The National Networks for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO) scheme aims to encourage more young people into Higher Education (HE). It brings together Universities and Further Education Colleges into local networks to provide coordinated outreach to schools and colleges. The Government has provided £22 million for the NNCO scheme over academic years 2014-15 and 2015-16 with the project itself being managed by HEFCE.
The University of Lincoln
At Lincoln, we seek to place our students at the heart of everything we do and this is reflected in our excellent levels of student satisfaction – Lincoln is in the top 30% nationally for student experience, according to the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014.
The University’s Student as Producer project engages students at all levels and across all disciplines to become active producers of knowledge, rather than passive consumers. The principle of research-engaged teaching now underpins the curriculum across all subject areas at the University of Lincoln. By working alongside academics on real research projects, students extend and improve their practical and academic skills, which in turn increases their employability. This approach to training was commended by the Quality Assurance Agency in our last institutional review.
Bishop Grosseteste University
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) began life in 1862 as an Anglican teacher training college for women. To mark our centenary in 1962, our name was changed to Bishop Grosseteste College in honour of Robert Grosseteste, the thirteenth century scientist, philosopher, educator, and Bishop of Lincoln. Subsequent name changes in 2006 and 2012 saw our name changed to Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, before we finally became Bishop Grosseteste University.
In recent years we’ve undergone an explosion of growth, expanding and developing our portfolio of courses into more exciting new areas than ever before. We still consider ourselves experts in education – we have been doing it for over 150 years after all – but our teaching courses now sit alongside an exciting range of other subjects. We currently educate over 2,000 students in subjects ranging from drama to psychology; foundation degree to PhD, and much more in between.
Boston College
For 50 years, Boston College has been delivering a high quality education to thousands of students over the age of 14. The College provides more than 400 courses, offering a wide range of vocational training courses as well more traditional routes, such as degree level qualifications. Boston College also works with many businesses and provides apprenticeships for those who want to earn as they learn. Whatever your age, you can choose something that will expand your horizons and give you the confidence to succeed.
Grantham College
Grantham College aims to ensure that all of their students achieve their true potential. The College has more than 60 years’ experience of providing education and training through a variety of delivery methods, including part-time study and online options, and at all levels up to and including degree qualifications. The College is proud of its welcoming and supportive environment where the needs of students are always first.
The Grimsby Institute
The Grimsby Institute Group is one of England’s largest providers of further and higher education and has a rich history of developing innovative training and education solutions for the community. The Group comprises of the Grimsby Institute, University Centre Grimsby, Yorkshire Coast College in Scarborough, Lincolnshire Regional College in Skegness and Lincolnshire Rural Activities Centre in Louth. The vast array of training options include further and higher education choices offering apprenticeships, community provision, business training, work-based training and commercial activities.
Lincoln College
Based over three sites located in Lincoln, Gainsborough and Newark, Lincoln College is the largest educational institution in the county, with around 9,000 students. The College offers a broad range of courses including A-levels, BTEC, Apprenticeships, City & Guilds qualifications and Degrees.
Lincoln College also sponsors the Lincoln College Academy Trust, which is responsible for two academies, The Newark Academy and The Gainsborough Academy.
New College Stamford
New College Stamford offers a range of university level courses across a wide range of vocational subject areas for school leavers and adults. We recruit mainly from south Lincolnshire, Peterborough, Rutland and Northamptonshire. Many of our learners choose the college to take Foundation Degrees or Higher National Diplomas because they do not want to go away to university or because they do not wish to accrue large debts. However, a large number progress onto university to top- up to a full bachelor’s degree after two years with us. They like studying in Stamford because the group sizes are small, the tutors are friendly and give personal support and the college provides comprehensive learning support when needed.
North Lindsey College
North Lindsey College is the largest provider of post-16 education and training in North Lincolnshire, offering a wide range of further education programmes, both vocational and academic, and apprenticeship courses at a range of levels. Our students benefit from excellent facilities plus friendly and experienced staff. North Lindsey College also offers a range of HNCs, HNDs, and an exciting new range of foundation degrees.
