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    Based in the heart of Skelmersdale, West Lancashire College offers students a variety of courses to assist them in achieving their future career.

    West Lancashire College is a small, community based college, forming part of the NCG Group which is a large and successful national provider of further and higher education and apprenticeship training. Our college is home to around 3,500 students: made up of young people and adults of all abilities and backgrounds.

    3,500

    students at West Lancashire College

    95%

    student satisfaction

    Over 100

    courses to choose from

    Vision Stategy Intent

    Vision, Strategy and Intent

    West Lancashire College is at the heart of the local community, recognised for the work we do in supporting social mobility through a skills and careers focused curriculum that connects individuals to opportunities and enables people to fulfil their potential throughout their lives. 

    Developed in 2020 and launched in 2021, our strategy is aligned to NCG’s Strategy to 2030 and sets out our role in the region to support our students, communities and our partners. The strategy outlines our strategic objectives which will help us to achieve our vision.

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    We Are Part Of NCG

    We are part of NCG

    West Lancashire College is part of the NCG group of colleges.

    NCG's mission is to enable social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education. NCG exists to create life-changing opportunities for people that strengthens the prosperity of their local communities.

    Our partner colleges include Carlisle College, Kidderminster College, Lewisham College, Newcastle College, Newcastle Sixth Form College and Southwark College

    NCG

    Term Dates 23-24

    Autumn Term

    4 September - 20 December 2023

    Spring Term

    8 January to 28 March 2024

    Summer Term

    15 April to 21 June 2024

    Careers Programme and Enrichment

    All students at West Lancashire College are supported to develop a meaningful Career Plan and are provided with information, advice and guidance throughout the student journey

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    Meet our Principalship Team

    Lisa Hoseason

    Lisa Hoseason

    Deputy Principal

    Since joining NCG in 2004, Lisa has enjoyed working in a number of roles from classroom support and teaching to management and leadership, before progressing into the role of Assistant Principal at Newcastle College in 2021 and more recently to Deputy Principal of West Lancashire College in January 2024. She is experienced in curriculum planning, with enhanced knowledge of the Health and Care sector, as well as having an extensive understanding of quality improvement. Across 18 years of service Lisa has witnessed significant change in the College and the FE sector as a whole and has had the privilege of witnessing the progress and development of countless numbers of students fulfilling their potential and realising their ambitions. She understands the profound impact our College has on the communities it serves, supporting individuals to develop their skills and talents and strengthening the prosperity of our local area.

    Debbie Fennell

    Debbie Fennell

    Vice Principal

    With over 25 years of experience in providing services to students and employers in General Further Education, I am a passionate promotor of education and how it can provide life changing opportunities for students at any stage of life. I am firmly committed to the strategic objectives and values of NCG and ensuring West Lancashire College place in enabling social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education. My current role provides leadership for English, Maths, ESOL, Inclusive Learning, Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belong, Adult and Community Learning, Distance Learning and Subcontracting.

    Gareth Sutton

    Gareth Sutton

    Vice Principal

    I have 20 years’ experience in teaching and management working with both students and employers in General Further Education. I have worked in various colleges across the Northwest, and provide leadership for 16-18 students in Construction, Engineering, Health, Education, Digital, Creative & Service Industries, and Apprenticeships. I am a time served Automotive Technician and progressed into Engineering Manufacturing working across Europe and the USA. I originally took the Apprentice route and am an advocate for Apprenticeship training.

    Wendy Bennett

    Wendy Bennett

    Assistant Principal

    I am an Assistant Principal for the 16-18 provision at WLC, overseeing Health, Education and Digital, Creative and Service Industries, Construction and Advanced Engineering. I have extensive experience as a leader and college manager and have been working in education for 21 years. My background is health, education and care. I'm the college strategic lead for T Levels and curriculum development and I'm passionate about the development of new Study Programmes that enhances progression to higher education or employment for young people. As a leader and manager, I support both colleagues, across all departments and learners, creating opportunities that support the development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to become successful members of our community and our wider society by being prepared to make positive personal and professional contributions.

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