STRATEGIC AIMS

In identifying how best to fulfil its mission statement, the College management and Governors have identified the following key aims which they will seek to achieve:

to raise the knowledge and skill levels and to inspire everyone working with, or interested in, flowers, plants, animals, and responsible for [or associated with] the use of the countryside, parks, gardens and open spaces;

to encourage those who can access the college or its centres to
i. Gain the skills necessary so they can contribute to the improvement of green and open spaces in Greater London and the surrounding area.
ii. Appreciate and enjoy the wider countryside both within and outside Greater London.

to promote increased understanding of environmental and sustainability issues and the importance of recycling and waste management across the land based and related industries;

to become a centre of excellence in all areas of the land based and associated industries serviced by the college;

to work with others as appropriate to provide access across the region to high quality land based learning and training opportunities whilst protecting the college's intellectual rights;

to encourage and support life-long learning by providing a range of quality learning experiences delivered in a flexible way to cater for individuals needs, recognising in particular that many of those in the land based industries are self-employed or work for small businesses;

to promote equality of access and opportunity to all those who can benefit from utilising the colleges facilities;

to invest in staff by developing appropriate policies and strategies to recruit, retain and develop them and to achieve the college's aims and goals;

to attract and use all available resources to support Capel's key aims as identified above and use all appropriate opportunities to:

a. generate income for reinvestment in the activities of the Corporation;

b. raise public awareness of the College, its mission and key aims.

Note: Key aims are not prioritised in any order.

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Last updated: 15 January, 2008