Bridgend College

Bridgend College is a further education college based in Bridgend, Wales. Founded in 1928 as the Bridgend Mining and Technical Institute, the college today has three campuses in Bridgend, Pencoed and the Queens Road Industrial Estate.

www.bridgend.ac.uk

INCLUSION STATEMENT

Our mission is simple – be all that you can be.

Bridgend College is a special place to learn and work. We want to create an inclusive environment which enables people to be innovative and passionate about what they do. We want to create inspirational opportunities which transform lives and celebrate the successes of every individual. We are committed to making decisions which are ethical and people-centred, for every person and in every interaction.

We know that the standards we walk past are the standards we accept, so by being a team player who is committed to our organisational values, we can ensure that everyone is ready to learn and work in an environment where they are respected and feel safe, to be all that they can be.

We want Bridgend College to be a place of sanctuary, providing a sense of belonging.

We recognise the significant impact of trauma on individuals’ lives and understand that a compassionate and understanding approach is essential to support our students and staff on their academic and personal journeys. We will do this by being calm, consistent and caring in our approach to communication and decision-making.

We want to be an anti-racist College. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where people are respectful and where this permeates all that we do. We want to develop a culture where people show up for one another with trust and integrity – a place of learning and work where people thrive.

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CEO STATEMENT
VIVIENNE BUCKLEY

Vivienne Buckley is the first female Principal and CEO of Bridgend College, a significant milestone as we near our centenary year. In 2022, Viv was awarded ‘Outstanding Educator’ at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics World Congress leadership summit held in Spain, international recognition of her impact and work within the post-16 education sector and at Bridgend College.

The College has achieved a number of awards and recognition, including being ranked at number 33 in the ‘Best Companies’ top 50 ‘best large companies to work for in the UK’, top 10 ‘best companies to work for in Wales’ and top 5 ‘best education and training companies to work for in Wales’. The College continues to retain its Gold status in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index and previously ranked 45th in the Inclusive Companies Top 50 Employers list. In 2023, the College was shortlisted in two categories in the Inclusive Awards, the only education provider in the UK to be shortlisted.

The College recently becoming the first FE institution to be awarded partner status by When The Adults Change, the leading behaviour specialist, led by expert Paul Dix.

As a place of education, we recognise our responsibility in developing the skills, knowledge and confidence of our students, staff and the communities we serve.

We know that we don’t always get things right, but we are committed to listening, learning and educating ourselves on our journey to becoming an extraordinary organisation.