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Mission
Vision
Our mission is your future success
Core ValuesOur core values are that:
We focus on learners
We strive for high performance
We value and invest in all people
We seek continuous improvement
We are aspirational, we listen and collaborate
We develop strong and effective partnerships
To be recognised as an excellent college bylearners, staff, business and communities
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
1.1
Evaluate and improve the recruitment,admissions and enrolment processes toensure the college communicateseffectively with prospective learners andenrols its target number of learners.
AP Learner Experience
To ensure high qualityexperience for all applicants
To secure college funding
Number of enrolments
Number of applications
Sept - Nov 2020
Monthly review from Jan2021 onwards
1.2
Revise the process for information,advice and guidance given to new andprogressing learners on the basis offeedback from the 2020 cohort of newand returning learners.
AP Learner Experience
To ensure that learners areable to make an informed andconfident choice using labourmarket data
Learner survey results
Learner focus groups
Website analysis
November 2020
Monthly review from Jan2021 onwards
1.3
Evaluate the skills level of all learnerswithin 6 weeks of enrolment. (Objectiveadjusted as WEST tests prior toenrolment postponed due to Covid-19)
AP Learner Experience
Right learner, right level, rightcourse
Entry criteria
Initial assessment results
Skills to be evaluated October½ term
Target date: November 2020
1.4
Further develop the curriculum plan for2021 starts to take account of the impactof national curricula changes and reviewthe impact of the futures@cymoeddinitiative and the destinations focussed,marketing strategy.
VP Academic
To ensure that there areprogression routes from allprogrammes to eitheremployment, apprenticeshipor further or higher studies
Curriculum plan
Analysis of progression data
Impact of employment bureau
March 2021
to provide learners with the mosteffective information, advice andguidance which leads tosuccessful recruitment and thenprogression to employment orhigher studies.
Aim 1
to provide learners with acurriculum that is relevant andresponsive to their needs andwhich develops their futureaspirations.
Aim 2
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
2.1
Review and plan the curriculum forDfES funded and Higher Educationcourses
VP/COO
To ensure that the plan meets:
- Welsh Government Priorities
- Regional skills plan
- LMI data
- Local intelligence
- Available funding
Review plan againstenrolment
Provisional plan December2020
Final plan April 2021
2.2
Ensure literacy, numeracy & digital skillsare a key focus for INSET, CPD andquality weeks.
AP Teaching & Learning
To meet Welsh GovernmentPriorities
To ensure that learnersdevelop effective skillsalongside their mainqualifications
INSET & CPD plans
Quality Week reports
November 2020
(potential focus QW1)
2.3
Plan opportunities for all full-timelearners to complete enterprise,entrepreneurship activities and work-related activities, developing theiremployability skills ensuring that theseopportunities are being planned andrecorded.
AP Teaching & Learning
To meet Welsh GovernmentPriorities
To develop confidence andskills for employment for alllearners
Impact of employment bureau
Work experienceopportunities
Participation in competitions
Participation in Tafflab andmentoring schemes
CREs & Quality Boards
February 2021 (mid review)
May 2021
to deliver excellent teaching,learning and support whichchallenges all learners to achievetheir maximum potential.
Aim 3
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
3.1
Continue to record and monitor theprogress in learning of employabilityskills through
• Internal and external competitions• Work experience• Employability activities• Tutorials
Assessing any effect on these activitiesfrom the COVID restrictions.
VP Academic
To develop learner skills
To meet Welsh Governmentpriorities and the RegionalSkills Plan
Learning observations
Competition results
Work experience records
Destinations of learners
November 2019
February 2020
May 2021
3.2
Implement a range of action researchprojects in relation to teaching, learningand support developing innovation andcollaboration amongst staff teams.
AP Teaching & Learning
To ensure that reflectivepractice is a core standard forteachers
To increase staff self-efficacy
Learning observations
Project evaluations
December 2020
Ongoing overview of projectsMay 2021
3.3Implement a coherent programme ofuniversal support opportunities for alllearners
AP Learner Experience
To provide effective supportarrangements for learners
Learning observations
Learner feedback
November 2020
February 2021
3.4Assess and improve the referral processand programme of support for learnerswith an additional learning need.
AP Learner Experience
To comply with statutoryrequirements of ALNET
IDP audits May 2021
3.5Assess and improve the wellbeingsupport services offered to all learners.
AP Learner Experience
To provide effective supportarrangements for learners
Learning observations
Learner feedback
November 2020
February 2021
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
4.4
Target outcomesCompletion rate: 95%Early drop-out rate:
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
5.1
Cultivate an environment where the Welshlanguage is used in formal, informal andsocial contexts.
VP/COO
To mainstream the languagein the collegeTo encourage, support andincrease the use of Welshacross the college by learnersand staff.
