Our Vision Our Values

Our Vision Our Values

Mission Statement

Improve lives through learning

Vision 

Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and addressing the skills needs of local and regional employers, through innovative and impactful education.

Infographic which reads: OUR VISION. OUR VALUES. Mission - Improve lives through learning. Vision - To be recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and addressing the skills needs of local and regional employers, through innovative and impactful education. Values - #HOWCARES - Honest; Optimistic; Welcoming; Collaborative; Ambitious; Respectful; Empowering; Supportive. STRATEGIC THEMES - 7P's: Purpose; People; Place; Prosper; Potential; Partnership; Planet.

  Strategic Themes 
  Purpose Place People Prosper Partnership Potential Planet
How will we achieve our vision? Providing a high-quality curriculum, focused on careers and the delivery of excellent outcomes for all.  Delivering from inspirational and safe learning environments. Offering a culture of support, kindness and engagement for staff and students with high expectations of ourselves and others. Focusing on appropriate growth opportunities and efficient and effective delivery. Being an anchor institution for Worcestershire employers and our communities. Preserve and innovate today to thrive tomorrow, ensuring we meet skills needs and have a reputation for technological advancement. Raising awareness of and delivering on, our sustainability commitment.
  Our Ambition
When will we know we  have achieved this?  Top quartile results. Estates strategy implemented. Recognised in Times Best Companies. Achieve FE Commissioner EBITDA recommendations. Extensive list of employers engaged in every curriculum area for design, development and delivery.
Stakeholder feedback.
Recognised as STRONG for skills and industry leaders in technology.  Reduce carbon footprint by 50% by 2030.
What is our approach? HoW ways of working/values