Activate Learning  Activate Learning Oxpens Rd

The ways that we connect, share, live and work are changing faster than ever before. At Activate Learning, we believe that education should inspire and develop the change-makers of the future. And to succeed we know that it must lead by example.Our purpose is to empower people to go further in learning and in life, by recognising their uniqueness and by providing an environment which builds confidence, raises aspirations and equips them to succeed. Along the way we help people to find out how they learn best and to master the craft so that learning can become a way of life for good. By working with our group members we strive to expand opportunity, energise our communities and generate prosperity. It's what makes us tick and motivates us to keep trying new things. It's a constant journey of transformation – and we'd love for you to join us.Activate Learning was launched in 2013, but our roots go back much further than that.Activate Learning is the new name for Oxford & Cherwell Valley College Group – the following timeline describes some of the key milestones in our development.2003 – Oxford & Cherwell College launches when Oxford College of Further Education, North Oxfordshire College in Banbury and Rycotewood College merge 2005 – Opening of a new campus in Bicester coincides with a name change to Oxford & Cherwell Valley College 2010 – Reading College joins the Oxford & Cherwell Valley College Group June 2013 – Rocket Consultancy becomes part of Oxford & Cherwell Valley College Group August 2013 – OCVC is re-launched as Activate Learning September 2013 – UTC Reading, a new University Technical College for 14 to 19-year-olds specialising in computer science and engineering, opens. Activate Learning is the lead sponsor November 2013 – Former OCVC campuses are re-launched as Banbury and Bicester College and City of Oxford College The futureSeptember 2014 - The first Career College opens at City of Oxford College. Career Colleges offer pupilsa vocational route from the age of 14. City of Oxford College is one of four pathfinder colleges tasked with developing the model. September 2015 – UTC Oxfordshire, a new University Technical College in Didcot specialising in science and engineering is scheduled to open. Activate Learning is the lead sponsor and consultation is underway.