1. Q2 2014-15 Governing Body KPI and Risk Management Report

2. Key achievements during 2014-15 FLUS, as at the 1 February 2015, had been enrolled against a target of 10,420. Current position is 56 FLUs ahead of full year CDP target. 10,476 of learners would recommend Belfast Met to others. 93.7% of teaching observations inspected by ETI in January 2015 were ‘good or better’. 87% staff or student awards have been achieved in the first two quarters of 2014-15. 14

3. On Track / Achieved / Completed Slippages / Areas Being Monitored Significantly behind Schedule / Low level Monitoring Not Yet Started / Reports or Data Not Yet Available 3 9 22 2 Summary of Performance in Quarter 2 2014 - 15 9 of the College’s 15 KPIs are on track at the end of Quarter2. 2 of the College’s 15 KPIs are being monitored at the end of Quarter 2. 2 of the College’s 15 KPIs are significantly behind schedule at the end of Quarter 2. Work has yet to start on 2 of the College’s 15 KPIs at the end of Quarter 2.

4. Summary of slippages against outcomes: 1.3.3 Target = 26% of training and education in Priority Skills Areas. Quarter 2 outcome = As of 11 February 2015 18.5% of FLUs enrolled this academic year have been to Priority Skills Areas. 3.7.9 Target = 6,000 people aged 26-45 engaged in vocational and accredited learning. Quarter 2 outcome = The number of 26-45 year olds currently engaged in vocational and accredited learning is just short of target at 5,873. This does not include the 19 learners who are on Assured Skills programmes aged between 26- 45. At the end of Quarter 2, four of our 15 corporate outcomes are being closely monitored: 3.8.10 Target = £3,200 million income from training contracts. Quarter 2 outcome = We currently have 761 participants in training. Between now and July 2015 we predict this figure will rise by a further 91 trainees but with an overall predicted income of £2.787 million. 3.9.12 Target = £3,851 million income from alternative sources. Quarter 2 outcome = The full year reforecast is £71,000 lower than budgeted. The College continues to actively identify funding opportunities and programmes of work to bridge this gap.

5. Learning & Growth Perspective Corporate ObjectiveOutcome Target 2014-15Update as at end of Quarter 2 Q2 GYRB 1. Create a successful learning environment that places the learner and their success at the heart of our work. 1. Successful learners into employment or further study. 70% In January 2015, DEL launched a Student Destinations and Impact of Learning Research project. All six NI colleges are participating and the telephone survey will target students completing a course in 2013-14. Fieldwork will be carried out between January and March and the project will be reported on in May/ June. Findings will be presented to Governors in due course. 2. Deliver an excellent curriculum that is aligned to the needs of employers. 2. Success in all substantive qualifications. 73% 2013-14 outturn was 73.5%. 2014-15 outcomes will be available in October 2015. 3. Deliver skills and qualifications that create opportunities for sustainable employment. 3. Training and education in priority skills areas. 26% As of 11 February 2015 18.5% of FLUs enrolled in September 2014 were to Priority Skills Areas. 4. Provision of a safe, secure, supportive learning environment for all. 85% In the global student satisfaction survey conducted in October 2014, 87.0% of learners agreed that Belfast Met provides a safe, secure, supportive learning environment for all. This indicator will be updated via the next global survey in April 2015. 1 Put the learner at the centre of everything we do On Track / Achieved / Completed Slippages / Areas Being Monitored Significantly behind Schedule / Low level Monitoring Not Yet Started / Reports or Data Not Yet Available

