ONE Nottingham Meeting Friday 10th November 2017 John van de Laarschot

Agenda Rationale for the merger Changing face of FE Vision & Values Strategic Priorities Update on the City Hub Questions

Rationale for the Merger Vocational Education Review (July 2015) Financially resilient institution More efficient curriculum Significant Cost Savings Large scale rationalisation and site efficiencies

Underlying principles Developing people with the skills to operate effectively in the work-place Improving employability Enabling independence Matching the needs of employers and students Helping employers address the productivity gap Replacing false hope with real preparation and genuine opportunities Combining high quality academic and vocational education

Changing Face of FE - Policy Industrial Strategy Institutes of Technology – level 4/5 technician training Review of level 4/5 provision T levels (STEM level 3) Transition Year (entry/level 1) – focus on employment

Changing Face of FE – Funding and quality Apprenticeship levy/Non-levy tender/Loans Competition for IoTs and T levels? Adult Education Budget out to tender? New, tougher GCSEs, A levels, T levels and vocational qualifications

Implications for Nottingham College Reinforces our approach to be employment led A sharper approach to: Address local employer technician needs at level 4/5 Pilot the new T levels Review of entry requirements for level 3 Continued/renewed focus on English and maths Review of entry/level 1 Part of a partnership bid for a D2N2 IoT

Vision & Values - Emerging Principles We exist to: Enable independent lives by providing outstanding opportunities through education into employment. Where we fit in: Raising prosperity and pride in the city by channeling talent from and for Nottingham.

Our Role: We will do this by: Support a growing local economy by connecting the aspirations of our students to employers needs for skilled workers. We will do this by: Combining outstanding academic and vocational education in a curriculum powered by employers and delivered by the best talent drawn from the FE sector and beyond.

We are “One team”... Passionate – about building employment and opportunity in Nottingham. Excited – by the difference effective education makes to peoples lives. Committed – to creating independence. Connected – to employers and industry.

Strategic Priorities Realigning the curriculum offer to meet the changing needs of employers. Building a stronger commercial offer servicing the training and mentoring needs of business. Developing and extensive specialist apprenticeship provision. Developing ‘fully rounded’ students with adaptable skills for employment and changing careers.

Strategic Priorities (Cont) Embedding English and math's and core employability and independence skills. Promoting progression opportunities from entry to HE enabling the best possible opportunity for positive destinations. Delivering a great student experience ensuring the college is outstanding in every way.

So where are we now….... Merger successfully completed. Pragmatic and realistic business plan linked to our new vision and values. Funding cocktail to support new city centre campus secured. Ownership and accountability vested in the team rather than appointing a single transformation director. Program management approach established to lead the numerous disciplines and work streams critical to underpin the merger.