About Colchester Institute

By 2028 Colchester Institute will be a vibrant, sustainable college, exceeding the expectations of all those we serve.

To support our local communities and to transform lives through the development of technical, professional and personal knowledge and skills.

• We are an INCLUSIVE College, welcoming employees and learners of all backgrounds, ages and abilities
• We are COLLABORATIVE, working in partnership internally and externally to achieve shared goals
• We are RESPECTFUL of each other in our words, actions and behaviours
• We are AMBITIOUS for our learners, our staff and our College, always striving for excellence
• We are HONEST and open, and act with integrity in all that we do
• We provide a physically and emotionally SAFE environment,

To ensure an outstanding experience for every learner and stakeholder.
This means providing exciting, challenging and engaging learning, in a safe, supported, respectful and inclusive environment, where learners gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed and to thrive in work and in life.

To provide a fantastic place to work where wellbeing and development is prioritised.
This means that employees are well-managed and led, and feel recognised, supported and positively rewarded. The College is a Learning Organisation which prioritises a culture of individual and team development, teamwork, trust, integrity and inclusivity. Our people feel proud to work at Colchester Institute.

To further build the financial strength and physical resources to enable achievement of our goals.
This means that sound financial planning and controls safeguard the College’s future and enable investment in physical and digital resources that support an outstanding learner experience, transform business processes and positively impact the environment.

A responsive curriculum, mapped to local and national skills priorities, that meets the skills needs of individuals, organisations, the economy and the environment.
This means that our curriculum fully reflects local and national skills priorities, including green skills and emerging technologies. Both professional and personal skills are prioritised, making Colchester Institute learners great employees, and responsible citizens.