Ofsted Report

The Sandwell Colleges celebrate strong Ofsted report.

Learners, colleagues and governors across The Sandwell Colleges are celebrating following their recent Ofsted inspection.

The Sandwell Colleges, made-up of Sandwell College, Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form and Cadbury Sixth Form College, were one of the first FE Colleges in England to be inspected under Ofsted’s new ‘scorecard’ framework launched in November.

Celebrations at the Colleges are underway, having earned themselves two sought-after Strong judgements in the new themes of Skills and Inclusion and meeting the high-bar of Expected Standard across a raft of 12 areas.

The report describes learners studying in welcoming, safe and respectful environments with teachers who are well qualified and have industry experience that they use effectively. Learners are taught very well-planned and structured lessons which reflect the subject or sector well. Leaders have significantly invested in their Inclusion strategy, underpinned by an ethos of ambition and nurturing.