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1.3 ICT Use google analytics to extract and analyse geographical information about who is accessing website from where, and their comparative ease of use Mar 17 ICT, MARK Areas with low participation, identified. Barriers to ease of use identified. Increase in staff awareness of barriers which may face some groups. Reports developed and analysed for equality issues. Plans developed to address issues arising. People from all areas, and all protected characteristics, can find the information they need on the website easily. 1.2, 2.4 INT Develop and expand briefing information for prospective accommodation hosts on cultural differences and expectations, to reflect the changing student profile of International students. Aug 15 INT Increased understanding and appreciation amongst hosts of cultural differences. Good relations between the College and the community fostered. International students feel welcome in the wider community. Briefings in place and delivered. Satisfaction rates of International students, and hosts. Retention and achievement rates of international students. International students feel welcome and supported in the wider community, and fulfil their aspirations in coming to College. 1.3 INT Work with curriculum colleagues to ensure that practical skills tests, where required for entry, can be conducted abroad for all overseas students. Aug 16 INT, working with curriculum Overseas students have better understanding of the demands of their chosen course. College recruits those students with best chance of achieving their chosen award. Methodology in place for skill tests. Tests trialled. Satisfaction rates of International students. Retention and achievement rates of international students International student recruitment is fair, transparent and equitable. 1.3 INT Working with partners, lobby to develop better financial support for students from outside the EU who face barriers in coming to College. Aug 16 EQ, INT, SS Barriers for students from outside the EU are minimised. Effective partnerships developed. Good relations with community fostered. No. of school students from outside the EU who are supported to come to College. People from disadvantaged groups can attend College and achieve their chosen award.
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