Annual Report
2014/2015
Inspiring lives and building futures
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Welcome 2014/15 has been one of the most important years in the College’s history. In April 2015 we moved into the first phase (8,000m2) of our Hunslet campus development. It has taken around 10 years to achieve this and makes a
40 of our students represented the College at a regional and national level through a wide range of competitions. All of whom were a great credit to their companies and the College. Thanks to all of you who responded to our annual employer survey, which returned the following results: • 88% agreed that the College provided high quality learning opportunities
significant step towards our aspiration to rationalise our seven sites
• 87% agreed that they would recommend the College to others
down to two; North Street and Hunslet. Hunslet will be the main
• 90% agreed that the training provided is having a positive impact
delivery location for Brickwork, Roofing, Electrical Installation and Plumbing. If successful, Phase 2 will enable us to consolidate all of Mechanical & Electrical and Higher Education, together with modern methods: Infrastructure and Green Technologies, on the Hunslet campus. This is a major move in enabling us, through the
on their business. Once again, I would like to thank all the staff and students at Leeds College of Building for their contribution to College life and look forward to another successful year to come.
development of flexible space, to respond to the changing nature of the industry. In November 2014 the College’s Higher Education work was inspected by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA – HE’s equivalent to Ofsted). I’m delighted to report that the College received excellent feedback, expressed as “full confidence” in the work we do. This was further endorsed, in July 2015, when the QAA’s online Student Survey returned a 100% rating; one of only 8 organisations nationally to do so.
Ian Billyard Principal
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Contents 1. Overview
Members of the Corporation Clare Harrigan – Chairperson
2.
Mission and Values
2.1
Mission Statement
2.2
Our Values
Ian Billyard
2.3
Key Strategic Priorities
Robert Crowe – Staff
Andrew Iveson – Vice Chair Mike Berry
Shane Dickinson
3.
New Campus
Geoff Driver Julia Evans
4.
Key Highlights
Janet Hansborough – Staff Sharon Jarvis Paul Lush
5.
Employer Engagement & Project Work
Ivan Nip Philip Williams
6.
QAA Higher Education Review
7.
Key Facts
8.
Student Voice
8.1
Results from Student Satisfaction Survey
8.2
What Students Say About Us
9.
Competition Winners
10. Financial Performance
David Whiteley Ashley Walsh – Student Dibar Hama – Student Craig Williams – Clerk to the Corporation
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1 Overview Leeds College of Building (LCB) is the only specialist Further and Higher Education construction college in the UK. Established in the 1960’s we have built up an enviable reputation both regionally and nationally. We deliver a comprehensive range of courses related to
We continue to have a friendly and sociable atmosphere at all of
construction and the built environment including Apprenticeships,
our sites. Our staff work hard to ensure students achieve their
Further and Higher Education courses and business training.
goals and receive the support and guidance needed to succeed.
Various progression pathways are available to students, from entry level 1 to level 7. We have excellent links with construction and engineering companies, both on a regional and national scale, which enables us to align curriculum to the current and future needs of the built environment. We are often commended on the high quality tuition, facilities and resources that the College provides and this is reflected in the success rates of our students. Our number of students has expanded in recent years due to the quality of our provision and the high level of interest in construction. There are currently around 7,500 students and our annual turnover is over £15 million.
“ The only specialist Further and Higher Education construction college in the UK” Electrical Student
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Mission and Values
2.1 Mission Statement ‘Inspiring lives and building futures’
2.2 Our Values
Respectful to value diversity, care for and support each other and the environment.
Aspirational to achieve excellence in all we do.
Integrity to be open, fair and honest.
Accountable to be responsible for our actions.
Inspirational to be creative and innovative in all we do.
Enjoyable to have fun and succeed.
