"Leadership in learning: excellence at work"

Blackpool and The Fylde College serves individuals, communities and employers by providing excellent learning opportunities that enhance social development and contribute to economic success.

Our College transforms lives by inspiring learners to achieve their potential in a supportive learning environment.

...it’s official!

Following an analysis of the last full round of Ofsted inspections, Blackpool and The Fylde College had the 4th best inspection report out of 213 General Further Education Colleges. More recently, Ofsted selected the College as one of 20 that demonstrate national best practice in Construction, Maritime and Engineering, confirming our provision as ‘grade 1 outstanding’. Following are comments by Ofsted during our most recent inspection (November 2007)

"“outstanding progress has been made in improving the areas for development...
the college has not rested on its excellent reputation for equality and diversity...
learners receive outstanding support and promotion of equality of opportunity is excellent...
Governance is particularly good and leadership is outstanding...
outstanding support for learners...
outstanding leadership and vision...
arrangements to meet learner and local community needs are outstanding. ”

But don’t just take our word for it

Three Centres of Vocational Excellence

In these areas, the Government has rated our training as among the best in the country.

Beacon College

Designated by the government as a National Beacon of Excellence

Lancaster University

an associate college of one of the UK’s top universities

Marks of Quality

• theCharter Mark for providing an excellent service to learners.
• an Investor In People.
• the Matrix quality standard for information, advice and guidance services.

Positive about Equality and Disabled People

Blackpool and The Fylde College is committed to equality in all its activities for those who learn and work here, and will respect differences in race and ethnic origin, gender, disability, mental health, sexual orientation, age, religion and belief, additional learning, economic and social need.