Introduction to Early Years Education & Care

About our College

We are a sixth form college based in Hampshire. We offer A-Levels and vocational courses across an extensive curriculum that will help you reach your full potential!

Itchen Sixth Form College is a 110 year old state-inspected and state-funded college. We specialise in preparing 16-19 year olds for university study.

Mission Statement

To be an inclusive and dynamic College offering excellence in learning, where all students flourish.

Strategic Priorities – Our Aspirations

We expect our learners to develop confidence and resilience, be successful in their programme and aspire to move on to a destination that builds on their abilities.

We do this by prioritising:

• Excellence in Learning

• Outstanding Outcomes

• Growth

• Sustainability

Excellence in Learning

Itchen College will have an outstanding reputation based upon the quality and breadth of provision. We will develop learning through creativity and innovation, making the most of the resources available to develop opportunities for our learners.

Outstanding Outcomes

The College will retain its reputation as an “inclusive” college and be noted for its pastoral care as well as excellence in teaching and results. It will deliver pathways to success for all who choose to study with us, regardless of their prior achievement or entry point.

Sustainability and Growth

Sustainability – The College will develop an annual surplus with a goal of achieving a consistent operating surplus of 5% of income by 2026. This will be invested in staff and resources to ensure the best possible learning environment.

The estate and its resources will be improved and extended in readiness for the demands of both the changing curriculum and demographic increase. This will be done sensitively and with due regard to our environment and our community.

Growth – We will continue to grow our people through enriching the lives of our students and developing our staff. Close links will be maintained or forged with local business, higher education and feeder schools.

We will continue our international activity and grow other activity to reduce dependence on agency funding. We will continue to develop provision that will deliver opportunities for our community.

Strategic Plan 2021 - 2026

Strategic Plan 2021-2026