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2.3 Key Strategic Priorities: ‘Outstanding College’ status
Business Development
A key element in developing Leeds College of Building
Crucial to the College’s reputation is its stakeholders and
as a ‘Centre of Excellence for Construction and the Built
the excellent partnerships and support given by industry
Environment’ is to be recognised as a quality organisation.
through employers and federations. The College will seek to attract and engage with all categories of employers and federations across the built environment sector.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Teaching, Learning and Assessment are at the heart of Leeds College of Building. This aim seeks to ensure that both staff and physical resources are appropriate for the delivery of education and training which meets the changing needs of companies and the sector as a whole.
Employability Skills The key aim of students studying full-time, at Leeds College of Building, is to gain sufficient qualifications and experience to enable them to progress into employment and/or further studies. Students develop personal, social
Higher Education The College has set out a clear mandate to develop an
and employability skills and progress to courses leading to higher level qualifications and into jobs that meet local and national needs.
extensive range of HE courses. These courses, including Higher Apprenticeships, will provide greater progression opportunities and assist in raising the profile of the College both regionally and nationally.
Employee Engagement This aim seeks to actively engage, develop and value staff in achieving the College’s strategic aims. The College
Property Strategy
seeks to engage and develop its employees in order to meet the requirements of a rapidly changing FE sector
The short to medium term property strategy focuses on the
and will strive to ensure that the College’s culture is
development of the new purpose built site, at the junction
promoted in such a way that all staff aspire to the same
of Black Bull Street and Hunslet Lane in Leeds City Centre,
values and high standards and place the students at the
together with the remodelling of the North Street campus to
heart of all activities.
cater for an increase in HE numbers.
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New Campus
Work is now complete at our brand new state of the art £17million education and training facility in Leeds City Centre. The new 8,000 square metre building has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and occupies a prominent position on Cudbear Street and Black Bull Street. This new purpose built campus serves a large number of our 7,500 students along with the existing North Street and Millwright Street campuses. Robert Hardy, from AECOM, which project managed the scheme, says: “This stunning new building will play an important role in the future of the UK’s construction sector and it sets a benchmark for other education providers in the industry to aspire to. It has been a fantastic project to work on and there’s no doubt that the region’s thriving construction industry will greatly benefit from having this superb facility on the doorstep.” Mike Harris from architecture practice Fuse Studios, which designed the building, says: “This building is designed to inspire the future talent of the construction industry. Over half the floor space consists of state of the art specialist workshops, there’s an impressive atrium entrance piazza, a stunning library area and a fantastic range of classrooms. All this creates a superb learning environment in a highly efficient building that successfully prioritises all the modern building values of the 21st century.”
“ A benchmark for other education providers in the industry to aspire to”
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Key Highlights
Students Engineer Double Award Win
Gareth Reaches New Heights with Prestigious Award
Two Civil Engineering students won coveted awards at a national
Civil Engineering student Gareth Davies was selected from
ceremony that recognises and rewards the very best students
hundreds of others to win the prestigious Jean Venables Medal,
who are studying for BTEC qualifications in the UK. Gareth
which celebrates the best Technician Professional Review
Davies was named Outstanding Apprentice of the Year (19+) and
candidate in the country. Only three people were shortlisted for the
Nathan Headington was awarded the Outstanding Adult Learner
annual award. Gareth was one of the first students in the country
of the Year title at the National BTEC Awards 2015. Both Gareth
to complete the ICE Advanced Technical Apprenticeship. He then
and Nathan attended a Parliamentary Reception at the House
went on to sit his ICE Technician Professional Review and was the
of Commons, and then collected their awards at a prestigious
first candidate from the College to use a Level 3 NVQ portfolio to
ceremony at the Royal Horticultural Centre in London.
achieve Technician Membership.
