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{{Short description|College in England}}
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| name = Lambeth College
| name = South Bank Colleges
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| motto = The Careers College
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| established = 1850s-1992 – founding institutions<br/>1992 – Lambeth College<br/>2019 – constituent college of [[London South Bank University]] Group
| motto = Learning by Doing
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'''Lambeth College''' is a [[further education]] college in the [[London Borough of Lambeth]]. It was formed in 1992 from three former institutions – Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education, Brixton College of Further Education, and South London College. The college serves just under 10,000 students from its two campuses at [[Clapham]] and [[Brixton]] as of 2019.<ref>https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50087331</ref> The [[Vauxhall]] campus is currently undergoing development and this third site will specialise in the provision of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). Lambeth College joined London South Bank University (LSBU) Group on 31 January 2019, and became one of only three national pilots designed to bring Further and Higher Education together.
| website = {{URL|http://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk}}
}}'''South Bank Colleges''' is a [[further education]] college in the [[London Borough of Lambeth]]. It was formed in 1992, initially as '''Lambeth College''', from three former institutions – '''Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education''', '''Brixton College of Further Education''', and '''South London College''' (previously known as '''Norwood Technical College'''). The college serves around 10,000 students from its three campuses at [[Clapham]],[[Brixton]] and [[Nine Elms]].<ref name=ofsted/> The [[Nine Elms]] campus opened in 2023 and this third site specialises in the provision of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). Lambeth College joined '''London South Bank University''' (LSBU) Group on 31 January 2019 and became one of three national pilots designed to bring Further and Higher Education together. Now, renamed as '''South Bank Colleges''', it comprises '''Lambeth College''' (Clapham Campus and Brixton Campus) and '''London South Bank Technical College''' (Nine Elms Campus).


==Locations==
==Locations==
The two sites currently in operation are:
The three sites currently in operation are:
* [[Clapham]] (main site) {{coord|51.45861|N|0.14098|W|type:edu_region:GB|display=inline|format=dms}}
* [[Clapham]] {{coord|51.45861|N|0.14098|W|type:edu_region:GB|display=inline|format=dms}}
* [[Brixton]] {{coord|51.4566|N|0.11929|W|type:edu_region:GB|display=inline|format=dms}}
* [[Brixton]] {{coord|51.4566|N|0.11929|W|type:edu_region:GB|display=inline|format=dms}}
* [[Nine Elms]] {{coord|51.4756143|N|0.1335851|W|type:edu_region:GB|display=inline|format=dms}}


== Courses ==
== Courses ==
The college offers [[NVQ]], City and Guilds, CPCAB, UAL, NCFE, OCNLR, [[English for Speakers of Other Languages|ESOL]], [[Foundation Degree]], [[Access to Higher Education|Access]], Online and [[Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)|BTEC]] courses in many subjects. [[GCSE]]s in English and Maths are also offered for students who lack these qualifications or wish to retake them.
The college offers [[NVQ]], [[City and Guilds]], CPCAB, UAL, [[Northern Council for Further Education|NCFE]], OCNLR, [[English for Speakers of Other Languages|ESOL]],[[Apprenticeships]], [[Foundation Degree]], [[Access to Higher Education|Access]], Online, [[Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)|BTEC]] courses in many subjects and also [[T-Level ]]. [[GCSE]]s in English and Maths are also offered for students who lack these qualifications or wish to retake them.


==History==
==History==
It was created by an amalgamation of three colleges in 1992. South London College was originally known as Norwood Technical College opening in the 19th century.<ref>https://www.norwoodforum.org/news/20-jun-19/adult-education-classes-will-return-west-norwood</ref>
Created by an amalgamation of three colleges in 1992, '''South London College''' was originally known as '''Norwood Technical College''' opening in the 19th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.norwoodforum.org/news/20-jun-19/adult-education-classes-will-return-west-norwood|title = Adult education classes will return to West Norwood &#124; Norwood Forum}}</ref>


Lambeth College underwent an overhaul in 2012, becoming an [[Vocational school|employability focused college]] with the priority of finding students employment in Lambeth. This change came complete with a new logo and motto for the college along with the planned addition of many new courses and removal of [[A-levels]].
'''Lambeth College''' underwent an overhaul in 2012, becoming an [[Vocational school|employability focused college]] with the priority of finding students employment in Lambeth. This change came complete with a new logo and motto for the college along with the planned addition of many new courses and removal of [[A-levels]].


