To promote social inclusion, fulfil aspirations and develop the potential of individuals, communities and employers through excellence in teaching, learning and skills.
Over recent years Bishop Auckland College has grown from a very small general further education (GFE) college serving Bishop Auckland and its surrounding area. The College is now an average sized GFE college serving South West Durham, a significant geographical part of County Durham, with a population of 180,000 spread across 3 local districts.
The area encompasses 9 11-16 and 6 11-18 secondary schools, a number of key market towns, one new town, and the largest manufacturing industrial estate in the Northern Region. The College links with these and other partner stakeholders have been key to the success of growth to date, along with its strong commitment to economic regeneration and social inclusion. It is this context which has driven the Mission of the College, which is kept under review and updated to continue to support the development of the area and the people who work and live in it.
The College Mission has developed to represent what has always been a strong focus on social inclusion. It now incorporates the revised emphasis on meeting the needs of individuals, communities, employers and the importance of achievement through high quality provision.
The College is strongly committed to its Mission that remains focussed on widening participation, lifelong learning and continuing growth and is now consolidating its position as a major provider of Further Education in the region. It is committed to the development of high quality learning through/underpinned by Centres of Excellence and is working towards a new build on its main campus in Bishop Auckland.
Our Values
The College aims to:
- put the learner first and at the heart of the College operation
- operate the highest standards of professional integrity and caring
- create a strong team working culture
- provide a high quality service based on continuous improvement
- ensure equality and diversity to all stakeholders
