5. Next Steps Planning Application – Nov 2017
Appointment of preferred bidder - Jan 2018
Stage 2 business case to LEP – Mar 2018 (IIB)
Complete Site enabling works – Apr 2018
Award of construction contract – Jun 2018
Complete construction – July 2020
College open for students – Sept 2020

6. Recent successes
Realigned the curriculum offer and management structures to focus on local economic need and key growth sectors.
College-wide restructure completed over the summer recess with only 5 compulsory redundancies.
Working with over 2000 employers delivering ~ 4500 apprenticeships.
2 light vehicle motor vehicle apprentices competing in the World Skills UK Competition.
Highest performing College for employer satisfaction in the region with 85% of employers stating that they would recommend the College.
Recognized as “Provider of the Year” at the prestigious City and Guilds awards 2017.
QAA inspection confirmed that there is confidence in academic standards and the quality of the student experience in Higher Education Provision.

7. Questions