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| ⚫ | }}'''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 only three national pilots designed to bring Further and Higher Education together. Now, renamed as South Bank Colleges, it comprises Lambeth College (Clapham Campus), Lambeth College (Brixton Campus) and London South Bank Technical College (Nine Elms Campus). |
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| ⚫ | '''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 |
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== Reorganisation as South Bank Colleges == |
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| ⚫ | 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]) |
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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]]. |
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| ⚫ | 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]) |
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At its previous full inspection in 2012, [[Ofsted]] gave Lambeth College a grade of 4 (defined as "Inadequate").<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/1941251/urn/130413.pdf |title=Lambeth College Inspection Report |access-date=5 June 2014 |archive-date=17 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017143855/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/1941251/urn/130413.pdf |url-status=dead }}</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>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2086615/urn/130413.pdf |title=Ofsted | Report not found |access-date=5 June 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819112057/https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2086615/urn/130413.pdf/ |url-status=dead }}</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>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2212791/urn/130413.pdf |title=Ofsted | Report not found |access-date=5 June 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819112102/https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2212791/urn/130413.pdf/ |url-status=dead }}</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> |
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At its last full inspection in 2022, [[Ofsted]] gave South Bank Colleges an overall grade of "Good".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/1941251/urn/130413.pdf |title=Lambeth College Inspection Report |access-date=5 June 2014 |archive-date=17 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017143855/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/1941251/urn/130413.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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===2014 strike=== |
===2014 strike=== |
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The college experienced a period of industrial action in 2014<ref name=":0" />, as 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 rebuild of the Brixton campus, the construction of the Nine Elms campus, and the planned redevelopment of the Clapham campus.<ref name=":0">{{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> |
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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> |
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Revision as of 10:18, 10 April 2024
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45 Clapham Common South Side, London , SW4 9BL England | |
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| Type | Further Education College |
| Motto | Learning by Doing |
| Established | 1850s-1992 – founding institutions 1992 – Lambeth College 2019 – constituent college of London South Bank University Group 2022 – South Bank Colleges |
| Local authority | London Borough of Lambeth |
| Department for Education URN | 130413 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Fiona Morey |
| Principal | Wayne Wright - LSBTC |
| Principal | Monica Marongiu -LC |
| Age | 15+ |
| Enrollment | 10,000+ [1] |
| Colour(s) | SBC Blue Future Pink |
| Campuses | 3 |
| Website | www |
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 only three national pilots designed to bring Further and Higher Education together. Now, renamed as South Bank Colleges, it comprises Lambeth College (Clapham Campus), Lambeth College (Brixton Campus) and London South Bank Technical College (Nine Elms Campus).
Locations
The three sites currently in operation are:
- Clapham 51°27′31″N 0°08′28″W / 51.45861°N 0.14098°W
- Brixton 51°27′24″N 0°07′09″W / 51.4566°N 0.11929°W
- Nine Elms 51°28′32″N 0°08′01″W / 51.4756143°N 0.1335851°W
Courses
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
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.[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)
At its last full inspection in 2022, Ofsted gave South Bank Colleges an overall grade of "Good".[3]
2014 strike
The college experienced a period of industrial action in 2014[4], as 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 rebuild of the Brixton campus, the construction of the Nine Elms campus, and the planned redevelopment of the Clapham campus.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Lambeth College". Ofsted. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Adult education classes will return to West Norwood | Norwood Forum".
- ^ "Lambeth College Inspection Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ a b ""Indefinite strike action to begin at Lambeth College on Tuesday 3 June"".
