NINE | STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE‘AN EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCEDCG’s learning pathways are designed to ensurethat students achieve the crucial knowledge, skills,behaviours, values and con昀椀dence which pavethe way to sustainable careers and economicprosperity.• Nationally recognised and respected academic,technical and vocational quali昀椀cationsThe Group prides itself on delivering a broad,inclusive, responsive and purposeful curriculumthat inspires students of all ages, abilities andbackgrounds to aim high and realise their fullpotential.• experience of the world of work such asplacements, internships, employer-led projects,industry visits and engagement with DCG’spartnersStudents are empowered through:• Consistent high expectations so that they makegood, sustained progress towards their learninggoals and positive destinations• Inclusive education which ensures thecurriculum and teaching are accessibleand ambitious for all• A broad range of research-enhanced,engaging teaching strategies informed bylatest developments in learning sciences• Positive habits of learning that promoteemployability, resilience and independencebeyond any quali昀椀cationDuring the 2022/23 academic year, improvementsto the curriculum have continued at pace toprovide even greater 昀氀exibility and impact.There has been an ever-increasing emphasis onco-designing study and career pathways withemployers, including greater business and industryengagement in T Levels and the embedding ofdigital skills in learning.• Enhanced English and maths abilities• A skillset for effective performance in today’sdigital world• high-quality careers education and guidance,incorporating sector and vacancy research plusadvice on CV and interview techniquesCharacter education is also a hallmark of DCG’sapproach. The need to engender the rightbehaviours and attitudes sits at the heart of thecurriculum, rather than as an add-on or enrichmentactivity.HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORTA strong student support strategy underpinsevery aspect of the DCG curriculum. A newPersonal Development for Study programmeprovides workshops and seminars to deepenstudents’ wider skills and knowledge.It incorporates the Skills Builder processfor instilling abilities in listening, speaking,problem-solving, creativity, staying positive,aiming higher, leadership and teamwork. DCGachieved the Essential Skills Bronze Award for itsendeavours in this 昀椀eld.Burgeoning partnerships with third sectororganisations have also given students greaterexposure to a more diverse range of employmentopportunities.At the same time, DCG has redoubled its efforts tohelp upskill the adult workforce by reducing barriersto employment and progression for disadvantagedgroups and building quality careers guidance forthose at all levels and ages.FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESSWhile DCG aims to create greater specialism and昀氀exibility within its curriculum offer to meet students’individual needs, every study pathway has abackbone of:The support on offer was also recognisedwith various kitemarks, including the QualityStandard Accreditation for Pastoral Support andWellbeing from the Further Education TutorialNetwork. A year-long project to improve theDCG experience for students identi昀椀ed as youngcarers also resulted in quality accreditationfrom the Carers Federation.
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