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2019-2021 LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY
Leeds City College is the largest member of the Luminate Education Group and its vision, values and strategic objectives have been synonymous with it. Increasingly, however, as each group member forges its own identity and objectives, Leeds City College can stand as a distinct and successful college, making an important contribution to the group, the city of Leeds and the region more widely. A section from the Luminate Education Group Strategy The organisations (members) that are part of the Luminate Education Group believe that we will be ‘always stronger together’ supporting each other and creating a shared leadership and management culture. The focus for the Group Executive Team and the Luminate Group Board is to ensure that each organisation (group member), and the group as a whole, is successful, reaching potential and achieving strategic objectives. We are obsessively focused on transforming lives by providing outstanding education, training and support for all of our students. Group members support each other in order to secure greater long-term stability, strength and influence. In order to achieve success, all group members proactively help each other and share services for the benefit of all members and for all our students. LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 3
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Foreword
The Leeds City College Strategy demonstrates We recognise that too many communities Leeds City College is strongly committed Leeds City College will also place
how it, as an Inclusive Anchor Institution, in the city have not kept pace with the to the government’s Industrial Strategy, environmental sustainability at the
will develop and improve provision and economic growth and increased wealth and its core aim of shaping a stronger, heart of all its activities and aim to
services so that it better meets the needs of enjoyed by others. We will seek, therefore, fairer economy through investment in reduce its own carbon footprint, impact
the communities and people of Leeds and to expand our provision in education and infrastructure and skills. The Leeds Inclusive on the environment, as well as raise
beyond. It will seek to play a vital role in training in skills and qualities sought by Growth Strategy objective to grow the Leeds awareness of the issues and teach global
meeting the skills needs that the city and employers. This will enable our students economy ensuring that everyone in the city citizenship to its 20,000+ students.
region will need to thrive in a changing to access employment that is more benefits from, and contributes to, growth is
economy as part of its Inclusive Growth skilled, better paid and more secure. also our objective and central to our purpose. The views of these students will be
Strategy, the UK’s Industrial Strategy We will better align our curriculum to the considered in all decisions made by the
and to ensure resilience to withstand This means building and strengthening Local Enterprise Partnership’s priorities. college and there will be a relentless
ongoing uncertainties around Brexit. our relationships with employers and their In short, Leeds City College will play a full drive to improve our teaching, learning
representatives, communities in all parts part in promoting a positive, outward image and assessment, our services and
Leeds City College’s core purpose is to enable of Leeds and beyond, local authorities, the for Leeds on the global stage that increases our facilities based on the input of
and improve social mobility. It will harness Local Enterprise Partnerships, funding inward investment, exports and tourism. students and stakeholders.
every resource available to accelerate agencies, third sector organisations
progression, improve the achievements and and other education providers.
destinations of our students and remove
every possible barrier within our influence.
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Foreword
‘Leeds City College’s core purpose is to
enable and improve social mobility and
it will harness every resource available
to accelerate progression, improve the
To be a central part of these agendas requires Tina Turnbull Chair of the Board, achievements and destinations of our
Leeds City College to offer high quality Leeds City College
students and remove every possible
provision that is equal to the best in the
school, further and higher education sectors. Bill Jones Group Deputy CEO barrier within our influence.’
Curriculum and Quality
This strategy will set the course for Leeds and lead for Leeds
City College to build on its powerful and City College
effective performance review and business
planning processes that have teaching,
learning and assessment at its core. In
common with the other group members, our
strong commitment to restorative practice
will ensure we build and strengthen the
relationships with students, staff, parents,
employers and other key stakeholders.
This will be key to meeting our
ambitious objective to play a full part
in the city and region’s future.
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‘ We will expand our provision in education
and training in skills and qualities sought
by employers with the view to enabling our
students to access employment that is more
skilled, better paid and more secure .’
