Strategic Objectives

Lakes College West Cumbria

Strategic Objectives 2008-2011


Quality Improvement


• To deliver a learning experience which builds the college reputations as the first choice provider for education and training


• To be an outstanding college


• To ensure Lakes College offers a stimulating, rewarding, and progressive environment for all staff.


External Focus


• To work closely with employers to secure the college as the primary vocational training organisation in West Cumbria


• To be a key partner in the 14-19 development and secure broad vocational pathways, particularly in further and higher education


• To raise the aspirations of the people of West Cumbria by offering higher education programmes which support economic development.


• To work with a wide range of partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors to achieve its challenging targets


Sustainable Operations


• To secure a sound financial position to ensure longer term sustainability and growth of the college


• The colleges will work together within a framework of trust to support Cumbria, its people and its businesses


• To ensure the college addresses sustainability issues