Our learners recently embarked on an Employer Led Project (ELP) with Morgan Sindall exploring health and safety on a construction site. Known for its excellence in construction and infrastructure, Morgan Sindall not only shapes the physical world around us but also commits to the highest standards of health and safety in the industry. 

This ELP was designed to support Unit 5 of the Built Environment curriculum, focusing on health and safety, through a practical and engaging collaboration with Morgan Sindall. Following an insightful site visit, where learners were introduced to various health and safety hazards, they were tasked with creating presentations to showcase what they had learnt. 

Morgan Sindall employees Michael, Ethan, and Monica offered their expertise, visiting our college to provide learners with feedback on their presentations and offer the winning team an opportunity to undergo work experience. This invaluable interaction not only reinforced curriculum topics but also honed the learners' presentation skills, a crucial asset in any industry that values teamwork and collaboration. 

The presentations covered a range of topics – from an overview of Morgan Sindall and the identification of hazards during the site visit, to an evaluation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) importance and analyses of health and safety case studies.  

Our winning group, consisting of Abbie, Kaitlyn and Nazarii, took a creative approach by constructing a model of the site, complete with hazards, showcasing their deep engagement with the site visit and innovative thinking when presenting their findings. 

Teacher of Built Environment, Andrew, commented on the project's success, "This collaboration with Morgan Sindall provided our learners with a tangible connection between curriculum theory and real-world application. Their presentations were not only informative but demonstrated a deep understanding of health and safety principles, reflecting the invaluable learning experience this project offered." 

Monica, Senior Social Value Manager for London at Morgan Sindall Construction also shared, “we were delighted to host a second hazard activity for LDEUTC learners, inviting students to our site to identify prearranged hazards followed by students delivering detailed presentations demonstrating their in-depth understanding of health and safety on a construction site to us, was truly impressive.” 

We extend our deepest gratitude to Morgan Sindall for their partnership in this project and continued support of the college’s blended learning provision.