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College of the Year Award
Skills and qualifications that change prospects.
About this category
This award recognises a further education, sixth form or specialist college whose teaching, employer links and support help students succeed. Judges look for achievement, progression and responsiveness to local skills needs.
Eligibility
- Open to further education
- Sixth form and specialist colleges
Judging criteria
- Achievement
- Progression
- Employer partnership
- Student support
- Responsiveness to skills needs
Qualitative criteria
A college its community relies on.
Metrics
- Achievement
- Progression
- Retention
- Employer feedback and student feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, feedback from pupils, students, parents or colleagues. Never include names, images or any detail that could identify a child, pupil or student: describe work in anonymised terms and give results as percentages or ranges. Nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size and context of the setting, so small schools and providers compete on equal terms.
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