefully selected appropriate teaching and learning methods and environments contribute to students acquiring confidence and high level skills over an intensive two year period working alongside experts to deadlines and production standards. A range of work settings is planned over two years in partnership with industry experts for students to experience the exacting demands of costume construction. Placements offer students the opportunity to experience all aspects of the costume industry. This provides real-life opportunities for students to be challenged to achieve high levels of skills with experts. The CollegeÕ s collaboration with theatre Mappa Mundi provides an example of a sustainable partnership with a local theatre company over three years. In 2009 the collaboration was on She Stoops to Conquer with a review stating “.....there is no stinting on the look of it. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones’ costume design, created by first and second year students at Coleg Morgannwg is all lace and gorgeous crimson and purple satins”. “It is a way of growing up. You are involved and learn so much about yourself and the industry.” Student
  • 6. Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Jardine Lloyd Thompson Benefit Solutions Award for Health and Community Care Department of Education, Health and Care, Hartlepool College of Further Education Community Care for Health and Well Being through Learning and Teaching/ The Horticulture (Allotment) and Havelock Centre Project The project is a joint venture between Hartlepool College of Further Education and Hartlepool Borough Council Day Services, this programme now includes key partners in Criminal Justice and Health provision. The client-centred approach enables vulnerable adults to improve employability and contribute to their local community whilst offering an innovative learning platform for students in healthcare. The Community Allotment provides opportunities for individuals with physical or learning disabilities, mental health issues or involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes to gain a nationally recognised qualification. Partners involved in this programme include the College, MIND, DISC, NACRO, NHS, Hartlepool Borough Council Day Services and The Criminal Justice Service. There are great hopes for the future of the project; for instance, an NVQ Level 1 programme in Horticulture is under development. There is provision on site for a structured training environment and there are plans for therapeutic activities promoting well being, exercise referral and therapies for people with mental health, heart disease and weight management issues is in planning. The programme has expanded to include enterprise development and a range of products and produce is now available to sell to the community, encouraging community relationships and the full inclusion of vulnerable adults as they move towards the independent management of their lives. “This programme has been a fantastic opportunity for the staff and students involved in the project. We have demonstrated that by challenging expectations we can change aspirations.” Sue Baker, Lecturer Health and Care
  • 7. Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development Mencap and RNIB Award for Students with Learning Difficulties and or/Disabilities Foundation Studies Team, City College Norwich ProjectSearch ProjectSearch is a tailored programme of work rotations and training which prepares students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities for work. Students’ employability skills are developed by giving them experience of different job roles in the workplace, supported by on-site tutors using Training in Systematic Instruction. Through ProjectSearch the College has worked with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (in partnership with Norfolk County Council, Remploy and Serco) and facilities management company Norse. To date 14 of the 28 students have got jobs on completion of the programme, including some who had previously been hard to place in a work environment. With the support of these employers ProjectSearch has successfully opened up job opportunities to young people and adults who might not otherwise have been given the chance to work. Following on from the success of the initial two projects, City College Norwich is now seeking to engage further employers in Project Search and is also developing a new employment agency for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. “...we are delighted with the success of ProjectSearch. It has been a pleasure to work with these young people and they are already making a valuable contribution to our hospital life.” Deputy Director of Nursing, Norwich University Hospital
  • 8. Awards for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development OCR Award for Functional Skills Skills Support and Development Team, Leicester College Cross College delivery of Functional Skills Leicester College uses the whole organisation approach to provide opportunities for learners to develop their Functional Skills. Through participating in the Functional Skills pilots, the College has been able to use the experience and knowledge gained to support and develop Functional Skills across all its provision. The CollegeÕ s Skills for Life strategy was revised in 2009 to incorporate Functional Skills. The implementation of the strategy addressed the training needs of managers, teachers and workplace trainers, developing customised training programmes which were delivered by a team of Skills for Life specialists to all curriculum areas at the College. The training was also