College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Abingdon and Witney College	South East	£9,856,266	£8,806,000	89%	The project represents the second phase of the Witney campus redevelopment works and addresses the significant accommodation issue of 65 per cent currently rated s poor or inoperable. As a result of this project, the estate will be rationalised from 8,527 m^2 to 7,770 m^2resulting in all space being rated as excellent or in good condition. Two new buildings and the refurbishing of a third building will enable the College to replace all temporary accommodation and cater for 325 additional students within the first year of completion. The curriculum and facilities will be significantly enhanced with a new Construction Skills Centre, the creation of a Health & Social Care Vocational Centre, specialist regional LLDD hub, Hospitality and Leisure Vocational Centre, together with specialist STEM provision for land based industries. The Project responds to strategic priorities set by Oxfordshire LEP, the Oxfordshire Skills Board and Oxfordshire County Council, in relation to future skills shortages and sector growth in Land Based Industries, Hospitality & Tourism, Construction and the Health & Social Care Sectors.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Birmingham Metropolitan College	West Midlands	£3,949,998	£1,316,666	33%	This project relates entirely to the Erdington Campus and will elevate Erdington Skills Centre (ESC) to condition A from its existing condition D, and enable improvements in terms of learner, community and economic benefits for new skills in construction and utilities. The proposal is to replace the Edwards Road block and prefabricated workshops and outbuildings, but retain the open plan steel framed single storey electrical and plumbing building fronting Mason Road. This project will primarily support the principal curriculum areas of Construction, Planning and the Built Environment together with Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies and also support Environmental Sustainability, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Preparation for Life and Work. The project will provide a specialist construction facility to support open enrolment of Post 14 learners, creating the first sector-focussed Key Stage Four Academy in Birmingham. Given the scale of this development this project will enhance the overall ESC campus environment adding value to the learner experience for all learners. Overall youth and adult learners will increase by 1518 and Apprenticeships by 220 learners.
Derby College	East Midlands	£3,127,764	£1,042,588	33%	The Joseph Wright Centre Extension provides new facilities for Art and Drama in the centre of Derby’s Cathedral Quarter which houses the majority of arts based businesses in the City. This increases employment opportunities for students and importantly the facilities will be used by the local employers offering a synergy which has not been possible to date. The project offers improved safeguarding for students, increased opportunity for the engagement and integration of learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. An additional 256 students will benefit from the Centre whose focus will be on vocational and Apprenticeship provision.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Lambeth College	Greater London	£12,000,000	£3,452,588	29%	This project fulfils the College’s strategic and estates plan by establishing Clapham as “the hub”. It will enable the disposal of 7,500 m^2of inadequate space at Brixton and 2,600 m^2of dilapidated mobiles at Clapham. A new two storey build (3,900 m^2) will be created and refurbishment (1,300 m2) on the Clapham Campus will provide: Gym and fitness centre (supporting sports, hospitality, travel/events, uniformed public services and NEET provision) a Nursery (linked to early years provision); a Restaurant “crewed” by LLDD students; a Learning resource Centre and 30 ILT equipped classrooms/training suites (providing capacity for health & care and adult JCP employability training). It will enable the college to develop new vocational provision in travel and tourism, hospitality and public services, providing learning zones with industry standard workshops that support skills development and progression of young people and adults in Lambeth in support of the local LEPs skills for growth priorities.
LeSoCo	Greater London	£30,500,000	£10,000,000	33%	This project is the second phase of a development to convert LeSoCo’s Waterloo Campus into the hub for Centres of Skills Excellence partnered with and focused upon the main business and employment sectors in central London. This phase will create 7,700 m2 of new flexible and technologically-advanced teaching spaces and commercial outlets. These will be primarily for Digital Media and Music, Dance, IT, Business, Management and Enterprise Skills, Tourism and Health care. The project will consolidate provision at one campus rather than being spread amongst three large, under-utilised campuses generally in poor condition.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
St Helens College	North West	£4,998,000	£942,000	19%	This project will improve the College’s Technology campus (TC) which is outdated and houses its STEM related provision in Environmental Technology, Construction, Engineering and Animal Care. It will provide high quality flexible learning and practical spaces; workshops will be extensively remodelled to better meet curriculum needs. In addition it will provide an improved entrance, a new Learning Zone, internal courtyards, light-filled corridors, internet café, changing rooms and study places. The project will eliminate all category D accommodation – 3,030 m^2and reduces category C by 6,566 m2. The project aims to increase youth and adult learners by 774 and Apprenticeships by 102 providing state of the art facilities to inspire learners, teachers and employers.
