Northampton College is committed to delivering the provisions of the Equality Act 2010. We embrace our statutory duty to fulfil our obligations under the public sector duty for those with protected characteristics and are committed to eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

The College requires its staff to behave according to it values. These values are published and embedded into staff induction and management processes.

As a learning organisation, the College seeks to foster and promote good relations within communities and across groups of people with the aim of positively influencing beliefs and values.

As a further education college, we recognise our duty to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
• Advance equality of opportunity for those with protected characteristics
• Foster good relations between those who share protected characteristics and those who do not.

There are nine protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010:

• Age
• Disability
• Race
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Gender reassignment
• Religion/belief
• Pregnancy/maternity
• Marriage and civil partnership.

To view our latest reports/policies please click on one of the following links:

Equality and Diversity report/action plan 

Diversity booklet 

Gender Pay Gap report

Facility time report

Our mission is to provide our community with the opportunity to develop through learning.

College vision

As an inclusive general further education college, we are committed to serving our learners by:

• Identifying and focusing on key strands of provision
• Providing the highest quality learning experiences
• Employing new technologies to underpin learning
• Working closely with employers and others to meet the needs of the economy
• Working in the local community to widen participation in learning
• Promoting partnerships that deliver responsive and coherent learning provision

College values

• Respecting and helping each other
• Engaging people through teaching with expertise and enthusiasm
• Developing people through learning
• Bringing out the best in each other
• Playing a positive role in our community

In line with our Mission, Vision and Values, we have developed a Strategic Development Plan.

We are very proud of our efforts in supporting students on a wide range of available courses with progression routes from entry level through to Higher Education opportunities. Alongside academic qualifications we have a comprehensive work based offer including apprenticeships.

Our teachers, assessors and support staff are dedicated and experienced professionals and in many cases former industry experts. All staff strive to make the learning experience for students as dynamic and engaging as possible so that time spent here at Northampton College is rewarding and enjoyable.

All of our students have the opportunity to take English and maths qualifications alongside their chosen pathway and this helps them to access the best employment opportunities or progress rapidly within current employment.

Through seeking feedback from students and employers, we update our practice continuously so that it meets our students' individual needs for learning, achievement and future goals.

The Principal, Pat Brennan-Barrett, leads a senior team responsible for managing the business areas of the College and developing, delivering and managing the curriculum. The curriculum is delivered through six Schools.

The College provides a service for local employers and we respond to their needs through our Business Centre, based at Booth Lane. We can help businesses to access government funding to provide Apprenticeships. We also offer a broad range of training options funded by other organisations such as the European Social Fund (ESF).

Staff are given every opportunity to develop their skills and we are committed to supporting a professionally-qualified and experienced workforce.