Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council

Costs and funding sources
5.85 It is unknown how any works planned at Strodes College are funded at this time.
Funding
ID
Risk Assessment
Description
Estimated
Cost
IDPF012 Various works at Strodes College Unknown
Key
Provider(s)
Strodes
College
5.86 Whilst the capacity of each of the further education providers in the Borough has not
been assessed, the risk to this type of infrastructure is assumed to be relatively low as
there are a range of providers both inside and outside of the Borough that provide for
choice in further education for Runnymede students.
Conclusion
5.87 Further education is considered to not be as sensitive to Local Plan housing provision
as its operational catchment is considerably greater than the boundary of the Borough.
Provision is both through private and state facilities. Overall, there is considered to be
sufficient provision of this type of infrastructure in north Surrey to meet both the current
needs of the Borough’s students, and to meet growth over the plan period.
Adult Education
Existing conditions
5.88 Within Surrey generally, provision of Adult Education is focused on: maximising access
to community learning, bringing new opportunities and improving lives, whatever
people’s circumstances; promoting social renewal by bringing local communities
together to experience the joy of learning and the pride that comes from achievement;
maximising the impact of community learning on the social and economic well-being of
individuals, families and communities. SCC has indicated that general discussions are
taking place within the County to review assets available for community learning, for
the 19+ age group.
5.89 Within Runnymede specifically, there is one County Council maintained Adult
Education Centre, namely: the Runnymede Adult Learning Centre.
5.90 Provision through local schools, colleges, church halls and community centres also
exists throughout the Borough. Strodes College also has a long tradition of serving the
adult community with a wide range of day time and evening classes. The areas
covered are as follows: Arts & Crafts, Business and Professional, Computing & Digital
Images, Dance & Music, Food & Wine, General Studies, Health & Personal
Development, Languages
5.91 In November 2006, Strodes College opened a Community Learning Centre on Egham
High Street. The College also offer courses at a number of community venues within
the Borough of Runnymede.
5.92 Surrey County Council’s Learner Involvement Strategy (September 2010) states that,
“Surrey County Council has a renewed commitment to Adult and Community Learning.
It values this form of learning and the contribution it can make in today’s society. It
wishes to be at the forefront of developing new models of delivery and engage learners
who have to date not enjoyed the benefits of learning on our extensive programme”.
SCC states that it is committed to consulting learners on all aspects of the organisation,
including teaching and learning, facilities, support services and overall.
5.93 The Adult Education service offered in Runnymede is considered to be in keeping with
the Skills Funding Agency priorities, where a commitment has been made to reach
learners who have not previously enjoyed the benefits of learning on an adult
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Runnymede IDP DRAFT – February 2013