9th June 2011
Staff and students at the College are overjoyed with the ‘good’ news highlighted in the recent OFSTED Inspection Report (May 2011).
Teaching and Learning are Good
Inspectors observed examples of OUTSTANDING practice in teaching and learning, characterised by “meticulous planning, excellent classroom management and imaginative tasks”.
Care, Guidance and Support are good
Students speak highly of the support they receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are good and are given a high priority. Reference was made to the fact that staff provide a high level of specific individual support for students. Advice, guidance and induction arrangements are good. Advanced – level students benefit from good guidance on applying to higher education.
Leadership and Management are good
“The new Principal and his senior management team have brought about a change in the culture since the previous inspection and there is a palpable sense of urgency amongst staff about the desire to continue to raise standards.”
The Principal and senior leadership team were also identified as providing strong leadership and a clear strategic direction as well as promoting high standards and high expectations across the college.
Quality of Provision is good
These findings are further reinforced by the complimentary views of the learners. The inspectors confirmed that the learners like:
- The welcoming environment in which they feel safe
- Friendly and approachable teachers
- The support provided for their studies
- Industry standard hairdressing and Media production facilities
- The opportunity to make new friends
- Contributing to decisions about the life of the college
- Preparation for progress to Higher education and employment
- Visible and approachable senior staff
The Principal and Chief Executive, Tim Eyton-Jones comments:
I am in total agreement with the content of the OFSTED report. We have travelled a considerable distance over the past few months. The inspectors referred to our three year Development Plan “Towards Excellence” which they agree clearly identifies the college’s mission, values and planned future direction. As a result of the positive comments made within the report I am confident that we can now safely say the college is on its way to outstanding, making us a high quality provider in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs.
In addition to the fantastic success of our recent Ofsted inspection, the college has recently secured a £1.2 million grant from the Government for building improvement works. The grant is being spent on several projects across the entire college to ensure that all areas meet the outstanding environment our students expect and deserve. This work will be in addition to the planned development of a spa training facility, new broadcasting studio and nursery training facility that will be installed this summer.
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9th June 2011
Sally Obertell
Director of Marketing, Relationships and Communications