This case study illustrates the college's approach to supporting d/Deaf learners using the example of a student at the college. The case study includes prompts for those looking to effectively support d/Deaf learners.
This project sought to check and improve the energy performance of two community buildings actively used by local learners. Carbon performance was assessed and specific action improvement plans identified. The project produced a short educational video for staff and the community about sustainable building management, in particular looking at behavioural changes issues.
Efficiency Flush: Through this project, Grantham College and Boston College analysed their current water usage and explored and implemented practical low-cost solutions to save both water and money. The project involved students and staff in raising awareness and promoting the benefits to the wider community.
The aim of the project was to encourage and engage sustainability thinking within the WEA using the 3-sphere model of environment, economic and social sustainability. The project team sought to engage as many staff and members of the WEA as possible to get the organisation talking about sustainability at a grassroots level. The team established a website acting as an accessible virtual project home, which was populated by ideas, hints and tips about sustainability.
Through this project, the college developed 'FutureProof' - an innovative programme of embedded tutorials and ‘Green Group’ activities, achieved through staff groups, curriculum and enrichment programmes to develop and embed a whole organisational approach to sustainability within the curriculum, the College, the local community and the wider FE sector.
This case study illustrates how Skills for Security, a national training provider to the security industry, embedded safeguarding through staff training, policies and procedures. It presents the approach adopted, the changes made and the impact achieved, including a Grade 2 for safeguarding.
This audit tool, developed in partnership with London Colleges and the AoC, can be used by colleges and providers to assess the extent to which potential interventions to address youth crime and gangs are already in place or should be implemented. The tool covers a breadth of themes including management and leadership; policies and procedures; and managing information.
This document presents an example of a physical contact policy drawn up by Beaumont College. The policy provided a framework and guidelines for the types of activity where positive physical contact occurs and how this contact should be made. The purpose of this policy was to promote positive contact to support emotional and cognitive functioning and development for all learners of the College.
This case study presents the approach taken, and impact achieved, by Gateshead Council in implementing a programme of safeguarding training within its Adult Learning and Skills Service.
This case study illustrates the implementation and impact of safeguarding training for staff at Leicestershire Adult Learning Service.
