CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE City and Islington College’s experience of HE. An example of HE in FE. Ian Sterling College Higher Education Quality and Development Manager

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE Our mission “We aim for all our students to achieve their educational goals and to become lifelong learners. We also aim for the experience of college to be an enjoyable time of personal development. In this way, we will equip our students for a changing world and we will contribute to the future of London.”

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE We believe everyone should have access to good education and training. We are committed to equal opportunities for students and staff and we value the cultural diversity of London. The college’s success will be built upon a sense of personal and professional achievement by everyone who studies and works here. Raising educational achievement will contribute to the economic, social and cultural prosperity of London. Our values

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE Islington, Hackney, parts of Haringey and Camden, and much more widely, particularly for specialisms. Core area characterised by diversity and opportunity. Great range of poverty and wealth, of educational attainment and wealth-earning potential. The areas we serve 2004/05

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE Islington: 33% of school population bilingual 49% of school population entitled to free school meals 39% of school students obtained 5 A-C GCSEs (2003) Unemployment about 8% (Greater London 4.5%) Islington is the 8th most deprived local authority area in England (4th in London) 32% of children live in lone parent families (double London average) The areas we serve 2004/05

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE HE in FE Increasing and Widening Participation Maintaining Quality FE Sector central to participation targets. City and Islington College able to both increase and widen participation.

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE HE through Partnerships The College is indirectly funded through City University, London Metropolitan University and from 2005 Queen Mary University of London. Employers.

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE e-solutions?

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE Students HNC/D – Evening courses many students working through the day. Foundation Degrees. Work force development and students hoping to enter work. Foundation Years.

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE Important Recruitment Retention Achievement

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE Not to Forget Staff Partners Administration. And all other areas.