our college

BSDC recruits nationally and internationally with the majority of our recruitment happening across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire

Focus on the whole individual - skills, citizenship and employability

Highly effective employer links utilised comprehensively to benefit college and our learners

Comprehensive and highly effective learner voice that focuses on the needs and requirements of our learners

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

OUR COMMUNITY

9 of the 21 wards BSDC serves fall into the top national quartile for deprivation, 13 wards are classed as below decent home standard and 17 out of the 21 wards are registered as having fuel poverty.

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

15/16 enrolment data to date using inspection  rules data set

(February 2016)

(workshop based learning)

Actual sustained DESTINATIONS

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

Apprenticeship

Other

In Work

In Education

25.3%  (168)

51.4% (342)

18.6% (124)

4.7% (31)

DESTINATIONS

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

Majority of our courses are aligned to key LEP Priorities and are within growing industries

Over 80% of our learners earn the average salary for Staffordshire (£9,000 - £12,000)

stakeholder voice

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

Learner Voice Strategies

Employer Engagement

You Said, We Did...

Restructured learner voice mechanisms with a focus on teaching, learning and assessment

Curriculum team meet with course representatives monthly and resolve issues quick and effectively, with learners feeding directly into quality reviews and SAR panels

Student Council meets termly and as and when required to ensure that learners have an opportunity to voice their comments

Introduction of 'Have Your Say' week with over 1,000 learners using their voice and providing feedback which is then fed back into SAR panels.  

"Dark Room is booked a lot in advance meaning  which results in our class missing out because it is always booked"

The darkroom is busy in the first term but will be free for this group from half-term break.

"Never any space to private study within the LRC, computers are always in use by classes"

We are working with IT to secure 16 further laptops for use in the LRC and the LRC receptionist always tries to accommodate any learners where possible so please ask. ALS also have a bank of laptops if required.

"Cars in the motor vehicle area are too battered and bruised, can we get some other ones?"

A new car has been purchased and two engines have also been purchased to be used.

Regular employer surveys

Key Account Executives who manage business relationships

Proactive engagements with enterprise partnerships and strong relationships within the chamber of commerce.

Effective use of labour marketing tools such as EMSI Analyst / Career Coach

Discrete Learner Mentor for Apprenticeships

PROMOTING BRITISH VALUES

Comprehensive tutorial support through introduction of Learner Mentors

Over 3,000 learners registered to vote for the first time in a general election in 2014/2015. 200 learners registered to the blood/organ donation service and 100 learners registered to the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register

Supported the local food bank with over 800 items and raised over £1,000 for charities inc. YMCA, Help the Heroes etc.

Celebrated multiculturalism - through our support with working with the National Memorial Arboretum

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

safeguarding

Creating the skills of tomorrow... today.

prevent agenda

Five designated Safeguarding Officers' in addition to one lead Safeguarding Officer 

Outstanding safeguarding practice

Robust training and development strategies

Strong culture of safety

In response to the Government's PREVENT agenda 95% of staff have received this training at present and learners are being taught about the PREVENT agenda through designated tutorials.

BSDC is committed to:-

• Promoting British Values (e.g. Democracy Week)
• Celebrating Multiculturalism (e.g. International exhibitions)
• Ensuring all learners follow our RESPECT agreement
• Strong support links (e.g. West Midlands Regional PREVENT Lead - Hifsa Iqbal)