About London Leisure College

We pride ourselves on developing the highest quality of courses, which reflect the
latest developments in the industry, and are taught by exceptional tutors that have
recent, relevant industry experience.
Through this approach we improve both the employability of all our learners,
or provide a direct route to higher education.

London Leisure College was created as a partnership between Greenwich Community College, the leading further education provider in Greenwich and GLL, London's leading Leisure Trust.

Everything London Leisure College strives to achieve is driven by our underpinning vision and mission.

OUr Vision

 "To be London leading provider of vocational training, qualifications,
workforce skills development and educational courses
for the Leisure Industry."

OUR Mission 

"Providing excellence in Leisure Industry learning opportunities
for the current and future workforce of London,
matching employer needs and closing the skills gap."

BACKGROUND

London Leisure College, first developed 10 years ago as a partnership between Greenwich Community College (GCC), the leading further education provider in Greenwich, and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), London leading Leisure Trust and the 2004 UK Social Enterprise of the year. We developed our first base at the Valley, home of Charlton Athletic Football Club, as part of a partnership bid with the club to secure European funding to develop the North Stand.

We have continued our successful growth across London opening additional delivery centres at Crystal Palace and Eltham in 2007, and continue to expand the number and range of partnerships with industry employers, colleges and training providers every year.

DEVELOPMENT

We are proud to be leading the London Region bid with our industry Sector Skills Council SkillsActive, to become the National Skills Academy for sport and leisure, creating new partnerships, sharing and spreading excellence, and continuing to lead the field in improving both the standards and quality of vocational education and training across this growth industry.

CONNECTIONS

With the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to London in 2012 opportunity for employment, volunteering and individual sporting performance has never been more prevalent. LLC is working with a number of organisations, including the five Olympic Boroughs, to develop the training plan that will help to deliver both our Olympic and Paralympic Games aspirations and also the legacy opportunities arising from the new facilities and hosting of the Games. 

AWARDS

Independent awards support London Leisure College's success in delivering our Vision. These include:

• The Beacon Award for Employer Links from the Association of Colleges
• Award for the Most Exciting & Innovative Project in London, from the Learning and Skills Council.