OUR PROGRESS SO FAR... STRONGER TOGETHER RATED GOOD BY OFSTED OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES TO 2021
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP To be perceived as an authority locally and within the sector on matters educational, not just further education
To maintain our position as market leader by number of students locally on 16-18, apprenticeships, part-time provision and higher education
To be perceived by local employers as highly responsive and an expert in work based and work related learning
Our passion, determination and exceptional hard work since merging with Tresham College has culminated with Ofsted rating The Bedford College Group “Good” in all areas, with adult and young learners developing “excellent” study skills.
BEST IN ENGLAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Samantha Jones was awarded Teacher of the Year 2019 at the Times Educational Supplement (TES) Awards for her outstanding commitment to education and research.
5TH LARGEST COLLEGE IN THE UK
The Bedford College Group is the fifth largest college in the UK based on income in 2018.
WORLD CLASS PRACTITIONERS
Lecturer Kevin Norley presented a paper at the 2019 World Education Research Association.
GOLD EVENT MANAGEMENT AWARD
The Marketing Team were awarded Gold for their success in hosting their first Midsummer Stakeholder event to raise the profile of the Group in the Northamptonshire community.
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Annual Review 2019
