About
SurreyFE

In 2023, four prominent SurreyFE Colleges - Activate Learning (Farnham, Guildford and Merrist Wood), Brooklands Technical College, East Surrey College and Nescot - came together to launch SurreyFE.

This initiative serves as an umbrella brand, showcasing our dedication to collaborative efforts. SurreyFE represents the voice of the county’s Further Education sector and its Colleges, ensuring the delivery of essential personal and practical skills and training for students, employers, and the community.

At the core of SurreyFE’s mission is the strategic goal to meet local, regional, and national targets for 16-18 education and training, Apprenticeships, Higher Education, and Adult Training and upskilling. This mission is supported by the Local Skills Improvement Plans and the Surrey Skills Plan. 

Our

Mission

SurreyFE acts as a voice for the county’s Further Education sector and its Colleges, to ensure it delivers the personal and practical skills and training needed by students, employers and the community.
Group of high school students doing exam at classroom.

Our

Vision

Our vision for the future of SurreyFE is to work collaboratively with Surrey County Council (SCC) to support the devolution of Adult Skills in 2026/7 and align the LSIP/LSIF area with the County Deal from 2025, driving economic growth across the region.

We are committed to mapping and developing curriculum that meets both LSIP/regional priorities and local needs, while breaking down barriers to participation through initiatives like Bootcamps, programmes with Job Centre Plus, and partnerships with the voluntary and community sectors. Through the launch of the SurreyFE website and branding, we aim to enhance recruitment and progression across Surrey Colleges, creating a ‘whole Surrey’ offer that fosters opportunity and supports economic growth.

We will continue to foster project-based collaboration, competitions, CPD, and the annual Teaching & Learning conference, focusing on sustainability, retrofitting, and making Britain a clean energy superpower. Together with large employers such as the NHS, Ringway, and local airports, we will address key skills gaps to ensure a productive future workforce and an NHS fit for the future.

Governance

Structure

The following governance structure has been agreed for 2024/2025. Click to enlarge.

The

Colleges

SurreyFE is a collaborative initiative launched by four Surrey colleges to enhance skills and training across the region. Find out more about the colleges below.

Activate Learning logo
Activate Learning
Brooklands Technical College logo
Brooklands Technical College
East Surrey College logo.
East Surrey College
North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)

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