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Contents
OUR COLLEGE OUR CURRICULUM OUR STUDENTS & STAFF OUR OBJECTIVES
04 Foreword 24 The Leeds City College Curriculum 52 Staff 56 Strategic priorities
12 Introduction 24 Leeds and the Leeds City Region 54 Student Life
28 Current Curriculum
16 Vision
36 Curriculum and the Seven Sectors
of the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy
20 Mission
36 Health, Medical and
22 Values the Ageing Population
40 Financial and
Professional Services
42 Creative and Digital
46 Construction and Infrastructure
48 Manufacturing
49 Retail and the Visitor Economy
50 Social Enterprise and the Third Sector
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Introduction
What is the purpose We also believe that Leeds City College, It will contribute to many of the ‘twelve We recognise that not everyone in the
as the largest group member, should big ideas’ outlined in the Leeds Inclusive city has benefited equally from this
of this strategy? forge its own identity and purpose within Growth Strategy. It can also contribute to increased prosperity and this strategy
this group context and will focus on the opportunities offered by devolution seeks to place developing skills of the
This strategy sets out our ambition for Leeds serving the requirements of Leeds. The and the Northern Powerhouse initiatives. existing and future Leeds workforce at its
City College and the contribution it can make strategy has evolved from considerable core. Education and skills are essential
to the city of Leeds and region. Education work with staff, students and board Leeds City College has played its part in to raising the productivity and reducing
and skills are central to the future wellbeing members and their views have informed creating growth (along with businesses, inequality and poverty in Leeds; objectives
and prosperity of Leeds and this outlines its six central strategic priorities. the council, schools and universities, that we are passionately committed to.
six key strategic priorities that build upon entrepreneurs and innovators) and
the considerable recent success of Leeds This strategy is designed to better this is not always recognised. Central The strategy covers the period to 2021,
City College to maximise our contribution. communicate the Leeds City College purpose to the strategy is how we can work although with the volatile political outlook
and priorities. It sends a clear message to more closely with stakeholders and and economic uncertainty, it will require
The staff, students and stakeholders at Leeds that Leeds City College, as an Inclusive better communicate the remarkable regular review and will be updated annually.
Leeds City College share the Luminate Anchor Institution, is a central partner in potential of our students and staff.
Education Group’s purpose and believe shaping the strategic direction of the city.
that we are stronger working together
and supporting each other.
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Heading ‘Education and skills are central to the future wellbeing and prosperity of Leeds and the strategy outlines six key strategic priorities that build upon the considerable recent success of Leeds City College.’ LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 15
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Vision
‘Leeds City College will be a genuinely
tertiary institution - in that it will educate
and train people of all backgrounds, ages
and abilities. ’
In 2021, Leeds City College will be recognised Apprenticeship provision will be recognised
as the leading provider of education, training by employers and other stakeholders
and skills in the Leeds City Region and as being outstanding and responsive to
beyond. It will be an equal partner with other the needs of employers and apprentices.
key stakeholders who share our passion There will be excellent links with partner
and ambition to deliver the Leeds Inclusive employers and clear pathways to advanced
Growth Strategy. and higher level apprenticeships, particularly
in skills shortage areas as recognised by the
Leeds City College will be a genuinely LEP. Employers will increasingly be involved
tertiary institution in that it will educate and in the design, delivery and assessment of the
train people of all backgrounds, ages and curriculum. College and employers’ staff will
abilities. By 2021, it will have increased the collaborate across many subject areas, with
proportion of students at Level 3 or higher regular industrial updating of college staff
and will have improved outcomes for these the norm.
courses, particularly in A Levels. It will have
established a successful Leeds Sixth Form, The vast majority of students and apprentices
which by 2021 will have at least 800 students. will progress to further / higher education
Leeds City College will have several well- or employment with training. There will be
established T Level courses and most full excellent information, advice and guidance
time students will benefit from a meaningful for students to ensure positive destinations
work placement. are maximised.
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Vision
A well-established alumni scheme will Our curriculum will deliver the skills
provide support to the college, both financial required by the current and future economy,
and practical. the Leeds City Region and its communities.