Annual report on Welsh StrategicDevelopment Plan 2018-23Action Plan
June 2021
5.2
Monitor and review the objectives andaction plan of the Welsh StrategicDevelopment Plan 2018-2023
VP/COO
To achieve the three key aimsof the Welsh StrategicDevelopment Plan 2018-2023(Curriculum, Resources,Informal Use of Welsh)
Termly Progress Reports Annual report on Welsh StrategicDevelopment Plan 2018-23Action Plan
Termly (ProgressReports) December2020March 2021May 2021
5.3
Collaborate with Coleg CymraegCenedlaethol to support and realise theobjectives outlined in the college’s FE andApprenticeship Action Plan
VP/COO
To make a key strategic andoperational contribution to theWelsh Government’sCymraeg target (One millionWelsh speakers by 2050)To align college strategicdevelopments for the WelshLanguage with those of ColegCymraeg
Termly Progress Reports Annual report on Welsh StrategicDevelopment Plan 2018-23Action Plan
June 2021
5.4
Monitor and embed the Welsh LanguageStandards detailed in the ComplianceNotice issued by the Welsh languageCommissioner across college servicesand operations.
VP/COO
To ensure the statutoryrequirements are metThe college must provide anannual report to the WelshLanguage Commissioner oncompliance with the imposedstandards.
Annual Welsh LanguageStandards Compliance Report tothe Welsh LanguageCommissioner
December 2020
plan and support the developmentof Welsh language/bilingualservices and curriculum provisionacross the college.
Aim 5
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
6.1
Provide clarity about the future directionof the college, through publishing thestrategic objectives, monitoring progressand providing regular updates.
Produce an Annual Stakeholder Reportfor 2020.
Principal
To ensure that the collegestays on track to achieve thestrategic aims
To keep everyone informed ofprogress and challenges
Evidence of publication
Progress reports to beevaluated by StrategicLeadership Team, CollegeManagement Team andCorporation Boardcommittees & circulated to allstaff via Staff Life
Publish aims and objectivesfor year 2 in October 2021
Monitor and record progressevery half term
Produce the AnnualStakeholder Report inJanuary 2021
6.2
Ensure that the range and mix ofgovernors enhance, assist and supportthe development of the college
Principal
To encourage challenge,advice and the sharing ofexpertise
To promote greaterinvolvement of governors inthe strategic direction of thecollege
Skills surveys of governors
Measuring andacknowledging participation
When vacancies arise orskills gaps are identified
6.3
Encourage participation in planning forimprovement through regularconsultation with learners, staff and otherstakeholders.
Principal
To be recognised as anorganisation that listens andacts on the views of others
To jointly develop effectiveways of working with staff toensure that developmentstake account of their viewsand experiences
To seek staff and learnerviews on the provision withinthe curriculum and businesssupport areas to ascertainhow it might change anddevelop
To develop annual objectivesfor 2021/22 with the learners,staff and governors.
Outcomes of surveys, focusgroups and other consultationevents to be captured.Appropriate action plans to bedeveloped and delivered, withregular progress measuredand reported.
Throughout the academicyear
to develop a governance andleadership approach which providesan ethos of ongoing challenge andguidance, which develops trust,transparency and respect.
Aim 6
Objectives2020/2021
Why How Measured When
6.4
Develop capabilities of teaching andbusiness support staff to supportthe future direction of the college.VP/COO
To support effective staff developmentand be recognised as an organisationthat invests in staffTo develop service excellence acrossall business support areas of thecollegeTo develop excellent outcomes acrossall curriculum areasTo ensure that the changing needs oflearners and / or the curriculum areidentified and metTo ensure all staff within the college areable to work in a flexible and agile way
Impact to be measuredagainst qualityimprovement action plansin each area.
Initial CPD plans to bepublished in term one of the2020/21 academic year.Review CPD plans and ifappropriate amend at thebeginning of terms two andthree.Ensure CPD plans supportand develop the ability for allstaff to work remotely
6.5
Ensure that access to equipmentand connectivity is addressed earlyin the academic year.VP/COO
To ensure staff can work from homeTo ensure learners can undertakeremote sessions
Via the working fromhome surveys dataTimetable dataVia the learner voicesurveys
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6.6
Ensure that performancedevelopment reviews (PDRs) focuson developing individuals to ensurehigh performance and providesupport where performance needsto improve.VP/COO
To ensure that all staff participate in aneffective performance developmentreview (PDR)To provide staff with opportunities togrow and develop in their work –focussing on excellenceTo provide staff with clarity aboutexpectations with regard to highperformanceTo bring those areas that need toimprove the most into sharper focusTo recognise those areas where staffperformance is excellentTo ensure that CPD is stretching andvaried according to performance
HR to monitor complianceand ensure that CPD istargeted. Cross –cutting themes willbe identified matching theoutputs of 6.4 withindividual developmentplans. Service outcomes will bescrutinised to evaluate theimpact of these activities.
