Doncaster Central Learning Centre CIC Competitors

We’re a Russell Group research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our research is helping to change the world for the better and make a positive, meaningful difference to society. We’re rated 92nd in the world in the 2026 QS World Rankings and 92% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (2021 REF). We offer a unique student experience, with the best students' union in the UK, hundreds of student societies and a special city with a strong sense of community, right on the edge of the Peak District national park. linktr.ee/sheffield

Birmingham City University is dedicated to transforming the prospects of our learners, inspiring them to become makers and doers. We are an integral part of the city in which we are based, with courses shaped by the needs of industry and partnerships with some of the country's leading employers. The University focuses on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. We benefit from around 50 professional accreditations and have a well-established reputation for delivering in-company training and development programmes. Our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry, ensuring you are given an insight into the latest thinking. We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience, with inspiring visiting lecturers and learning environments that are designed to replicate the workplaces you aim to enter. We even give you the chance to gain work experience in real roles around the University, through our student employment scheme. The work undertaken by our research staff and research students is not only enriching our courses, it is literally shaping the world. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, which measures universities’ research performance, 90% of Birmingham City University’s total submission was judged to have delivered ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact externally. We have been pioneering vocational education in the city since 1843, through a series of predecessor institutions. Having achieved University status in 1992, we changed our name to Birmingham City University in 2007, reflecting our commitment to, and pride in, our home city.

Barnsley College is a large tertiary college serving Barnsley and the surrounding areas. The College has three brands - Barnsley College, Barnsley Sixth Form College and Barnsley College Higher Education. Offering vocational courses, A Levels, Apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Education and part-time courses, the College has more than 9,000 students and over 700 staff. Barnsley College was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in its inspection in March 2022. Vision • Transforming Lives Purpose To ensure that all our students: • Have a great time • Achieve their aims • And progress to work or higher education Our Values • Aspirational - courage to shape a better future. • Supportive - encouraging, compassionate and understanding. • Caring - hearts and minds. • Respectful - inclusive. • Genuine - be clear, be real. Strategic Priorities Our strategic priorities provide a roadmap for us on the journey to achieving our vision of transforming lives. The priorities represent areas where our resources and time will be focused to ensure our students, staff and stakeholders get the best out of Barnsley College. • Quality • Reputation • Sustainability