We will be increasingly expert and adept in
Higher education at Leeds City College will accelerating social mobility and ensuring
have expanded to over 1,500 students by that those that are furthest from the
2021 and plans for this provision to become a labour market find sustainable, well-paid
separate Higher Education Institute (HEI) will employment. The high skilled, highly paid
be well advanced. Degree Awarding Powers and secure jobs that employers find difficult
will have been achieved and most Foundation to fill, will be provided with a pipeline of
Degree provision will be validated by Leeds talent sourced from local communities.
City College itself.
Our approach to developing a positive
Leeds City College will, by 2021, benefit from learning culture will set us apart; we will
‘Our approach to developing a positive excellent teacher education, providing the promote a growth mindset and work to build
learning culture will set us apart; we will group with a strong pipeline of excellent the confidence, self-esteem and resilience
teaching staff, as well as contributing to of each student, recognising that many will
promote a growth mindset and work to outstanding professional development for have had negative experiences and low
build the confidence, self-esteem and all existing teaching staff. Leeds City College expectations in the past. We will ensure
will be recognised, as part of the Luminate all staff are committed to and skilled in
resilience of each student...’ Education Group, as a leading player in restorative practice, with high challenge and
education practice, pedagogy, research high support being provided for all to reach
and scholarly activity, particularly around their full potential.
technical education.
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Mission
Provision Teachers Staff
• Provision will be outstanding • Teachers will provide high • Staff will be engaged and highly
and recognised as world class quality teaching, learning, motivated. They will be involved at all
in education and training. assessment and feedback. levels in shaping the college’s high
performance culture and will be central
Teaching,
to planning its expanding provision.
Students
Learning • Students will benefit from expert
• Service users will provide critical
feedback, which will be used
& Assessment tuition, meaningful work experience,
fulfilling and fun enrichment and
to help improve services.
Employability, enterprise and enjoyment
• Teaching, learning and assessment excellent progression opportunities.
will be central to all we do. Making the
(TLA) will focus on evidence based communities of Leeds more prosperous
practice and a growth mindset. We • Students will become responsible,
and cohesive will be our relentless focus.
will ensure students make greater engaged and productive citizens.
progress than might be expected
based on their prior attainment.
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Values
INSPIRING PASSIONATE
These values will be underpinned by:
• High expectations
• Restorative Practice
• Inclusive Learning
RESPECTFUL ASPIRATIONAL • Growth mindset
• Trust and responsibility
• Autonomy and accountability
• rofessional pride with a
P
commitment to excellence
CELEBRATE
COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUALITY
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 23The Leeds City College curriculum
Leeds and the
Leeds City Region
A market insight and intelligence platform 1 3 5
has been developed for all group members to
inform their curriculum planning. Leeds is a diverse and increasingly Key employment sectors include the digital Nationally, technology is changing the
prosperous city. It has a strong economy, sector, which is worth over £1 billion, a workplace across the country and the
The key messages to inform this strategy are: accounting for nearly a third of the city growing financial technology (FinTech) sector, Government’s National Industrial Strategy
region’s output, and had the highest increase healthcare and medical technologies, and white paper sets out how the UK might
in employment rate of any core city from high tech manufacturing and engineering meet the increased demand for digital
2009 to 2017. (with local employers gaining an increasingly skills. Artificial intelligence, ‘big data’, clean
global reputation for expertise in this field). technologies and transport & mobility
2 technologies have been identified as national
4 priorities.