made available to external partners. Each vocational curriculum area was provided with a Functional Skills Champion who was given time to help develop resources and provide support to colleagues. One-to-one support, along with coaching, helped teachers to become more confident in delivering Functional Skills. Cross College support was co-ordinated by the Skills for Life Manager and a team of three Functional Skills specialists. The team set up a site on the College’s Virtual Learning Environment and communicated developments in the Functional Skills Newsletter, which was made available to all College staff and shared as best practice with other providers. As a result of the project, participation in Functional Skills increased year on year from 135 enrolments in 2007/08 to 2,450 in 2009/10. Similarly, learner success rates also increased rising to 84% in 2009/10. The success of the project has helped learners to succeed on their vocational programmes. “It makes you enjoy what you do and develop learner skills” Tutor Comment
  • 9. Beacon Awards 2010/2011 Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement City & Guilds Award for Staff Development in Further Education DfE/BIS/AoC Award for Smarter Procurement LSIS Award for Leadership of Innovation in Curriculum Development
  • 10. Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement City & Guilds Award for Staff Development in Further Education BSix Brooke House Sixth Form College A University for Teachers In 2006 BSix was on the verge of closure or merger. It was characterised by poor outcomes, a bad reputation, high staff turnover and dwindling student recruitment. In order to turn the College around, a strategy of effecting a deep-seated, sustainable cultural change was introduced. The aim was to transform the everyday experience of students, both in the classroom and when they use the CollegeÕ s services. This entailed an extensive and innovative Continuous Professional Development programme in order to make the College Ô a university for teachersÕ . The premise of this programme was that if the College wanted the students to be aspirational and high-achieving, then the staff have to be the same. There are two key characteristics of the programme. First, it is focused on teaching and learning (and increasingly on the delivery of services) as a serious, intellectual activity worthy of continual analysis and debate. Second, it recognises that development is not just about Ô trainingÕ in technical aspects of work but should also be an exploration of its deeper, emotional, dimensions. The result is that BSix is now booming. Ofsted reports, national awards, burgeoning student applications and significantly improved outcomes all testify to the qualitative improvement generated by this programme. “The College has taken the initiative in establishing a strong and extremely successful link with the Institute by which the teaching staff have had access to a degree of support and encouragement that is unique across London post-compulsory provision.” Institute of Education
  • 11. Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement DfE, BIS and AoC Award for Smarter Procurement Blackpool and The Fylde College on behalf of the Northern Colleges Collaborative Group Collaborative PC Procurement – No longer a virtual reality Following on from the success of previous collaborative projects for the procurement of I.T. hardware, Blackpool and The Fylde College was approached by the Learning and Skills Council to lead a similar procurement exercise in 2010. Thirteen Colleges signed up to the collaboration and a project team comprising Procurement and I.T. professionals from several of the participating Colleges was established. The objectives of the project were: • to ensure compliance with European procurement regulations • to generate efficiencies through the use of an appropriate framework • to reduce and simplify process costs for all involved • to create a case study for use within the sector The team, led by Blackpool and The Fylde College, ensured that a robust project process was completed which resulted in a final contract value of £1.7million for 3,750 desktop PCs. The initial efficiencies when compared against prices that Colleges could obtain in isolation, as generated by the project were: £184,835 cashable efficiencies £11,571 process efficiencies In addition, a comprehensive user guide has been prepared for the sector which will enable other Colleges to undertake collaborative procurement in this area. “Coming together for a shared benefit is certainly something we’ll all be expected to do more of in the future, and I think we’ve all made a significant step in the right direction.” Ric Kelly, IT Manager, Accrington and Rossendale College
  • 12. Awards for Leadership and Quality Improvement LSIS Award for Leadership of Innovation in Curriculum Development Media Department, Creative Arts Faculty, College of West Anglia Springboard TV.com The College of West Anglia’s ground-breaking project involved setting up Springboardtv.com, an internet TV channel which has radically changed the teaching and learning on its full-time media courses. With a fully-operational TV production and broadcast environment, students are involved in the creation, production and broadcast of a wide range of programmes, and the web-based format allows feedback from the general public, peers and teaching staff. The majority of the course is now spent in a realistic working environment, generating the evidence required for the course. Both staff and students are more confident in using the new technologies and students are taking more responsibility for their own learning. Team working is promoted and collaborative work with community groups, local press, commissions and external agencies is integral. The increase in the pace and pressure of work requires greater learner focus in order to meet challenging deadlines. Springboard has made a significant difference in students’ aspirations and achievements. The percentage of students progressing to university increased by 40% in one year, from 37% to 77%, and the percentage of high grades rose by 50%, from 38% to 88%. Students’ feedback: “It’s broadened my horizons”; “really boosted my confidence”; “challenging but it gives a taste of the real world “. “This is a clear example of a College doing something very innovative, very creative and it needs to tell the rest of the sector about it.” JISC Critical Friend
