FCoT is an outstanding medium sized college with two main campuses. The College has been successful in delivering excellent quality outcomes whilst sustaining outstanding financial health. As a result noteworthy accomplishments over the past five years include:
Where our students live
Our students are primarily drawn from Hart (to the west) and Rushmoor (to the east):
Our Single Transformational Goal
‘Outstanding and expanding 21st century, entrepreneurial college with a reputation for being innovative, learner and employer centric’
Five Enabling Goals
1. Maintain our excellence trajectory to be a model of best practice – renowned for innovation and high performance
2. Retain ‘outstanding financial health’ by diversifying our income streams and evolving finance as a strategic asset
3. Improve the estate and use of technology to enhance the learning environment and sustainability within a 21st Century college
4. Forge greater partnerships to grow from a position of strength
5. Develop a marketing plan that supports this strategy to increase participation, enhance reputation and the bottom line
Success and New Facilities…
Our journey in 2018/19
INVESTED
in facilities, including our Engineering, Learner Services and Gym areas
92 %
of students passed their main qualification
300+ ADULTS
completed a professional course in HR, Accounting or Marketing
135 GRADUATES
celebrated the completion of their degrees at G-Live, Guildford
ONLY COLLEGE
to teach degrees awarded by the University of Surrey, including foundation, honours and two-year accelerated degrees
GROWTH
in the past three years
293 STUDENTS
completed an online course to help them in the workplace
ARIC FACILITY ANNOUNCED
the Aerospace Research & Innovation Centre will open in 2021, with support and engagement from Enterprise M3 LEP and Hampshire County Council
£314k INVESTED
in new laptops, screens, tablets and hardware around the College
EXCLUSIVE STUDY AREA
created for Higher Education students; the UCF Study Centre. IT access, sofas, hot drinks and meeting rooms help students to study, socialise, and collaborate
ONLINE CAMPUS
enhanced with new blended learning in collaboration with Mindful Education, giving students a blended approach to learning on professional courses
37k HOT DRINKS
served across the College, including the College’s Starbucks coffee shop
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CENTRE
the College’s newest facility has opened, and will feature mixed reality, drones, robotics and a glimpse into the workspace of the future
Staff, Community and Stakeholders…
Our journey in 2018/19
PAY AWARD
for all staff
WAS LAUNCHED
from the Health & Wellbeing board to help create a healthy work-life balance
3.1% REDUCTION
in our gender pay gap
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE SATISFACTION
among our teachers compared with sector averages
STAFF ROOM REFRESH
took place, giving all staff a renewed area to eat, socialise and relax
SCHOOLS
have worked with us, including attendance at our annual careers conference
HIGH-SCORING REVIEWS
for our Gallery Restaurant on TripAdvisor place it in the top 10 for local eateries,
with 9 out of 10 reviewers awarding a five-star rating
8843
students and parents visited at assemblies, careers fairs, and parents evenings
2400
local people visited the College’s
Family Fun Day in June
7387 FACEBOOK
followers reached, with
343 new users in the past year
EMPLOYERS
were involved with our programme
of Apprenticeships
70 STUDENTS
took part in an Extended Industry Placement thanks to local employers. This is in preparation for our role as one of the first colleges to teach T Level qualifications
COMMUNITY
groups and businesses including U3A, Rushmoor BC and CITB hired our rooms
1856
new clients received hair or beauty treatments at our on-site training facility
5000+
local people visited a College or University Centre Open Event