6
This prosperity is not evenly distributed,
however, and inequality and poverty, whilst Outside of London, Leeds is the largest centre
better than many areas in the North, remain for financial and business services, digital,
higher than the national average. Leeds is creative, publishing and broadcasting. The implementation of T Levels sits alongside
a young city, where the proportion of 20-24 a range of policies designed to improve
year olds is much higher than the national vocational education so that it better meets
average. the needs of employers through closer
relationships between business and education
providers.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 25The Leeds City College curriculum
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Leeds and the
Leeds City Region
7 9 10 11
Apprenticeship numbers are falling, with Meanwhile, Brexit presents a huge challenge, A recent analysis by the LEP shows that there The Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy
more and more private providers struggling potentially creating skills shortages across is a strong link between skills deprivation highlights the need for better relationships
to meet the standards set by government many sectors - a full analysis of its impact on and overall deprivation across the Leeds City between employers and education providers
- but there’s also an increasing number of the labour market is not yet available (nor Region - upskilling the population across the to ensure that we are working in partnership
providers competing for business that was possible given the outstanding uncertainties region doesn’t just have a positive impact on to meet the skills demand in the local labour
once considered the realm of surrounding this issue). our economy, but it also has the potential to market. The strategy also emphasises the
Further Education. positively impact on the poorest within our need for better transport links to the city
society. centre, to help people living in deprived
8 areas to access better paid employment
opportunities. Investments in digital
infrastructure and an increase in culture, arts
Funding pressures also remain an ever
and tourism are highlighted as other areas
present threat for many FE colleges.
where the city’s economy is set to grow. This
growth should be inclusive, which the council
defines as growth that ‘benefits all our
citizens and communities’.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 27The Leeds City College curriculum
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The Current
Curriculum
3.2% Level 1
The Leeds City College curriculum is As the Heads of Department are well- Level 2
12.1%
well-established and very successful in informed about national and local priorities,
providing high quality education (with and have contributed to both the group
Level 3
excellent outcomes) in a wide variety and Leeds City College Strategic Priorities,
of settings, levels and subjects to over this planning ensures the curriculum
20,000 students annually. To ensure develops and grows responsively to student 15.0% Entry Level
34.1%
its relevance and responsiveness, the and employer demand, local and regional
curriculum is reviewed and adapted priorities, qualification reform and national
Level 4 and above
annually by Heads of Department through policy. In specific cases where strategic
the group’s Business Planning process and priorities are not covered from Heads of
is owned by the curriculum experts. All Department business plans, resources
members of their departments have the and direction is provided by the Executive
opportunity to contribute to the design of Leadership Team and a recent example
35.0%
the curriculum and its delivery. This ‘bottom includes the creation of a new Land-based
up’ approach is facilitated by the Group department. A full curriculum strategy for
Executive Leadership Team to encourage the group FE colleges is being developed
innovation, efficiency and responsiveness. to guide curriculum development and
business planning moving forward.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 29The Leeds City College curriculum
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The Current
Curriculum
Leeds City College offers provision in 15
subject sector areas. The curriculum is
broad and offers progression opportunities
in most subjects at all levels. Many subjects
have courses at Level 1 (and sometimes
below) leading to progression to Level 2
(often the first level for many employment
opportunities and equivalent to a good
pass at GCSE). Students with good GCSE
grades usually start programmes at Level
3 (equivalent to A level and the normal
‘The curriculum is reviewed and adapted gateway to higher education progression).
annually by Heads of Department There are good progression opportunities
internally to Leeds City College higher
through the group’s Business Planning
education and higher level apprentice
process and is owned by the programmes.
curriculum experts.’
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 31The Leeds City College curriculum
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The Current
Curriculum
Leeds City College has a disproportionate For this reason, Leeds City College will seek Leeds City College has moved towards a are not yet college ready to develop the
amount of its curriculum at Level 1 and Level to increase the proportion of its students at campus based model with particular subjects necessary skills and learning behaviours
2. This is much higher than might be expected Level 3 by recruiting and retaining a larger at each campus (partly due to the way capital whilst gradually being introduced to the
at a college in a genuinely tertiary system share of students at this level. It will achieve projects have been funded and in contrast to specialist facilities.
and reflects the high number of schools with this through: the traditional GFE model which often had
sixth forms and their ability to retain their • Improving the quality of the Leeds parallel vocational provision in the same There is a need to increase and improve
more able students. Leeds City College is Sixth Form and allowing it to grow by a subject at different campuses). The opening of community venues, particularly for English
absolutely committed to providing excellent minimum of 800 students Quarry Hill in September 2019 will continue for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),
progression pathways to students at Level this trend. where the existing Enfield Campus is very
• Increasing the number and size of
1 and Level 2, many of whom have not met heavily utilised. Business Planning will
courses at Level 3 (both through new
their full potential at school and have the Alternative provision is currently based at encourage departments to make more
recruitment at 16 and 17 and increased
potential to achieve at technical and higher the Foundry, which is close to the Printworks efficient use of available space as well as
internal progression of 16 year olds to
education levels. However, the learning Campus. As the demand for provision source new accommodation where possible.
