with CPPs to target provision and resources, and encourage people to participate in courses. A
range of delivery models are available, including working in partnership with CPPs to deliver
courses in some of the targeted areas.
19. For example, the Three Towns area in North Ayrshire which includes the towns of Ardrossan,
Saltcoats and Stevenston, has the highest rates of unemployment and youth unemployment in
the local authority area. CPP partners (ie, the council, SDS and JobCentre Plus) recently
established an Employment Hub in Saltcoats. In 2015-16, the College will deliver courses at
this Hub with progression routes offered at the College’s campuses in North Ayrshire as well as
elsewhere in the region. Encouraging students from these areas to progress to further
qualifications in campuses in other parts of Ayrshire is critically important in raising their
aspirations for further study and/or employment.
20. Looking at the student population per campus, students living in the lowest 10% SIMD areas
represent 20.6 per cent of all students at our Kilwinning Campus, 18.5 per cent at our
Kilmarnock Campus and 13.5 per cent at our Ayr Campus. The College’s performance and
planning team conducted in-depth analysis of students living in the lowest 10% SIMD areas by
curriculum area. This analysis was considered in curriculum team evaluations in October 2014
and influenced curriculum developments for 2015-16. Further detailed analysis tracking the
progress of these students will be conducted throughout 2015-16.
21. It is important to stress that the College requires a substantial increase on the allocation
received for student support funding in 2014-15. It will be a challenge for the college to achieve
its activity target and fully meet the needs of students without this. The College currently
estimates that the increase required is £1.7 million on the allocation received for student
support funding in 2014-15.
2015-16 Addendum to Ayrshire College Outcome Agreement
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