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Our academic standards are judged to be amongst the best in the sector, and for the third year running, we have the highest success rates of any large general further education college. As a student at B&FC, you will benefit from a wealth of industry experience via our expert tutors, access to first-class industry-standard facilities, and a strong support network that allows you to personalize your learning journey. At a time of skills shortages in the UK, we work closely with industry to co-create technical and professional education and training, developing the skills, knowledge, and attributes which employers need to drive their businesses forward and provide you with abundant employment opportunities. There has never been a better time to progress your career with B&FC. College values Placing the student and customer at the heart of all we do Showing fairness, courtesy and mutual respect Learning, teaching, and assessment as the key to our success Empowering others to achieve their full potential Working collaboratively to achieve excellence and growth As a college, we are committed to improving sustainability and have taken on the challenge of implementing sustainability across every curriculum and service area. The sustainability agenda has gained momentum over the years and is now integrated into the College targets, Estates strategy, and teaching plans across B&FC to the benefit of students, staff, and the wider community. The College aims to: Work with stakeholders to encourage and establish effective Environmental and Sustainability (E&S) practices, partnerships, and activities throughout the College and broader community. Increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and save resources and costs wherever possible. Improve the College’s E&S performance by setting monitoring and achieving environmental and sustainable targets. Embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) throughout the curriculum. Effectively communicate E&S principles through events, social media, curriculum, teaching, research, training, and participation exercises. Meet and, where appropriate, exceed all relevant E&S legislation. B&FC is committed to equality, diversity, and wellbeing in all its activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences in race and ethnic origin, gender, disability, mental health, sexual orientation, age, religion and belief, additional learning, economic and social background. Strategic goals: To be in the upper decile for Further and Higher Education for success, customer satisfaction, progression and destination To drive an innovative, creative and inspirational curriculum that shapes and response to local, regional and national priorities Work in partnership with employers, industries, and organizations to drive economic growth which in turn generates commercial revenue growth through the development of future-focused skills To raise attainment, aspiration, and progression for young people and adults to secure sustained employment opportunities To provide an inspirational learning environment through ongoing investment in our staff, students and facilities To maintain financial stability to support learning and future growth View full university