6. Customer Perspective Corporate ObjectiveOutcome Target 2014-15Update as at end of Quarter 2 Q2 GYRB 4. Maintain a focus on what the College does best that is central to its overall Mission. 5. Ensure that at least 9 out of 10 learners would recommend Belfast Met to others. 90% The global student satisfaction survey conducted in October 2014 revealed that 93.7% of learners would recommend Belfast Met to others. This indicator will be updated via the next global survey in April 2015. 5. Sustain and improve our responsiveness to learners, employers and communities. 6. Increase the level of favourability among key stakeholders. 83% A business case is currently being prepared and the updated stakeholder satisfaction survey will go out to tender in April 2015. 6. Be recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as outstanding in all our main curriculum areas, in all modes and contracts of delivery. 7. Every teacher provides ‘good or better’ teaching and learning experiences. 90% To date some 138 observations have been made this academic year. So far 98% of teachers observed have been graded in a range from outstanding to good. 8. External benchmarks & national / international staff and student awards. 15 The College secured a Confident grade from ETI in its January 2015 Scrutiny Inspection of the Whole College Quality Improvement Plan. Seven curriculum areas re-inspected by ETI have progressed to ‘Good or Better’. 2 Deliver the highest quality possible in all we do On Track / Achieved / Completed Slippages / Areas Being Monitored Significantly behind Schedule / Low level Monitoring Not Yet Started / Reports or Data Not Yet Available

7. 3 Achieve the highest possible positive impact we can on the economic and social wellbeing of Belfast and NI. Collaboration & Contribution Perspective Corporate ObjectiveOutcomeTarget 2014-15 Update as at end of Quarter 2Q2 GYRB 7. Deliver the skills the economy needs and ensure our offer is consistent with the nature and level of demand. 9. Number of people aged 26-45 engaged in vocational and accredited learning. 6,000 The number of 26-45 year olds currently engaged in vocational and accredited learning is 5,873 of which 5,712 are eligible for FLU funding. 8. Work in partnership with higher and further education, schools, local government and employers in ways that support collaboration and achievement of common goals. 10. Income from training contracts. £3.137mn We currently have 761 participants in training. Between January and July 2015 we predict this figure will rise by a further 91 trainees with an overall predicted income of £2.787 million. 9. Enhance existing collaboration with Belfast’s extensive neighbourhood and community structures to secure participation in College provision. 11. Schools Partnership contracts and income. £0.37mn The College has contracts in place with 21 schools, including eight special schools. The year-end income projection is £406,026. 12. Income from alternative sources. £3.851mn The full year reforecast is coming in at £71,000 lower than budgeted. The College continues to actively identify funding opportunities and programmes of work that can be delivered and billed this financial year. On Track / Achieved / Completed Slippages / Areas Being Monitored Significantly behind Schedule / Low level Monitoring Not Yet Started / Reports or Data Not Yet Available

8. Developing our People & Assets Perspective Corporate ObjectiveOutcomeTarget 2014-15 Update as at end of Quarter 2Q2 GYRB 10. Invest in the skills, tools and support to empower our people to be excellent. Number of staff who feel Belfast Met is a good place to work 70% 78% of staff feel Belfast Met is a good place to work. The College has also been re-accredited as an IiP organisation. The annual Staff Conference took place on 9-10 February with a focus being on developing skills relevant to each school / department area and piloting the concept of industry placements. 11. Provide a service that is flexible, relevant and adds real value to local employers. External quality benchmarks & national / international staff and student awards. 6 A total of 14 awards have been secured to date including: JP McManus Award; WorldSkills 2014 National Competition; IoD First Trust Bank Director of the Year Awards 2014; Northern Ireland Hairdressers Association Open Hairdressing Championships; My Music Masterclass; Future Students of Business Awards 2014; The Prince's Trust Celebrate Success 2014/15 Awards; and TES Awards 2015 - Employer Engagement Category. 12. Provide an inclusive culture in which all individuals are encouraged to participate fully and are treated on the basis of their abilities. 13. Maximise income and utilise it to deliver an excellent curriculum as efficiently as possible. Achieve financial breakeven by maximising use of public funds and securing income from alternative sources. BreakevenForecasting a surplus of £636,000 as at the end of Quarter 2. 4 Strive to be an excellent organisation, growing sustainably, innovating and investing in learning. On Track / Achieved / Completed Slippages / Areas Being Monitored Significantly behind Schedule / Low level Monitoring Not Yet Started / Reports or Data Not Yet Available