DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
SECRETARY OF STATE LIZ KENDALL CHOOSES IEG TO LAUNCH ‘GET BRITAIN WORKING’ WHITE PAPER
We were proud to host Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, for a visit focused on the announcement of the government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ White Paper, a £240 million package aimed to accelerate their manifesto commitment and ‘Back to Work’ plan.
The Secretary of State visited alongside Minister for Employment Alison McGovern, MP for Peterborough Andrew Pakes, and Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Nik Johnson. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions also highlighted her visit to Peterborough College in Parliament, praising the work we’re doing to support skills and employment.
Our CEO, Rachel Nicholls, was personally name-checked by the Secretary of State, a fantastic acknowledgement of the leadership and innovation driving Inspire Education Group.
To watch the video clip, click here.
IEG ACHIEVE ‘COMMENDED’ STATUS IN THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES BEACON AWARDS 2024/25
This accolade celebrates the College’s impactful and strategic approach to adult education, particularly within its ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme.
The College’s efforts focus on nurturing sustainable employment, building social confidence, and enabling educational progression from Entry Level to Level 2, key elements that directly address skills gaps in priority sectors outlined by the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).
With over 1,200 ESOL enrolments, Peterborough College is the largest ESOL provider across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) area.
UNIVERSITY CENTRE PETERBOROUGH LAUNCH ESPORTS LAB AND NETWORKING FACILITIES
The esports industry is projected to generate £4.4 billion in global revenue by 2027 and University Centre Peterborough is at the forefront of preparing students to seize opportunities in this dynamic field.
Our brand-new networking and esports facilities and innovative HND esports pathways, spanning Athlete, Operations, and Production, are designed to equip students with the skills to excel in one of the fastest-growing creative industries.
With cutting-edge degree programmes in computer science and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in Digital Technologies, we ensure students graduate with hands-on experience and industryready knowledge to thrive across sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and education. Looking ahead, University Centre Peterborough is excited to launch a UX Degree Apprenticeship, allowing students to earn while they learn and collaborate with employers to design exceptional digital experiences.
UNIVERSITY CENTRE PETERBOROUGH LAUNCH ANTHOLOGY
University Centre Peterborough students and our community launched a stunning collection of poetry, prose and more with ‘True Voices: A Peterborough Anthology’. ‘True Voices’ is a collection of poetry, prose, life-writing, and script writing from writers with connections to Peterborough, providing a unique perspective of our local community.
It has been compiled, edited and typeset by Creative Writing and Journalism students at University Centre Peterborough.
IEG LAUNCH BE BOLD, BE BRAVE, BE EXCEPTIONAL 2024-2030 STRATEGY
Building on our recent Ofsted inspection result of ‘good’ overall, with a ‘strong’ judgement for meeting skills needs, we are now ready to take the next exciting step on our journey. The Strategy sets out our clear roadmap for achieving excellence, outlining nine key priorities that will propel IEG to be an exceptional learning organisation.
Rachel Nicholls, CEO of IEG, said, “The journey ahead is built on a bold mission: to transform lives through inspirational and innovative learning. Each of our nine strategic priorities are grounded in a commitment to positive, measurable impact — whether by expanding opportunities for students, cultivating a thriving workforce, or championing a sustainable future. Your role and dedication are central to bringing this strategy to life.
I am so proud of what we have achieved together and there is so much more for us to do and so many opportunities to explore. Together, we have the opportunity to shape not only the future of IEG but also the communities we serve.”
Click here to read our strategy.
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