The College of Haringey, Enfield and North London	Greater London	£3,000,000	£1,000,000	33%	This project fulfils a range of objectives identified in the 2010 property strategy. It will address the requirement to redesign the Learning Resource Centre and complete the resolution of the Sport, Leisure and Tourism curriculum offer by creating space appropriate to the curriculum aims. The Sports Centre will be extended, re-clad, re-roofed and a port-a-cabin removed. High maintenance costs will be reduced and facilities enhanced to Sport England requirements to attract additional full-time, part-time (16-18 and adults), KS4, Sports Academies and employers. The Learning Resource Centre will be remodelled to: increase capacity from 50 to 90 stations using wireless technology; sustain high learner numbers and outcomes through innovative e-learning strategies; improve accessibility and provision for learners with learning disabilities by relocating the lift. The Improved Learning Resource Centre will enable improved 16-19 independent study, better development of English, maths and employability skills via e-resources. It will provide increased capacity for adult basic skills with Job Centre Plus, 200 additional Job Centre Plus learners and 400 additional Skills For Life learners, and increased opportunities for off -the job training/study for 724 apprentices.
College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Waltham Forest College	Greater London	£9,887,530	£9,887,530	100%	The project fits into the overall College estates strategy of improving the Forest Road site, in phases, following the successful Phases 1 & 2 ERG funded renovations. The aim of the strategy is to operate from a single site with renewal of the estate to match current space efficiencies and sustainability performance. It is recognised that a further number of projects will be required within this estates strategy. The project creates Centres of Excellence for the creative Arts and for Higher Skills, Business Entrepreneurship and Information Technology. The project will support delivery of an additional 321 Apprenticeships by 2017, of which 135 would be 16-18 Apprenticeships via a significantly broadened offer of Apprenticeship frameworks. An additional 30 new business start ups from 20 in 2013/14 to 50 by 2017 and expanding Higher Education provision in Fashion, Art & Design from 16 learners in 2012/13 to 40 learners by 2016/17.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Abingdon and Witney College	South East	£7,350,000	£6,300,000	86%	The project will create a Technology based campus at Abingdon with new vocational facilities in Science Industries, Electronics, Motor Vehicle Engineering, ICT and Construction Trades. The remodelling and refurbishment of two buildings, together with the construction of a specialist LLDD hub, will enable the College to replace all temporary and inadequate accommodation. The Project responds directly to strategic priorities set by Oxfordshire LEP, the Oxfordshire Skills Board and Oxfordshire County Council in relation to future skills shortages and growth in the STEM sector.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Activate Learning (formerly Oxford and Cherwell Valley College)	South East	£3,335,546	£1,111,848	33%	The project creates a Technology and Innovation Centre, at the Blackbird Leys Campus in Oxfordshire. The Oxfordshire LEP’s Skills Strategy links directly to the Oxford City deal, where skills is one of three areas of focus to deliver economic growth through innovation. STEM job roles are at the top of the Oxfordshire LEP’s priority list requiring additional provision. This project fits within a developing master plan for the local area, and enables the college to proactively participate in the development of this socially deprived area, transforming the heart of the estate. The project removes 1,595m^2 of poor accommodation, replacing it with 1,240m^2 of highly effective new building and remodelled space. It improves the quality of provision, space utilisation, and achieving significant operating savings. It significantly improves DDA accessibility and safety for vulnerable students, across the whole campus. The project co-locates engineering, electrical, design and innovation with emerging technology. The project creates industry standard learning environments, incorporating new technology workshops, innovation zone, classrooms and IT facilities.
Burnley College	North West	£3,507,500	£1,169,167	33%	This project is to expand college provision for engineering and construction in response to existing and future demand; there is substantial growth in the local area as identified by Lancashire LEP. The project will expand the existing space by 2350m2 and refurbish facilities to encompass advanced manufacturing, engineering, environmental construction, electrical and IT. The impact will be to offer an additional 650 youth and adult learner places including over 200 Apprenticeships.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Somerset College	South West	£11,727,908	£6,228,908	53%	The funding will help to refurbish and upgrade facilities to industry standards within Somerset College’s iconic Art and Design building. The building will house all the creative departments including digital broadcasting, music production and a new studio theatre.  Through consultation with employers and students, Somerset College will continue to develop courses to meet industry and employer needs which will increase learner participation, improve learner performance, generate business and community engagement and restore economic benefit to the creative industries in the county thus meeting LEP priorities for economic growth.
Warwickshire College	West Midlands	£5,842,305	£4,673,844	80%	The project incorporates new build and refurbishment which together will remove all Category D accommodation from the site. It responds to LEP priorities, aligns with national needs and will double the number of Apprenticeships (+152), support 60 new Traineeships and improve the learner experience.
York College	Yorkshire and Humber	£6,274,000	£2,091,000	33%	The York College project is for a Construction Centre on the Sim Balk Lane site. The centre will replace two leased buildings which will enhance teaching and learning and further meet the college’s strategic aim of consolidating provision onto one site. The improved facilities are modern and fit for purpose providing an enhanced learning experience for all students. The project will consolidate all aspects of the construction curriculum creating progression opportunities, increased learning hours and improved access to college facilities for students. The new additional facilities will support economic growth in the construction sector by increased skills training, increased employer engagement and reskilling and up-skilling the existing workforce including Apprenticeship growth.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Accrington and Rossendale College	North West	£5,349,978	£4,012,483	75%	This project will provide purpose built accommodation allowing the college to expand provision for the Visitor Economy and Financial Services sectors. It allows the college to vacate leased property and locate all facilities on the main college site reducing the amount of poor quality space to3,023 m2 and providing 1,779m^2 of Category A provision. It aligns with LEP priorities, increases Apprenticeships and targets NEET learners. In addition, it will create high quality training facilities including commercial standard kitchens with speciality provision, alongside high quality teaching, learning and study places. The financial assessment challenges the College’s request for 83% support, moderating it to 75%.
