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National Training Awards 2012 In 2012 the Teacher Training Team reached the regional final for the National Training Awards. Selected from a long list of over 1,500 entries the team were included on a short list of only three providers and ended the evening Highly Commended for their work delivering the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). .................................................................................................................. |
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STEM Assured In 2011 the college was awarded the New Engineering Foundation ‘STEM ASSURED’ award. This was in recognition of the exceptional and innovative approach to the delivery of training in STEM subjects. The approval process is very robust and involves a critical review of the provider’s strategy and approach to assure the quality of an integrated, cross-curricular approach to STEM vocational education which meets the needs of employers and industry sectors. The award was particularly significant as the College was only the second in the country to join the prestigious club of ‘STEM Assured’ colleges. ................................................................................................................ |
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South Devon College reassessed as Investors in people Gold/Champion 2011 The role of an Investors in People Champion is a diverse one,commited to sharing and promoting best practise. Champions do this through:
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Beacon Status 2009 South Devon College awarded Beacon Status by LSIS. This is the top level educational status and recognises the College's achievements, amongst its peers, with particular emphasis on Ofsted's 'Outstanding' judgements concerning excellent provision. .................................................................................................................. |
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Beacon Awards (National Awards co-ordinated by the Association of Colleges in respect of United Kingdom best practise) 2012 LSIS Award for Efficiency through Effective use of Technology in FE & Skills. Winner 2012 The 1st4sport Qualifications & Sportscoach UK Award for Sport in the Curriculum - Winner 2010 The YPLA Award for 14-19 Collaboration - Winner Outstanding Staff’ approach to employee development.Highly Commended 2008 The Jardine Lloyd Thompson Benefit Solutions Beacon Award for Health and Community Care (Health & Social Care) Winner 2007 The Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning (in Automotive Engineering ) 2006 Centre for Excellence in Leadership for Innovation in Curriculum Leadership & Development (Construction) Winner ................................................................................................................... |
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STAR Awards (recognising staff contributions to national best practice in education and learner support) 2010 Tessa Aimes ACL Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2009 Debi Smithson ACL Nominated for a STAR Teacher & Learner Practitioner 2008 Marie Hubbard ACL Runner up in ‘Skills for Life’ practitioner award Liz Porter manager of Entry to Employment Shortlisted for a National StAR Award 2007 Michael Prossser, Learning Support Technician Shortlisted in the Category ‘Outstanding Contribution to Learning Support’ .................................................................................................................. |
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Pearson Teaching Awards 2013 South Devon College is celebrating the fact that in March 2013, three members of staff were named as regional finalists in these prestigious Awards.
• Nicky Hawkins, Teacher Training Lecturer and Anna Heath, Section Head for Children, Health, Access & Public Services are both finalists for the Pearson Award for FE Teacher/Lecturer of the Year. .................................................................................................................... |
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Learner Voice Awards 2009 The College was shortlisted in three categories in the Learner Voice Awards organised by Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS). Pat Denham, Vice Principal & Deputy Chie Executive Officer, was shortlisted in the category of ‘Senior Manager making a difference to learners’ involvement’ Student Governor, Zoe Waycott was shortlisted in the ‘Student Governor of the Year’ category Dan Willatt & Kim Hurley were also shortlisted in the ‘Student Representative’ category. .................................................................................................................. |
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Staff Awards Gail Tucker, an ACL tutor at Brixham, was awarded the ‘Education Worker of the Year’. The College also had finalists in two other categories, Katie Babbs in the ‘Green/Contribution to the Environment’ category. ................................................................................................................... |
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FE Choices latest comparators – General Further Education & Tertiary Colleges As at March 2013
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Matrix Award 2010 The College received a successful Matrix Reassessment. The Matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and guidance (IAG). Key strengths observed in the two day inspection were. .................................................................................................................. |
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Sports Focus College Award 2009 South Devon College were one of ten Colleges, who with of British Colleges Sport and The FA, have pioneered the development of football provision on a national level. .................................................................................................................. |
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BECTA Next Generation Learning Awards 2010 South Devon College was recognised for its exemplary use of technology to support learning by an award from BECTA. The Becta Next Generation Learning awards, recognise excellent practice in using information learning technologies 2008 & 2009 BECTA Technology Exemplar Status The College was awarded this status two years running, which means the College is an advisor to support selected colleges to help them develop their technology strategies .................................................................................................................. |
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National Student Survey 2012 (University Students) The National Student Survey for 2012 identified that 91% of students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course with a response rate 84%. The national satisfaction rate for England in 2012 was 86% with a response rate of 67%, which placed South Devon Collage as the leading institution in the South West and in the top percentile of all universities and colleges delivering university level courses in England. The College has achieved a satisfaction rate higher than the national rate in the key areas of Academic Support, Teaching and Assessment & Feedback, and for all courses in Academic Studies in Education (into which the Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education falls), satisfaction with the College’s course was an amazing 100%. With a response rate of 96% of students this placed the College top of all university providers in the country. The National Student Survey, is conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and IPOS Mori, supported by the National Union of Students (NUS) and undertaken by all final year university students in England. |
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2010 The College concluded an extensive Higher Education IQER Summative Review. The Quality Assurance Agency review team met with Higher Education students, staff, managers and relevant employers. The final report and the review expressed confidence in the academic standards and learning opportunities at the College and the reliance that can be placed on College information .................................................................................................................. |
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Training Quality Standard 2007 & 2010 We have achieved the Training Quality Standard for employer responsiveness and the quality of our training. We were the first college in the South West to achieve it and the first Construction Team in the country. ................................................................................................................... |
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Duke of Edinburgh Award 2009 South Devon College recognised as an Independent Operating Authority Licensed Centre for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (the DofE). ................................................................................................................. |
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Fairtrade Status We have been awarded Fairtrade Accreditation by the Fairtrade Foundation, who have granted us ‘Fairtrade’ status. This means we officially: use Fairtrade products as far as possible; learn about how global trade works and why Fairtrade is important; and take action for Fairtrade in College and the community .................................................................................................................. |
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Special Inspiration Games Pupils and teachers at South Devon College celebrated on 2nd February 2010, when they were officially welcomed in to London 2012’s Get Set network, in recognition of their commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values. |
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