Work-based learning highlighted by Ofsted

One of only two colleges included in the report, the training providers included were selected for excellence of provision in apprenticeships, NVQs and other vocational qualifications for young people and adults.  

The report was launched by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert, at the Association of Learning Providers’ (ALP) annual conference. She highlighted how the best training providers in areas such as manufacturing, retail, hospitality and IT, are meeting the skills needs of both learners and employers.  The report aims to inspire other training providers by sharing best practice.   

Ofsted said “the providers featured in the report have taken different routes to achieve excellent results but all have been committed to bringing out the potential of their learners, many of whom had previously not achieved educational success.  Warwickshire College makes innovative use of information learning technology to support learners’ studies and to enhance teaching and curriculum development. Courses have a range of good learning materials that are available through the college’s online ‘learning channel’. Good use is made of the e-portfolio to track the work and progress of apprentices and video-conferencing is used by the engineering industrial training manager to review apprentices in the workplace.”

Ioan Morgan, Principal, said “clearly the whole college is delighted to be included in the Ofsted report as an ‘outstanding’ provider of good practice in work-based learning, which will be so important to colleges in the future.  Apprenticeships are vital for companies and for economic development and Warwickshire College is delighted to be well placed to deliver this agenda.”

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert said: “These providers display a real drive to inspire, challenge, and support young people and adult learners. Whilst their paths to success may vary, they have each made an important contribution to addressing the critical issue of developing skills for employment, whilst also helping employers to compete in a tough economic environment.”

“This report identifies some common success factors, profiles successful providers and highlights practical examples of outstanding provision. I hope others will be inspired by the good practice included in this report.”

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