  • 13. Beacon Awards 2010/2011 Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact AQA Award for College/School Partnerships AoC Create Award for College Engagement with Employers Association of Colleges Award for Widening Participation British Council Award for International Student Support Edexcel Award for Lifelong Learning Enterprise UK Award for Enterprise Welsh Assembly Government Award for 14-19 Collaboration YPLA Award for 14-19 Collaboration
  • 14. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact AQA Award for College/School Partnerships 14-19 Collaboration and Partnerships Team, Exeter College Exemplary 14-16 Partnership and Collaboration Excellent educational working partnerships with schools and local stakeholders enable Exeter College to be regarded as a hub for 14-16 practical learning throughout the region. The College has established outstanding partnerships with local schools in the city and the heart of the county which have added significant value to the local and regional learning communities at 14-16 years of age. Working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations, the College has significantly contributed to creating a complementary post-14 curriculum which has resulted in a wide and diverse range of quality provision for 14-16 learning. The number of partners collaborating with the College has grown significantly over the last three years. The approach has not only enabled an increase in the number of learners progressing to full-time education in the City (from below 60% to above 80%), but also added significant value to the success of Key Stage 4 attainment. A whole range of supportive processes have been implemented to ensure logistical, financial and transition barriers do not deter continuous education in the area. Sharing facilities, providing flexible staffing and implementing outreach approaches to delivery have broadened the reach and impact of provision and enhanced the learning experience for Exeter and the heart of Devon. “The course is great, such a fantastic experience and helped me get to where I wanted to be. I am currently doing a full-time apprenticeship at a local firm.” Ex 14-16 Learner
  • 15. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact AoC Create Award for College Engagement with Employers “ncn at work” New College Nottingham Journey for Excellence through Employer Engagement New College Nottingham’s (ncn) employer engagement initiative has changed the College ethos over the last five years. Curriculum teams have improved their responsiveness and flexibility, enabling them to respond more effectively to employer demand. The use of embedded Organisational Needs Analysis and evaluation processes provides employer feedback on the positive impact of ncn training interventions and generates a high level of repeat work and commitment from employers to recommend the College to others. The initiative has enabled ncn to grow its provision for employers during a period of economic downturn: • income increased from £1.2 million to over £7 million • employed learners increased from under 1,000 to over 5,000 • number of employers engaged extended from 300 to 2,000 • ncn now ranked in the top 10% of FE Colleges for employer engagement The College’s employer provision was deemed “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and has achieved Training Quality Standard (TQS) for excellence in Construction, Retail and Adult Social Care. The reach of ncn’s employer provision has spread from Nottingham across the East Midlands and, in some cases, to a national level. The College also shares good practice; producing over 20 case studies in the last two years. “I’ve been impressed by how the New College Nottingham assessors have worked with our employees, building their confidence. They’ve also demonstrated the benefits of improving their qualifications.” Deanne Atkin, Manager, Conkers activity centre Employers network at one of the CollegeÕ s business forums
  • 16. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact Association of Colleges Award for Widening Participation Mental Health Education and Employment Service, Student Services Directorate, Hackney Community College Bridging the gap between mental health services and mainstream education The Mental Health Education and Employment Service was established to address concerns around the lack of provision for supporting mental health service users to access education and training and to provide support with study and progression. It has evolved into a multi-faceted service delivering a range of interventions, support and activities for learners and prospective learners with mental health support needs. The service also provides professional support to teachers and support staff. Its development and success is due to intensive multi-agency liaison, dedication and professional expertise across all partners. The service is a partnership initiative between Hackney Community College, the East London Foundation Trust, NHS City & Hackney, and local community and voluntary partners. In the first year, 50 people were supported. Since then around 4,000 people with mental health support needs have been supported to education and/or employment. It was the first project of its kind when it was established 14 years ago, and has seen developments each year to make it what it is today. It is now unique in its off-site provision with community health teams and how this is integrated into the CollegeÕ s mainstream work. “Since I have been at College my confidence has grown and I’m looking forward to the future I now have in front of me.” Learner
