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South West College is at the heart of the communities of Tyrone and Fermanagh. These two counties and their people have a long and proud history of both national and international interaction. The College is physically represented at campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh. The College employs over 590 full time and part time staff servicing some 20,000 enrolments with a turnover of £50m and makes a major contribution to the local and regional economy.
(Figures correct March 2025)
The college is constantly enlarging and expanding the curriculum offer to support the regional and local economy. The College aims to provide a caring and supportive environment for all learners and a professional business-like relationship with all employers and other external stakeholders. The South West College strives to provide a quality product to all its students and will continue to work closely with the community in which it serves.
Our plan has been shaped by a comprehensive consultation process capturing contributions from internal and external stakeholders and supported by a rigorous analysis of key regional strategies. Ensuring alignment with the priorities of regional stakeholders to maximise the benefits accruing for learners, local industry and communities is a key focus for South West College.
South West College is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for the Economy. The college is at the heart of the communities of Tyrone and Fermanagh. These two counties and their people have a long and proud history of both national and international interaction. The College is physically represented at campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh. The College employs over 590 full time and part time staff servicing some 20,000 enrolments with a turnover of £50m and makes a major contribution to the local and regional economy.
South West College recognises that learning is changing. Our curriculum involves both face to face teaching supported by e-learning and e-services where appropriate. SWC believes this innovation is essential for the development of a coherent and relevant offer to the student population. The Physical College is still the core of the institution, with its emphasis on access for all too high quality teaching, learning and support for students. This focus on the student, their wellbeing, their performance and personal development remains at the core of the South West College.
Inspiring Learning - Empowering People
South West College works, in partnership, to provide inclusive lifelong learning opportunities, to enrich lives, support business and to promote community, economic and social wellbeing.
Respectful, Accountable, Engaging, Committed
This document sets out the partnership arrangements between South West College and the Department for the Economy. In particular, it explains the overall governance framework within which the College operates, including the framework through which the necessary assurances are provided to stakeholders.