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We have seen year on year increasing student success that exceeds the UK National average; and a student satisfaction rate that exceeds the national average.
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Following the inspection in November 2022, Ofsted awarded the ߣƵ colleges , , and with an overall rating of Good. Its provision for learners with high needs was rated Outstanding.
The inspection team commended ߣƵ as an “effective learning organisation”. They highlighted “employers’ strong involvement” in developing learning programmes and in preparing learners for work and complimented the way learners develop their confidence and their personal, social and employability skills.
Inspectors hailed improvements in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment that have improved results so that the “large majority of students progress” to employment or higher study.
Our sector-leading approach to learning has been recognised with two Association of Colleges Beacon Awards, recognising our use of technology and practical approach to teaching and learning.
95% of students that completed a programme with us progressed directly into employment or onto higher-level learning such as a higher-level programme, apprenticeship or university study. *From AL destination data for 16–19-year-olds
We are proud that our student achievement is increasing year-on-year, now standing at 84.1% in 2017/18.
Each year, around 95% of our Access to Higher Education alumni progress to university on completion of their programme. 26% of Access graduates go on to get a first-class degree.
ߣƵ are proud to be supporting our Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This is the first step on our journey to achieving the Gold award. We are now working on implementing the pledges we have made within the Covenant ensuring we are an armed-forces friendly organisation and are open to employing reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.