Welcome from our Principal and CEO

Welcome to Northampton College.

Now more than ever, education is about more than just qualifications. It’s about gaining the skills, confidence and mindset to thrive both in life and in work. At Northampton College, we’re proud to offer a rich learning experience that prepares you well for a fast-moving world while also supporting your personal development and sense of belonging.

Our students are central to everything we do. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to education later in life, we’ll help you develop the technical, personal and employability skills you need for your next steps. With highly supportive staff, strong industry links and a forward-looking curriculum, we’ll work with you to achieve your goals.

You’ll find a welcoming and respectful college community where every individual is valued.  By working together, we all grow stronger and you’ll find that this shared strength will help carry you forward, too.  We’re also deeply committed to sustainability, building these strands into our education and into the way we run our College.

As one of the top-performing colleges in the country, we’re proud of the progress our students make. The majority of our students go on to positive destinations, including university, skilled employment and higher-level apprenticeships and our apprentices achieve results well above national averages.

You’ll find a wide range of exciting courses to choose from. For school leavers, we offer technical and practical courses, T Levels, A Levels (through NC6) and other pathways designed to prepare you for real-world success. If you’re looking to earn while you learn, our apprenticeships cover a wide range of industries and provide practical, hands-on experience.

For adults, we offer flexible courses that support career progression, retraining and personal growth – whether that’s improving your maths, English or digital skills, or working towards a new qualification. Our adult apprenticeships are also a great option if you’re ready to step up at work.

Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to support you. I look forward to welcoming you to Northampton College and helping you take the next step towards your future.

Jason Lancaster 

Principal and CEO, Northampton College 

 

Working in partnership

Key to the success of the College has been ­­­the strong partnerships formed with businesses, educational establishments, civic and other partners, ensuring they are at the heart of post-16 skills.

We are proud of our relationships with key employers, LSIP partners, local authorities and other local colleges and universities, with whom we work to engage with the very latest skills strategies and address these as part of our curriculum map.

The College provides a service for local employers, responding to the needs of businesses and helping them to access government funding to provide Apprenticeships. 

Putting Skills in Focus

Over the coming years, we have much to do, and our vision and mission for 2023-2026 has been adapted to reflect the world we find ourselves in.

PUTTING SKILLS IN FOCUS | 2023-26 STRATEGIC PLAN

Our Annual Accountability Statement also sets out how we plan to contribute to national, regional and local skills priorities for the coming year.

ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

• Our purpose

  To support students and employers through outstanding education, training and skills development, to ensure their economic and social success.
  

• Our mission

  To enhance the lives of our students and other customers, maximising their potential through learning.

• Our vision

  To raise levels of knowledge and skills amongst our learners, set high expectations for achievement, and work to improve employment and community cohesion within Northamptonshire.

• Our values

  • Strive to always be excellent

  • Respect and support each other

  • Put students at the heart of our college

  • Ensure the wellbeing of staff and students, build resilience, and celebrate differences

  • Make sure employer needs are at the heart of our plans

  • Be a positive influence in our community.