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Introduction from the Principal and Chief Executive
As Principal and Chief Executive of The Henley College I am immensely proud of our past and hugely encouraged by the transformational strides that have been taken since I came here in December 2016. This progress was reflected in Ofsted reconfirming our status as ‘Good’ in September 2019, testament to the strong foundations of the College and a recognition of our commitment to continuously improving and evolving.
At The Henley College, we pride ourselves on the excellent preparation we deliver for the world of higher education and of employment. Our students’ progression is one of the best in the country, not least because of the range of opportunities that are open to them both in academia and industry. We have invested heavily in the last three years to modernise teaching spaces and digital infrastructure. We have developed strong and lasting relationships with businesses, universities and the wider community. This forms the foundation of our future plan and has already served us well in enhancing our student experience and growing our student numbers. As we approach the end of the 2020/2021 academic year, we reflect back on a period of unprecedented challenge brought about by the global pandemic. It is a challenge to which the College, our staff, students and stakeholders have risen very effectively. In the spirit of the college motto, the pandemic did indeed cause us to question, seek and grow. Many of the things we have learned will inform our approach to the next three years allowing us to build on the impressive innovation and spirit of positivity and togetherness that shaped our teaching and learning in the middle of a global crisis. We have learned that our staff and students are enormously resilient, resourceful and committed – and we intend to support and equip them with the necessary tools they need to thrive and achieve in the future. Henley really is an exceptional college in all respects and our transformation will continue over the life of this Strategic Plan for 2021 – 2024 as we strive to ensure all of our students are given the best possible opportunity to succeed.
Satwant Deol
Principal and CEO