  • 17. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact British Council Award for International Student Support International Team, Edinburgh’s Telford College The International Learner’s Journey – Global to Local EdinburghÕ s Telford College supports students on their learning journey from enquiry or study in their home country (global) through to successful completion of their course and progression into university and post study work (local). Coming to a different country to study is a life changing experience for students Ð t hey come with great hopes and expectations and EdinburghÕ s Telford College ambition is to support them achieve their goals, be successful and enjoy their UK educational experience. With a comprehensive international strategy, the College recruits students from 96 countries worldwide and has developed 28 trans-national partnerships in 11 countries. It has established three partnership overseas campuses delivering nine curriculum areas and courses taught in partner institutes are supported remotely and visited regularly by teaching and international staff. High levels of students progressing from in-country delivery, responding to the learner voice, a unique and exclusive support service for visa applications and internships to help develop workplace skills are some of the key features of this successful programme. “Studying at the College has been an incredible experience. I have grown in confidence not only in my studies but also on a personal level.” Atwell, South Africa
  • 18. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact Edexcel Award for Lifelong Learning Business Development, Vocational and Environmental Science Team, Birmingham Metropolitan College LifeLong Learning – Commitment to Vocational Science Birmingham Metropolitan College is one of the leading providers of further and higher education in the West Midlands, supporting over 9,000 16-19 year olds, 30,000 adult learners and a range of employers across the United Kingdom. The development of a prestigious, authentic and stimulating environmental excellence academy at the College has embodied the true spirit of lifelong learning as students can access a range of opportunities and diverse curriculum including Environmental Awareness, Infection Control, Health and Safety and Cleaning Operators Proficiency. The facility is state of the art, using the latest technology including learning materials which were designed to maximise equal opportunities for all learners, every citizen matters and the safeguarding agenda. The academy has delivered cleaning science training for the unemployed, Apprenticeship programmes and qualifications for cleaning professionals which have supported re-skilling opportunities and career progression for many individuals that are part of this evolving vocational sector. The esteem in which the training provision is held was recognised when the College won the 2010 Building Cleanability Award. The vocational delivery team received the BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning Science) National Award for Excellence in Training and Assessment in 2008 and 2009 and one of their learners, Michael Bird, who works at Birmingham ChildrenÕ s Hospital, was named as the BICSc Ô Outstanding Student of the Year 2010Õ . The Vocational Science team will continue to promote lifelong learning opportunities to a wide range of students, whilst delivering and maintaining excellence and promoting the College ethos of Shaping Futures, Changing Lives. “...thanks for a really interesting and informative training session, it will not be forgotten for a long time I’m sure, as the lads keep referring to it and the fun that they had.” Estate Supervisor, Castle Vale Housing Action Trust
  • 19. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact Enterprise UK Award for Enterprise Inspire Inspire Programme, Southern Regional College INSPIRE The Southern Regional College’s INSPIRE programme aims to redefine and embed enterprise across the student body. For a large number of people, enterprise evokes images of brick and mortar businesses or business activities however, the College defines enterprise as a mind-set or skills-set that enables one to take an idea from concept to creation. The INSPIRE programme aims to achieve this shift in mindset by allowing students to discover and practice their enterprising skills in a safe or low risk environment and in a social setting away from the confines of the classroom. The role of the Graduate Enterprise Intern has been vital in facilitating this process. It is the CollegeÕ s experience that by organising activities that enable the student to explore their enterprising abilities in a fun yet challenging, way with the Graduate Interns, there is a greater likelihood of these ideas being embraced and becoming successful. The Enterprise Interns have