Seven Apprentices Taste Success at SkillBuild
Cricket Clubhouse Hits a Six with Goodwill of Students
Seven plastering, dry lining and wall and floor tiling students were
Students and staff helped Rodley Cricket Club to achieve its
named as some of the region’s best young tradespeople after
dream of a new clubhouse by volunteering to carry out a range of
claiming the top places in the regional finals at SkillBuild; the UK’s
construction jobs. Rodley Cricket Club approached the College
largest multi-trade competition. The senior plastering competition
for help as well as applying for a loan from the England Cricket
was won by Ameha Shewaye Bantiwered with Jonathan Scott
Board to build the 2,500 square feet clubhouse. Due to the local
taking second place. Darrel Gibson finished second in the new
partnership with the College, the board agreed to provide most of
entrant competition, which is specifically designed to test first year
the money as a grant. Every week 12 students and their lecturers
students. Michael Turner also won the dry lining competition, which
were on-site carrying out a wide range of construction jobs as part
sits under the plastering category. Aaron Hilton won the wall and
of their curriculum. The project provided students with invaluable
floor tiling category, Sovandeth Chin finished as runner-up and the
first hand experience of a live-build and enabled them to give back
new entrant competition was won by Keiran Milnes.
to the local community.
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Apprentices Awarded for Their Commitment Plastering apprentice Kwami Thompson won the coveted Trainee of the Year title at the Committed to Construction in Humber & West Yorkshire (CCIHWY) Awards which are endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Building. Kwami says: “My Apprenticeship has changed my life and if anyone is thinking of going into the construction industry, I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. I’m learning new skills, meeting new people and gaining experience by being part of a big project.” Another apprentice from the College, Chris Blackburn was Highly Commended. Chris, a BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering apprentice, works for structural engineering firm WSP. He said: “I got into engineering because I wanted to change people’s everyday lives and the most enjoyable part of my role at WSP is seeing how my schemes operate and knowing that I have an impact in the way decisions are made and the way things can work. I’m delighted with the recognition my commendation has given me.”
College Students are a Class Act Six students and two members of staff helped to give The Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House a fresh new look by volunteering to redecorate a historic bar area within the theatre which has been serving refreshments to theatregoers since it opened in 1878. The intricate project was completed in just under a week to ensure the ground floor Yorkshire Post bar, which services the stalls and plays host to media, VIP and group events, was totally overhauled with minimum disruption. Johnstone’s developed a colour scheme to match the building and first year painting and decorating students spent three days carrying out the preparation works. A group of second year students then completed the job hanging wallpaper, painting all of the ceilings, cornices, decorative panels, architraves, woodwork and cast iron radiators. The project taught students how to work to a deadline and gave them the chance to work on a prestigious Victorian building that has hosted a huge range of stars since it was built over 140 years ago.
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Employer Engagement & Project Work
The Deputy Principal (Derek Whitehead) is pleased to report on some of the key activities with employers to give a range of activities which the College is proud to be involved with. NG Bailey
Balfour Beatty
The College continues to work closely with NG Bailey to manage
provision from several divisions of Leeds City Council. Courses
The College secured a contract with multinational construction and infrastructure group Balfour Beatty to deliver training to 13 of the firm’s most promising young quantity surveyors. This bespoke two and a half year Higher Apprenticeship programme includes a HND Construction and the Built Environment qualification, together with the NVQ Level 5 Construction Management (Sustainability) programme. The quantity surveying apprentices participating in the programme are all working on major national projects including Cross Rail in London and the M60 and M3 motorway improvements. The course is designed to demonstrate all the latest methods of design, construction and maintenance, as well as encouraging candidates to consider the environmental impact of all their activities. It offers all the sustainability competencies that are key to the future of the industry whilst maintaining the core
delivered include Site Management Safety Training Scheme
requirements that are essential in construction management.
their national Apprenticeship provision in Mechanical & Electrical Services and Technicians. This involves a Hub & Spoke Model approach for which the College is the managing agency, looking after apprentices’ off the job training and NVQs in the workplace through a network of colleges near to where the apprentices live and work, together with Leeds College of Building also delivering courses. Over 123 apprentices were involved, together with additional up-skilling training for some existing employees, and Construction HNCs/HNDs and higher level Apprenticeships. Leeds City Council LCB secured significant amounts of management level course
(SMSTS) and Health & Safety programmes such as IOSH and NEBOSH. The securing of the contract to deliver these courses reaffirms the solid working relationship between the College and
Barratt David Wilson The NVQ management programmes offered by LCB have proved
the Council.