higher level courses at 17)
environment and culture for all students is increases with limited capacity, a Property
• Introducing T Level courses as they are
enhanced, with higher aspirations and better Strategy for Leeds City College will seek to
developed
outcomes, when there is an improved balance establish a specialist Level 1/ alternative
of abilities. • Raising aspirations through work with provision facility close to the Quarry Hill
alumni, HEIs, GoHigher West Yorkshire, Campus which will enable students who
etc.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 33Heading ‘The college is absolutely committed to providing excellent progression pathways to students, many of whom have not reached their full potential at school and have the potential to achieve at technical and higher education levels.’ LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 35
The Leeds City College curriculum
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy ‘Provision is of a very high standard and
highly flexible to allow students from
all backgrounds who have work and
family commitments to participate.’
Health, Medical and the Provision is of a very high standard
(outcomes are significantly above national
Ageing Population rates) and highly flexible to allow students
from all backgrounds who have work and
There are a wide variety of courses at all
family commitments to participate.
levels in this sector at Leeds City College
Apprenticeship provision includes Care
and managers are active participants in
Traineeships (Step into Care), Adult Care
the Portfolio Advisory and Delivery Group
Workers, Lead Adult Care Worker, Clinical
for the Leeds Health & Care Academy
Healthcare Support Workers, Senior
and also the One Workforce Group. Leeds
Healthcare Support Workers and Leadership
City College is also the main provider of
and Management at Level 5.
clinical healthcare apprenticeships with
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and is now
A wide variety of short courses are offered,
working with Leeds City Council to deliver
including Common Healthcare Conditions,
care apprenticeships. Stakeholders in this
Safe Handling of Medication, Understanding
sector have been invited to make comment on
Autism, Understanding Behaviour that
the provision and resources included in the
Challenges, Stress Awareness, Assisting and
Quarry Hill campus development to ensure it
Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings,
meets their needs now and in the future.
Principles of End of Life Care, Principles of
Dementia Care and Mental Health Awareness.
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy
There are specialist teaching and learning specific groups including: Not in Education,
spaces designed for the delivery of the Employment or Training, care leavers, those
Health Science & Social Care curriculum with health conditions or disabilities and
including a practical care suite, science black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME).
laboratory, creative activity/therapy room, Apprenticeships are also delivered for York
nutrition room and outdoor wellbeing Hospital, Health Education England, GP
space. There is a highly experienced and practices and third sector providers.
qualified teaching team. There are good
‘There are good and improving employer and improving employer links, including Leeds City College is an endorsed provider
the recent partnership with the Managing for Skills for Care, is a member of the West
links, including the recent development in Director of Pennington Court (first care Yorkshire and Harrogate Centre of Excellence,
partnership with the Managing Director of home in Leeds to be awarded outstanding a member of the Training and Resources
by CQC) to develop courses for new models Operational Group Public Health Resource
Pennington Court, to look at developing of care. The college is working with the Centre and a member of the Workforce
new courses for new models of care.’ Leeds Care Academy to develop industrial Workstream Programme Board.
placements for college staff to support their
professional development and with Leeds City
Council to deliver a Care Traineeship (Step
into Care) specifically targeted a number of
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 39The Leeds City College curriculum
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy
Financial and An apprenticeship at degree level - the
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.
