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! Vocational Provision 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