helped establish the Student Enterprising Innovators Society, organising inter-campus competitions, enterprise conferences, business master classes and running workshops which have had immense impact, thus far, within the Southern Regional College. The wide range of extra curricular activities including, teamwork, negotiation, confidence, leadership skills, calculated risk taking and project planning ensure students are challenged in various ways. An innovative framework has now been established across the Southern Regional College that has the potential to contribute to increasing numbers of its own students taking their business ideas through to pre-incubation and incubation stages, hosted within the Southern Regional College’s Incubation facility, Greenshoots-Ltd. “From all the events I have attended, I have learned something different from each occasion. I have realised how much support there is to develop a business idea and to assist you in opening up your own business.” Student
  • 20. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact Welsh Assembly Government Award for 14-19 Collaboration 14-19 Network, Coleg Sir G‰r Transforming 14-19 learning through collaboration This submission to AoCÕ s Beacon Awards, celebrated the CollegeÕ s involvement in Carmarthenshire CountyÕ s 14-19 Network. This has been a highly successful project and has had a major impact on learner choice in the county. Over 1,000 school pupils were supported by Coleg Sir G‰r in 2009-10, accessing vocational options as part of their wider curriculum. This provision was offered on one of five College campuses, at local schools or other vocational settings as appropriate. Over 21 schools worked with the College and excellent support was provided by Carmarthenshire County Council, the local education authority, the schools and other training providers locally. This led to the development of joint governance arrangements in the four clusters established to manage this in the county. Provision ranged from entry level through to level three and included Welsh medium provision. Innovative work-related pathway programmes were developed with sector skills councils in engineering and fashion. Innovative approaches to quality assurance were developed with all partners undertaking an annual self-assessment exercise with cross-provider peer observation. LearnersÕ views were sought to make improvements and detailed transition arrangements between the schools and College were put in place. ÒT his course is a new and interesting opportunity for us to enjoy learning in a different way. The course will show us a true picture of the real world of work, because experience of industry forms an integral part of the course and the content sounds so different to the usual traditional content we usually have to follow.Ó Student on Workbased Learning Pathway in Fashion.
  • 21. Awards for Responsiveness, Partnership and Impact YPLA Award for 14-19 Collaboration 14-19 School Liaison Team, South Devon College Raising aspirations through collaboration The South Devon College project delivers high quality personalised learning for 14-19 year old students which increases engagement, retention, achievement and progression to further education. This is delivered through a diverse breadth of curriculum, which remains dynamic and responsive to individualÕ s needs and agendas set both locally and nationally. There are outstanding levels of achievement and progression coupled with an inherent determination to raise aspirations and expectations across the partnerships. Key features of the project are: • exceptional leadership with clearly focused aims which ensure ongoing development and strategic partnership • clear priorities and expectations which are disseminated to all stakeholders through highly effective communication channels • embedding ideals of seamless 14-19 education and sharing of good practice through direct engagement with schools at strategic levels • development of skills centres on school sites to increase access to specialist resources “The IF Childcare course completely changed my aims and ambitions, I knew after finishing this course that I had found my ideal career and did not have to follow a traditional A Level academic route. It opened up new career options to me and was thoroughly enjoyable.” Student
  • 22. Beacon Awards 2010/2011 AoC Beacon Awards National Presentation Ceremony 2010/2011 Wednesday 9 February 2011 PROGRAMME 12.00 – 12.30 Arrival of Guests Reception in the Great Hall 12.30 Presentation of 2010/2011 AoC Beacon Awards in the Telford Theatre Welcome and Introduction Dame Patricia Morgan-Webb Chair, AoC Beacon Awards Presentation of Parchments John Hayes MP Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Presentation of the Seventh Annual President’s Award Lord Willis of Knaresborough President of AoC Charitable Trust Vote of Thanks Martin Doel Chief Executive of Association of Colleges 13.15 Buffet Lunch in the Great Hall 14.30 Departure Onwards
  • 23. The following bodies have given invaluable support to the Programme in The following bodies have given invaluable support to the 2006-2007 whi208 iswhich is greatly appreciated: Programme in 2010/2011 greatly appreciated: Association of Colleges Department for Employment and Learning The Welsh Assembly Government Administered by the AoC Charitable Trust The AoC Beacon Awards are run through the AoC Charitable Trust which is a Registered Charity in England and Wales (charity number 1040631) and in Scotland (charity number SC039064). Association of Colleges 2-5 Stedham Place London, WC1A 1HU Telephone: 020 7034 9900 Fax: 020 7034 9950 www.aoc.co.uk