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1.3 MARK Extend and develop curriculum and qualification maps to include older qualifications for the benefit of adult returners to education. Dec 15 MARK, working with QE, Student recruitment team and curriculum staff Application and recruitment decisions are based on robust evidence. Maps developed and published to staff and prospective students via website Staff feedback. No. of hits on relevant web pages. Student complaints. Student satisfaction. Students enrol on the courses most suited to their needs. 1.3 MARK Develop business case to secure funding to implement community outreach project, to increase awareness of Edinburgh College, its services and provisions and to highlight the opportunities for our communities. Jun 16 MARK Business case developed and funding secured. No. of students from key groups enrolled. More people from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities apply to college and achieve their chosen awards. 1.3 MARK Working with Communities team, develop customised layout, symbols, visuals and text for marketing Access courses. Dec 15 MARK, working with COMM Students informed and empowered to make application decisions. Staff awareness of accessibility issues faced by some groups increased. Marketing approach developed and implemented. Satisfaction levels of key student groups. Staff and stakeholder feedback. Student retention and achievement rates. Students with learning disabilities have an improved experience in college and more achieve their chosen award.
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