About the College
London South East Colleges is a thriving further education college with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth.
Our ambition is to transform lives by the power of learning. We know that education has a hugely positive impact on people’s lives and are passionate about helping you to realise your potential.
Whether you are a school leaver, a potential apprentice or an adult looking to upskill or return to work, we can support you with your next steps. You may want to retrain, improve your career prospects, study for a degree or learn something new.
Whatever your ambition, experience or ability, we have a course for you - from vocational subjects at Levels 1, 2 and 3, right through to BA Honours degrees, Access to HE courses and professional qualifications in our University Centre. We also offer outstanding SEND provision in our Nido Volans centres for 16–24 year-olds with a range of learning needs and disabilities.
We focus on careers, equipping you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to secure fulfilling employment. We work with over 1000 businesses across many sectors including green and digital, to ensure that our courses are employer-focused, industry-relevant and open up doors to exciting futures.
We are determined to make a positive difference to our local communities. Our college operates as a social enterprise, generating social value and supporting social mobility for all.
Read our latest Ofsted Report.
We offer:
- A wide range of vocational courses and qualifications for all ages, levels and abilities
- Excellent teaching, individualised support and highly qualified tutors and specialist staff
- Impressive success rates, well above the national average
- A range of employment-focused university-level courses, including HNC/D courses and affordable degree courses validated by two universities
- Professional qualifications to help you progress your career
- Specialist, industry-standard workshops, facilities, and equipment, including a cutting-edge green skills lab
- Excellent guidance for progressing through the levels into higher education and employment
- A unique employability skills and work experience programme designed to help you stand out
- Modern learning resources and a range of activities to support your studies
- Expert support, advice, and guidance to ensure you make the right decisions
- Excellent gyms, sports hall and outdoor spaces
For more information about our offer, visit an open day – click here. We’d love to see you!
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission, vision, and values align with those of the London & South East Education Group to which we belong. London South East Colleges will endeavour to be true to its values and ensure we deliver on our mission: to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to unleash the power of learning as an agent for social change.
Our Vision
Transforming Lives through the Power of Learning: We believe that education changes lives and communities for the better.
Our Values
- Lead Locally
We take our public responsibility seriously. We serve communities and respond to their needs, creating social value and making a strong impact. We are more than education. We are leaders in the community. - Act Responsibly
Acting responsibly is core to everything we do. We are ethical, we have integrity, and we operate responsibly, treating everyone with respect. We don’t let people fail. We always do the right thing. - Fearless Pioneers
One step ahead, we look courageously to the future and stand out with confidence. We take the lead in shaping the local and national agenda and are true pioneers of the sector. We are never afraid to take things on. - Continuously Innovate
Through our sector-leading research and evidence-based policies, we promote best practice. We continually learn, looking outwards and inwards to support and improve the wider system through our innovative approaches. - People First
We are inclusive to everyone. We take a principled and personalised approach by learning, listening and treating everyone as individuals. All decisions are made with people at the centre.
In 2023, we looked back at our work and published these findings in our Group Strategy Review - Download a copy here
In consultation with staff across both our College and Group, we have developed our new Group Strategy framework. This includes three key themes – which will help us meet our objectives:
- People First: staff are our priority
- Performance and Practice: getting better at what we do
- Prosperity and Place: enabling our communities to thrive
We are continuously evolving, driven by our purpose as a social enterprise to deliver excellence in education, while making a meaningful social impact in all our communities.
Our Partners
We have established strong roots in the community. Our association with specialist training suppliers and local businesses has allowed us to offer a wider selection of courses to a wider range of learners than would have been possible for the College acting alone.
Our History
Bromley College of Further and Higher Education was founded in 1959 – and has been helping to shape people’s lives and careers ever since.