very popular with Barratt David Wilson (York). The national
BT Facilities Services (BTFS)
programmes to candidates who have progressed through Barratt’s
housebuilder has used LCB to deliver NVQ Level 5 and Level 6
Over the past 12 months we have delivered BIFM Facilities Services
own academy scheme. The recent improvement in the housing
qualifications to BTFS (the facilities management division of BT).
sector has resulted in more sites coming on stream and as such
The delivery involved LCB assessors travelling to Ireland, Scotland
their busy site management teams have a requirement to evidence
and across the North of England. LCB is one of only two providers
their experience and abilities through the NVQ process.
working with BTFS on this type of qualification. BTFS have been greatly impressed with the service that we have given and are keen to repeat this with LCB in the 2015/16 academic year.
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Clugston
Mitchell and Urwin
Following on from the successful delivery of NVQs at Clugston’s
LCB is always keen to take a flexible approach and work with
state of the art Energy Recovery Facility in Cross Green, and the
employers to meet their training needs. Mitchell and Urwin
subsequent delivery of higher level Apprenticeships and subsidiary
identified the need for its site managers to not only receive a
diplomas, Clugston confirmed at the end of the 2014/15 year
taught programme related to site management, but also that the
that they will be sending a further five higher level apprentices
managers need to be qualified in line with CSCS requirements.
and two more subsidiary diploma students to LCB. This builds on
As a result of in depth negotiations earlier this year, LCB was able
a firm foundation which initially saw the Senior Project Manager
to offer the CIOB Site Management Diploma to a discreet group
at the Cross Green site successfully complete an NVQ Level 7.
of managers (delivered at Mitchell and Urwin’s offices), followed
Throughout the year LCB also delivered further higher level NVQs
by on-site NVQ assessment. The programme will continue to be
to managers in the organisation. The College’s performance in all
delivered to nine managers throughout 2015/16.
of the aforementioned areas placed it in a strong position when Clugston identified their training needs for the year ahead.
Response and Workplace Learning Contracts Leeds College of Building (LCB) completed two projects, the
Civil Engineering Consortium
Response and Workplace Learning contracts, at the end of the
The Civil Engineering Consortium continues to meet at LCB,
2014/15 academic year. Both projects were designed to support
chaired by Martin Elvidge (Mott MacDonald) and 30 companies
employers and their employees in the region through the delivery
regularly attend. In 2014/15 year there were 65 advanced
of NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. Through the projects the
apprentices engaged in the programmes across the College and
College was able to assist over 200 students (and their respective
numbers continue to grow from strength to strength through the
employers) in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The fact that LCB
combined proactive Consortium approach to supporting these
was able to provide funded places to its clients is key to cementing
apprentices with the College. This year a further 27 advanced
the relationships the College has with its customers.
apprentices were recruited to meet employer need.
2,500 employers On behalf of the College I would like to thank all employers and manufacturers for their continued support, for students/apprentices and those employees requiring upskilling, through a wide range of employment opportunities, work experience placements, guest
“ Proud to be working with 2,500 employers”
speakers, site visits etc. These all make a significant difference to supporting the wider curriculum that the College offers and to individual progression. Derek Whitehead Deputy Principal
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QAA Higher Education Review
The QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) Higher Education review took place in November 2014. We are delighted that the College met UK provider expectations on all of the judgements. The judgements are as follows:
This continues to be the case and the team noted that the College
• The maintenance of the academic standards of awards offered
has responded well to initiatives from the government to develop
on behalf of its awarding organisation
higher level Apprenticeships and has clear strategies to support
• The quality of student learning opportunities
student employability including careers, employer engagement and
• The quality of the information about learning opportunities
industrial placements.
