Investors In People Bronze

Born out of the recession of the early 1990s, Investors in People was launched to produce a framework which would help organisations become more effective by developing and harnessing the skills of their people to achieve the organisation’s goals.  For many organisations this was a transformative experience driving them forward to enjoy greater success.

In November 2009 Thanet College was awarded the Bronze certificate for working beyond the standard evidence requirements.

Positive About Disabled People

Thanet College is approved to use the ‘two ticks’ symbol’ because of our positive policies on the recruitment and retention of disabled people.

This means we have signed up to five key commitments:

• fair recruitment
• the development of disabled staff
• retention of staff who become disabled ensuring all staff help to make the commitments work
• annually reviewing and improving our commitments

Displaying the ‘two ticks’ symbol shows that we are serious about providing employment opportunities for disabled people. It makes it clear to potential disabled job applicants that we welcome their applications and will focus on their abilities.

It also shows that we acknowledge and value the contribution of disabled people.

Certificate of The Training Quality Standard

Thanet College has achieved full certification of the Training Quality Standards - an assessment framework designed to recognise and celebrate the best organisations delivering training and development solutions for businesses.  The assessment was a rigorous and challenging process, testing all aspects of our work with employers.

The Training Quality Standard is a prestigious achievement which demonstrates that a certified organisation understands and exceeds employers’ needs. 

www.trainingqualitystandard.co.uk

Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education

Thanet College is now a certified Apple training centre allowing us to deploy, manage, and maintain Macs as well as enabling our teachers to create and share digital content in order to foster creativity and empower students.

Investor In Careers

Thanet College was the first in Kent to achieve the prestigious Investor in Careers award. The award demonstrates the College improved its standard of provision in line with that of other outstanding providers.

A range of strengths were highlighted in the Assessors report including: Good access to impartial IAG; Development of a much improved tutorial programme across the College; An expanding variety of materials, resources and internet site links using the College’s ‘Learning Curve’; The views of students and staff are sought actively and contribute to continuous improvement and policy development.

The Frank Buttle Trust

The Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark recognises the support that the College gives to young care leavers and looked after children attending, or thinking of attending the College.

Working closely with course tutors, learning mentors and student support staff, the College has seen some excellent successes.

Matrix

Student Services has held the Matrix Award for impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance, (IAG), since 2004.  This award recognises the impartial service provided to adults