Priority 1 All students achieve their full potential Outcome: All students make outstanding progress Outcome measures; All students achieve target grades at the end of each key stage. Attendance rises to above 95% Indicators: ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted (Education) All students make expected progress All leavers have the necessary skills to enter education or employment All staff have high expectations of all learners Short Term Goals (1 year) Expectations raised, especially in key areas where progress is not yet good All Teaching and Learning is at least good A tracking system in place for years 7-11 which enables student progress to be monitored and intervention to take place Performance in Maths and Science addressed and significantly improved All students on appropriate courses All students demonstrate positive behaviour for learning Students have access to appropriate mental health support within College and pathways to support are clear All students access “Learn to Learn” Develop links with Worcester University and RNC Medium Term Goals (3 years) The structures and systems in care are reviewed and developed to meet the needs of the student population Students have good study skills, work independently, are resilient and well prepared for exams and life beyond NCW All groups of students have a positive Progress8 score, especially students of High Prior Attainment and Pupil Premium Whole school strategies are in place across the College to support students to be effective learners The classrooms at NCW are updated for 21st Century learning The pathways within the curriculum meet the needs of all learners All staff receive high quality CPD which contributes to the achievement of planned College outcomes Long Term Goals (5-10 years) Achieve and maintain Ofsted ‘outstanding’ in both care and education NCW is a world leader in providing VI education NCW is the market leader in providing accredited courses in skills, including ILS and Braille NCW provides a QTVI course
Priority 2 Secure a sustainable future Outcome: Increased number of students Outcome measures: 80 residential students At least 5 students above breakeven point At least 95% of traceable ex-students employed. All student leavers in employment, education or training Indicators: Target number of students achieved Improved facilities Evidence of effective marketing of the college offer Short Term Goals (1 year) Short term cost saving measures in place Conduct staffing review Explore international and 19-25 market Explore opportunities to work with other providers including partnership arrangements Commence upgrading of classrooms from fundraising Comprehensive review of marketing activity Fundraising strategy implemented Enable provision of advocacy support Explore alternative options to boarding Medium Term Goals (3 years) Sale of surplus fixed assets Classrooms are equipped with high quality VI resources ‘Common’ areas such as the meeting room, staff room and toilets are up-graded Develop international links to attract more overseas students Establish new/different services that meet business case requirements Long Term Goals (5-10 years) The houses are modernised and students have single rooms with en-suite facilities Complete upgrading of classrooms from fundraising
Priority 3 Develop a Business Strand Outcome: Sustainable future for the College with less reliance on student numbers Outcome measures: Non-fee income of 15% long term Indicators: Non-fees target met Wide corporate sponsorship operating Some aspects of Outreach commercialised Short Term Goals (1 year) Merchandise educational resources Merchandise Braille resources Commercialise elements of the outreach programme Increase income generation from the use of the College facilities at weekends and holidays Attract corporate sponsorship Outsource expertise in ICT and Music Medium Term Goals (3 years) Increase corporate sponsorship Commercialise more outreach material Further explore options and look for opportunities Long Term Goals (5-10 years) Steady non-fee income established