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King Edward VI College Stourbridge Strategic Development Plan 2017 - 2020
Strategic development plan
contents
Introduction 4
Our mission and values 5
Overview of strategic priorities 7
Strategic priority 1: Our students
Engage, inspire and support students to achieve the highest levels
of academic and personal potentials 8
Strategic priority 2: Our staff
Nurture individual and collective excellence 9
Strategic priority 3: A broad curriculum
Inspire and challenge students through our specialised curriculum offer 10
Strategic priority 4: Building financial resilience
Maintain our long-term financial viability by achieving maximum effectiveness
and efficiency whilst remaining vigilant of our corporate risks 12
Strategic priority 5: Our partnerships
Position the college as a prominent partner and leader in both the region and the sector 13
Planning, implementation and accountability cycle 15
King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020 3
Strategic development plan
Introduction
King Edward VI College is a vibrant, inclusive and exciting community
where students and staff are united in their enthusiasm for learning. With
a long history of academic excellence, the College provides a high quality,
stimulating educational experience for young people with high aspirations,
nurturing their potential and challenging them to develop personally,
intellectually, and creatively.
Designed to be flexible, this plan provides a framework for planning to
assist us in making decisions about our future. A further key objective of this
plan is to allow us to review progress towards meeting our priorities and to
ensure accountability through review and evaluation. The plan is designed
to prioritise careful consideration of the impact of that we do. The quality of
the student experience and its impact on the development of our students is
central to every priority within this strategy.
Our plan recognises the need for change so that the College can meet the
challenges of the evolving landscape in post 16 education today. We will
continue to engage in continuous quality improvement; we will build on
collaborative partnerships both locally and nationally; and we will proactively
seek to provide stimulating experiences both inside and outside of the
classroom to invigorate the learning and life experiences of our students.
This plan communicates to our stakeholders our plans to continuously
improve our already excellent provision. At the heart of our plans for the
future is a single overriding priority: the welfare and continuing success of
our students. This is what lies at the heart of our mission and values.
Remley Mann
Principal
Chris Painter
Chair of the Board of Governors
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Our mission To inspire aspirational young people to achieve personal and academic excellence. Our ethos and values The following values are fundamental to our philosophy and essential to achieving our mission: • Develop the whole person • Cultivate curious minds • Promote equality of opportunity • Celebrate diversity • Foster productive partnerships
Overview
of strategic priorities
Our strategic priorities seek to cultivate a college culture in which students
are supported in becoming independent, creative thinkers who will become
productive contributors to society. Committed to supporting and developing
our staff, we recognise the importance of valuing and celebrating both individual
and team contributions as we strive to achieve our priorities. For this to happen,
we must carefully consider the well-being of both students and staff.
We have developed a strategy which integrates the continuous development
of teaching and learning with a financial and accommodation plan. This strategy
emerges from a culture where the emphasis is on inspirational teaching, the
development of every member of the college community and on strengthening
both personal and financial resilience. Our priorities will help us to continue to
deliver excellent education whilst strengthening collaborative partnerships and
ensuring the on-going development of the College. These priorities reflect our
values and the changing world in which we live.
Our strategic priorities are framed
within the following key areas:
1. Our students
2. Our staff
3. A broad curriculum
4. Building financial resilience
5. Our partnerships
King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020 7Strategic priority 1:
Our students
Engage, inspire and support students to achieve
the highest levels of academic and personal potentials
Context:
As the only sixth form college in the Black Country, King Edward VI College is a unique institution, characterised by its
vibrant, inclusive and exciting community which serves the educational needs of high aspiring 16 – 19 year olds from
a variety of cultural and social backgrounds. All students are on GCE A level courses. King Edward’s enrolled 2035 UK
students and 28 international students in 2016 – 2017.
King Edward’s recruits the majority of its students from Dudley Metropolitan Borough, which has an attainment rate below
the national average at key stage 4 and includes areas of deprivation. We have recently extended our geographical reach
in terms of student recruitment, which now includes Shropshire, west Worcestershire, and south Birmingham. The College
has made a conscious effort to become more inclusive by increasing the proportion of students from BAME backgrounds.
Our international students add a further dimension to the diversity of our community, which is enriching to us all.
We strive to comprehensively support students in their progress whilst at College. We have recently restructured our
approach to pastoral support and our systems of tracking, monitoring and intervention to ensure that any potential
obstacles to progress are identified early, with accompanying intervention strategies to support students through the
personal or academic challenges they may encounter. The focus is very much on the development of the ‘whole person’,
by encouraging curiosity both in the classroom and through a wealth of enriching activities, clubs, societies, trips, events
and masterclasses. We aim to foster resilience and to develop students’ range of strategies to equip them to deal with the
challenges of living in a complex, fast changing world.
What we will do:
1. Provide an excellent learning experience
2. Promote intellectual curiosity and equip students with life skills
3. Celebrate the value of each individual and support them in their personal well-being
4. Develop resilient students who are active citizens in the global community
8 King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020Strategic priority 2:
Our staff
Nurture individual and collective excellence
Context:
We recognise that our most valuable resource is our staff. As an educational provider, the College has a unique
responsibility to support and develop its staff. We are committed to staff development in order to enable staff to realise
their professional ambitions and targets; to promote the strategic aims of the College and fulfil its mission; to contribute
to the College’s strategy for quality improvement; and to develop excellence in all college activities.
The rapid pace of curriculum changes and an ever restrictive financial climate present challenges within this context. We
will maintain adequate resources for professional development and prioritise training opportunities to ensure we invest in
a high quality workforce. We will continue to exploit our own expertise through the innovative use of professional learning
communities (PLCs).
