Latest Ofsted Report

The report’s summary findings revealed we:

- have a GOOD capacity to improve
- have GOOD safeguarding practices so learners feel safe
- are GOOD at promoting equality and diversity, and tackling discrimination
- make a GOOD contribution to the community
- offer GOOD provision
- have GOOD partnerships with schools, employers and community groups
- give learners GOOD care, guidance and support
- are GOOD at supporting people’s improvement effectively

Success

These are just a few of the positive comments Ofsted made about Sandwell College:

“Success rates for work-based learners are high. The proportion of apprentices and learners… who achieve their qualifications within the agreed time is well above average.”

“Success rates on courses for adult learners have increased at a faster rate than the average for similar colleges.”

“Success rates have increased on the majority of courses.”

 “The college has been successful in increasing its range of higher education (HE) provision and introducing new subjects, including radiography, pharmacy and dentistry, where there is an identified local need.”

“Partnerships are good. The college has strong links with a wide range of schools, community groups and other organisations, which benefit learners and promote inclusion. The college uses its links with employers well to develop training and assessment arrangements that are responsive to the needs of employees and those seeking work.”

“Learners receive good information, advice and guidance, which enable them to make well-informed decisions about their choice of course. Good pastoral support and effective communication with outside agencies ensures learners with specific needs receive the best possible care.”

“The Principal and governors have a clear strategic vision for the college, which is based on a detailed understanding of the diverse communities it serves and a clear response to national priorities for training. The reflection of this vision is the development of the college’s new campus.”

“The promotion of equality and diversity is good and the inclusion of learners, including many from hard to reach groups, is a strong feature of the college. Diversity is widely celebrated.”

“The overwhelming majority of learners at all three campuses say they feel safe in the college.”

“The Principal and governors have established a clear strategic mission and a vision for the college which has at its heart is a continuing commitment to making a positive difference to the life chances of learners.”

All great news as we prepare to move to the new campus in the New Year!

To see the full report, click here.