'''Lambeth College''' became a part of '''London South Bank University''' (LSBU) Group on 31 January 2019. '''South Bank Colleges''' (SBC) was then established by LSBU to operate further education provision (16-19 yrs) in the LSBU family of educational institutions. As part of LSBU Group, Lambeth College is building a local education model that has technical and applied learning at the heart of its educational philosophy. The Group comprises: London South Bank University; Lambeth College (a wholly owned subsidiary of South Bank Colleges); [https://www.southbank-utc.co.uk/ University Academy of Engineering South Bank] and [https://www.southbank-utc.co.uk/ South Bank University Technical College] ([http://www.southbankmat.org.uk/ South Bank Academies, Multi-Academy Trust])
At its previous full inspection in 2012, [[Ofsted]] gave Lambeth College a grade of 4 (defined as "Inadequate").<ref>http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/1941251/urn/130413.pdf</ref> In a re-inspection monitoring visit in the same year, Ofsted concluded that the college had made "reasonable progress" in the areas explored during the visit, with "self-assessment and improvement planning" making "significant progress".<ref>http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2086615/urn/130413.pdf</ref> At a Learning and Skills inspection of the college in 2013, Ofsted gave Lambeth College a grade of 3 (defined as "requires improvement").<ref>http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2212791/urn/130413.pdf</ref> Ofsted stated, in a 2015 re-inspection, that "learners make good progress in the development of their professional and vocational skills and knowledge; the large majority progress to the next stage of their training or to employment making "significant progress"<sup>[2]</sup>


The college experienced a period of industrial action in 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title="Indefinite strike action to begin at Lambeth College on Tuesday 3 June". |url=http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7084}}</ref> Faculty members went on strike over proposed contract changes. While the dispute was not fully resolved, it prompted a dialogue about staff concerns and led to investments in the college's facilities, including a redevelopment of the Brixton campus, the construction of the new Nine Elms campus, and, now, a re-build of the Clapham campus (planning permission granted in February 2024).
===2014 strike===
On 3 June 2014, members of the [[University and College Union]] (UCU) at Lambeth College began indefinite strike action over plans by management to introduce a new contract for staff joining after 1 April 2014. UCU members claim that the new contract will leave them with bigger workloads, but less sick pay and fewer holidays.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7084|title="Indefinite strike action to begin at Lambeth College on Tuesday 3 June".}}</ref> In addition to the contracts dispute, activists also claimed erroneously that there were plans to permanently close the Brixton centre when in fact a rebuild is planned. The new Brixton site will be shared with two new [[Free school (England)|free schools]] the first of which opened in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/03/lambeth-college-campaigners-protest-against-proposed-trinity-free-school/|title=Lambeth College campaigners protest against proposed Trinity free school in Brixton|first=Mike|last=Urban|date=28 March 2014}}</ref> The college sold the land to the Department of Education to reduce debts, which were created due to the redevelopment the Clapham site in 2012 to include a mock beauty salon, mock restaurant and swimming pool. Supporters of the strikers include [[Neil Tennant]] and [[Ken Loach]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7143|title="Pet Shop Boy adds support to Lambeth College strikers".}}</ref> Striking staff returned to work on 9 July 2014, although the dispute had not been resolved. This was due to a court case which the college management took against the strikers, ruling that the Strike did not have legal grounds to continue indefinitely.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7157&from=7115|title="UCU members return to work".}}</ref>


