Bedford College

Welcome to the Bedford College website, which has everything you will need to be able to make an informed choice about your training and education. Whether you are leaving school, interested in degree-level courses, want to study part-time to improve your job prospects, or would just like to take up a new activity, we want you to understand what it is that makes Bedford College such a great place to study. We can also offer you advice if you are an employer who is responsible for staff training. Our dedicated business training pages are designed to meet all your staff development needs. You can contact our Employer Training Services team directly for tailored programmes and support.

Bedford College aims to be one of the best general further education colleges in the country, offering courses at all levels from entry level to higher education. In particular we wish to be recognised as:

• The leading advocate for learning within the local community with strong and productive links with other partners
• A nationally recognised centre of excellence in arts and technology education
• The leading provider of care, leisure and business training in the county
• The best local sixth form measured by results and value added scores
• A leading and innovative provider of work-based and community-based learning
• A provider of expert and individual guidance, advice and other student support services, including first class learning environments
• A first choice employer, well managed and financially robust.

At Bedford College we actively promote the core values of British society. We provide a range of opportunities to explore these values within our study programmes, enrichment activities and college events to prepare our students for life and work in modern Britain. Bedford College is committed to the advancement and promotion of equality and diversity. We aim to provide a learning and working environment which values individuals equally.

The College does not disadvantage individuals by discriminating on any grounds, particularly - Disability, Age, Race, Gender (Sex), Religion and Belief, Sexual orientation, Gender reassignment, Pregnancy & Maternity and Marriage and Civil Partnership (not applicable to Education). For current information regarding Equality and Diversity, please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website. As an organisation, we are aware that discrimination exists in many forms. We encourage all our staff and students alike to ensure that their behaviour is not discriminatory and does not make any person feel uncomfortable. The College will not tolerate harassment, bullying, victimisation or discrimination, and has procedures in place to deal with, and provide support for, individuals involved in such incidents.

The College is a place where people from a range of cultures and backgrounds study and work, with a variety of beliefs, attitudes, values and abilities. We encourage everyone to share their experiences and celebrate the diversity of the College. The College monitors the ethnicity, age, gender and disability of its staff and students to ensure that it is representative of the local community and gives everyone the opportunity to progress towards their chosen goal.