Strategic Plan & Values

South Essex College is the largest provider of technical and vocational education and training for 16-18 year olds, adults and apprenticeship provision within Essex.

We want all of our students to achieve above and beyond their expectations and experience motivational learning which will shape and change their lives, making us the first choice organisation in the region. We believe our programmes will contribute significantly to personal development and provide our students with relevant employability skills, alongside gaining relevant professional and technical skills. We believe this will enhance their opportunities and contribute significantly to the regional economy.

Our vision is:

Changing lives through learning.

Our mission is:

To develop highly skilled, active citizens of all ages and abilities, leading to meaningful lives and productive careers.

Our values – PROUD

Our core values are:

P

Partnership

R

Respect

O

Outstanding

U

United

D

Determined

Partnership

To forge strong partnerships that enable us to continually improve our training and education provision, and create opportunities that benefit all of the communities we serve.

Respect

An inclusive environment built on mutual respect, positive experiences and the celebration of talented and diverse communities.

Outstanding

To be outstanding in everything we do, including curriculum delivery, student support and behaviour.

United

To be united in what we do, why we do it and how we achieve it.

Determined

To provide high quality education and training locally, regionally and nationally.

Strategic aims

Our strategic aims which set out our strategic plan for 2020-2023 are as follows:

  • Provide high quality, inclusive teaching and learning which raises aspirations
  • Design and deliver high quality progression pathways to support student progression and regional skills needs
  • Provide excellent facilities, resources and support for staff and students by achieving robust financial health
  • Extend and develop our partnerships to embed our reputation and improve the economic prosperity of the South East and Essex Region