David Stokes Vice Principal Business Growth and

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David Stokes Vice Principal Business Growth and Development Nick Ludford Head of Business Development Rich heritage since 1926 Very good reputation with employers Extensive College estate and well developed facilities Innovative practice – eg Viticulture and Oenology High performing provision Ambitious vision and values Embraces change – new structure; new HE partnership (Royal Agricultural University) Based in two LEP areas Ofsted Good, with MATRIX accreditation About Us SPECIALIST PROVIDER OF LAND BASED AND RURAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING 15 different subject areas giving breadth to the industries supported 3,500+ students per year (1500 ft) 4 sites across the South East Entry to Level 3 for school leavers Apprenticeships Level 2 and above Higher Education to BSc and MSc level Ethos of inclusivity Excellent industry relationships Range of progression routes Rural Industries The term ‘rural business’ is a generic term and encompasses three broad categories: Businesses directly responsible for rural activity, eg farms, vineyards, horticulture (field and protected crops), outdoor activity centres, woodland and forestry operations Allied industries, eg feed manufacturers/suppliers, agrochemicals suppliers, farriers, farm secretaries, advisers/consultants, veterinary services Businesses operating within, or occupying premises within rural areas (especially farm buildings), eg computing services, logistics operations Perceptions of the Land Based Sector ‘A sector in decline’ ‘Representative of traditional ways of working’ ‘Low skills base’ ‘Poorly paid’ ‘Limited opportunities for career development and progression’ Features of the industry in the future Change Transformation Plumpton College values Land based skills are needed LAND BASED SECTOR IN DEMAND 595,000 new entrants needed in the UK in the next 10 years Range of global factors driving significant change Job roles are becoming more highly skilled than ever, leading to; Higher salaries Increased need for on-job training Increased progression opportunities Developing new entrants to businesses Excellent retention rates (95%) Excellent vocational achievement rates (89%) Significantly improved GCSE English and maths high grades (ave 29%) Significantly improved achievement rates for apprenticeships (66%) Raised ambition amongst high proportion of L3 students D*D*D* 86% Extended Diploma Blacksmithing 86% Extended Diploma Fisheries 72% Extended Diploma Equine 70% Extended Diploma Sport/Outdoor Education Sustained excellent levels of progression and employability (>90%) Upskilling of the existing workforce Barriers often pragmatic to training in small businesses Migrant labour has previously met skills gaps in production horticulture Increased costs associated with higher skills Fewer routes for less skilled or long-term unemployed Business pressures understanding and implementation of legislation and government policy the use of sophisticated