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COLLEGE AWARDS

South Cheshire College has been acknowledged as a top class educational establishment, and been recognised accordingly:

UnionLearn Quality Award (2011) - Unionlearn is the TUCs (Trades Union Congress) Learning and Skills arm and re-established the provision for trade union learning at the College in 2011. The Quality Award recognises the work being done by unions, colleges and employers to deliver skills and training. Read more.
Matrix Standard (2010) - The Matrix Standard is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and guidance, (IAG). The eight elements of the standard cover the quality of IAG provided to students and potential students together with the management and quality systems that review and seek to improve the services provided. South Cheshire College gained this award in 2010. Read more.
OFSTED Inspection (2008) - South Cheshire College has achieved an outstanding Ofsted inspection for the third successive time. The College achieved Grade 1's (outstanding) in all aspects of its provision. Top grades were awarded for the College's Effectiveness of Provision, Capacity to Improve, Achievement of Standards, Quality of Provision and Leadership and Management. Read more.
Learning and Skills Beacon Status (2004) - South Cheshire College has become one of 20 Learning Providers to be awarded Learning and Skills Beacon Status. The prestigious award was presented to Dr David Collins, Principal South Cheshire College, at a special London ceremony. Read more.
Best Company (2008) - South Cheshire College has achieved prestigeous star status accreditation from Best Companies Ltd - an organisation dedicated to helping make the world a better workplace. Read more.
OFSTED/ALI Inspection (2004) - South Cheshire College was awarded the highest possible grade of 'outstanding' in 13 out of 16 areas inspected. Additionally no fewer than 10 curriculum areas were judged to be outstanding and awarded a grade 1 by the inspectors. Read more.
Investor in People (1997, 1999, 2002 & 2005) - this award recognises the quality of the College's commitment to effectively plan, implement and evaluate the development of its entire staff in support of strategic objectives. Visit the official website.
Positive about Disabled (1994) - the Employment Service confirmed that South Cheshire College is committed to employing people with disabilities and this award guarantees that the college will consult relevant employees with regard to their development.
Investor in Careers (1998) - this certifies that South Cheshire College has achieved the most exacting standards of excellence in careers education and reflects the College's commitment to providing a high standard of careers advice and guidance. Visit the official website.
British Standards Institution ISO 9001: 2000 standard - the International Standards Organisation confirmed that the College's systems and procedures meet their rigorous quality standards. Visit the official website.
FEFC Inspection (1999) - South Cheshire College was the first further education college to achieve seven grade ones in the second round of the Further Education Funding Council Inspections. As one of the best college's in the country, the inspection report paid tribute to the success of the College by placing all its provision in the top two categories of 'outstanding' and 'good'. Read more.