Professional Services
Plans for 2019/20 include a new
Leeds City College has a wide-ranging Foundation Degree in Accountancy
offer, from Level 2 through to degree level and a BA (Hons) Top-up.
programmes, that help to meet the skills
needs of this sector and is developing In Law, the LLB (Hons) is run through well-
additional programmes and growing established links with Oakwood solicitors.
its provision rapidly. Courses include Employers provide talks, work experience
the Foundation Degree in Leadership & as well as judge essay writing and ‘mooting’
Management and the BA (Hons) Leadership competitions. The students on Level 6 LLB
& Management Top-up, Foundation Degree (Hons) have the opportunity to undertake the ‘The LLB (Hons) is run through well-
in Business, Enterprise & Management
and the BA (Hons) Business, Enterprise &
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (Cilex)
established links with Oakwood
Graduate Fast Track Diploma qualification
Management level 6. and the modules they study at Level 6 solicitors. Employers provide talks,
support this as the modules focus on practice work experience as well as judge essay
as well as the academic.
writing and mooting competitions.’
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy
Creative and Digital In addition, bespoke training modules The Games Design team have established For example, the Film & Screen Media
have been developed and delivered for an independent Games company that students produce moving image content for
The college has recently introduced an employers wanting to upskill their current students work for throughout their studies emerging technologies, and the Acting and
Employer Engagement Group to support workforce through the LEP Skills Service. offering a unique opportunity to network Dance students work in interdisciplinary
and influence the redesign of the Digital In July 2018 the college played a lead and engage with professionals within the contexts to produce digital outcomes
& IT curriculum offer. The group consists role and also hosted the very first Cyber sector. In addition, the college secured such as dialogue for Computer Games
of key employer partners from across the Security summer school, attended by pupils funding for a ‘Girls into Games’ project and motion capture for Animation.
sector who provide expertise and intelligence from across the Leeds City Region. The promoting diversity within the industry.
which informs future delivery plans and week-long Cyber Defender programme
enhances the students’ work readiness. introduced pupils to the constantly- All Creative Arts degrees are developed
evolving Cyber, Digital and IT fields. through consultation with Leeds industry and
Furthermore, the college has introduced respond to the evolving digital landscape.
new apprenticeship standards in Digital In terms of the creative sector, key Digital skills are embedded throughout all
Marketing, Digital Infrastructure, stakeholders have influenced the design creative degree programmes to ensure that
Network Engineering and Software of the new Quarry Hill Campus as well as graduates are equipped with the necessary
Development, which support employers the technology within it, which reflects skills to enter the contemporary industry.
with future workforce developments. industry standards ensuring that students on
completion of their studies are work ready.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 43Heading ‘Key stakeholders have influenced the design of the new Quarry Hill Campus as well as the technology within it, which reflects industry standards ensuring that students on completion of their studies are work ready.’ LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 45
The Leeds City College curriculum
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy
Construction and
Infrastructure
Leeds City College doesn’t currently
deliver courses in construction (the
Group’s Keighley College does). There is
‘Leeds City College could offer
a good relationship with Leeds College of Foundation Level programmes
Building and students are referred to and
from there where appropriate to maximise
in construction at its new
progression. Vocational placements are Foundry campus and higher level
offered to Leeds City College students from
the Apprenticeship Academy and Alternative courses and apprentices in civil
Provision courses. Leeds City College is the
Strategic College Improvement Fund (SCIF)
engineering and architecture
partner with Leeds College of Building, an are also being considered as
initiative where Ofsted Good or Outstanding
colleges are paired with colleges that
part of business planning.’
are Requires Improvement to assist with
their strategies to secure the better grade
(Leeds City College is also paired with
Manchester College and Croydon College).
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 47The Leeds City College curriculum
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy
Manufacturing The main full-time courses in manufacturing • Research into development of Rail The aim of Ambition Leeds is to:
and engineering are in four pathways: Engineering and Architectural
• Work collaboratively to deliver education
Leeds City College provides employer Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Fabrication Engineering to complement
skills and training that meet the needs of
responsive curriculum relating to the & Welding and Electrical Installation. the existing curriculum
retail and hospitality employers in Leeds
developing energy/power sector and • Hybrid diagnostic training.
