CEC/51
Minutes
STRODE COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES of the 51st meeting of the Community Education Advisory Committee held on
Wednesday 11 November 2009
MEMBERS
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Ian Bennett (Principal)
Rob Bennett (Governor) (in the Chair)
Bryan Beha (Street Parish Council)
Chris Bull (Co-opted)
Tony Canvin (South Somerset District Council)
Anna Clarke (Governor)
Holly Cole (District Manager, SCC Skills and Learning)
Debbie Cummings (Assistant Principal/Head of Continuing Education Team)
Jill Deakin (Assistant Principal/Head of Creative Arts & Design Team)
Lesley Gagg (Governor) (Chair)
Mandie Holloway (Equality and Diversity Manager)
Patricia Parfitt (Governor)
Duncan McGinty (Sedgemoor District Council)
Jackie Thomas (Deputy Director of Offender Learning Services)
IN ATTENDANCE
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Amanda Charlton (Assistant Principal/Head of Business & Professional Studies) (until 6.10 pm)
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Kelly Oakley (Sports/Football Development Manager) (until 6.10 pm)
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David Mozley (Clerk to the Governors)
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Sue Snell (Deputy Clerk)
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569
Apologies for Absence and Welcome
Action
Apologies for absence were received from Bryan Beha and Lesley Gagg.
Rob Bennett took the chair in Lesley Gagg’s absence.
570
Confirmation of the Minutes
The Minutes of the fiftieth meeting, held on 3 June 2009, were confirmed as a
correct record and signed by Rob Bennett.
571
Matters Arising from the Minutes
571.1 Single Equality Scheme (Minute 564.1) David Mozley reported that the
SES will be presented to a future meeting of the Committee.
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572
Campus Use by Community Groups (document previously circulated)
Ian Bennett spoke to the report. The following points were noted:
572.1 The report shows high level of community use of the Strode College
campus by a wide range of groups. The majority of bookings are for
sporting activities. Community groups are charged at a different rate
from hirers running a commercial activity.
573
All Weather Pitch and Associated Facilities
573.1 Amanda Charlton (Assistant Principal/Head of Business & Professional
Studies) and Kelly Oakley (Sports/Football Development Manager) gave
a PowerPoint presentation on the first full year’s use of the All Weather
Pitch and associated facilities, and future plans for development. Copies
of the slides were circulated at the meeting.
573.2 The provision of the new, high quality sporting facilities has had a major
positive impact on the College and the wider community. Bookings are
high and currently income from the AWP is at 76% of target, the tennis
courts at 178% of target and the Sports Hall at 268% of target.
573.3 Jackie Thomas and Amanda Charlton will discuss the possibility of Jackie Thomas
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collaborative work with the YOI Portland Football Academy.
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573.4 Rob Bennett thanked Amanda Charlton and Kelly Oakley for the
presentation and the Committee passed congratulations to the whole
Team for their excellent work in promoting and developing the new
facilities.
573.5 It was agreed that an annual presentation be made to the Committee on
David Mozley
the use of the All Weather Pitch and Associated Facilities.
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574
Amanda Charlton and Kelly Oakley left the meeting at this point
(6.10 pm)
Adult Education (document previously circulated)
Jill Deakin spoke to the report. The following points were noted:
574.1 The new format of the report was well received by the Committee.
574.2 Enrolments are higher than in Autumn 2008. The target average number
of learners per course is eight. The College has a contract with SCC to
deliver to a finite number of learners during the year. The range of
courses offered is regularly ‘refreshed’ to ensure there is a mix of
perennial favourites and new skills and activities.
574.3 The high proportion of female to male enrolments was noted. Ethnicity
and disability information will be included in the next report.
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575
Somerset County Council Skills and Learning
575.1 Holly Cole reported that autumn enrolments for SCC Skills and Learning
courses are higher than anticipated. Currently a minor restructure is
underway to ensure that the organisation is ‘fit for purpose’ for the
future.
575.2 SCC Skills and Learning has received a grant of £300,000 from the
‘Transformation Fund’ for the ‘Sustainable Somerset’ project.
575.3 As Holly Cole will be retiring shortly, a new representative from SCC
Skills and Learning will be attending future meetings. Rob Bennett
thanked Holly Cole for her contribution to the work of the Committee,
and wished her well in retirement.
576
Offender Learning Services (document previously circulated)
Ms Thomas spoke to the report. The following additional points were noted:
576.1 The new OLASS3 contract started in August 2009. Discussions are
underway with the LSC on the achievement of targets on outcome and
success rates.
576.2 Accreditations of 2008/9 were up by 33% compared with the previous
year. The use ULNs (Unique Learner Numbers) and MIAP (Managing
Information across Partners) will assist in accessing and tracking
learners’ education records and achievements.
576.3 The College is now responsible for the cost and supply of materials, and
IT provision, to support its educational provision. This allows for
consistency across institutions. Ian Bennett congratulated Jackie Thomas
and team on their impressive work in successfully rising to the challenge
of this new responsibility.
577
Skills for Life (document previously circulated)
Debbie Cummings spoke to the report. The following additional point was
noted:
577.1 A new Deputy Head of Team has been appointed, Emma Rawlings, who
will start in post on 30 November.
578
Equality and Diversity (document previously circulated)
Mandie Holloway spoke to the report. The following points were noted:
578.1 Preparation for the introduction of Foundation Learning and Functional
Skills in September 2010 is underway and proving challenging. The
College has been part of a pilot for both schemes. Mandie Holloway is
the ‘champion’ for Foundation Learning and Amanda Charlton is the
‘champion’ for QCF (Qualifications Credit Framework). Presentations
on these curriculum changes will be made to a future Academic Board David Mozley
and to the Board of Governors January 2010 strategy meeting.
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578.2 Details of the Equality and Diversity Beacon Project were circulated at
the meeting.
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College Nursery (document previously circulated)
Debbie Cummings spoke to the report. The following points were noted:
579.1 Numbers of children attending the Nursery have risen, giving an increase
in predicted income. Direct costs are covered and it is likely the Nursery
will again make a small surplus this year.
579.2 Discussions will be held with SCC concerning planning for future
nursery provision in the local area.
580
Franchised Provision (document previously circulated)
Ian Bennett spoke to the report. The following points were noted:
580.1 Iron Mill. The College continues its franchised provision through a long
established partnership with Iron Mill, which provides a range of high
quality counselling and associated courses.
580.2 Work Based Learning. Hairdressing apprenticeships and train to gain
work continue to be successfully delivered through three private sector
partners.
581
Any Other Business
There was no other business
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Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday 24 February 2010 5.30 pm
Meeting closed at 7.15 pm
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