Lancashire College Values and Objectives

Value all learners equally
Support all learners in achieving their personal learning goals
Strive to provide a learning experience of the highest quality
Deliver learning opportunities that are accessible for all adults in all sections of the community
Work closely with local communities to strengthen their capacity to grow and flourish
Believe all learning is of equal value
Plan on the basis of clear evidence of need
Collaborate enthusiastically with learners, other providers and community stakeholders
Manage our resources to obtain best value and secure continuous improvement

Objectives

The college objectives for 2007/8 are as follows:

Deliver a programme of Personal and Community Development Learning which widens participation in learning among adults
Deliver a First Steps programme which enables adults to progress towards level 2 provision and into paid and unpaid employment
Deliver a Skills for Life programme which meets local needs
Deliver a Family Learning programme which meets the needs of parents and families
Increase the volume of residential provision
Increase the volume of business activity and full-cost recovered provision
Increase the volume of learndirect provision
Successfully deliver a range of work-based learning opportunities
Ensure high levels of achievement and success
Identify and promote progression opportunities for learners
Integrate Skills for Life across all provision
Integrate Information and Learning Technology into all aspects of zone activity
Implement a continuous improvement programme in order to meet and exceed agreed quality standards
Promote diversity and ensure equality of opportunity
Ensure effective compliance with and promotion of Every Child Matters outcomes
Work closely with partner organisations in order to achieve our objectives
Operate cost-effectively
Ensure that internal services meet the needs of the zone
Ensure high standards of heath and safety across all college activity
Ensure that the college is well-positioned to meet future changes in adult learning and funding