• The enhancement of student learning opportunities
In addition they found that student learning and assessments
The QAA review team identified the following features of good
are embedded with work-related knowledge and skills, staff are
practice at the College:
well qualified and bring their own industrial experience to support
• The comprehensive learning and support practices produce high
student employability and links with professional bodies are strong.
retention and achievement, including progression to employment and top up degree programmes • The effective embedding of employability in the curriculum, assessments and learning experiences of students • The College’s thorough responses to the Annual Student Submission and Action Plan • The College’s comprehensive engagement with industry at strategic and individual staff levels The theme selected for particular focus was student employability. The QAA review team acknowledged the College’s strong record in this area, highlighting that there was a feature of good practice in the last QAA review in 2010 for links with employers.
Civil Engineering Student
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Key Facts
Student Data
Enrolment Data
Gender Ratio:
Male 91.7% Female 8.3%
BREAKDOWN
Ethnicity Ratio:
Skills for Life 28.48%
White British 81% BME 15.1% Not Provided 3.9%
Full Cost 18.32% Classroom Based 16-18 9.14% Employer Responsive Apprenticeships 10.42% Classroom Based 19+ 9.52% School Links 1.25%
Age Ratio:
Summer School 0.42%
16-18 23% 19+ 74% 14-16 3%
Subcontract Classroom Based 2.63% Employer Responsive Workplace Learning 8.67% Managing Agent Apprenticeships 4.10% Sub Contract Employer Responsive 3.28% Higher Education 3.78%
LOCATION RATIO Leeds 44.4% Other 32% Wakefield 11% Bradford 9.5% Huddersfield 1.9% Halifax 1.2%
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Student Voice
8.1 Results from the Student Satisfaction Survey:
“ I am achieving what I came to do” 97% of Students
“I enjoy being at College” 92% of Students
“I would recommend the College to a friend” 94% of Students
Carpentry & Joinery Student
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8.2 What students say about us
“The College is a nice environment and I like the people in my class.”
“I like the high standards we are expected to work to and feel that this will greatly benefit me when the course ends and I am employed in the industry.”
“The tutors and teaching technicians on my course have been a valuable source of information and their experience has helped me hone my skills.”
“I have enjoyed my course with the help of my roofing tutors who have supported me step by step to get to the qualifications I need.”
“I have enjoyed my time at College. I have enjoyed drawing especially as well as learning practical knowledge for the industry.”
“I really like College, it has very good equipment, the staff are all friendly and I enjoy the course. When I had problems staff were always helping me out.”
“My teachers are great and the College supports my learning massively.”
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Competition Winners
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Award Title
Award Type
Placing
Keeley McIntyre
Worshipful Company of Plaisterers Student of the Year
National
Runner Up
Michael Turner
SkillBuild National Final - Plastering
National
Gold
Josh Derry
SkillELECTRIC
National
Silver
David Pearson
SkillBuild National Final - Roofing
National
Bronze
Gareth Davies
ICE Jean Venables Award
National
Winner
Chris Powell
SPARKS Apprentice of the Year
National
Winner
Gareth Davies
BTEC Outstanding Apprentice of the Year (19+)
National
Winner
Nathan Headington
BTEC Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year
National
Winner
Josh Derry
B&ES Electrician Advanced Apprenticeship
Regional
Winner
Declan Howland
B&ES Heating and Ventilation Installer Level 2
Regional
Winner
James Wood
B&ES Heating and Ventilation Installer Level 2
Regional
Merit
Dean Scotthorne
B&ES Heating and Ventilation Craftsman Level 3
Regional
Winner
Adam James
B&ES Building Services Incorporated Engineer
Regional
Winner
Elsie Brewster
ICE Quest Scholarship
Regional
Winner
Nathan Richmond
ICE Quest Scholarship
Regional
Winner
Anthony Harrigan
