Working with local schools and Colchester Institute to ensure there is no duplication of provision and supporting collaborative arrangements to ensure more effective and higher quality opportunities for students.

Identifying any gaps in provision and encouraging collaborative solutions.

Seeking to improve opportunities for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities and those in other vulnerable groups and ensuring the needs of the learner are met.

Working with local employers to identify the skills and knowledge required to support a vibrant local economy.

Ensuring high quality and independent information, advice, guidance and support to learners. Supporting innovative, collaborative activities to reach out to those not in education, employment or training.