City of Bristol College has been accredited with the matrix Standard, a recognised quality benchmark. This achievement highlights the college’s success in delivering high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) services, further enhancing its reputation as a leader in education and student support.

Achieving the matrix Standard accreditation confirms that City of Bristol College has successfully demonstrated its ability to provide high-quality IAG services to its students and stakeholders.

Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix Service for The Growth Company, applauded the college’s accomplishment, saying: “This is a fantastic achievement for City of Bristol College and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of resources.

“The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practices in these areas. With this accreditation, City of Bristol College demonstrates its commitment to delivering outstanding guidance and support to its students and clients, ensuring they have the tools to succeed both academically and personally.”

Head of Student Experience, Jenna Cains, expressed pride in the accomplishment: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved Matrix accreditation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to supporting the personal development and careers-related learning of our students. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our outstanding student experience team and student support services, whose tireless efforts in preparing for the Matrix assessment have truly set us apart.

“Achieving Matrix accreditation is a huge milestone for us and a reflection of the exceptional work of our team. Their dedication to enriching students’ personal and professional growth has been fundamental in meeting the rigorous standards of the assessment. This recognition underscores the importance we place on delivering high-quality career support and personal development, ensuring every student is empowered for success.”

By meeting the matrix Standard’s rigorous criteria, the college demonstrates its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the community while maintaining a focus on excellence.