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Bedford and Inaburra School Forge New Partnership to Enhance Vocational Education Opportunities 

Bedford and Inaburra School are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week, marking a significant commitment to provide enhanced vocational education opportunities for students. This collaboration aims to equip students with practical skills and knowledge, preparing them for various post-school pathways. 

Established in 1943, Bedford has been a cornerstone in vocational education, continually adapting to meet the dynamic needs of the workforce. Inaburra School, founded in 1982, is committed to delivering a comprehensive education within a caring, Christian environment, emphasising academic excellence and spiritual growth. 

The partnership leverages recent changes allowing more vocational courses within the HSC framework, enabling Bedford to offer training directly on Inaburra’s campus. This initiative will allow students to begin their vocational training while still completing their HSC, providing a seamless transition into tertiary education and beyond. 

Key Benefits of the Partnership: 

• On-site Vocational Training: Students will have the convenience and advantage of receiving high-quality vocational training at Inaburra, facilitated by Bedford’s expertise. 

• Expanded Educational Pathways: The collaboration broadens the scope of academic and vocational pathways available to students, enhancing their educational and career prospects. 

• Shared Values and Vision: Both institutions share a commitment to Christian values and education, aiming to provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment. 

Mr. Stuart Jones, Inaburra’s vocational education administrator, expressed his enthusiasm about the benefits for Inaburra’s senior students: “With the broader pathways available through vocational education, this partnership helps Inaburra tap into the tertiary education environment as well as the understanding Bedford has of what the employment sector is looking for in new employees. It also provides the opportunity for our students to gain this training on site here at Inaburra.” 

Steve Dixon, CEO of Bedford, highlighted the strategic benefits of the partnership: “The benefit of this partnership with Inaburra for Bedford is we can engage with students as they consider what their future is going to be and we can help equip them far earlier than they would have been otherwise. At a wider level it is about the shared conviction of being a Christian provider and being able to provide that experience for students no matter their own conviction or world view. This will help empower students, which is true to what we are as an organisation, to be what they want to be into the future.” 

For more information about this partnership, please contact Bedford’s Partnerships Manager on 1300 174 174.