The Oldham College
Encyclopedia
The Oldham College, is a government funded further education
college =in Oldham
, Greater Manchester
, England. In 2008 the college had over 8,000 students, making it the largest centre of further education in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham
. It is a Centre of Vocational Excellence
for financial services. It offers a range of vocational courses.
Kath Thomas became the school's principal in February 2004. In February 2008, Ofsted published an inspection report describing the school as "outstanding". Later the same year, The Oldham College was awarded Beacon Status
. The government announced in April 2008 that The Oldham School would receive funding to rebuild, however due to budget cuts in mid-2009 it was one of 160 schools to have their funding stopped.
The college offers a wide range of courses aimed at 16–19 year olds, adults and businesses through the colleges dedicated Business training centre Pennine House in Oldham town centre. The college offers a learning environment featuring industry standard facilities and the college has close links with many local, regional and national businesses which enrich and broaden the courses offered by the college, preparing students for progression into employment and higher education.
The college offers a range of IT vendor qualifications including CompTIA A+, N+ and Cisco CCNA.
A 2008 report by Ofsted
found that 82% of the school's 8,000 students attended full time. The Oldham College provides a range of vocational courses including option in hair and beauty, visual arts, and hospitality, which were amongst the most popular subject for full-time students.
Further education
Further education is a term mainly used in connection with education in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is post-compulsory education , that is distinct from the education offered in universities...
college =in Oldham
Oldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
, England. In 2008 the college had over 8,000 students, making it the largest centre of further education in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham
Metropolitan Borough of Oldham
The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It has a population of 219,600, and spans . The borough is named after its largest town, Oldham, but also includes the outlying towns of Chadderton, Failsworth, Royton and Shaw and Crompton, the village of...
. It is a Centre of Vocational Excellence
Centre of Vocational Excellence
Centre of Vocational Excellence is a status given to departments in further education colleges in England...
for financial services. It offers a range of vocational courses.
Kath Thomas became the school's principal in February 2004. In February 2008, Ofsted published an inspection report describing the school as "outstanding". Later the same year, The Oldham College was awarded Beacon Status
Beacon Status
Beacon Status is a learning and skills recognition of the excellence and innovation which exists within the Learning and Skills sector for the United Kingdom. The award congratulates learning providers that deliver outstanding teaching and learning and are well led and managed...
. The government announced in April 2008 that The Oldham School would receive funding to rebuild, however due to budget cuts in mid-2009 it was one of 160 schools to have their funding stopped.
The college offers a wide range of courses aimed at 16–19 year olds, adults and businesses through the colleges dedicated Business training centre Pennine House in Oldham town centre. The college offers a learning environment featuring industry standard facilities and the college has close links with many local, regional and national businesses which enrich and broaden the courses offered by the college, preparing students for progression into employment and higher education.
The college offers a range of IT vendor qualifications including CompTIA A+, N+ and Cisco CCNA.
A 2008 report by Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
found that 82% of the school's 8,000 students attended full time. The Oldham College provides a range of vocational courses including option in hair and beauty, visual arts, and hospitality, which were amongst the most popular subject for full-time students.
External links
- http://www.oldham.ac.uk/ (Official Website)