Ofsted Reports

Students and apprentices at all campuses enjoy their learning. They are taught by subject experts who use their industry knowledge well to enrich their teaching. Students and apprentices acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills and the behaviours expected in industry settings. This prepares them well for their next steps.

Most students and apprentices, including those with high needs, progress to positive destinations such as further study, higher education and employment. Most apprentices remain employed by their employers and many gain promotion to more senior roles.

Students studying education programmes for young people are encouraged to achieve their best by staff who have high expectations. Teachers know their students well and successfully motivate them. Many students widen their experiences through high-quality work experiences or work placements.

Apprentices learn about fundamental concepts early in their apprenticeship. They practise their skills using high-quality resources that mirror those used in industry such as the full range of engines and propulsion systems used in marine engineering. This enables apprentices to make valuable contributions to their employers from an early stage.

Students and apprentices develop their confidence, resilience and character as a result of their experiences at the college.