The department has plans from 2019 to: • Improve the standards
engineering and strong links are being
within the professions
established with one of the leading • Upskill females in employment with
companies, Green Frog, with the delivery of courses in mechanical, fabrication & • Support the growth of the sectors
both apprenticeships and full cost courses. welding - working with women in science
Retail and the across the city in line with the Leeds
Currently in development are higher and engineering (WISE) for recruitment Visitor Economy Talent and Skills Plan 2017 - 2021
apprentices in Mechanical and of students from local businesses • Significantly increase the number
Electrical/Electronic with both local Ambition Leeds is an exciting new addition to of apprentices within the sectors
• Develop an Access course to increase
businesses and Leeds University. the Leeds retail and hospitality sector. The and assist the unemployed and
opportunity of 19+ into Mechanical
new training centre based in City Exchange those returning to work.
and Electrical/Electronic HE
There is a new apprenticeship programme is a partnership with Leeds City College,
with Halfords and increasingly strong links • Develop further our link with Leeds Beckett University, The Source,
with DePuy which provides work placement Leeds University with their higher Landsec, Leeds City Council and Leeds Bid.
for students, industrial updating for our apprenticeships and full cost training
staff and new apprenticeship delivery. in workshops for undergraduates
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The seven sectors of the
Leeds Inclusive Growth
strategy ‘Leeds City College students are supported
by a range of third sector organisations
and the excellent links that exist with
these need to be further strengthened. ’
Social Enterprise and The college will establish itself as an
Anchor Institution using its resources and
the Third Sector influence to further the strategic aims of
the city. A corporate social responsibility
Leeds City College has a long tradition scheme will be developed for our staff.
of working closely with third sector
organisations and encouraging social
enterprise. An Access course in social action
is currently in development with Leeds
Beckett University and is aimed at individuals
and organisations that build capacity in the
community to bring about positive change.
Leeds City College students are supported
by a range of third sector organisations
and the excellent links that exist with
these need to be further strengthened.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 51Heading
Staff
The Leeds City College People Strategy The ‘engine room’ for growth and Ways to celebrate success, increase pride
ensures the continued development development continues to be our middle and and ownership, as well as enjoyment,
of colleagues so that the best senior managers and strategies to maximise will be encouraged and supported,
combination of motivation, a positive the degree of their delegated responsibility including opportunities for staff to
culture and talent is achieved. for finance and quality will be a focus so that meet, socialise and complete training
they have the power to improve, innovate together. Staff surveys will be scrutinised
The well-received leadership development and grow their schools and departments. and used to enable improvement
and new to management programmes will and sharing of effective practice.
continue throughout 2019 to improve the The Course Leader role at the college will be
confidence and skills of managers as well enhanced and staff contracts and pay scales
as further develop the desired culture. will continue to be reviewed particularly
to better differentiate teaching roles.
Ways to encourage staff to take Initiatives to improve wellbeing,
ownership of their professional recruitment and retention will be a key
development needs, including industrial part of the People Strategy. We will
updating, will be supported, as well as look in more detail at all aspects of
initiatives to improve scholarly activity equality and diversity within staff teams
/ research / reflective practitioners. across the group; including recruitment,
retention and relative rates of pay.
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The student experience, examination Leeds City College will work hard to better
results and destinations will continue to be deliver outstanding careers education and
improved. There will be investment in time progression to post 16 provision. We will also
and resources that will improve the collection work together to increase capacity for high
of ‘destination data’ as well as more careers quality alternative provision for young people
education and student activities that support in years 10 and 11.
positive progression. Listening to the student
voice via student surveys, forums and
consultations will directly influence where
investment is prioritised.
The successful ‘I’m In Strategy’ will receive
continued focus and investment to further
improve student learning behaviours. The use
of ‘Restorative Practice’ will be taken to the ‘Listening to the student voice
next level through staff training supporting via student surveys, forums and
a strengthened culture of high expectations,
challenge and support. consultations will directly influence
where investment is prioritised..’
