The College Collaboration Fund (CCF) has re-opened for applications after the first round was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The fund is a national programme of grant funding which aims to enable colleges to collaborate and share good practice to address common quality improvement priorities. It builds on the Strategic College Improvement Fund (SCIF).
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Capitalising on good practice
The government has said that after the first round of applications was cancelled because of coronavirus, it has adjusted the application process and opened the second round of the CCF to support FE colleges to respond to the current challenges around quality improvement and capitalise on good practice. That should include practice developed through new ways of working.
“We have shortened the timeframe of the application round to allow you as much programme delivery time as possible. We will also ensure that you have access to funding as soon as possible,” today’s government announcement said.
Colleges have to return completed applications by 28 June 2020, and will find out after 10 July 2020 if they have been successful.
Apprenticeships and skills minister Gillian Keegan said: “The CCF will help to improve the quality of education and training that learners receive and build on the excellent work already being carried out everyday across the country.
“This fund will enable FE leaders and governors across the country to work together to share their knowledge and expertise. I strongly encourage all eligible colleges to apply so more students receive the top quality education and training they deserve”.
