Strategic Plan
Our Mission
To deliver inspirational vocational, technical, professional and higher education and training that empowers people, businesses and the community to achieve their goals.
Vision
We will be an accessible, essential, relevant and trusted partner that delivers improved skills and a love of lifelong learning, leading to:
- We will be an accessible, essential, relevant and trusted partner that delivers improved skills and a love of lifelong learning, leading to:
- better progression opportunities and careers for our students
- increased productivity and profitability for employers
- a thriving local economy and community
Strategic Goals
- Ensure that student and apprentice progression, employability and career opportunities are central to everything we do so that we help to improve social mobility, reduce employers’ skills gaps and support the creation of a thriving and sustainable local economy and community.
- Develop and deliver a vocational, technical, professional and higher education curriculum which supports the above whilst increasing access and inclusivity.
- Maintain a financially robust and sustainable organisation that allows us to continue to invest in delivering our mission.
- Create a values driven organisation where all staff are supported and empowered to deliver the mission, continuously improve and inspire our students to strive for and achieve the highest standards.
Our Communities
Although Grantham College serves primarily its local community which includes both students and employers, we also work with employers across the region and recruit students from a national base to our specialist Table Tennis Academy. For us, community also describes our relationship with key stakeholders such as the local Employer Representative Bodies, the Local Authorities including the new Mayor and Greater Lincolnshire County Combined Authority (GLCCA) and other education providers.
Our Core Values. STRIVE
- Supportive. We will support and inspire others to achieve their goals, be positive and champion the joy of learning, inclusion and social mobility. We want our students to do well, be well and learn in a protective and safe environment.
- Teamwork. We will take collective responsibility in delivering our mission and supporting each other. We commit to work with relevant partners, including employers, to deliver our mission.
- Respect. Respect for each other, valuing diversity, equity & inclusion, respecting the environment. We commit to reducing carbon emissions, waste and a careful management of scarce resources.
- Innovation. We commit to adapt and develop our services to ensure they remain relevant to those we serve. We will embrace new technology that empowers people, businesses and the community to learn and achieve their goals. We will educate students and communities to build a more sustainable future, develop green skills and support the creation of green businesses and jobs.
- Values Driven. We will always be focussed on our values, mission and the people we serve, doing our best to deliver value for money for them.
- Excellence. We will strive for the highest standards and continuous improvement.
If you need a downloadable or accessible version of the Strategic Plan, please email enquiry@grantham.ac.uk or call 01476 400200.