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 55Heading
Strategic
Priorities
At the Strategic Away Day held on 11 June 1 2 3
2018, the Leeds City College Board agreed
a number of Strategic Priorities that were Maximise opportunities for social mobility Realign the position of Leeds City College Provide our students and apprentices with
specifically for Leeds City College rather and progression to higher level destinations, in the City Region to be a key partner in an outstanding teaching, learning and
than the Luminate Group. Four higher increase social cohesion and help to reduce delivery of the Inclusive Growth Strategy and assessment (TLA) experience, resulting in
level priorities were agreed which have poverty and inequality. to be more active, visible and involved in the excellent progress.
been broken down into Strategic Actions city and region.
and these were refined further following The wide-ranging initiatives around this will The FE Colleges within the Luminate Group
staff and student consultation. These were be intensified and there will be a greater This Strategy is largely designed to achieve have a dedicated TLA Strategy and this aims
communicated widely with staff at cross- focus on curriculum re-design prior to this. Governors’ and senior staff time will be to further support staff (following the Ofsted
college staff presentations in September business planning for 2019/20 to ensure invested to ensure that the group is viewed as Inspection where TLA was graded Good) to
2018. A further two priorities were agreed clear progression routes and appropriate a key strategic partner by Leeds City Council raise their aspirations using metacognitive
with Board members at the January 2019 course structure ensures maximum retention, and other high priority strategic partners (the approaches to ‘own’ their feedback and
Strategic Away Day. achievement and progression. This will need Local Enterprise Partnership- LEP-, development points.
to offset greater restrictions on the learner FE Commissioner, ESFA, DfE, Regional
The six Leeds City College Strategic support fund which have become necessary Schools Commissioner, and employers). Leeds City College will contribute fully to
Priorities are: due to the increased demands upon it. the Group’s ‘Teaching and Learning Strategic
Group’ of key managers which will drive
positive innovation and change and ensure
that all staff have access to excellent
professional development.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 57Strategic
Priorities
‘Time and resources will be
invested in developing new
teacher education courses
Time and resources will be invested in covering schools, further
developing new teacher education courses
covering schools, further and higher
and higher education.’
education. This will include applying to
be a registered school teacher training
provider able to directly support trainees
to secure ‘Qualified Teacher Status’. The
expansion of teacher education courses
will underpin the strategy for creating
a pipeline of new talented teachers and
lecturers. We will employ increasing
numbers of apprentice teachers.
The model for English and maths
delivery will be embedded and further
developed. This will include more
training for our teachers and coaches on
accurately assessing starting points and
expected progress for each student.
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 59Heading
Strategic
Priorities
4 5 6
Contribute to international initiatives to Develop and grow the curriculum in Seek to improve student and staff well being Staff well-being will be addressed as part
reduce carbon emissions, air pollution and skills shortage areas of the college, of the People Strategy and staff will be
increase sustainable development. including digital skills, engineering and An increasing proportion of our students are provided with the tools to look after their own
manufacturing, finance and professional affected by poor mental health and we will staff and their colleagues, together with a
Each main campus has created a Sustainable services. ensure that our staff are skilled to identify range of initiatives to encourage motivation,
Development Group. The Estates Team issues and provide support or appropriate progression, retention, career fulfilment and
continually review ways to reduce energy A more detailed curriculum strategy will look referral to specialist help. enjoyment.
consumption. Initiatives to increase walking to support and stimulate growth in priority
and cycling, particularly between college areas that have proven difficult to develop. Our entire curriculum will be designed,
sites, are being introduced along with however, to provide opportunities for our
continued restrictions to parking. students to enjoy their studies, to develop
positive learning behaviours and resilience.
Awareness of the issues will be further Enrichment activities will be encouraged
embedded into students’ study programmes and tolerance, respect, strong relationships
and curriculum growth will be encouraged in and friendships between students will be
the low carbon sector, in line with the Leeds encouraged through our commitment to
Inclusive Growth Strategy. restorative practice.
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Park Lane Campus Deacon House Centre Joseph Priestley Centre, The Vine
Park Lane, Seacroft Avenue, Beeston Foxcroft Close,
Leeds LS3 1AA Leeds LS14 6JD Burton Avenue, Leeds LS6 3NT
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Hunslet Road, Enfield Terrace, Rothwell Centre
Leeds LS10 1JY Leeds LS7 1RG Marsh Street,
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