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Our Future Vision

Our Vision and Values

Our motto: Come questioning, go seeking, grow

Our vision: to be an exceptional college that transforms lives

The word ‘heart’ underpins our values and behaviours as it reflects our approach to all that we do, as well as our position within our communities. We aim high and turn ambition into reality, within a culture of respect and inclusion. We show passion and dedication to improving our learners’ experience and outcomes, encouraging innovation, creativity and resilience. We are united in our vision for the future, working together for growth and transformation, with our students at the heart of all that we strive to achieve.

H – High expectations

We always strive for excellence

E – Enterprise

We are innovative and creative, showing independence of thought

A – Accountability

We own our actions and take responsibility

R – Respect

We show understanding and regard for ourselves and each other

T – Teamwork

We collaborate and work together for the benefit of all

Bright Future

Strategic ambitions 2024 - 2028

View our strategic plan for 2024-2028 HERE.

The overarching aim of the 2024-28 Strategy is to maintain the College’s positive trajectory, building on the success of the 2023 Ofsted inspection and the College’s strong financial position. The strategy focuses on five key areas of College operations that interact with one another to drive the strategy forward.

These are:

● Curriculum

● Quality of Teaching and Learning, including Digital and Data

● People and Culture

● Finance

● Estates and Sustainability

The 2024-28 Strategy is informed by the College’s new brand and value proposition, which makes clear the College’s purpose and mission. It builds on the successful March 2023 Ofsted inspection, drawing on local and regional labour market data and demographic changes, both of which influence the qualifications the College offers and the development of skills. The vision and values expressed in the 2021-24 Strategy accurately expressed the vision and values of the College and are retained.

RATIONALE

The strategic direction for 2024-28 centres on three strategic imperatives that form a ‘virtuous circle’ and represent an evolution of the highly successful 2021-24 strategy.

The maxim is:

INVEST in QUALITY to build BRAND STRENGTH and INFLUENCE STUDENT CHOICE, thereby GROWING student numbers and INCOME required for sustained investment

Ten Reasons to Study at henley

A Bridge to your future

The Henley College offers you the chance to experience and benefit from a more mature learning environment, whilst still being fully supported in all areas of College life. You will feel respected as a young adult, develop independent learning skills and have access to expert guidance ahead of your move to university, employment, or apprenticeship.

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Course Choice

The Henley College offers a competitively broad range of subjects, including over 60 A Level and vocational courses, some of which are not available through local school sixth forms. Students are able to take exciting and diverse subject combinations and try subjects they may never have studied before.

Success

The Henley College has an excellent track record of exam results, with a 95.8% overall A Level pass rate for 2022, with 17 subjects gaining 100% pass rate. Many of our students progress to Russell Group Universities, including Oxford & Cambridge. 84.9%* students progressing to university from Henley gain a First-Class or Upper Second-Class Honours.

Student Support

The College prides itself on offering its students extensive support in all areas of College life. You will have a Personal and Professional Development Tutor who will monitor and support your progress, and assist you in developing vital skills that will help you with your next steps after college.

Environment and Safety

The College is located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, a small, friendly town with a strong community spirit and very low crime rate. Safety on campus is taken very seriously with all staff and students issued with lanyards and photographic ID. There is CCTV along with dedicated security, premises and health and safety staff.

Diversity

We actively promote equality, diversity & inclusion in all areas of College life, providing a highly inclusive learning environment for all staff and students. We have an active student-led EDI group who organise regular events at the College. In 2017, the College achieved a placing of number 6 in the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 index.

Recognition and Reward

We ensure our students’ hard work and commitment to their studies is recognised and give praise and encouragement in all areas, not just academically, but also in the area of personal achievement. Each year, we host Education Awards to reward exceptional student effort, achievement and contribution to the college community.

Specialist Teaching

We have a dedicated, professional and highly skilled teaching body who strive to give every student a rich learning experience and help them to fulfil their potential. With a wide range of industry experts in their field bringing learning to life, it really helps students to maximise their employability skills and success in the future.

Parent/Guardian Involvement and Communication

The College involves and communicates with parents/guardians at every stage of their son’s or daughter’s studies at Henley. Attendance, progress, achievement and wellbeing are closely monitored and shared. Parents have access to an online portal and get regular updates to ensure they can best support their child’s learning.

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Reputation

You will be joining a College with a history spanning over 400 years that has provided a high quality education to thousands of young men and women. Students leave Henley with excellent results, having grown as individuals and ready to take the next step in their educational or professional journey.

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