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Our Impact

At East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG), impact is at the heart of our mission. We measure success not only in qualifications achieved, but in the lives changed, careers built, and communities strengthened through the opportunities we create.

Transforming Learners’ Lives

Every year, thousands of learners achieve qualifications, develop skills, and take confident steps towards brighter futures with ELLG. Our commitment to exceptional teaching and high-quality learner support ensures that learners progress from their starting points to positive destinations.

Examples of our learner impact:

Over 350 students studying at degree level progress to university each year, many as the first in their families to access higher education.
More than 11,000 adults engage in learning annually across Lancashire Adult Learning, gaining vital skills in English, maths, digital, and employability.
Over 500 apprentices are trained each year in high-demand sectors including advanced manufacturing, health and social care, construction, and digital technologies.
Over 2,500 students aged 16-18 progress onto universities across the country and enter high-value careers.

Driving Business Growth

Our work extends beyond the classroom to meet the evolving needs of East Lancashire’s employers. We are a trusted skills partner for businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and resilient in a changing economy.

Strengthening Communities and the Regional Economy

Our impact reaches into every corner of the community. By raising aspirations and driving social mobility, we play a key role in the economic and cultural life of East Lancashire.

Examples of our employer impact

More than 400 local and regional employers actively partner with us to shape curriculum, provide placements, and recruit skilled staff.

Bespoke workforce development programmes delivered annually to employers in key sectors, improving productivity, innovation, and leadership capacity.

Apprenticeship satisfaction rates consistently exceed 90%, reflecting high-quality delivery, industry relevance, and clear progression pathways.

Hundreds of learners trained annually through Skills Bootcamps and upskilling initiatives, designed in partnership with employers to fill urgent skills gaps.

Examples of our regional impact:

Collaborations with local authorities, NHS Trusts, and community organisations help us respond quickly to local priorities and deliver meaningful change.

95% of learners progress to positive destinations including further learning, employment, or training.

20 consecutive years of Ofsted Outstanding – the only college in the country with this distinction – reflect our long-standing excellence and impact.

Over 70% of adult learners come from the most disadvantaged postcodes, underlining our commitment to widening participation and inclusion.

the outcomes speak for themselves

At ELLG, the outcomes speak for themselves. Our learners go on to achieve meaningful qualifications and careers, our employer partners gain the skills they need to grow, and our communities benefit from a stronger, more resilient regional economy. Everything we do is driven by a clear purpose: to deliver high-quality education and skills that make a lasting difference.