At its last full inspection in 2022, [[Ofsted]] gave '''South Bank Colleges''' an overall grade of "Good".<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2022 |title=South Bank Colleges Ofsted Inspection Report March 2022 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182248 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/5018224 |archive-date=17 October 2012 |access-date= |website=Ofsted}}</ref>
=== Transfer to South Bank Colleges ===
Lambeth College transferred to South Bank Colleges on 31 January 2019. South Bank Colleges (SBC) was established by London South Bank University (LSBU) to operate further education provision (16-19 yrs) in the LSBU family of educational institutions. As part of LSBU Group, Lambeth College is building a local education model that has technical and applied learning at the heart of its educational philosophy. The Group comprises: London South Bank University; Lambeth College (a wholly owned subsidiary of South Bank Colleges); [https://www.southbank-utc.co.uk/ University Academy of Engineering South Bank] and [https://www.southbank-utc.co.uk/ South Bank University Technical College] ([http://www.southbankmat.org.uk/ South Bank Academies, Multi-Academy Trust])


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.lambethcollege.ac.uk}}
* {{Official website|http://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk}}


{{Schools and colleges in Lambeth}}
{{Schools and colleges in Lambeth}}

Latest revision as of 10:23, 19 April 2024

South Bank Colleges
Address
Map
45 Clapham Common South Side, London

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SW4 9BL

England
Information
TypeFurther Education College
MottoLearning by Doing
Established1850s-1992 – founding institutions
1992 – Lambeth College
2019 – constituent college of London South Bank University Group
2022 – South Bank Colleges
Local authorityLondon Borough of Lambeth
Department for Education URN130413 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalFiona Morey
PrincipalWayne Wright - LSBTC
PrincipalMonica Marongiu -LC
Age15+
Enrollment10,000+ [1]
Colour(s)SBC Blue   Future Pink  
Campuses3
Websitewww.southbankcolleges.ac.uk

South Bank Colleges is a further education college in the London Borough of Lambeth. It was formed in 1992, initially as Lambeth College, from three former institutions – Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education, Brixton College of Further Education, and South London College (previously known as Norwood Technical College). The college serves around 10,000 students from its three campuses at Clapham,Brixton and Nine Elms.[1] The Nine Elms campus opened in 2023 and this third site specialises in the provision of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). Lambeth College joined London South Bank University (LSBU) Group on 31 January 2019 and became one of three national pilots designed to bring Further and Higher Education together. Now, renamed as South Bank Colleges, it comprises Lambeth College (Clapham Campus and Brixton Campus) and London South Bank Technical College (Nine Elms Campus).

Locations

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The three sites currently in operation are:

Courses

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The college offers NVQ, City and Guilds, CPCAB, UAL, NCFE, OCNLR, ESOL,Apprenticeships, Foundation Degree, Access, Online, BTEC courses in many subjects and also T-Level . GCSEs in English and Maths are also offered for students who lack these qualifications or wish to retake them.

History

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Created by an amalgamation of three colleges in 1992, South London College was originally known as Norwood Technical College opening in the 19th century.[2]

Lambeth College underwent an overhaul in 2012, becoming an employability focused college with the priority of finding students employment in Lambeth. This change came complete with a new logo and motto for the college along with the planned addition of many new courses and removal of A-levels.

Lambeth College became a part of London South Bank University (LSBU) Group on 31 January 2019. South Bank Colleges (SBC) was then established by LSBU to operate further education provision (16-19 yrs) in the LSBU family of educational institutions. As part of LSBU Group, Lambeth College is building a local education model that has technical and applied learning at the heart of its educational philosophy. The Group comprises: London South Bank University; Lambeth College (a wholly owned subsidiary of South Bank Colleges); University Academy of Engineering South Bank and South Bank University Technical College (South Bank Academies, Multi-Academy Trust)

The college experienced a period of industrial action in 2014.[3] Faculty members went on strike over proposed contract changes. While the dispute was not fully resolved, it prompted a dialogue about staff concerns and led to investments in the college's facilities, including a redevelopment of the Brixton campus, the construction of the new Nine Elms campus, and, now, a re-build of the Clapham campus (planning permission granted in February 2024).

At its last full inspection in 2022, Ofsted gave South Bank Colleges an overall grade of "Good".[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lambeth College". Ofsted. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Adult education classes will return to West Norwood | Norwood Forum".
  3. ^ ""Indefinite strike action to begin at Lambeth College on Tuesday 3 June"".
  4. ^ "South Bank Colleges Ofsted Inspection Report March 2022". Ofsted. 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
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