Bradford College	Yorkshire and Humber	£10,000,000	£10,000,000	100%	This project will create a new Advanced Technologies Centre, to meet growing demand for specialist skills training through provision of a services of highly specialist technology environments including: Green Technologies workshop; Electrical Engineering workshops; CAD/CAM IT suite; Dental & Optical Laboratories; and a dedicated 14-16 workshop. The project aligns with LEP and regional strategies, priorities and needs to address STEM related skills shortages in key growth sectors and enables the disposal of 5,990m^2 of unsuitable and inefficient buildings. The financial assessment recognises the College’s significant borrowing which enabled a new self-funded £50m city centre campus.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
City of Sunderland College	North East	£16,500,000	£10,000,000	61%	This project is Phase One of a two phase strategy to rationalise the overall estate by around 20%, removing all poor quality estate, and supporting the regeneration of the city centre. It involves the design and build of industrial standard facilities, consolidating hard and soft vocational skills onto a city centre site. Phase A – providing industry standard accommodation for Advanced Engineering, Construction and Automotive Trades; addressing regional skills shortages. Phase B – providing accommodation for Hospitality & Catering, Travel & Tourism, Hair & Beauty and conferencing. The project will contribute to growth in sectors identified by the LEP. The completed project will provide quality accommodation to benefit learners, enhance learner experience, consolidating and rationalising the estate. The Agency has undertaken a thorough financial assessment and recommend a 61% support rate, not the 75% requested, on the basis of circumstances, VfM and return on investment and noting that upon completion the overall rate would be equivalent to 42.67%.

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Gloucestershire College	South West	£15,042,890	£5,014,297	33%	This project will see the creation of inspirational, state of the art vocational and academic facilities in a purpose built sustainable exemplar campus in the Forest of Dean. The College’s relocation to Cinderford is seen as central to the area’s regeneration plans and is fully endorsed by Gloucestershire LEP, together with all other key regeneration partners. The project will replace the College’s current facilities in the Forest of Dean, mostly dating from the 1960s and 1970s, with the majority rated in poor or inoperable condition (including 8 Elliot temporary buildings on site). The project will enable new curriculum pathways in plastering, groundwork, motor vehicle, providing broader opportunities, including at lower levels, leading to an expected 50% reduction of people who are NEET by 2018. The project will increase Apprenticeships in the Forest of Dean from 42 to 90 within two years of completion through additional pathways, such as Engineering, Heritage Skills and Tourism which are key sectors in the local economy. Overall it is anticipated that an additional 292 learners will benefit from the new facilities per annum.
Wirral Metropolitan College	North West	£8,000,000	£7,200,000	90%	This project is central to the LEP’s and other key stakeholder’s plans for growth in Merseyside. It forms an important part of pipeline projects by owners Peel Holdings to build Wirral Waters, which will create 20,000 new jobs, accelerating growth and generate a step-change in the economic performance of this highly deprived area. The project is for a new build Construction and Employer Services facility, consolidation five separate existing facilities and reducing poor estate by over 16%. The new centre will provide construction skills and access to work on the long term Wirral Waters regeneration. The Agency financial assessment endorses the request for 90% support,

College Name	Geographical area	Project Value	Eligible Grant	Grant (%)	Project Summary
Central College Nottingham	East Midlands	£,3,757,771	£3,457,771	92%	The project will consolidate the number of sites to improve efficiency and improve the standard of the College’s property and facilities at the Beeston Centre. The project will improve the quality of teaching areas and equipment to a high standard that are flexible for the needs of learners and employers. The project makes a significant contribution in addressing skills issues identified by the LEP and delivers a reduction in poor accommodation of 2,995m².
Colchester Institute	East of England	£8,770,000	£7,000,000	80%	This project involves the construction of a new 4 storey development which will support LEP priorities including STEM strategy/industries. This will remove all category D space (5,138m^2) at the Colchester site creating new teaching classrooms, IT suites, learning resource centre, English, Maths and Science centre, interactive creative studio centre and workshops to support the latest technology.
Loughborough College	East Midlands	£11,417,979	£9,134,383	80%	The project will comprehensively refurbish the main campus tower block built in the 1960’s. It will improve quality of teaching areas and equipment to a high standard that are flexible for the needs of learners and employers. In addition it will make the building fully accessible to learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. The new facilities will help deliver LEP priorities and provide a new sixth form centre, vocational training space and commercial facilities. The project delivers a reduction in poor accommodation of 5,492m².