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In this comprehensive guide, John Bolt explores effective strategies to maximize college income through efficient use of YPLA/SFA allocations and alternative funding sources. He addresses key elements such as group sizes, tuition fee collection rates, and government funding opportunities. The discussion includes implications of forthcoming policy changes and the potential of full-cost courses and subcontracting. By analyzing these aspects, colleges can enhance their financial health and ensure sustainable growth in the evolving educational landscape.
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College Efficiency Maximising Income John Bolt
Making the best of your YPLA/SFA allocation Other sources of income What I’m covering
ACE Comprehensive and swift review of your college’s efficiency KPMG Let’s look at some things to consider
Group sizes - how many learners are actually in class? The college decided that groups should no less than 10 Making the best of the YPLA/SFA allocation
FE Tuition Fee Collection SFA has quoted an aspiration of 67% fee collection Are the figures low because of fees for full-time learners?
Other Government sources of income Higher Education Colleges can offer Lower fees Local study Apprenticeships Department of Work and Pensions Government may introduce new schemes for unemployed Looking elsewhere for income
Full Cost courses – how are colleges doing? Source – College accounts
YPLA Funding consultation with response date of 4 January 2012 Wolf + Gove’s simplification Implementation in 2013/14 SFA Funding proposals Simplification Changes to eligibility (loans) Implementation in 2013/14 Proposed funding changes
The Way Ahead Simplification Rough justice Complexity Precision • Government Policies and Priorities
Make the best use of SFA/YPLA funding Consider potential for other government funding Look for other sources of income Be aware of proposed funding changes In summary
College Efficiency Maximising Income John Bolt john.bolt@kpmg.co,uk