ICE Quest Scholarship
Regional
Winner
Chris Powell
SPARKS Apprentice of the Year
Regional
Winner
John-Thomas Legge
CIBSE Exceptional Academic Achievement
Regional
Winner
John-Thomas Legge
Leeds Apprenticeship Awards Higher Apprentice of the Year
Regional
Winner Winner
Chris Blackburn
Leeds Apprenticeship Awards Apprentice of the Year
Regional
Kwami Thompson
G4Cnet Apprentice of the Year
Regional
Winner
Chris Blackburn
G4Cnet Apprentice of the Year
Regional
Highly Commended
Kwami Thompson
CCIWYH Trainee of the Year
Regional
Winner
Jordan Kitching
Matchfit New Entrant Final
Regional
Winner
Tyrone Chappelow
Matchfit New Entrant Final
Regional
Runner Up
Ameha Shewaye Bantiwered
Matchfit Senior Entrant Final
Regional
Winner
Jonathan Scott
Matchfit Senior Entrant Final
Regional
Third Place
Ameha Shewaye Bantiwered
SkillBuild Regional Final - Brickwork Senior Entrant
Regional
Winner
Jonathan Scott
SkillBuild Regional Final - Brickwork Senior Entrant
Regional
Runner Up
Darrel Gibson
SkillBuild Regional Final - Brickwork New Entrant
Regional
Runner Up
Aaron Hilton
SkillBuild Regional Final - Wall & Floor Tiling Senior Entrant
Regional
Winner
Sovandeth Chin
SkillBuild Regional Final - Wall & Floor Tiling Senior Entrant
Regional
Runner Up
Keiran Milnes
SkillBuild Regional Final - Wall & Floor Tiling New Entrant
Regional
Winner
Riley O’Sullivan
SkillBuild Regional Final - Roofing
Regional
Winner
Declan Thompson
SkillBuild Regional Final - Roofing
Regional
Winner
David Pearson
SkillBuild Regional Final - Roofing
Regional
Runner Up
Nathan Headington
ICE Professional Review
Regional
Winner
Michael Howard
ICE Professional Review
Regional
Winner
Jermaine Brooks
ICE Professional Review
Regional
Winner
Jamie-Lee Matthews-Crampton
ICE Professional Review
Regional
Winner
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10 Financial Performance Consolidated income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 July 2015 Group
Group
2015
2014
Note
£’000
£’000
Funding body grants
2
11,363
13,028
Tuition fees and education contracts
3
3,118
2,865
Other operating income
4
725
673
Investment income
5
5
50
15,211
16,616
10,001
10,816
Income:
Total Income Expenditure: Staff costs
6
Restructuring costs
6
176
29
Other operating expenses
8
5,060
5,925
Depreciation – excluding accelerated depreciation
604
589
Accelerated depreciation
487
-
1,091
589
644
644
1
(34)
Total Expenditure
16,973
17,969
(Deficit) on continuing operations after depreciation of tangible fixed assets at valuation and disposal of assets and before tax
(1,762)
(1,353)
-
-
(1,762)
(1,353)
Depreciation
11
Goodwill amortisation Net Interest payable
Taxation Deficit for the financial year
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Group
Group
2015
2014
£’000
£’000
(1,762)
(1,353)
151
151
(1,611)
(1,202)
Trading deficit
(351)
(515)
Restructuring
(129)
(43)
Accelerated depreciation
(487)
-
Goodwill
(644)
(644)
(1,611)
(1,202)
Note Deficit: Deficit on continuing operations before taxation Difference between historical cost depreciation and the actual charge for the year calculated on the revalued amount
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Historical cost deficit for the year
Total Deficit
• The trading performance, cash reserves used to build the Hunslet Campus and a £7 million loan for the same have put the College into “Inadequate” financial health as measured by the SFA. • The Corporation and Executive Team agreed a strategy a few years ago to use previous surpluses to offset a number of managed deficit years to enable the Private Training Provider, Achieve Through Learning Ltd (ATL) to be purchased and the new Hunslet Campus to be built. • The strategy has been followed and despite many years of Government cuts is still working and the College has ambitious plans to build Hunslet Phase 2 with the help of Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) funds. • The longer term financial plan (beyond that required by the SFA) will bring the College out of “Inadequate” financial health. • The ‘note’ numbers in this section correspond to the Members’ Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2015. This can be viewed at www.lcb.ac.uk
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