PDRs to be completed withinthe agreed 3-month window(dates will vary across thecollege).
to develop a governance andleadership approach which providesan ethos of ongoing challenge andguidance, which develops trust,transparency and respect.
Aim 6
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
7.1
Bring together the Futures@cymoeddprovision to provide learners withprogress opportunities that include HE,FE, Apprenticeships and Employment.Including employer, provider and learnerengagement events, recognising learnersuccess and the contribution ouremployers make. Improving the college’spositive destination data.
AP Business Services
To increase employer supportactivities
To meet employer needs anddemands
To raise the profile and imageof the college
To support learnerprogression opportunities
To increase ESF/commercialand apprenticeshipopportunities
Annual Employment BureauReport
Faculty Management Meetings
Increased opportunities forlearners to engage in workplacement, PT and FT /Apprenticeship employment
June 2020
Termly update on progress
7.2
Develop curriculum boards and widercollege strategic partnership group,supporting the college to ensure ourcurriculum is relevant and supporting thefuture needs of employers.
AP Business Services
To challenge BIS in strategicdirection and performance
To raise awareness of needsand regional demands
To influence the college offerand priorities
To listen to employers andunderstand their decisionsand direction
Termly Strategic Meetings Commence term 2
to be recognised as an excellentcollege for collaboration andpartnership working. Meeting local,regional, national and internationalneeds and priorities.
Aim 7
to be recognised as an excellentcollege for collaboration andpartnership working. Meeting local,regional, national and internationalneeds and priorities.
Aim 7
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
7.3
Develop a range of online employersupport programmes and coursessupporting new income opportunities
AP Business Services
To measure the externalperception of the collegeTo monitor the collegeperformanceTo listen and respond toemployers needs To support decision makingand strategic direction
Employer Surveys Termly reports of activity andemployer feedback
7.4
Evaluate the opportunities for ESF fundedand international work if appropriate.
AP Business Services
To capture new incomeopportunities To maximise current ESFfundingTo be recognised as anInternational provider To provide excellent training inspecialist areas To enhance learnerexperiences
Monthly budget meeting withFinanceReports to CMT, SLT &Resource
Termly reports
7.5
Participate in local, regional and nationalinitiatives / groups to ensure the collegegathers appropriate LMI and is seen as aneconomic contributor. To includerepresentation at: CBI, Treforest Growth,CBF, RSP, NTFW and local networkgroups.
Principal
To understand and respond toregional prioritiesTo understand and influencepolitical direction To be aware of inwardinvestments, growth andcontraction within the regionTo gather information aboutthe funding landscape
Attendance at networkmeetings5 new contacts andpartnerships
Termly update on progress
to deploy all of the resources ofthe college, in a considered,responsible and sustainablemanner in support of themission, vision and core values.
Aim 8
Objectives 2020/2021 Why How Measured When
8.1
Ensure that a continual and consistentcommitment to cost management isevidenced, in order to ensure value formoney and to safeguard the financialhealth of the college.
VP/COO
To ensure financial probityTo effectively manage cashflowTo ensure future capitalcommitments are delivered
Papers evidencing plannedsurplus for:Operational Management TeamCollege Management TeamGovernors
To be monitored termlyalongside monthly,quarterly and annualfinancial statements
8.2
Alongside cost management to continueto grow and develop alternative incomestreams (not core FE funding) wherepossible. WBL to maintain contract levelat £3.4m and a commercial target of£640k.
AP Business Services
To reduce the risk of overreliance on FE recurrentfundingTo respond to the needs ofbusiness To ensure that the surplustarget is metTo meet local, regional andnational priorities
Papers evidencing in keyactivities and income for:Operational Management TeamStrategic Leadership TeamCollege Management TeamGovernors
To be monitored termlyalongside monthly,quarterly and annualfinancial statements.
8.3
Ensure that all investments in capital,equipment, and staffing are planned,monitored and evaluated usingappropriate data and responsibly supportthe strategic plan. The details of thiscommitment should be articulated tocollege management, governors andexternal bodies.
VP/COO
To ensure that investments aremade which are learnerfocussedTo ensure that the businessplanning process is robustand leads to effectiveinvestment in staff, resourcesand equipmentTo ensure financial probity
Business planning processdelivery of strategic aims andwithin budgetary limits.Learner survey responsesAudit reports receiving assuranceratings
To be monitored termlyalongside monthly,quarterly and annualfinancial statementsalongside the businessplanning processes.
8.4
Ensure that the audit needs of the collegeare planned, managed and reported in atimely fashion to the college managementand governors and that all relatedcompliance responsibilities are met.
VP/COO
To comply with legalresponsibilitiesTo ensure that the FinancialRegulations are adhered to
Assurance ratings for all auditreports
In accordance with thedeadlines within theannual audit plans forinternal and external audit
