East Durham College
Further education 16 plus school in Peterlee (County Durham).
Location
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Our vision is to provide exceptional further and higher education, providing opportunities for all, through purposeful and collaborative partnerships.
We will specifically grow provision in regionally important skills priority areas including construction, advanced manufacturing, social care, digital, culture, creative and tourism and health and life sciences, horticulture, agriculture and food security and sustainability.
Students are at the heart of our decision making as we strive to achieve a highly ambitious curriculum for all. Quality is at the heart of our curriculum and service delivery enabling our organisation to thrive.
Nurture a culture of respect for all; providing an inclusive environment which promotes a sense of belonging and community amongst students and staff to build a sustainable provision for our current and future communities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 131859
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14 to 99
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Constituency
- Easington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1999
Governing body
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