Created on: 18 Mar 2025
Our Vision
We envision a Further Education sector that is fully publicly funded, sustainably managed, and deeply embedded at local level.
Colleges are not just places of learning—they are the heart of their communities, providing opportunities for people of all backgrounds to grow, develop, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Colleges must serve their communities, fostering economic resilience, social mobility, and lifelong learning.
Colleges must offer high-quality education and training that equips individuals with the skills needed for work, life, and to participate in and give back to their communities.
Colleges should be places of safety and stability, where smaller class sizes, well-supported lecturers, and a broad, inclusive curriculum ensure that every learner is valued, regardless of where they live and whether they pursue university, employment, or other paths in the future.
Governance should be democratic and transparent, with leadership accountable to staff and students, industry collaboration is important, but education must remain independent of private interests.
A well-funded, community-anchored college sector ensures fair access to education, fair work for staff, and a commitment to a fair future for all.