Over the period of this plan (2024 – 2028) we will strive to provide:

An Outstanding Learner Experience

To ensure an outstanding experience for every learner and stakeholder.
This means providing exciting, challenging and engaging learning, in a safe, supported, respectful and inclusive environment, where learners gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed and to thrive in work and in life.

A Fantastic Workplace

To provide a fantastic place to work where wellbeing and development is prioritised.
This means that employees are well-managed and led, and feel recognised, supported and positively rewarded. The College is a Learning Organisation which prioritises a culture of individual and team development, teamwork, trust, integrity and inclusivity. Our people feel proud to work at Colchester Institute.

Financial Strength and Physical Resources

To further build the financial strength and physical resources to enable achievement of our goals.
This means that sound financial planning and controls safeguard the College’s future and enable investment in physical and digital resources that support an outstanding learner experience, transform business processes and positively impact the environment.

A Responsive Curriculum

A responsive curriculum, mapped to local and national skills priorities, that meets the skills needs of individuals, organisations, the economy and the environment.
This means that our curriculum fully reflects local and national skills priorities, including green skills and emerging technologies. Both professional and personal skills are prioritised, making Colchester Institute learners great employees, and responsible citizens.

Productive Partnerships

Collaborative, productive partnerships that positively impact the College, its staff and its learners, and enhance our reputation.
This means that employers contribute to the design and delivery of learning and recognise Colchester Institute as vital to their success. Other partnerships, including trade and professional bodies, enhance our ability to deliver on this plan, building our reputation as an essential, anchor institution in North Essex.