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HSDC is a prominent institution providing Further and Higher Education across three campuses in Hampshire. Formed through a series of mergers, HSDC now offers a wide array of study options, including A Levels, vocational courses, T Levels, UAL and BTEC qualifications, and apprenticeships. With over 6,500 students, HSDC's mission is to enable achievement, fulfil dreams, and raise aspirations within the community. HSDC's values, centred around kindness, respect, inclusion, and success, are not just words, they are embedded into the fabric of the organisation, shaping an open and supportive culture.
To ensure open communication, the Executive team at HSDC employs several platforms, including weekly in-person briefings, half-termly newsletters, and a robust intranet. The recently launched Campus Voice initiative further enables two-way communication between staff and leaders. Regular 'temperature check' surveys allow the leadership to keep a pulse on staff sentiment, and the feedback from these forms the basis of action plans, which are shared transparently with all staff.
HSDC also places a high emphasis on employee development, with a minimum of four Colleague Development Days per year, work shadowing opportunities across all levels, and a centralised hub for information and learning. The wellbeing of staff is prioritised, with MIND wellbeing first aiders providing confidential support, a Wellbeing Hub offering resources on financial and legal advice as well as wellbeing support, and health schemes like Cycle to Work, Eye Care, Flu Vaccine, and Health Checks. This dedicated focus on people sets HSDC apart as a leading educational institution.