We are committed to providing the highest quality learning environment by improving the quality of the student experience
by monitoring, reviewing and continuously improving the quality of our teaching; by being responsive and accountable
to our students, parents and carers, the local community, partner schools and government agencies; by developing and
maintaining a culture which is self-critical, honest and transparent; and by ensuring that all students are supported to
reach their full potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or if they share a protected characteristic.
What we will do:
1. Support all staff to develop professionally and personally
2. Enable staff to be innovative
3. Promote our values through a shared vision
4. Cultivate a positive, reflective culture
King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020 9Strategic priority 3:
A broad curriculum
Inspire and challenge students through our specialised curriculum
Context:
Specialising in A level provision, we offer a broad range of over 30 subjects and an eclectic enrichment programme.
Support for students applying to higher education is recognised as being particularly effective, with large numbers
progressing to universities in the Russell Group, although we are now increasingly supporting students who prefer to
pursue other routes such as apprenticeships. In an increasingly competitive market, we aim to ensure that we continue
to build upon the College’s strong academic record by ensuring the continued provision of a high quality, excellent
educational experience for students.
Effective guidance is fundamental to the College’s aim of enabling students to achieve success and to progress. Personal
attention and support are given to each student in order to meet the needs of the individual. Additional learning, physical
and sensory support is available for recognised needs and each student will be given impartial, balanced and realistic
guidance throughout their time at College.
What we will do:
1. Maintain the breadth of the A level curriculum, ensuring we meet the needs and aspirations of all students
2. Embrace the appropriate use of technology in all aspects of teaching and learning
3. Develop curriculum practices to encourage high levels of analysis, critical evaluation and independent thought
10 King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020Strategic priority 4:
building financial resilience
Maintain our long-term financial viability by achieving
maximum effectiveness and efficiency whilst remaining
vigilant of our corporate risks
Context:
Government cuts to post-16 funding, changes to employer national insurance contributions and pension liability have
placed considerable pressure on colleges across the sector and their ability to maintain financial viability. Cuts of close
to £1.75 million of government income over the period from 2011 - 2016 have had an impact on this College. Although
funding for sixth form colleges stabilised in cash terms following the spending review in 2015, we will experience a cut in
real terms due to the stable rate of funding at approximately £4000 per student for the remainder of this Parliament.
The recommendation of the area review’s financial analysis of the College resulted in governors setting a target of
achieving a 3-5% surplus moving forward against turnover by 2020 in order to secure sufficient reserves to withstand
fluctuations in funding and student numbers and to invest in the campus. We plan to achieve this through a range of
measures, including using a mix of growth, new income streams and greater efficiency. We have developed a commercial/
property strategy to ensure the on-going financial viability of the College.
What we will do:
1. Diversify income streams to reduce dependence on EFA funding
2. Strengthen shared services through SBCE and other partnerships
3. Develop marketing strategies which effectively communicate our values
4. Implement the property strategy to maximise the use of our estate and to continually invest in it
12 King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020Strategic priority 5:
our partnerships
Position the college as a prominent partner and leader
in both the region and the sector
Context:
We believe our role within the community is fundamental to raising aspirations. We contribute to our local community
through our engagement in a range of local partnerships and collaborative ventures and by encouraging our students
to become active citizens. We contribute to the local economy as an employer and it is our aim to become an efficient,
effective and sustainable college.
We believe that collaboration will provide the best educational opportunities across all phases of education within our
community. Our collaborative efforts will focus on raising aspirations, supporting progression and ensuring continuous
improvements in the quality of the educational offer across the region. The current political context may lead to the
marginalisation of the sixth form college sector; therefore, it is increasingly important to preserve the future of King
Edward’s through active engagement in partnership working with other institutions and individuals who can help promote
the strength and value of the kind of education we espouse.
We continue to develop effective local partnerships through our participation in Black Country Colleges, our close link with
Halesowen College via our shared services company, South Black Country Education Ltd, and by lending our support to
the Stour Vale Academy Trust. We aim to further develop our partnership and constructive engagement with all secondary
feeder schools. Nationally, we are active participants in the Maple Group of high performing sixth form colleges and in our
representative group, the Sixth Form Colleges Association.
What we will do:
1. Develop a range of partnership strategies, enabling the college to exert influence
2. Forge effective links with local schools, fostering positive attitudes to encourage progression to King Edward’s
3. Be responsive and add value to the local community
4. Extend the reach of our reputation
King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020 13Planning, implementation
and accountability cycle
The cycle below details how we intend to ensure a clear understanding of the implementation and monitoring process:
• This strategic plan establishes a clear framework for planning, implementing and reviewing our strategic priorities
over the next three years. To deliver the ambitious priorities set out in this plan, we have developed a series of
annual plans with specific actions leading to measurable outcomes. Our strategic priorities are thus translated into
operational actions as part of the implementation phase.
• A robust cycle of review ensures we can adjust our actions as required to ensure they are aligned with identified
areas for development emerging from our annual self-assessment cycle.
• The Board of Governors regularly scrutinises the effectiveness of the College in achieving its strategic priorities and
in its contribution to public value. The annual cycle of strategic planning encompasses three phases:
Planning and
implementation
Strategic plan
Financial plan
Quality improvement plan
Subject improvement plans
Property/commercial strategy
Marketing strategy
Reporting Performance
and improvement review and evaluation
Achievement results Risk assessment
Self-assessment reports Quality boards
Inspection reports Cross-college reviews
Financial statement Student and staff surveys
Public benefit statement Parental engagement/feedback
Equality objectives
King Edward VI College Stourbridge I Strategic Development Plan I 2017 - 2020 15King Edward VI College Stourbridge T: +44 (0) 1384 398100 F: +44 (0) 1384 398123 E: information@kedst.ac.uk www.kedst.ac.uk
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