Yeovil College named Leadership Skills Foundation Centre of Excellence
Yeovil College has officially been recognised as a Leadership Skills Foundation Centre of Excellence, placing it among the top 1–2% of institutions nationwide that demonstrate outstanding commitment to youth leadership development.
This prestigious designation celebrates Yeovil College’s unwavering dedication to embedding leadership opportunities into its culture and curriculum. The Leadership Skills Foundation commended the college’s impactful work, stating:
“We are always inspired by Yeovil College’s hard work to provide so many leadership opportunities for young people and how you have embedded this into your culture and the experiences you provide for so many.”
Yeovil College’s application stood out for its emphasis on student engagement and personal growth. One particularly powerful statement highlighted the transformative effect of leadership programmes on student attendance:
“In previous years, learners who struggled with attendance have seen attendance data improve as a result of Leadership Skills Foundation activities, many citing the additional responsibility and supporting groups/individuals as being a reason for continuing to engage with college life.”
Achieving Centre of Excellence status is a highly competitive process, reserved for institutions that exemplify the Foundation’s mission to help young people Believe, Lead and Succeed. This recognition reflects Yeovil College’s exceptional efforts to nurture future leaders and create inclusive, empowering environments for all learners.
The Leadership Skills Foundation expressed its gratitude and excitement for future collaboration:
“We feel truly privileged to work with you and thank you for all you and your colleagues do to help young people Believe, Lead and Succeed. We look forward to continuing to work with you and sincerely hope you will proudly display your Centre of Excellence logo and certificate in recognition of your incredible impact.”
Yeovil College will continue to share its inspirational stories and best practices, helping to shape leadership education across the UK and beyond.